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Holidays in Ocean Alley: Ninth in the Jolie Gentil Series (Jolie Gentil Cozy Mystery Series Book 9) Kindle Edition

by Elaine L. Orr (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Opening your apartment door to see a woman sliding down it is distressing. Especially when that woman has a knife in her chest. How could a murderer be roaming the halls in the middle of the night? After all the times she has encouraged Jolie to mind her own business, Aunt Madge has had a change of heart. It's Jolie's boyfriend Scoobie Madge turns to to help her figure out who the murderer is. Not that being temporarily in an assisted living apartment prevents Aunt Madge from investigating herself. No, a fall from a stool that results in a broken wrist and ankle can't hold down the owner of the Cozy Corner B&B. Could the murderer be a resident with a grudge, or a philandering neighbor who didn't want to get caught in someone else's bed? Aunt Madge's scooter rides take her to the laundry room where she thinks she spots a body in a bin, and into the cold to check exit doors to be sure they can't be entries for murder. All she gets is a reputation for being nosy. It's hard not to be when a dead woman's blood is on your carpet. Murder's not all Madge and friends juggle. What will happen to the Alzheimer's patient whose husband wants to keep her in their apartment? Will Scoobie find information about Melvin, his ornery former professor, that will explain his odd behavior? And how will Madge and her good friend Lance avoid the acid-tongued Elmira Washington, who has decided she wants an apartment in their building? Elmira has been a thorn in Jolie's side for years. Would she be willing to kill to eliminate a roadblock to her move? For a change, it's Madge whose persistence annoys Sergeant Morehouse of the Ocean Alley Police. He tells her she is moving up on his pain-in-the-ass list. Certainly the director of the Silver Times senior complex wants Aunt Madge to get well enough to leave. And she does miss her exuberant retrievers and husband Harry. He's busy burning muffins at the B&B instead of helping Jolie with the appraisal business. Good humor at the Jersey shore. Except for the poor dead woman. Add the Christmas and Hanukkah season and there's good fun mixed with the murder.
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Deck the Halls! A wonderful holiday mystery. I smiled, I laughed, I pondered, & shed a few tears - both sad & happy. I really truly liked this book! Amazon reviewer Chloegirl Scoobie and Aunt Madge Take the Wheel.
The murderer was a shock, as was the ending of the book. I was gladto see all the regulars in this book, so many eccentric personalities.Definitely worth reading. Can't wait for the next book of madcapadventures. Amazon reviewer Emme

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Though the characters in Holidays in Ocean Alley are older than the usual sleuths, their minds and senses of humor are as nimble as ever. Why 'holidays' instead of Christmas? It's New Jersey! In the lobby of the assisted living apartments you could just as easily knock over a Menorah as a creche. In fact, Aunt Madge gets a Hanukkah present even as she's rounding up stuffed toys for the local ambulance crews to have on hand.

Readers of other books in the series will enjoy Aunt Madge's move from "don't intervene" to "I wonder why that happened?".

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B016GYADIW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lifelong Dreams Publishing (October 29, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 29, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1321 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 322 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0986338095
  • Customer Reviews:
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Elaine L. Orr

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Elaine L. Orr authors four mystery series, including the thirteen-book Jolie Gentil cozy mystery series, which is set at the Jersey shore. "Behind the Walls" was short-listed for the 2014 Chanticleer Mystery and Mayhem Awards. First in her three-book River's Edge mystery series was "From Newsprint to Footprints," followed by "Demise of a Devious Neighbor." Iowa nice meets murder. The second River's Edge book was a Chanticleer shortlister in 2017.

Small-town Illinois is the site for the Logland Series -- "Tip a Hat to Murder," "Final Cycle," and "Final Operation." This series features Police Chief Elizabeth Friedman -- a police procedural with a cozy feel. The Western Maryland mountains host the four-book Family History Mystery Series, which began with "Least Trodden Ground." The "Unscheduled Murder Trip" received a B.R.A.G. Medallion.

Elaine also writes plays and novellas, including the one-act, "Common Ground," published in 2015. Her novella, "Biding Time," was one of five finalists in the National Press Club's first fiction contest, in 1993. "Falling into Place" is a novella about family strength as a World War II veteran rises to the toughest occasion. "In the Shadow of Light" is the fictional story of Corozón and her family, who are separated at the U.S./Mexico border.

Elaine conducts presentations on electronic publishing and other writing-related topics. Nonfiction includes "Words to Write By: Getting Your Thoughts on Paper" and "Writing When Time is Scarce." She also presents online classes about writing and publishing. You can find her classes at LearnDesk.

A member of Sisters in Crime and the Independent Book Publishers Association, Elaine grew up in Maryland and moved to the Midwest in 1994. Elaine graduated from the University of Dayton with a BA in Political Science and from the American University with an MA in Government. She worked for GAO and the National Academy of Public Administration for many years, and for two Iowa members of the U.S. House of Representatives -- one Republican and one Democrat.

