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Peete and Repeat (The Frannie Shoemaker Campground Mysteries Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Karen Musser Nortman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 500 ratings
An IndieBRAG Medallion Honoree. A biking and camping trip to southeastern Minnesota turns into double trouble for Frannie Shoemaker and her friends as she deals with a canoeing mishap and a couple of bodies. Strange happenings in the campground, the nearby nature learning center, and an old power plant complicate the suspect pool and Frannie tries to stay out of it--really--but what can she do? After all, she is only curious, but sometimes it isn't just cats who have trouble with that!
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  1. Book 3 of 11
    The Frannie Shoemaker Campground Mysteries
  2. Print length
    362 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
    November 26, 2013
  5. File size
    3.8 MB
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Karen Musser Nortman is the author of the Frannie Shoemaker Campground cozy mystery series, including the BRAGMedallion honoree, Bats and Bones. Karen was a secondary social studies teacher in the West Liberty, Iowa, Community Schools for 22 years and a test developer and senior test associate with the ACT WorkKeys testing program for 18 years. In retirement, she has combined an early love, fiction writing, with the Nortmans' avocation, RV camping. The Nortmans camp regularly through the spring, summer, and fall in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri with friends and enjoy exploring the local attractions as well as hiking, cooking, and biking. The Frannie Shoemaker series tweeks their real life adventures with a touch of murder thrown in. Karen's website is www.karenmussernortman.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00F212ZT6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services (November 26, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 26, 2013
  • 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 ‏ : ‎ 362 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Karen Musser Nortman, after previous incarnations as a secondary social studies teacher (22 years) and a test developer (18 years), returned to her childhood dream of writing mysteries. Her first series, The Frannie Shoemaker Campground Mysteries, sprouted from numerous camping trips in Iowa and through at least 24 other states. The Frannie Shoemaker Mysteries center around a group of retirees who camp together and sometimes stumble over dead bodies. Six of the books have been designated IndieBRAG medallion honorees and three have been finalists in Chanticleer CLUE and Mystery and Mayhem contests. Most of the books are based on actual campgrounds.

Karen has two other series. The Time Travel Trailer series follows the adventures of Lynne McBriar who buys a vintage camper that turns out to be a time portal. The first in the series, by the same name, was the 2015 category winner in the Chanticleer Paranormal contest. The Mystery Sisters is a new series involving two seventy-something sisters who travel the country in a 1950 Studebaker, argue, annoy their relatives, and solve mysteries.

Karen has three children and eight grandchildren. She also loves reading, gardening, and knitting, and can recite the 99 counties of Iowa in alphabetical order.

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Customers enjoy this cozy mystery book, praising its filled-with-twists-and-turns storyline and believable characters. Moreover, they appreciate the camping tips and find it an easy read with good writing quality. However, the pacing receives mixed reactions, with some finding it a tad slow.

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49 customers mention "Enjoyment"49 positive0 negative

Customers find the book very enjoyable and entertaining, with one customer noting it's particularly suitable for seniors.

"...Humor in the story is light, relatable and fun. Though not action packed and fast paced, the story moves along well and keeps the reader engaged." Read more

"There’s never a dull moment when you’re camping with Larry and Frannie Shoemaker and friends: hiking, canoeing, bicycling, stumbling over major..." Read more

"...so just about anyone can read these - they are just enjoyable and fun to read. I always look forward to the next book by Ms. Nortman." Read more

"...It’s fast pace and more of a beach read. Karen Nortman could have added a little more to the ending but over all it was good...." Read more

43 customers mention "Storyline"43 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, which is filled with twists and turns and keeps readers wanting more.

"...Though not action packed and fast paced, the story moves along well and keeps the reader engaged." Read more

"...I love the title, artwork and formatting, character development, plot, and pacing of this book...." Read more

"...She describes the scenes with enough detail that you are drawn into the story and feel like you are going right along with Frannie on her adventures..." Read more

"...Mrs Babb is a natural storyteller. She has a smooth clear voice and keeps the story moving at a steady pace...." Read more

26 customers mention "Character development"26 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding them believable, with one customer noting how well the conversations flow in the story.

"Reading this story was so fun. The characters sound so real. Humor in the story is light, relatable and fun...." Read more

"...I love the title, artwork and formatting, character development, plot, and pacing of this book...." Read more

"...Narrator Michelle Babb doesn’t disappoint , she brings another story to life. Mrs Babb is a natural storyteller...." Read more

"...pretty good job with her writing and I thought her characters were developed to suit the mystery. It’s fast pace and more of a beach read...." Read more

14 customers mention "Tips"14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the camping tips in the book, with one mentioning how well they blend with the mystery plot, while another appreciates the diverse group of characters.

"I enjoyed this book, it is what I call a candy read. Camping with diverse friends, bon fires, meals group activities. and murder...." Read more

"...I am a big sucker for the camping theme and absolutely enjoyed the mystery. Once the ball gets rolling it keeps me guessing till the end...." Read more

"I like the mixture of character personalities and the fun times they all share. I like the slow unfolding of the plot and some unexpected twists...." Read more

"...reason we are campers, another reason we live in Iowa , also I love the camping tips, and I love cozy mysteries...." Read more

10 customers mention "Ease of reading"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and believable.

"...A delightful and easy read." Read more

"...It was easy to follow the characters were believable and the action reminds me of camping trips I had taken in the past...." Read more

"...ending is a toss up between 2 shady characters and is satisfying and believable...." Read more

"If you are looking for a very simple, easy to read book and camping is something you have done, you may enjoy this mystery series." Read more

8 customers mention "Writing quality"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing quality of the book fairly well done.

