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Ghostly Graveyard (Zoe Donovan Mystery Book 17) Kindle Edition

by Kathi Daley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 962 ratings
When Zoe finds a body laying across the grave of Isaac Wainwright, the man behind a hundred year old legend, she sets out to find the killer before the deputy who is substituting for Salinger, finds a way to pin the murder on her. Meanwhile, Ellie is asked to babysit her cousins baby, Levi is AWOL, and the entire Donovan-Zimmerman household is busy with Halloween activities.
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  1. Book 17 of 36
    Zoe Donovan Cozy Mystery
  2. Print length
    229 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    October 1, 2015
  5. File size
    3.8 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0147SBVV2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kathi Daley Books (October 1, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 1, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.8 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 229 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 962 ratings

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Kathi Daley

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USA Today Bestselling Author Kathi Daley lives in the beautiful alpine community of Lake Tahoe with her husband Ken. When she's not writing she enjoys hanging out on the beach with her children and grandchildren. During the summer she enjoys hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, wakeboarding, and sunset cruises on the lake. During the winter she enjoys cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and curling up by a fire with a good book.

Kathi uses her mountain home as inspiration for her books, all which include appearances by the wildlife she shares her life with.

For weekly updates and contests sign up for her newsletter The Daley Weekly at (http://eepurl.com/NRPDf)or by accessing the link on her Facebook page or website.

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Customers enjoy this holiday murder mystery, particularly appreciating its interactive storyline and how it relates to previous books in the series. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its readability, with customers noting it keeps improving with each installment, and they find it a fun, easy read. Customers praise the character development, family bonds, and writing style, with one customer specifically mentioning the strong message of friendship value. Additionally, they appreciate the cozy nature of the book, with one noting it's perfect for Halloween reading.

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38 customers mention "Storyline"38 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of this mystery book, particularly praising its interactive narrative structure and how it relates to other books in the series.

"...My favorite part of this series is the new additions to Zoe and Zak's family and to Phyllis’ life...." Read more

"Kathi Daley came up with another great story with great characters. I still love the setting too. On to her next book." Read more

"This is the newest book in the Zoe Donovan series and the series gets better with each book I read!..." Read more

"...I love the story within a story, which I choose to read in chronological order clicking on the links on my Kindle...." Read more

29 customers mention "Readability"29 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable and enjoyable, noting that each installment in the series improves upon the last.

"...A superbly written cozy, fitting for the season. The perfect read for a quiet night by the fireplace with the lights low and a cup of hot chocolate...." Read more

"...I enjoy the Interactive Reader Portal; it’s like reading two books at once, but in the best possible way because the stories relate to each other...." Read more

"I am really enjoying this series of books. I'm not too sure about the way it cuts off into another story...." Read more

"This is the second time I've read this story. It was as good as the first time. Zac and Zoe are getting ready for Halloween...." Read more

18 customers mention "Fun to read"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fun to read, particularly enjoying it as an awesome Halloween read.

"...The children bring a new dimension to the stories and make them a bit more exciting. A superbly written cozy, fitting for the season...." Read more

"...I really enjoy reading about the small town life of Ashton Falls, the festivities for the holidays and the camaraderie of the towns folk...." Read more

"...I was surprised by the ending. I had a great time reading Ghostly Graveyard and am now in the mood for Halloween, unfortunately my town..." Read more

"Ghostly fun is what you will find in the latest book from Kathi Daley....I love the Zoe series and how her character has evolved into one that moms..." Read more

9 customers mention "Character development"9 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, with one mentioning they are very easy to identify with.

"Kathi Daley came up with another great story with great characters. I still love the setting too. On to her next book." Read more

"...The characters are well developed, well rounded, and realistic. I highly recommend this entire series...." Read more

"...As is usual in this series, the characters are well developed, well rounded and three dimensional...." Read more

"...The book is all that a cozy mystery reader looks for....lovable character, a mystery, twists and turns, and surprises along the way...." Read more

8 customers mention "Family bond"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the family bond in the book, with one customer highlighting the strong message of the value of friendships, while another notes how the children get along well.

