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A Sleuth and her Dachshund in Athens: Patricia Fisher Mysteries (Patricia Fisher Cruise Ship Mysteries Book 8) Kindle Edition

by steve higgs (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 1,179 ratings
If you like clean and funny cozy mysteries by authors such as Hope Callaghan, AR Winters, Ivy Dawson, Cee Cee James and others, then you will love Patricia Fisher!

As the Aurelia nears Athens, a new member of the crew is found dead in his cabin. Next to a gun and slumped over a suicide note, it appears tragic but unsuspicious.

However, he’s the captain’s nephew, Julian, onboard for only six days and something about the suicide note makes Patricia’s nose twitch.

With disobedient dog, Anna, loyal butler, Jermaine, and all her friends in support, your favourite amateur sleuth soon uncovers a web of lies and deceit in the bursary. There’s a mystery to solve but a second body muddies the water.

Is there more than one killer? Had Julian uncovered something that made him a target?

In her toughest challenge yet, it will be her Dachshund that provides the vital clue, but can Patricia solve the case before the killer escapes?

This series of books follows Patricia Fisher, a fifty-something woman from England, as she flees her unfulfilling marriage and becomes the person she always should have been. They are light-hearted, fast-paced, and unlike any other cozy mysteries you have ever read. There is no bad language, sex or graphic descriptions of violence.
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  1. Book 8 of 10
    Patricia Fisher Cruise Ship Mysteries
  2. Print length
    420 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
    December 6, 2019
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"What it lacks in size (as it is slightly shorter that the authors usual works) it makes up for by sheer exuberance and passion for life.

I wish I could give this wonderful book more than 5 stars, because it hardly feels like enough."


"This series is great fun, and I will be sad when it reaches the end of the cruise, and the end of the series, shortly. But in the meantime the author has produced the best in this series so far."


"This one I couldn't put down!"

About the Author

At school, the author was mostly disinterested in every subject except creative writing, for which, at age ten, he won his first award. However, calling it his first award suggests that there have been more, which there have not. Accolades may come but, in the meantime, he is having a ball writing mystery stories and crime thrillers and claims to have more than a hundred books forming an unruly queue in his head as they clamour to get out. He lives in the south-east corner of England with a duo of lazy sausage dogs. Surrounded by rolling hills, brooding castles, and vineyards, he doubts he will ever leave, the beer is just too good.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B081K1G49V
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (December 6, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 6, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 420 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B09VH1HNZ4
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 1,179 ratings

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When Steve Higgs wrote his debut novel, Paranormal Nonsense, he was a captain in the British Army. He would like to pretend that he had one of those careers that must be blacked out and generally denied by the government, and that he has to change his name and move constantly because he is still on the watch list in several countries. In truth, though, he started out as a mechanic - not like Jason Statham in the film by that name, sneaking around as a hitman, but more like one of those sleazy guys who charges a fortune and keeps your car for a week even though the only thing you went in for was a squeaky door hinge.

At school, he was largely disinterested in all subjects except creative writing, for which he won his first prize at the age of ten. However, calling it the first prize he won suggests that there were other prizes, which is not the case. Awards may yet come, but in the meantime, he enjoys writing mystery and thriller novels and claims to have more than a hundred books forming a restless queue in his mind because they are desperate to be written.

Now retired from the military, he lives in southeast England with a duo of lazy sausage dogs. Surrounded by rolling hills, brooding castles, and vineyards, he doubts he'll ever leave, the beer is just too good.

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Customers find the book full of twists and action-packed scenarios, making it a fun and clever read. They appreciate the well-developed characters and the author's writing style, with one customer specifically praising Steve Higgs' work.

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17 customers mention "Humor"17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, finding it full of twists and describing it as a cozy mystery series.

"...Lots of twists and turns. But what do lip reading and a fight club have to do with anything...." Read more

"...Some of the scenarios he creates are extremely funny, and the mental pictures I get are truly amazing. Go get 'em, Mrs. Fisher!" Read more

"Fun plot lines and characters I found this very relaxing after a long day of work with escapism plot lines" Read more

"I enjoyed reading this book. It was a short cozy mystery that kept me guessing who did it. I would definitely recommend this book." Read more

11 customers mention "Readability"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and love the series, with one customer specifically praising the chapter set in Athens.

"This series is great" Read more

"...That part is a bit flat. The books ARE wonderful, but they could be more." Read more

"I am really enjoying these books looking forward to reading many more of them being retired and reading is always taken care of a lot of my stress...." Read more

"...This one in Athens is excellent...." Read more

7 customers mention "Character development"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...gets it right. Mr. Higgs is a marvelous author, making his characters believable, personable, and very real...." Read more

"Fun plot lines and characters I found this very relaxing after a long day of work with escapism plot lines" Read more

"...The books are well written, with great characters. The stories are becoming more fantasy than believable though...." Read more

"...the story is action packed, wonderfully humorous, and has quirky well defined characters...." Read more

7 customers mention "Writing quality"7 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one noting it's an excellent read by Steve Higgs.

