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Murder at Monterey (The Thornton Mysteries Book 6) Kindle Edition

by Ellen Read (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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A long weekend at the seaside should be enjoyable for the Thorntons, but murder soon changes everything.

Mr George Carmichael has invited them to his home to celebrate the birthday of his elder daughter Prudence. Alexandra and Edith can’t understand why, because even though they had attended Miss Violet’s Finishing School together, they never liked Prudence Carmichael, nor she them.

Alexandra suspected that Mr George wanted to quiz her father over the prices of his various antiques. This had happened before, but they’d never all been invited.

After travelling from Thornton Park to Queenscliff, a town on the Victorian coast, they arrive at Monterey, the Carmichael’s home. On the first evening, tensions run high between Prudence and her younger sister, Winifred, over the possession of an emerald necklace.

Alexandra also discovers that almost everyone has their hand out wanting money, as if they consider George Carmichael their personal bank manager.

Later that evening when murder happens, Alexandra isn’t surprised. However, she is astonished at who is murdered.
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  1. Book 6 of 6
    The Thornton Mysteries
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    217 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    June 16, 2024
  5. File size
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"Ellen Read's Murder at Monterey is a quintessential traditional murder mystery that transports readers into a world reminiscent of Agatha Christie's iconic tales. The story revolves around two devoted sisters, Alexandra and Edith, who are invited to a grand party by Prudence, the enigmatic hostess. Their initial reluctance to attend, due to past encounters with the guest of honor, is overridden by the allure of a weekend getaway. Upon arrival, the sisters and their entourage mingle with the eclectic mix of guests, setting the stage for a suspenseful and tragic turn of events.

The narrative takes a dark twist when a guest is found dead, and another is discovered standing over the body, leading to a classic "whodunit" scenario. This homage to Christie's masterpieces, such as the Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple series, grips the reader from the opening line, "Alexandra felt the loss..." The story is laced with foreshadowing, as exemplified by the line, "I, for one, hope we don't have any murders while we're there," which expertly builds tension leading up to the murderous climax. Ellen Read's adept use of dialogue enhances the suspense and character development, although the story takes its time to dive into the core action. This deliberate pacing allows readers to become intimately acquainted with the characters and their possible motives, enriching the overall narrative. As the sixth book in the series, Murder at Monterey showcases Read's ability to create compelling characters and intricate plots.

Murder at Monterey by Ellen Read is a masterfully crafted murder mystery that pays homage to the classic works of Agatha Christie. Through meticulous character development and a well-paced narrative, Read weaves a tale of suspense and intrigue that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Whether you're a long-time fan of traditional murder mysteries or new to the genre, this book is a must-read that promises a thoroughly engaging experience. I eagerly await the next adventure in this series."

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About the Author

Multi Award Winning author, Ellen Read, is the author of The Thornton Mysteries - cosy murder mysteries set in Australia. Ellen also writes ghost stories and thrillers. Her latest book is a fantasy, based on the Triple Goddess of Celtic mythology.
When she's not writing, she's reading, painting or taking photographs.
Ellen loves to read fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. She particularly loves history and stories of ancient myths and legends. Authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Agatha Christie, and Victoria Holt have influenced her work.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D48RQQFL
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (June 16, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 16, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.4 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 217 pages
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Multi Award Winning, Multi Genre author, Ellen Read, was born in Queensland, Australia and lives in Brisbane with her husband, and some of her extended family.

When she’s not writing, she’s reading, painting or taking photographs.

Ellen particularly loves to read history and stories of ancient myths and legends. Authors such as Agatha Christie, Robert Graves, Mary Stewart, Edgar Allan Poe, and Victoria Holt have influenced her work.

