Mallets Aforethought

By: Sarah Graves

Narrated by: Lindsay Ellison

When DIY enthusiast Jacobia Jake Tiptree and her friend, Ellie White, agree to refurbish Eastport's most disreputable old dwelling, Harlequin House, pulling up the floorboards reveals something far more sinister than dry rot. A hidden trapdoor unearths the skeleton of a notorious 1920s flapper with a fresh corpse sitting neatly beside her. With a good old-fashioned Maine murder on their hands, Jake and Ellie are hot on the trail of the murderer - but this time more than their reputations may be on the line.

©2004 Sarah Graves (P)2010 BBC Audio

Thoroughly enjoying this series!!!

I am thoroughly enjoying this series. The twists and turns, the humor and the light-murder plots.
Fabulous narrator.

Fixed some inconsistencies!

The author actually addresses the name switch of the friend character! Odd they didn’t do that when it was introduced but whatever.

Great story!

Another good one from this authoress

Another good one from this authoress. Keep them coming!! From an avid fan and others likewise.

Not horrible

Good entry, I suspected the killer 1/2 way through the book not sure why Jake and Ellie didn’t.

Good

What did you love best about Mallets Aforethought?

I was slightly let down but I think it's because I prefer it when the main characters aren't in the hot seat, so to speak. A good book but not her best in my opinion.

Better and Better

This is a great series. Each story is better than the previous book. What makes this book and series good is the relationship between the characters. It only enhances the mystery and how the story develops.

Solid, enjoyable installment

These aren’t the most amazing books, but both the story and the narration are solid and entertaining. I’m naturally a bit anxious, so I’m totally fine with the plot being good but not edge of my seat levels of compelling, if that makes sense. If you enjoy the occasional Hallmark movie, you’ll enjoy this book (and this series).

EXCELLENT STORY, WELL WRITTEN BOOK. READ IT!

What did you love best about Mallets Aforethought?

THIS STORY IS AN EXCELLENT MYSTERY, BUT IN SUCH A COZY, FUNNY FASHION. JAKE IS FULL OF QUIPS WHICH ARE KEEPERS TO USE ON YOUR HUSBAND AND FRIENDS WHEN THEY LEAST EXPECT IT. AN EXCITING STORY LINE, ALL OF SARAH GRAVES BOOKS, I RE-LISTEN TOO, AND I JUST NEVER DO THAT WITH ANY OTHER AUTHOR. I SEEM TO SHOCK AUDIBLE WHEN I NEED THERE HELP WITH WHERE TO PUT ALL THESE BOOKS, THEY CAN SEE I AM A READER. CHASING VILLAINS IN EVERY BOOK IN THE MOST JOYOUS PART OF MY DAY OR NIGHT. DO CHECK THIS ONE OUT FOR FUN, IS SO WORTH THE CREDIT OR MONEY ON SALE.

Who was your favorite character and why?

JACOBA TRIPTREE, SAM, AND WAYNE. ELLY, I WOULD LOVE TO MEET OR HAVE SARAH GRAVES HAVE A STORY LINE WITH HER AS THE LEAD CHARACTER AND JAKE TAKING UP "THE WATSON" CHARACTER. WE COULD HAVE STORIES TILL SARAH GRAVES IS A VERY OLD LADY, LIVING LARGE IN HER BEAUTIFUL HOUSE.

Which character – as performed by Lindsay Ellison – was your favorite?

ELLY

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

OH MY, YES!

Any additional comments?

DO NOT HESITATE TO GET THIS BOOK IF YOU WANT A GREAT READ, AND BE HAPPY THAT YOU BOUGHT IT.

Not Ellison's Best

I feel like someone told Graves to make Jacobia younger and so she keeps fiddling with timelines (didn't know till now that Victor was a genius). Ellison, who in the last book gave Clarissa a "down east" accent, seems to forget Ellie's accent here.

I enjoy these books but Jacobia is far too concerned with her ex husband than is healthy

great

Great mystery. kept you guessing who did it till the very end. really good read.