"...Phyllis and the girls are getting along well, and Phyllis has come “out of her shell” doing things she’s never done before, such as decorating for..." Read more

"...Ms. Daley’s writing style; there is always such a strong message of the value of friendships, family, and community while incorporating intriguing..." Read more

"...I’m happy to see Phyllis and the girls getting along so well, and Phyllis has simply come alive doing things she’s never done before, such as..." Read more

"...Animals, children, loving spouses and friends, and did I mention babies? They always steal my heart...." Read more

6 customers mention "Writing style"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, with one customer noting that it flows smoothly and another describing it as a superbly written cozy mystery.

"...A superbly written cozy, fitting for the season. The perfect read for a quiet night by the fireplace with the lights low and a cup of hot chocolate...." Read more

"...The writing style flows smoothly and the book is an easy read...." Read more

"...Books are well plotted and well written clean reads. This is one of the few series that both my wife and I read...." Read more

"...The characters continue to be well-written, well-developed and realistic...." Read more

4 customers mention "Cozyness"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the cozy nature of the book, with one mentioning it's perfect for Halloween, while another describes it as a relaxing mystery.

"The Zoe Donovan series is a traditional cozy set in the fictional town of Ashton Falls (Think Lake Tahoe area)...." Read more

"I chose to rate this book 5 stars as it has everything I love in a cozy book...." Read more

"...This is a perfect cozy for Halloween. Grab your hot cider and start reading!" Read more

"...sweet town of Ashton Falls will make you want to curl up in a comfy chair and read while sipping hot cocoa...." Read more

5 customers mention "Pacing"0 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book.

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  • Joanne K
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Halloween Adventure
    Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2015
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    Ghostly Graveyard is the 17th book in the Zoe Donavon Mystery series. Kathi Daley has written the perfect book for those who appreciate a well written, Halloween themed cozy mystery. Ghostly Graveyard has everything those who appreciate a true cozy mystery desire; loving spouses, children, close friends, animals, and in this installment, a baby! Everyone in Ashton Falls is eagerly anticipating the annual Halloween festivities. Zoe has spent months planning the Haunted Hamlet celebration. Duncan Wright, a new resident of Ashton Falls, essentially steps in and takes over making numerous on the spot changes to everyone’s dismay (especially Zoe’s). Zoe is quite outspoken about her displeasure, which causes her significant grief when he is found murdered in the graveyard. Detective Salinger is on vacation and the covering deputy is convinced that she is the murderer. The plot is strong and clever with multiple subplots.

    Following the series from the beginning, it is a delight to see how Zoe has matured from an impulsive young adult to a mature wife and surrogate/foster mother, balancing her life as a newlywed, career managing Zoë’s Zoo, PTA representative and soccer mom. Zoe is heartbroken when she learns that her mother, father, and baby sister Harper will be out of the country for Thanksgiving and the kids Zoe and Zak are fostering will be with their own families as well.
    Ellie’s cousin, Skye, is in a terrible car accident rendering her unconscious. Ellie takes her baby to care for while Skye’s in the hospital. Levi is out of the picture. So many potential directions their “story” could evolve. Will Ellie and Levi would finally get together? Is Levi going to make a commitment? If not, I hope Ellie falls in love with another man, get married, and has or adopts the babies she longs for.

    I enjoy and appreciate the interactive story within the story is great. Kathi has added the Zimmerman Academy storyline as a second story and gives the reader the option of how and when. We are learning more about Phyllis and her unique charges. Phyllis and the girls are getting along well, and Phyllis has come “out of her shell” doing things she’s never done before, such as decorating for Halloween. Phyllis is embracing the excitement of the girls and what they are doing. I’m thrilled that she is dating, as are the girls who live with her. Best of all, she is falling in love! This series because you have 2 books in one. I choose to read them by switching back and forth but others may some choose to read them separately.

