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I Only Read Murder - (Miranda Abbott Mystery) by Will Ferguson & Ian Ferguson (Paperback)
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Highlights
- "Strap in for a hilarious and satisfying ride.
- Author(s): Will Ferguson & Ian Ferguson
- 304 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective
- Series Name: Miranda Abbott Mystery
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Book Synopsis
"Strap in for a hilarious and satisfying ride." --Terry Fallis, bestselling author of Operation Angus A once-famous TV sleuthAn amateur theater production
An onstage murder
A town full of suspects... Miranda Abbott, once known for the crime-solving, karate-chopping church pastor she played on network television, has hit hard times. She's facing ruin when a mysterious postcard arrives, summoning her to Happy Rock, a small town in the Pacific Northwest. But when she gets there, nothing is what she expected. In dire straits, she signs up for an amateur production at the Happy Rock Little Theater. On opening night, one of the actors is murdered, live, in front of the audience. But no one actually saw what happened. Now everyone is under a cloud of suspicion, including the town doctor, the high school drama teacher, an oil-stained car mechanic, an elderly gentleman who may have been in the CIA--and Miranda herself. Clearly, the only way to solve this mystery is for Miranda to summon her skills as television's Pastor Fran. Because the show must go on! Miranda Abbott Mystery Book 1: I Only Read Murder by Will Ferguson and Ian Ferguson
Book 2: Mystery in the Title by Ian Ferguson and Will Ferguson
Book 2: Mystery in the Title by Will Ferguson and Ian Ferguson
Review Quotes
"The only thing better than one Ferguson is two. I thoroughly enjoyed this fun page-turner. It's full of characters that will stay with you and a mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat. In Miranda Abbott, the Fergusons have created a detective for the ages. Bravo!"
--Mark Critch, bestselling author of An Embarrassment of Critch's "I Only Read Murder is pure joy. The Ferguson dream team had me laughing from the opening curtain and I just never stopped. You're in the hands of two masterful storytellers in this sidesplitting whodunnit, chock-full of vivid and quirky characters. Strap in for a hilarious and satisfying ride."
--Terry Fallis, two-time winner of the Leacock Medal for Humour "A delightful romp of a read that will have you laughing out loud on every page. Miranda Abbott is the irreverent cozy mystery heroine we didn't know we needed."
--Bianca Marais, bestselling author of The Witches of Moonshyne Manor "Two of our funniest writers team-up to write a perfect and perfectly fun mystery. Clever, charming and constantly surprising. A great read."
--Mark Leiren-Young, Leacock Medal for Humour-winning author of Never Shoot a Stampede Queen "I Only Read Murder is sure to make you laugh out loud while trying to solve who- and whydunit. Encore, please!"
--Hannah Mary McKinnon, internationally bestselling author of The Revenge List "Terribly fun! Filled with eccentric characters you'll quickly fall in love with, and a puzzling plot you'll be desperate to solve."
--T.A. Willberg, author of the Marion Lane series "The brothers Ferguson pull out all the comedic stops, taking on Hollywood elitism, community theater, and small-town quirkiness in a fast-paced, lighthearted murder mystery...readers will enjoy following the hilariously inept Miranda as she tries to solve the crime in this promising series starter."
--Booklist "A charming new detective...[a] delightful new novel."
--Toronto Star "One heck of a Cozy... A delightfully amusing whodunit... Gosh darn, it's a lot of fun."
--Winnipeg Free Press "The Brothers Ferguson have produced a novel filled with fun, feel-good fare, with many a fine flourish, like multicolored tendrils of curled ribbons on a festive party-package bow. As for Miranda, she's a standing-O protagger: Encore 'n' brava!"
--David Marshall James "A fun start to this new series, Miranda is written as an over-the-top, snotty Hollywood star, and has some great LOL moments. The supporting cast of quirky characters and the small town setting make for an enjoyable murder mystery."
--Red Carpet Crash
Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: .5 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 304
Series Title: Miranda Abbott Mystery
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective
Publisher: Mira Books
Theme: Women Sleuths
Format: Paperback
Author: Will Ferguson & Ian Ferguson
Language: English
Street Date: February 27, 2024
TCIN: 89536789
UPC: 9780778369639
Item Number (DPCI): 247-30-2063
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Roovooer - 4 months ago
I borrowed because of review that stated it was wickedly funny. It wasn't. I haven't even finished at this point; I didn't get the point. There is a second in the series coming out soon so I guess lots if people would think this funny. My sense of humor runs towards Evanovich and Strohmeyer.
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- 11 months ago
I Only Read Murder by Ian Ferguson and Will Ferguson is a book that I found a challenge to finish (I wanted to quit reading after the first three pages). Miranda Abbott is an extremely unlikeable character. Miranda is so self-absorbed that I am surprised that she noticed someone was murdered. I believe the story is meant to be humorous, but I found myself cringing and rolling my eyes (instead of laughing). The story takes place in a cliched small town with unoriginal characters. The secondary characters are flat. The pacing is slow (snails move faster) and repetitious details (it was so bad that I knew the information by heart by the end of the book). The author spelled everything out to readers (like we are dimwitted nitwits). There are inconsistencies in the story as well. The murder does not happen until nearly halfway through the story (reminded me of trudging up a big hill on a very hot day—it takes forever to get there). The investigation by Miranda (who thinks she knows everything about investigating a whodunit from the character she played on a television series) is simple and so is the crime. The killer is obvious. I ended up skimming to the end (I was fed up with Miranda). The ending had me groaning in disbelief. I Only Read Murder was cliched, trite, and monotonous.