Mysterious Happenings and Conundrums, Inc.

De: Austin Miller

Narrado por: Barbara Benjamin-Creel

Since the day that Tom Middleberry was rejected by the International Federation of Magical Law Enforcement, he has never been the same. He spends his days at his detective agency, Mysterious Happenings and Conundrums, Inc., trying to eat, drink, and smoke his tragic life away - until the murders, that is. Tom doesn't give up his gluttonous habits, however - for the first time - there's a sense of purpose in his step.

When a new string of murders, accompanied by art theft, soon occur, Tom begins to fear that the federation will take over his jurisdiction and steal the only real case he's ever had. Tom moves quickly to recruit his old partner, Charles. Charles is a family man and is reluctant to join forces with his old partner due to differences in character, but when he hears there is prize money involved and a chance to go up against the federation, he readily accepts.

When the federation comes to the small Louisiana swamp town of Gourmandise, they threaten Tom and Charles with imprisonment if they don't stay away. It is unforeseen if Tom and Charles will cower to the governing body of magic, or if they can find a way to solve the murders and evade the federation.

Mysterious Happenings and Conundrums, Inc. is a fantasy mystery intended for a young adult audience. It combines dark humor, mystery, magic, and an intriguingly genuine cast that will pull you in from the start and leave you wanting for more when you're through.

©2015 Austin Miller (P)2015 Austin Miller

Fun light paranormal mystery

Is there anything you would change about this book?

I would make it deeper, longer and more involved.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

I would of made the story more complex with more twists and turns.

Which scene was your favorite?

The beaver performing to a captive audience.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Probably not although it could be made into a good family film which would interest both children and adults.

Any additional comments?

This was a magical fun light listen featuring a sorcerer private detective No great literature and for me a take it or leave it book. It would be a fun listen in a car trip with kids as I think that both kids and adults would enjoy it The kids would like the magical realm with the story book characters and the adults would enjoy the satire and humor.

“I was provided this audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator in exchange for an unbiased review via AudiobookBlast dot come”

A very strange book...

What a strange book. At first I thought I was listening to a children's book, but then realized no way can it be a kids book (language). This is kind of like a fantasy book. It is good and the narration is awesome, but it was strange too.

The author, Austin Miller did a good job on his story. It left me kind of baffled. I wasn't sure what genre it was even after listening to it. It is definitely mysterious! The narrator, Barbara Benjamin-Creel did a superb job on the delivery complete with multiple voices and wonderful accents.

I won this audiobook in an Eargasms contest.

Odd Goofy Occult Detective Story

What did you love best about Mysterious Happenings and Conundrums, Inc.?

I really liked the characters, they all seemed to come off the page, or in this case out of the words.

What did you like best about this story?

Look at the previous answer. Also the fact that the plot points managed to be both goofy and interesting at the same time.

Have you listened to any of Barbara Benjamin-Creel’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have, and this was improved from there, I think this book suited her better though.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

No, not really.

Any additional comments?

I received this for free in exchange for an honest review.

Entertainment at its best!

This is one of those books you don't want to stop listening to. The story line is so well written, it had me sitting on the edge of my seat wondering what was happening next. The characters had depth and wit and you really became to know them as the story goes on. I prayer there is a sequel to this hidden treasure and will definitely be recommending it!

Mysterious Happenings and Conundrums

This is a fun ,short book to listen to.Barbara Benjamin-Creel does a fine job narrating the voices in this story.There are animals running ferrys,people being killed,etc.
Tom is a detective who recieves his mail via a paper airplane thru a window.He flunked out of REAL detective school and the big boys don't want to play w/him.He falls into a murder investigation when he is called upon to investigate a theft of an art piece.The plot thickens from there,as does Toms waistline,as he is a gluton and proud of it.It's funny and fresh.Give it a listen.
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