Watching the Detectives

The Country Club Murders, Book 5

De: Julie Mulhern

Narrado por: Callie Beaulieu

Ellison Russell wanted a decorator, not a corpse. Too bad she finds Mrs. White in the study killed with a revolver. Things go from bad to worse when she finds Mr. White in the dining room killed with a candlestick. With so many bodies, is it any wonder Detective Anarchy Jones' new partner considers Ellison a suspect?

With the country club gossips talking a mile a minute, an unexpected cocktail party, a visit from Aunt Sis, and a romantic decision, Ellison hardly has time to think about murder. Unfortunately, the killer has plenty of time to think about her.

©2017 Julie Mulhern (P)2017 Tantor

Brilliant, witty, and absolutely necessary.

I have left other reviews for the earlier books in the series. They are all beyond brilliant and witty, and I am amazed of the talent of the author and the narrator. Off the charts productions. In this case, the subject matter itself adds one more adjective to the list: necessary. I grew up in the 70s and remember all too well this very atmosphere and era in which victims of domestic violence, had few, if any options for escape. Thank you to both the author, and the narrator for highlighting this issue with such brilliance and care. Bravo!

Thought provoking story

I've listened to every book in this series up to this point and have enjoyed them all for their plot, characters and wit. This one reminds me that as little as 50 years ago, women were considered to be almost the property of their husbands. It deals with domestic abuse as a problem for all women and not just those in the working class. It is an engaging story, that while fiction, should remind us of how recently women's progress has occurred and how much we need to work to keep from slipping back. The main characters in this book are great with realistic emotions and dialog. The book is hard to put down with its fast pace and twisty plot.

Ellison and Anarchy

One of my favorite series. Ellison may have been sheltered, but she really starts to grow. And Anarchy is still Anarchy.

This is the 5th in the series I read I loved every

Love everyone of them Hope you enjoy your books as much as I did thank you

Love this series!

This was a good book and gives insight into spousal abuse during that time period and how women were trapped in abusive relationships and have overcome!

Yes!

I dearly love Julie Mulhern. My only criticism is the orator and her pronunciation of knock knock and ring ring. Surely a real knock and ring could be found.

1970s Setting Sublime

The setting, the clothes, the country club and great characters make this another must read in the series. With a lot of hard work, women have gained more independence since then!

Adult Ear Candy!

I love this series! It appeals to my Nancy Drew caper loving heart! While Ellison is a blend of high brow snobbery and underlying compassion, she is still very likable! My missing star is regarding the orator. In this particular book, she began reading at a much more rushed pace but finally slowed down to the familiar ‘Ellison’ voice midway through. I think most fans and listeners would agree with my request to PLEASE change how doorbells and phones ringing are ‘read’! Keep on writing! I can’t get enough!

Murder among the Upper Echelon

A fun and enjoyable story with a very serious underlying issue of domestic violence. The story takes place in 1970, before the country’s consciousness was raised about these subjects.

The story is about the very well to do, something which I know little to nothing about, so I enjoyed my visit rubbing elbows with the rich! ☺️ At any rate, Ellison is a very sweet lady and a good and devoted friend, someone I would love to have in my own life…☺️

I enjoyed the low key and very calming voice of the narrator!

Love, love

This series is amazing! I’ve been bingeing it. I love the characters and the setting. Love it!