Elaine did some journalism course work at the University of Maryland and has taken fiction courses from The Writer's Center in Bethesda, MD, the University of Iowa Summer Writing Festival, and Georgetown University's Continuing Education Program.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An intriguing holiday visit with old friends
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2015
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Holidays in Ocean Alley is a wonderful addition to the series. It is every bit as good as the earlier volumes. Aunt Madge and Scoobie take center stage, and Jolie is a supporting character. Holidays in Ocean Alley has a truly unique plot that develops in ways I just didn't expect. And even after the mystery is solved, we get the chance to pass the time with old friends on to new adventures.

The voice of the series is so clear and uncluttered. Even though the book is from a different point of view, it's still delightful.
Amazingly, the voice of Scoobie is different from that of Aunt Madge. Just from the first few words of a chapter, one can tell who is speaking. I know that's the way it's supposed to be, but it's still an amazing thing to me, and Elaine Orr does such a fine job of it. Perhaps because of all the plays she's written.

In any case, I loved the book as much as I have the earlier ones, and look forward to reading anything else Elaine Orr writes for me to read, especially if it takes place on the Jersey Shore. Elaine Orr has a special talent and I hope she has a long and prolific career.

BTW, I was provided an early copy in exchange for an honest review. However, I love the series so much I purchased my own copy as soon as it was released.
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Lorrie A. Yeschick
4.0 out of 5 stars good read
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2022
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I didn’t like this book being told in the perspective of the various people. It jumped around between the characters and I just didn’t like it as well. That said, I wouldn’t skip it?
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Karen B
5.0 out of 5 stars What a wonderful opportunity to see Aunt Madge and Scooby as the ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2015
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The gang from Ocean Alley is back only this time Madge and Scooby play a pivotal role and Jolie is just a side character. What a wonderful opportunity to see Aunt Madge and Scooby as the sleuths. Aunt Madge certainly gets a greater understanding of her niece as she tries to solve a mystery and is questioned by the local police. This book has all the sparkle of the previous books. I love that the characters in this series grow and change with each book. Time moves on in Ocean Alley. Aunt Madge is recovering from a minor stroke and consequent fall from a step-stool. Because she has both a broken wrist and ankle she goes to an Assisted Living Facility. Who would imagine a murder occurring here? Not only does it happen, but right on the "doorstep" of Aunt Madge's little apartment. Scooby is there for Madge and does some sleuthing for and with her. I have always loved Scooby but in this book I especially liked his compassion and caring for Aunt Madge. We also get to see him at work where he is also a compassionate x-ray tech. As the subtitle shows, this is a Special to the Jolie Gentil mystery series. It's great to view the little town from a different perspective. Highly recommend this to anyone who has been enjoying the Jolie Gentil mysteries but it also works well as a stand alone cozy mystery.
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Katybay
5.0 out of 5 stars Enthralled and Delighted!!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2017
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I have read this entire series and eagerly await each new installment. I have difficulty putting down these books. Nothing has appealed to me as these have and I am truly an avid reader. The author has created amazing characters that live on when you finish each book. These are flawed people....real people. They love each other, tolerate each other, encourage each other and forgive each other. A lesson we can all learn. You will find characteristics of yourself in one or more of the characters and come away from them as a more thoughtful and forgiving person. Most importantly you will be enthralled and delighted with each installment. I began by reading the first book in the series as a trial to see if it was worth reading any more books in the series and here I am eagerly awaiting the tenth book. Just try it.....you will be so glad you did.
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Chris in NM
3.0 out of 5 stars Weakest in the series, still worth reading
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2018
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This is my least favorite of the series so far, but it's still worth reading. I didn't feel the point of view characters here, Scooby and Aunt Madge, were as interesting as Jolie usually is, or as they are as secondary characters. But it still got me through a few hours of stomach flu, so I'm grateful. Fill in your gaps in reading the series with this but definitely read the preceding books first.
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Jeanie Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars New twist to an awesome series!
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2015
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Jolie is a secondary character in this book but it is as great as the rest of the series. Of course I already loved Aunt Marge and Scoobie! The plot is intriguing but the characters are the real story for me. While I characterize her books are cozy mysteries, they address real issues and often more than a taste of angst.

Aunt Marge is paying for never slowing down. She winds up doing rehab in the assisted living local facility as does their good friend Lance. Poor Harry is having to manage the B&B with a little assist from Jolie who has to take over the office for him. When an unpopular woman is murdered right outside her door, Marge discovers why is it so hard for Jolie to stay out of these investigations.

The only negative I encountered may not apply to any format other than Kindle, but other than at paragraphs, the breaks between alternating first person narratives is not as distinct as I would like. I read fast and blew right past the spacing and lettering that was intended to clue me in. It didn't take much to get back on track and most people probably won't have that problem
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Katie Kindle Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2022
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Who would have thought that an assisted living home would be a place for murder and mysteries? The first mystery begins when the director of the facility is stabbed. Read for more mysteries.
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Chloegirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Deck the Halls!
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2017
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A wonderful holiday mystery. I smiled, I laughed, I pondered, & shed a few tears - both sad & happy. I really truly liked this book! What was very interesting was the back & forth change of point of view from Scoobie to Aunt Madge. I thought this was different & unique from most books. Also unique is Aunt Madge doing the investigating not Jolie.
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