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Letters from the Dead - cosy mystery for 18+

Just saw these recent reviews of my novel for older readers LETTERS FROM THE DEAD and was blown away!

5.0 out of 5 stars I was not expecting that! Reviewed in Australia on 22 July 2023

Grabbed this book from the authors stall yesterday, thinking it would be a nice little ghost whisperer type cosy read. I did not expect to power through this book in a day, switching between my kindle and the physical copy along the way. The way that the story managed to completely suck me in, to the point I was sobbing for a moment there (if you know, you know). Definitely recommend this read.

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this cosy mystery story!  
Reviewed in Australia on 15 April 2021

I loved this book! So many interesting characters, interesting cases, some of them connected rather cleverly. Delia is very likeable as a character. And then - the surprise twist really got me! I liked how she finally solved the case of her brother's death. I would recommend this to anyone actually. The paranormal side of it was interesting but not the main focus. Its not the dying that's important, its the amazing and ordinary lives people lived.

4.0 out of 5 stars The writing is beautiful allowing the reader to immerse themselves in a great ... Reviewed in Australia on 7 November 2017

I received an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review. The writing is beautiful allowing the reader to immerse themselves in a great story. Definitely worth reading.




  

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