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Murder in the Painted Lady (Peyton Brooks' Series) Kindle Edition

by M.L. Hamilton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 408 ratings
Please note: This is a novella, not a full length work. Peyton and Marco have solved more cases than many senior members of the San Francisco PD, but this case (the death of a high end real estate agent) is proving more difficult than the others. With no evidence, no suspects, and no motive, Peyton fears they won't get a break in the case before the killer strikes again. In the multi-million dollar San Francisco real estate market, realtors are literally dying for a sale.
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  1. Print length
    159 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    January 8, 2017
  4. File size
    4.8 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01MT75EVK
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 8, 2017
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.8 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 159 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 408 ratings

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M.L. Hamilton

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ML Hamilton has been teaching high school English and journalism in Central California for the last 32 years. Teaching students to appreciate literature has made her career rewarding; however, she always dreamed of publishing her own novel.

That dream came true. Her first novel, Emerald, was published by Wild Wolf Publishing in 2010. In the summer of 2011, she published her first contemporary fiction, Ravensong, and six months later, launched the Peyton Brooks' series. The Avery Nolan Adventures and Peyton Brooks, FBI launched in 2014. In 2016, she ventured into the cozy mystery craze with her cozy mystery series, Zion Sawyer Cozy Mysteries.

Between teaching and writing, she spends her free time walking her canine children, Bailey and Jessami, and visiting her grandbabies. She is the president of Northern California Publishers and Authors.

Visit her website to sign up for her newsletter. Newsletter members are the first to get information on the latest releases and cool giveaways. New giveaways are available every month.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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Customers find this book entertaining and easy to read, with wonderful characters and a good storyline. One customer specifically mentions it as a prequel to the Peyton Brooks mystery series. However, the evidence level receives negative feedback, with several customers noting the lack of real suspects in the plot.

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16 customers mention "Enjoyment"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and entertaining, with one mentioning it's a relaxing read.

"...I thought this was a very good short story. It kept my interest and me guessing who the bad guy was throughout the whole book." Read more

"...No one who loves murder mysteries and delightful reading would not enjoy the antics of Peyton and the seriousness of a gorgeous Marco as they solve..." Read more

"...Finally, cops with a professional relationship, ideas on leads and fun friends! I like this author...a lot." Read more

"Fun, fast afternoon read. I love mysteries and the titled sounded interesting!..." Read more

13 customers mention "Readability"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and follow, describing it as a quick read with good writing.

"...Well written with likeable characters." Read more

"This stand-alone is easy to follow. No editing errors, gratuitous violence or drag-you-down drama...." Read more

"...It was fast and easy to follow. Characters were well-developed and believable. It was hard to put down. I recommend you read this book." Read more

"Murder in one of my favorite cities in the country. This is a well written story with truly believable characters...." Read more

12 customers mention "Character development"12 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer highlighting the strong female protagonist.

"I love this series. Peyton, Marco and Abe are just such wonderful characters...." Read more

"...Well written with likeable characters." Read more

"...Very flexible procedures, actions and reactions. The characters and dialogue are okay, nothing memorable...." Read more

"...It was fast and easy to follow. Characters were well-developed and believable. It was hard to put down. I recommend you read this book." Read more

12 customers mention "Storyline"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of this book, with one review specifically highlighting the intriguing murder mystery involving a female realtor, while another notes it serves as a prequel to the Peyton Brooks mystery series.

"...I thought this was a very good short story. It kept my interest and me guessing who the bad guy was throughout the whole book." Read more

"...No editing errors, gratuitous violence or drag-you-down drama. Intriguing storyline of the murder of a female realtor...." Read more

"...A novella, this is a prequel to the Peyton Brooks mystery series, introducing a quirky, but strong female character." Read more

"...the characters and their different personalities and that the story was set in a city which I have never visited. Nothing deep but a relaxing read!" Read more

3 customers mention "Evidence level"0 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the evidence in the book, with several noting the lack of real suspects, while one customer mentions the absence of useful evidence.

"...It is a difficult case as there are no motives, no suspects and no evidence. Well written with likeable characters." Read more

"Who killed the realtor? No viable suspects, no clues! I read this in one sitting and I will definitely be buttons entire series!" Read more

"...a high-end SF property, a painted lady, and there’s no motive, no useful evidence, and no real suspects...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Stephanie
    5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT SHORT STORY
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2017
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    I love this series. Peyton, Marco and Abe are just such wonderful characters. Whenever Abe is involved, I know that I will be laughing uncontrollably. I am always waiting for the next book to be published, and they can't seem to come fast enough for me. I thought this was a very good short story. It kept my interest and me guessing who the bad guy was throughout the whole book.
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  • 430booklover
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting murder mystery in a Painted Lady house.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2024
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    Interesting mystery about a woman realtor who is killed in the garage of the house she is showing. It is a difficult case as there are no motives, no suspects and no evidence. Well written with likeable characters.
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  • Joyce K
    5.0 out of 5 stars Twisty beginning to a great series
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2023
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    Who killed the realtor? No viable suspects, no clues! I read this in one sitting and I will definitely be buttons entire series!
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  • Bookzilla
    3.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining
    Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023
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    This stand-alone is easy to follow. No editing errors, gratuitous violence or drag-you-down drama.

    Intriguing storyline of the murder of a female realtor. The steps taken to solve the crime were interesting. What I did not care for was the lack of professionalism within the police department and the failure to maintain control of the investigation. Very flexible procedures, actions and reactions. The characters and dialogue are okay, nothing memorable.

    No desire to re-read this story. Remember this is my personal opinion and does not reflect on the author.
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  • The Grammie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Short and sweet!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2020
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    ML Hamilton continues her good works. She goes back and adds some more Peyton and Marco from the early days. No one who loves murder mysteries and delightful reading would not enjoy the antics of Peyton and the seriousness of a gorgeous Marco as they solve their cases by hook or by crook. Some parts serious, evolving in to the very serious side of life while bringing in the joyous, the two manage to survive all their ups and downs.
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  • Deborah56lavery
    4.0 out of 5 stars I had to read it all. I couldn't put it down.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2024
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    Peyton Brooks tried very hard to convince her co-workers that she was right about the person who was trying to kill female realtors during showings. There are many well-defined twists and turms. I WAS DEEPLY ABSORDED IN THE BOOK.
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  • AnnetteZS
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very good story line
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2017
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    This was the first book I have read by this author. It was fast and easy to follow. Characters were well-developed and believable. It was hard to put down. I recommend you read this book.
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  • Maryloup
    5.0 out of 5 stars Death in a big house
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2017
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    Murder in one of my favorite cities in the country. This is a well written story with truly believable characters. Finally, cops with a professional relationship, ideas on leads and fun friends! I like this author...a lot.
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