The Mysterious Doll

Amelia Moore Detective Series, Book 4

De: Linda Weaver Clarke

Narrado por: Diane Lehman

Amelia Moore, the founder of the Moore Detective Agency, specializes in missing persons. Her cases have taken her to some very interesting places and put her in some dangerous situations, but she always solves the case. With the help of her partner, Rick Bonito, the business is flourishing.

Pauline Jones is confused why her boyfriend took off without telling a soul where he was going. But that isn't all. Sam Whitaker is accused of stealing a valuable porcelain doll from the museum. His disappearance makes him look guilty, but Pauline is convinced he is innocent. When Amelia finds Sam, she realizes they need to prove his innocence. Where is the antique doll and who has taken it?

©2014 Linda Weaver Clarke (P)2016 Linda Weaver Clarke

This series is getting better and better

This series is getting better and better and I love that both Amelia and Rick’s relationships continues to grow.

When Pauline Jones’s boyfriend Sam Whitaker suddenly disappears she is worried. When Sam is also accused of stealing valuable porcelain doll, she turns to The Moore Detective Agency to find Sam and seek the truth. Will Amelia and Rick find Sam and get the truth before it is too late?

Diane Lehman's does a good job with the narration and she is easy to listen to. Another enjoyable cozy mystery from Linda Weaver Clarke.

Who has the doll?

Linda Weaver Clarke has spun a fun, romantic mystery in this 4th book of her Amelia Moore series. Though book 4, I easily picked up the story with no problem and fell into the life of Amelia and Rick searching for the mysterious doll. The doll was taken, and the only suspect is Sam. But Sam seems like the last person who would steal the doll! Circumstances surrounding the day, and Sam's abrupt departure for vacation had Amelia and Rick off to a Stanley Steamer Car show in search of answers. But will they find them? And who are the two mysterious gray suited men and what do they want with Sam? I loved the mystery in this one, enough to keep me completely entrenched in the story. I also fell for the Rick and Amelia relationship, the ease of Rick, the hesitancy of Amelia all building their relationship to the next step. It's seamlessly interwoven in the story, so it feels like a natural progression as the two are off on their quest to find answers.

Diane Lehman's performance of this book is perfect. She has a wonderful voice for narration, able to switch between characters with ease and I find her voices for both male and female characters pleasing. She has an easy pace and I can't wait to continue with this series as she continues her portrayal of Amelia.

This Well-Written Cozy Mystery is a Delight!

Any additional comments?

Author Linda Weaver Clarke has done it again with her fabulous cozy mystery, "The Mysterious Doll", which is Book Four in her Amelia Moore Detective Series. The series features Amelia and her partner, Rick Bonito, who run a detective agency that specializes in locating missing persons.

The author's characters are clearly defined and their chemistry and dialogue kept me turning the pages. The romance is just right for a clean, cozy mystery. And Linda Weaver Clarke has a wonderful sense of humor, her writing is often quite funny. The narration by Diane Lehman was outstanding all around, and interpreted the humorous aspects of the book beautifully.

What a wonderful imagination this author has! The plot twists really surprised me, and they were all credible and well-defined. Also, her pacing is just right, which is a technical part of writing that can be quite tricky. This book takes the reader to a museum, and features a classic/antique car subplot, a historic vintage piano - and much, much 'more' -- all of which add depth and charm to this wonderful book.

Another positive aspect is that each book in the series stands well on its own, so the reader does not have to read the books in order.

I highly recommend this fine book, it is a delight for those who enjoy a clean, cozy and well-written mysteries.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Mysterious Doll no problem for Amelia Moore

Would you listen to The Mysterious Doll again? Why?

Yes! The narrator does a wonderful job and keeps the story alive. She makes it feel like you are watching the book through your eyes.

What about Diane Lehman’s performance did you like?

She did a wonderful job with all of the voices and keeping the readers attention.

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

I loved the twist at the end, I didn't see it coming. I also loved the very end with Amelia and Rick on the beach.

Any additional comments?

I love the Amelia Moore Detective series. I was interested to see that this book was going to stay in the States, as most of her other books in this series had taken its readers all over from Bali to Ireland and even Mexico. This book was a local mystery that took them to Denver and all over Colorado. While in Colorado they stayed in a haunted hotel and went to an awesome car show. Not only do these books have great cozy stories, they also take you all over the world. Amelia and Rick, her partner, take on a case of the Missing Doll from a local museum. When an employee goes missing at the same time, they are hired by his girlfriend to find him and prove his innocence. Also, Amelia and Rick's relationship starts to flourish more and more as they find out more about each other. I can't wait to read the next one!

A fun, light read, suitable for the whole family.

Where does The Mysterious Doll rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

The Mysterious Doll ranks very highly. I know that if I want to listen to a fun mystery with lovable characters I need look no further than any of the books in the Amelia Moore Detective Agency series.

Having read the earlier books in the series, there are many endearing things that I love and look forward to reading with each new instalment; Amelia and Rick completing another item on their respective bucket lists, travelling to a new place, the burgeoning romance between the pair, trying new food and solving a complex mystery.

The Mysterious Doll case is a wonderful addition to the series. The case is intriguing and a real puzzle. Rick and Amelia are really cute as a couple and they make a good team when solving a case together. The author adds some twists and turns along the way as well as a good deal of humour.

A fun, light read, suitable for the whole family.

Any additional comments?

I received a copy from the author in exchange for my honest review.