Killer Transaction

Cindy York Mystery Series, Book 1

By: Catherine Bruns

Narrated by: Amy Deuchler

From USA Today best-selling cozy mystery author Catherine Bruns comes a brand new series...

Real estate deals can be murder.

All struggling real estate agent Cindy York wants is the home listing that was promised to her. But her deceitful co-worker, Tiffany Roberts, has other ideas, and she always manages to get what she wants. Tired of being manipulated, Cindy tells her to back off - or else! But when Cindy stumbles upon Tiffany’s lifeless body, she suddenly finds herself front and center in a deadly investigation. Now everyone from her kids' classmates to her monstrous mother-in-law is sold on the idea that Cindy's guilty. Determined to find out who's trying to frame her, Cindy enlists the help of her best buddy, Jacques, to negotiate a slew of suspects, a host of clues, and an office full of cutthroat agents...before the next contract is out on her!

"Lock up your house before you begin Killer Transaction. You'll want no interruptions once you start this fast-paced tale of murder, family issues, and competitive real estate sales. A quick, enjoyable read!" (Nancy J. Cohen, best-selling author of the Bad Hair Day Mysteries)

"Catherine Bruns closes the deal with this fantastic cozy. I loved everything about this story from the characters to the plot, the setting and the pace. I cannot wait to see what adventures Cindy gets up to next. If you enjoy your cozy with strong heroines and interesting circumstances this is a must read." (Night Owl Reviews, top pick)

"Killer Transaction is killer fun! With a heroine I couldn't help routing for and a plot that kept me guessing until the end, Catherine Bruns has penned another winner!" (Gemma Halliday, New York Times & USA Today best-selling author)

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FUN-TASTIC COZY!

LOVED "Killer Transaction," the first audiobook in the Cindy York Mystery Series.
Beautifully written and narrated, I really enjoyed it.

Cindy is one cool chick - she sure finds herself in a lot of trouble!
Is it a frame-up, or something more?

If you want a FUN cozy, you'll be very happy with this one :)

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
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Love this series!

I listened to this first book after I’d finished the second one, and both books are great. Catherine Bruns has created great characters and storylines, as well as adding in humor. Amy Deuchler does a fantastic job bringing the story to life. Looking forward to the next installment of Cindy York.

Very Good First In Series

Cindy, husband Greg, and their kids are all relatable and likeable characters. Her bestie Jacque is likeable, as well. I was concerned this was going to be one of those books with a down and out whiney protagonist, but Cindy turned out to be a trooper. I love that she has a strong marriage and works in tandem with her husband to raise their children, including when it comes to discipline. The mystery was fairly predictable but enjoyable, nonetheless. I plan to read book 2 soon.

Earns 5/5 Cozy Commissions, Thank you, Karma!

I am a big fan of Catherine Bruns who skillfully wields “Karma,” and in “Killer Transaction,” the first book in her Cindy York Mystery series, she has given karma a lot from which to choose. Cindy York is a real estate agent who just wants to provide the best service to clients wishing to sell their home and make a fair living for herself and her children. However, a demanding boss who owes her coffee and lunch money and a “scruples free” colleague costing Cindy commission on a big sale is her biggest obstacle. But she'll regret standing up for herself with a message ending with “Unless you want to die soon,” when she finds the dead body. Ok, Karma, thank you!

The mystery was clever with enough twists and turns, motives and opportunities to challenge my inner amateur detective, and the well-written narrative kept me engaged. However, it's the insights into Cindy and her family in which I have invested my interest. Catherine provides rich characters to solicit varying emotions and satisfaction…some profess innocence too loudly, others deserve a “karmic bite,” teenage angst sounds familiar, sibling antics need a time out, a husband’s support enduring, and lots of buyers and sellers to round out the fun. When the first in the series has you eager for more…you know it's good!

I am a multi-tasker extraordinaire and a big audiobook fan, so I was eager to listen to the new release of Catherine Bruns’s Cindy York Mysteries, “Killer Transactions.” Amy Deuchler, narrator extraordinaire, is a very talented voice artist enriching Bruns’s work and my experience. She isn't challenged by accents, but she did very well performing the different American dialects and speech patterns to highlight the various female characters. She really nailed the annoyances of Tiffany and is that a Jersey Donna? As for the challenge to mimic male voices, kudos, she made a valiant effort. I love Jacques! Amy Deuchler does a great job, and this is an entertaining way to enjoy Catherine Bruns’s work!

Flat

This is an average cozy mystery. The characters are stereotypical and the plot is predictable. The narrator is pretty good.