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Torn Asunder - (Maine Clambake Mystery) by Barbara Ross (Paperback)
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- In Barbara Ross' award-winning series featuring sleuth Julia Snowden and her family's coastal Maine clambake business, Morrow Island is a perfect spot for a wedding--and a Snowden Family Clambake.
- About the Author: Barbara Ross is the author of the Maine Clambake Mysteries and the Jane Darrowfield Mysteries.
- 256 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective
- Series Name: Maine Clambake Mystery
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"Julia's best friend and business partner Zoey is about to marry her policeman boyfriend. Of course, a gorgeous white wedding dress shouldn't be within fifty yards of a plate of buttery lobster--so that treat is reserved for the rehearsal dinner. Julia is a little worried about the timing, though, as she works around a predicted storm. When a guest falls to the floor dead, it turns out that no one seems to know who he is, despite the fact that he's been actively mingling and handing out business cards. And when an injection mark is spotted on his neck, it's clear this wasn't caused by a shellfish allergy. Now, as the weather deteriorates and a small group is stranded on the island with the body--and the killer--Julia starts interrogating staff, family members, and Zoey's artist friends to find out who turned the clambake into a crime scene"--Book Synopsis
In Barbara Ross' award-winning series featuring sleuth Julia Snowden and her family's coastal Maine clambake business, Morrow Island is a perfect spot for a wedding--and a Snowden Family Clambake. Julia Snowden is busy organizing both--until a mysterious wedding crasher drops dead amid the festivities . . . Julia's best friend and business partner, Zoey, is about to marry her policeman boyfriend. Of course, a gorgeous white wedding dress shouldn't be within fifty yards of a plate of buttery lobster--so that treat is reserved for the rehearsal dinner. Julia is a little worried about the timing, though, as she works around a predicted storm. When a guest falls to the floor dead, it turns out that no one seems to know who he is, despite the fact that he's been actively mingling and handing out business cards. And when an injection mark is spotted on his neck, it's clear this wasn't caused by a shellfish allergy. Now, as the weather deteriorates and a small group is stranded on the island with the body--and the killer--Julia starts interrogating staff, family members, and Zoey's artist friends to find out who turned the clambake into a crime scene . . .Review Quotes
Praise for Barbara Ross and the Maine Clambake Mystery Series "Along the rocky coastline and pine forests of Maine's landscape, a particular literary species thrives -- the cozy mystery...Examples include (but aren't limited to!) Lea Wait's Mainely Needlepoint series and Barbara Ross's Maine Clambake mysteries." --The New York Times "Small town Maine makes the perfect setting for cozy murder mysteries." --The Portland Press Herald "Proof that even the underemployed can get the cozy sleuth itch." --Kirkus Reviews on Muddled Through "I honestly don't know how Barbara Ross does it, writing such a terrific cozy culinary mystery series filled with consistently intriguing puzzles and fresh social dynamics for our heroine, Julia Snowden, to navigate as she solves crimes while trying to run her businesses." --Criminal Element on Shucked Apart
"Shucked Apart is an intelligent, well-plotted page-turner with likable characters and a doozy of an ending. As an added bonus, it's also a lesson in oyster farming . . . Highly recommended." --Suspense Magazine on Shucked Apart "Sure to appeal to readers who treasure the Maine coast, Ross's latest continues the lives and minor dramas of her fictionalized version of Boothbay Harbor with amiable characters." --Kirkus Reviews on Steamed Open "The beautiful landscape of coastal Maine adds local color to two intriguing mysteries." --Kirkus Reviews on Sealed Off "A seamless blend of secrets into a page-turner any mystery fan will love." --Suspense Magazine on Sealed Off "Barbara Ross is my favorite culinary cozy author and for good reason; her plots are engrossing and topical, her characters have both smarts and heart, and her books are always a terrific read." --Criminal Element on Sealed Off "Each one is even better than the previous." --Suspense Magazine on Steamed Open
About the Author
Barbara Ross is the author of the Maine Clambake Mysteries and the Jane Darrowfield Mysteries. Her books have been nominated for multiple Agatha Awards for Best Contemporary Novel and have won the Maine Literary Award for Crime Fiction. Barbara's Maine Clambake novellas are included along with stories by Leslie Meier and Lee Hollis in holiday anthologies from Kensington Publishing. Barbara and her husband live in Portland, Maine. Readers can visit her website at BarbaraRossAuthor.com.Dimensions (Overall): 6.7 Inches (H) x 4.0 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: .15 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 256
Series Title: Maine Clambake Mystery
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective
Publisher: Kensington Cozies
Theme: Women Sleuths
Format: Paperback
Author: Barbara Ross
Language: English
Street Date: April 23, 2024
TCIN: 89674692
UPC: 9781496735737
Item Number (DPCI): 247-36-8077
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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4.0 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews
100% would recommend
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A happy finale!
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
- 7 months ago
Torn Asunder by Barbara Ross takes us back to Morrow Island where Julia’s friend and boss, Zoey is getting married. Torn Asunder is easy to read. It can be read as a standalone for those new to the series (or if you have missed a book along the way). We get to catch up with Julia and the rest of the Snowden family. Julia has come a long way since the beginning of the series. It is good to see her enjoying both of her jobs and to have a boyfriend who understands her (and her penchant for crime). I like how the mystery began (a murdered man who no one seems to know). It reminded me of a locked room mystery except, in this case, they are stuck on Morrow Island amid a storm. There are clues to help readers solve the crime before the reveal (long before) and there is a good wrap up at the end. I could have done with less repetition of the key details. The ending will leave readers smiling and feeling bittersweet. The author provided a pleasant finale to the series. Make sure you read the author's note at the end. Torn Asunder is A Maine Clambake Mystery with nuptial preparations, an enigmatic guest, luscious lobster, a mysterious murder, an obstructing storm, questioning guests, and a cheerful conclusion.
The Murder of the Uninvited Guest
5 out of 5 stars
- 9 months ago
Julia Snowden is happy and nervous to be hosting the first wedding in years on Marrow Island. The wedding is between her friends Zoey and Jamie. The rehearsal dinner the night before has one man that Julia doesn’t recognize at it. Part way through the meal, he collapses. Unfortunately, it quickly becomes apparent that he was murdered. Fortunately, Julia’s detective boyfriend, Tom, is on hand. But if no one knows who the man is, who would want to kill him? Obviously, Julia begins to make connections soon, and this book gave me major Agatha Christie vibes. I do mean that as a compliment. The suspects were strong, and I had a hard time putting the book down until things came to a logical and surprising climax. I love the characters in this series, and it was great to spend time with them again, even if some of the regulars only had cameos. There are five more recipes at the end of the book to enjoy later. I laughed and teared up a time or two as I was reading this book. Series fans will put this one down very satisfied. If you haven’t started the series yet, you need to fix that today. This is a great series.