"...but in the end, she gets it right. Mr. Higgs is a marvelous author, making his characters believable, personable, and very real...." Read more

"These Patricia stories are very entertaining! The books are well written, with great characters...." Read more

"Another excellent read by Steve Higgs...." Read more

"...Wonderful writer." Read more

6 customers mention "Enjoyment"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book a fun and clever read that keeps them interested throughout.

"I enjoyed reading this book. It was a short cozy mystery that kept me guessing who did it. I would definitely recommend this book." Read more

"I Love all his books. Steve has such an amazing mind! I am so Happy I found his books! Thank you, Steve." Read more

"...Always surprises! Keeps the reader interested and wondering how she can get out of the dangers she gets into!" Read more

"...these books to folks who like to escape when they read and have fun on the journey." Read more

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Sleigh and her Dachshund in Athens
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2025
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    This book was typical Mrs. Fisher with her friends getting into trouble figuring out how two people got killed one of them being the Captains nephew. Going into a bad bar to verify that one of the possible killers was where he said he was. Getting to go back to Athens in a helicopter to prove his innocence. Then a fight. She finally solved the nephews killer. Looking forward to the next book.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Get the series
    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2025
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    This series is great
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  • Heinzz57
    4.0 out of 5 stars Review
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2020
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    When Alistair's nephew Julian is murdered and the crime is made to look like a suicide, Alistair asks Patricia to investigate. Bhukari and Baker assist.

    Who would want to kill an accountant?

    There are plenty of suspects.

    Patricia asks Charlie to check the account Julian was working on.

    The gang goes out in Athens, and find another murder victim.

    Lots of twists and turns. But what do lip reading and a fight club have to do with anything.

    On the lighter side, Anna is expecting a Royal litter.

    Loved it!
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  • Sonya R
    5.0 out of 5 stars I do love the books but
    Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2023
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    There are some details that I feel are missing and would serve to better flesh out the stories. Despite being on the trip of a lifetime that she will likely ever be able to do again in her present circumstances, she rarely gets to even see any ports of call in any meaningful way because as soon as her feet touch down she is off and running after a new mystery. There is little or no details of sightseeing, shore excursions, or shipboard entertainment, only investigating. She takes a 3 month around the world cruise and does basically nothing but solve crimes. I would like some personal details of her getting some enjoyment of the vacation of a lifetime. Also, it would be nice to have some enjoyment before the action starts, (In Zangabar i.e. etc), how about a little foreplay before the main event instead of right to the action. I was looking forward to Patricia and her entourage enjoying the opening dinner in Zangrabar, or the competition portion of Dancing Stars, etc. Th stories, in my opinion, needs more detail. That part is a bit flat. The books ARE wonderful, but they could be more.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Better and Better!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2024
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    Mrs. Fisher has a knack for two very different things: first is getting into a situation that could easily turn deadly; second is solving the mystery. It may take her a while, and she is often mistaken in her theories, but in the end, she gets it right.
    Mr. Higgs is a marvelous author, making his characters believable, personable, and very real. Some of the scenarios he creates are extremely funny, and the mental pictures I get are truly amazing. Go get 'em, Mrs. Fisher!
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  • Florida deb
    5.0 out of 5 stars great escape reading
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2024
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    Fun plot lines and characters I found this very relaxing after a long day of work with escapism plot lines
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  • ImNotThatKaren
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Cozy Mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2022
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    I enjoyed reading this book. It was a short cozy mystery that kept me guessing who did it. I would definitely recommend this book.
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  • Stephanie Ramos
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another wild ride
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2024
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    Mrs Fisher doesn't disappoint. This one had me stumped until the very end. Needless to say, Mrs Fisher and friends come through again!
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  • Craftaholic Chris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Losing Sleep
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2024
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    The Patricia Fisher stories get better and better as the stories progress. I don’t begrudge the late nights reading “just one more chapter” before sleep overtakes me. It’s worth it to spend time aboard The Aurelia with Patricia and her friends.
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  • Jackie Spence
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love them all!
    Reviewed in Canada on February 4, 2022
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    This one I couldn’t put down!
    Love them all, I have the whole series ❤️
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  • M.A.SPRIGGS
    4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining quick read
    Reviewed in Australia on February 20, 2020
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    I'm really enjoying this series. Lots of fun characters who get into improbable situations, action packed adventures with a nutty sense of humour. Fun quick reads.
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  • Mary
    5.0 out of 5 stars Funny but scared at the same time
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 22, 2024
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    Loved the story but not long enough. Read it within 2 days.
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  • Amazon Customer
    2.0 out of 5 stars I love all the Patricia Fischer books
    Reviewed in Australia on December 27, 2019
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    Enjoyed this one as well as all the others.
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