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Murder at Monterey is the sixth book in the Thornton Mysteries with Alexandra again in rhe middle of a murderous plot, this time at a birthday celebration of a former classmate who was not well liked by either Alexandra or Edith. So why the invitation??Once again, Read casually brings us into the story as if we were invited guests and have a seating at the table. I enjoyed the lovely dinners and the many tea times. I found myself listening to dinner conversations around me; always on alert for clues.Ahhh, dinner was so gorgeously presented, I could almost taste it. I loved “listening” in on the side conversations and my mind was busy sorting out what’s important. I’m a people watcher and listener by nature so I soon found myself immersed in all the table talk, what was said, not said and paying attention to nonverbal cues around me.Read has a way of bringing the reader into the midst of the story. The characters are colorful, layered and real. Murder at Monterey is heavily character oriented and as I gazed around the dinner table, I found myself wondering who’s going to turn up dead, why and by whom. Of course, I was wrong. Another cuppa tea, please…. Read excels in the interweaving of the characters making for a delightful reading weekend.Ohhh, don’t skip the glossary and Author Note at the end.A Delectable ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  • A.D.
    4.0 out of 5 stars captivating
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2024
    This book did a great job of keeping me intrigued. Though it is in a series, it can be a stand alone, which is how I read it. However now I want to go back and read more! Great book for those who love mystery and strong women! The book was interesting, entertaining, and clean.
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  • Linda L. Oliphant
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read has a way of bringing the reader into the midst of the story.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2024
    Murder at Monterey is the sixth book in the Thornton Mysteries with Alexandra again in rhe middle of a murderous plot, this time at a birthday celebration of a former classmate who was not well liked by either Alexandra or Edith. So why the invitation??

    Once again, Read casually brings us into the story as if we were invited guests and have a seating at the table. I enjoyed the lovely dinners and the many tea times. I found myself listening to dinner conversations around me; always on alert for clues.

    Ahhh, dinner was so gorgeously presented, I could almost taste it. I loved “listening” in on the side conversations and my mind was busy sorting out what’s important. I’m a people watcher and listener by nature so I soon found myself immersed in all the table talk, what was said, not said and paying attention to nonverbal cues around me.

    Read has a way of bringing the reader into the midst of the story. The characters are colorful, layered and real. Murder at Monterey is heavily character oriented and as I gazed around the dinner table, I found myself wondering who’s going to turn up dead, why and by whom. Of course, I was wrong. Another cuppa tea, please…. Read excels in the interweaving of the characters making for a delightful reading weekend.

    Ohhh, don’t skip the glossary and Author Note at the end.

    A Delectable ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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    Linda L. Oliphant
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Read has a way of bringing the reader into the midst of the story.

    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2024
    Murder at Monterey is the sixth book in the Thornton Mysteries with Alexandra again in rhe middle of a murderous plot, this time at a birthday celebration of a former classmate who was not well liked by either Alexandra or Edith. So why the invitation??

    Once again, Read casually brings us into the story as if we were invited guests and have a seating at the table. I enjoyed the lovely dinners and the many tea times. I found myself listening to dinner conversations around me; always on alert for clues.

    Ahhh, dinner was so gorgeously presented, I could almost taste it. I loved “listening” in on the side conversations and my mind was busy sorting out what’s important. I’m a people watcher and listener by nature so I soon found myself immersed in all the table talk, what was said, not said and paying attention to nonverbal cues around me.

    Read has a way of bringing the reader into the midst of the story. The characters are colorful, layered and real. Murder at Monterey is heavily character oriented and as I gazed around the dinner table, I found myself wondering who’s going to turn up dead, why and by whom. Of course, I was wrong. Another cuppa tea, please…. Read excels in the interweaving of the characters making for a delightful reading weekend.

    Ohhh, don’t skip the glossary and Author Note at the end.

    A Delectable ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  • Big Fat Hairy Man
    4.0 out of 5 stars A corpse for a party favor. . .
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024
    Alexandra and company are off to celebrate an old school acquaintance's birthday at the Carmichael home on the coast. Family dysfunction and a surprise murder make for an interesting party but Lexi and the gang are up to the challenge of solving the mystery and finding out what exactly is going on at the Carmichael home. This is an interesting, cozy mystery with plenty of twists and turns along the way.

    I'm a member of the ARC team and have left an honest review voluntarily.
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  • SHERRY PRIDDY
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2024
    I really enjoyed this cozy mystery. I have read and enjoyed others in this series, but it could be a standalone.

    I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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  • DoodlingDandelion
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enthralled
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2024
    This is my first book by Ellen Read. When I began this story, I was quite confused due to the fact that this follows what seems to be a series. But as I continued I found my self more and more enraptured by the mystery . I will definitely need to read prior books.

    I recommend!
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