"...I have read from this author and I think she did a pretty good job with her writing and I thought her characters were developed to suit the mystery...." Read more

"...book in the series, and I am happy to say that the writing quality improves with each book to the point that I feel it is a little unfair to give..." Read more

"...I like the characters and the plots. The author does a nice job of giving you the feel of an RVing experience." Read more

"...right in the middle of the camping, eating, danger & the fun! well told with great story flow." Read more

7 customers mention "Series quality"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the series, with one noting that it is getting better with each book.

"Love this series. For one reason we are campers, another reason we live in Iowa , also I love the camping tips, and I love cozy mysteries...." Read more

"I really like this series. Enjoyed it." Read more

"Good Series..." Read more

"Good as usual!..." Read more

7 customers mention "Pacing"4 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with several finding it slow, while one customer notes it keeps the story moving at a steady pace.

"...title, artwork and formatting, character development, plot, and pacing of this book...." Read more

"...Humor in the story is light, relatable and fun. Though not action packed and fast paced, the story moves along well and keeps the reader engaged." Read more

"...She has a smooth clear voice and keeps the story moving at a steady pace. She makes listening to the story an enjoyable experience...." Read more

"...This one was slightly slower and I did manage to figure out the whodunnit part. There were still plenty of antics to be enjoyed...." Read more

The Price of Friendly
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The Price of Friendly
I enjoyed this book, it is what I call a candy read. Camping with diverse friends, bon fires, meals group activities. and murder. Frannie Shoemaker likes people and makes acquaintances easily, it is her nature to ask questions. Just sometimes that gives her too much information. Even though there was murder they still had bike rides and pie. Once we solve the crime, some great camping tips to wrap it up. A delightful and easy read.
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  • Sara Avrams
    5.0 out of 5 stars what a lovely mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024
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    Reading this story was so fun. The characters sound so real. Humor in the story is light, relatable and fun. Though not action packed and fast paced, the story moves along well and keeps the reader engaged.
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  • Ladybug Fan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Never a dull moment...
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2013
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    There’s never a dull moment when you’re camping with Larry and Frannie Shoemaker and friends: hiking, canoeing, bicycling, stumbling over major crimes in want of solving… The last thing the Shoemakers and three of their couple friends expected to find while enjoying the scenic beauty of Minnesota was foul play. Amidst a bumper crop of interesting characters aka suspects (including a set of mirror image twins who impersonate one another, a misled old flame, a country singer “wannabe” with a very fake and very bad Southern accent, suspected meth lab operators, a nature center employee with a sour disposition, and Grizzly Adams’ twin, to name a few), the group finds themselves unwillingly entangled in another murder investigation. An injury and serious desire to steer clear of trouble this time greatly curtail Frannie’s investigative tendencies. But, the scene of the crime (an abandoned power plant alongside the river) beckons to her like a siren. And, her curious nature compels her to ask a few too many questions. Hence, she becomes a target that needs to be silenced. I love the title, artwork and formatting, character development, plot, and pacing of this book. However, I do think stories such as these should come with warnings for readers. For example, “Danger! Frequent mentions of pie may cause you to drool on your Kindle!” Or, “Beware, you’ll be late to work tomorrow because you stayed up all night to finish this lovely story!” And, lastly, “You’ll get the itch to travel!” I mean, it’s only fair. Readers need to know what they’re getting into so they can prepare accordingly. Perhaps the third time is the charm for Frannie, and she’ll no longer stumble across any more mysteries. For the sake of readers everywhere, however, I hope Mrs. Nortman casts dear Frannie as a meddling, but good-intentioned, camper far into the future! I’m eagerly awaiting the next installment in this series.
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  • Jules
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun to read - a real treat!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2019
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    I have read the whole series so far in the "Frannie Shoemaker Campground Mysteries" - each one is a great treat particularly for those who like to travel and camp. Especially fun for those who also love a good mystery! The author does a great job at characterization and makes you feel as if these people could be your friends. She describes the scenes with enough detail that you are drawn into the story and feel like you are going right along with Frannie on her adventures. No real gory or unsavory details so just about anyone can read these - they are just enjoyable and fun to read. I always look forward to the next book by Ms. Nortman.
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  • Kim Templeton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Double the trouble
    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2017
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    All the friends are together in this book (Frannie & Larry, Jane Ann & Mickey, Nancy & Ben, and Donna & Rob) as they head to Minnesota for some camping and biking. Shortly after they group arrives they come across the scene of two dead bodies. Not only is the group involved in another possible murder investigation but this time around Frannie had an accident getting into a canoe. Frannie having bruised ribs has to stay behind while the others go on biking, hiking, and shopping trips. Frannie starts to see some strange things happening around the campground. Was this a murder/suicide? Was someone at the campground involved? Will Frannie get involved in the investigation?

    I was immediately sucked into this story. I loved how author Karen Musser Nortman writes her characters with flaws. The story starts with a flat tire, Donna buys shoes that are too small because they are cute, Nancy is some sometimes over organized, and Frannie fell in the river and got hurt but refuses to go for medical help. I like the humor Nortman puts in her stories but the stories are written with a realistic tone.

    Narrator Michelle Babb doesn’t disappoint , she brings another story to life. Mrs Babb is a natural storyteller. She has a smooth clear voice and keeps the story moving at a steady pace. She makes listening to the story an enjoyable experience.

    I would recommend the cozy, no graphic language, sex, or graphic violence.

    I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this audiobook for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.
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