Murder in the South of France (A Fast-Paced Thriller Mystery With a Female Sleuth Set in Cannes)

The Maggie Newberry Mystery Series, Book 1

By: Susan Kiernan-Lewis

Narrated by: Susan Kiernan-Lewis

Maggie Newberry is an advertising copywriter who’s fast on her feet and a little stunned to realize that she’s over 30 and still hasn’t found true love. When her missing sister ends up dead, Maggie flies to the south of France to find the little niece that no one in the family even knew existed. Along the way, she finds handsome, sexy Frenchman Laurent Dernier to help search for the girl. Meanwhile, her sister’s murderer sets his sights on the little girl - and Maggie.

This book is a clean listen: No graphic violence, sex, or strong language

Genre: Light culinary cozy mystery, women amateur sleuth, cozy animal (dog)

Maggie Newberry Mysteries

©2014 Susan Kiernan-Lewis (P)2020 Susan Kiernan-Lewis

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Reader’s delivery was very flat. There were many times when I wanted to quit the read. I wasn’t satisfied with this book.

Pretty good

I enjoyed this mystery but I had a couple of problems. First, the author should have gotten a professional narrator. There were several times when words or phrases were repeated. Second, Maggie is a a bit annoying and doesn't make good decisions. Everything works out for her because it's a book. But, in the real world, Maggie's stubbornness would have not worked in her favor. Overall, the plot is interesting and I look forward to another book by this author.

Surprising and suspenseful

Sad story to some degree. It was interesting to try to figure the mystery out. Overall entertaining!

Not sure how I feel

Parts of this story were so unbelievable that it distracted from the story, overall. Mainly, the boyfriend is a world class conman -- that's his actual career, but he never really repents , the main character is upset with all of his VERY significant deceptions, but he's cute and has a French accent, so, never mind! Also, their romance is a major component of the story, and I prefer a good old cozy MYSTERY.

Loved the French locations.

She should have checked on the proper pronunciation of the French cities (ie., Cannes) and words before she recorded this.