    This is my favorite of the series Kathi writes! This story does not disappoint. My favorite part of this series is the new additions to Zoe and Zak's family and to Phyllis’ life. The children bring a new dimension to the stories and make them a bit more exciting. A superbly written cozy, fitting for the season. The perfect read for a quiet night by the fireplace with the lights low and a cup of hot chocolate. Halloween tricks, treats, murder, mystery and hours of light reading enjoyment.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful holiday murder mystery!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2020
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    Kathi Daley came up with another great story with great characters. I still love the setting too. On to her next book.
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  • RO G'ma
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Halloween Read!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2015
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    This is the newest book in the Zoe Donovan series and the series gets better with each book I read! I enjoy the Interactive Reader Portal; it’s like reading two books at once, but in the best possible way because the stories relate to each other. The reader has the option of reading each as an independent story or merging the stories at appropriate times in the plot with links provided by Ms. Daley. I choose reading the stories together. I love Ms. Daley’s writing style; there is always such a strong message of the value of friendships, family, and community while incorporating intriguing mysteries. The characters are well developed, well rounded, and realistic. I highly recommend this entire series.

    It’s Halloween season and time for Ashton Falls’ annual Haunted Hamlet event. Part of the festivities is Zoe telling a spooky story to the local children. She tells the story of Isaac Wainwright who lived a hundred years ago and whose ghost haunts his killer. Duncan Wright is new in town and has wormed his way into being in charge of the event even though Zoe has done most of the work and, understandably, she’s upset. She voices her opinions about Duncan and everyone hears her rants. Later, Zoe finds Duncan’s body in the graveyard lying on Isaac Wainwright’s grave. With Sheriff Salinger on vacation, Zoe must deal with his fill in, Deputy Lesserman, who believes she is the murderer. Like so many of us, Zoe struggles to find the right balance in her life. She worries that she’s spending so much time being a wife and surrogate mother, plus agreeing to help everyone with everything and solving murders, that she’s neglecting her best friends. Phyllis continues to blossom and experience many firsts since Brooklyn, Eve, and Pepper came to live with her. For the first time in her life, she is discovering the joys of family and traditions.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another fantastic Zoe book!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2015
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    Wow, Zoe’s life if fuller than ever now that she’s married to Zak, surrogate mom of three kids, room mother for Scooter at his elementary school, and she’s still involved in many of the town’s committees. As usual she is in charge of the Haunted Hamlet celebration that is in Ashton Falls every Halloween. In comes the new guy, Duncan Wright, an interloper who bullishly takes over. He’s added new events and changed everything around, and Zoe is not happy since she has worked for months on the events that she planned. Things are confused and there is sabotage that no one can understand. Zoe is very vocal about her displeasure, unfortunately, since of course this is the guy who gets murdered. She stumbles over his body in the graveyard just as the fill-in cop for Salinger who is on vacation walks up. Naturally, he is sure she is the murderer.

    I love the story within a story, which I choose to read in chronological order clicking on the links on my Kindle. I’m happy to see Phyllis and the girls getting along so well, and Phyllis has simply come alive doing things she’s never done before, such as decorating for Halloween. She’s been alone her entire adult life and didn’t think it was necessary to do such things for her own enjoyment. I like seeing how Phyllis gets caught up in the excitement of the girls and what they are doing. Best of all, she is falling in love! I’m thrilled that she is dating, as are the girls who live with her.

    Getting back to Zoe, my heart breaks for her when she learns that her mother, father, and baby sister Harper will be out of the country for Thanksgiving. Then she hears that the kids will be with their own families too, and she is saddened more.

    Ellie’s cousin, Skye, is in a terrible car accident and Ellie takes her baby to care for while she’s in the hospital. Levi is AWOL. I wish that Ellie and Levi would finally get together, but if Levi is not going to step up to the plate, I wish she would fall in love with another man, get married, and have the babies she longs for.
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  • Nikkib
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great cozy mystery series...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 11, 2022
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    It's nearing Halloween in Ashton Falls and Zoe is running the committee for the entertainment. A newcomer arrives and pushes his way in to the extent that Zoe is very upset. When she finds him dead in the graveyard, she becomes the chief suspect in his murder by the temporary Deputy in the town, as Salinger is on holiday.

    The kids have settled in well but Zoe and Zac are very busy, they need to find time for themselves.

    This is a really good cozy mystery series by a great cozy mystery author, if you like this book, then try some of the other series by the same author, they're just as good. These books are best read in order of publication to preserve continuity of the characters and series.
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