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The Phantom of Barker Mill: Blue Moon Investigations Book 2 - A Snarky Paranormal Detective Mystery Kindle Edition

by Steve Higgs (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 2,047 ratings
Why can’t I turn down a woman in distress?

I just took a case from the tearful, but very rich, widow whose husband supposedly died at the hands of a century-old phantom. He was the owner of Barker Steel Mill and it doesn’t take me long to realise that something very weird is going on there.

Everyone is lying to me about everything but my toughest test is dealing with the aftermath of my stupid decision to hire Amanda Harper. Not that she isn’t talented, intelligent, and capable, because she is. She is also drop-dead gorgeous and massively distracting.

She’ll prove to be an asset no doubt, assuming we live through the week that is.

The paranormal? It’s all nonsense, but proving it might just get me killed.
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    Blue Moon Investigations
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    322 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
    December 11, 2017
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"Brilliant, addictive and fully deserving of five stars, at least."


"The second book written by Stigg's and just as enjoyable - if not better. Aside from trying to pre-guess the un-paranormal elements, look forward to laughing about what blokes really talk about in the pub and be prepared to empathise with Tempest in his struggle to understand the female psyche."


"These books are quite different (good different). The story is engrossing and the characters are all likeable and lovingly described. It is easy to read and at the end of each chapter you want to find out what happens next. The plot has many twists and I enjoy that he is always able to find a rational explanation for the paranormal."

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 ‏ : ‎ B077S43543
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services; 3rd edition (December 11, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 11, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.7 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 322 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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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 enjoy the book's storyline and find it entertaining, with one review highlighting how Tempest solves the case. Moreover, the book features laugh-out-loud moments and engaging conversations between characters, making it a fun read. Customers love the characters and appreciate the writing quality, with one noting it's easy to read.

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27 customers mention "Storyline"23 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, finding it very good and entertaining, with one customer specifically appreciating how Tempest solved the case.

"...I like the dogs heads to the books., …just need him to write one with a beagle, or better yet three beagles…..Queenie, Milo and Buddy...." Read more

"Yes, another great read, lots of plots and twists and turn, funny and a really good read, ready to go on to the next." Read more

"...The first half of this book was very interesting, but I felt that the author rushed the ending. I’m looking forward to reading book 3." Read more

"...I would recommend this series to anyone who loves a good mystery/adventure and likes a bit of a laugh along with it!" Read more

22 customers mention "Readability"22 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable to read, with one describing it as a fun fast read and another noting its well-thought-out structure.

"...Yes, those are the names of my beagles. This book is a fun read and you have to pace yourself or you’ll be done in a heartbeat...." Read more

"...The asides to the reader were also enjoyable...." Read more

"Yes, another great read, lots of plots and twists and turn, funny and a really good read, ready to go on to the next." Read more

"Great writing. I enjoyed it very much. Love this book. I can imagine his voice when he is talking in the story. Great caricatures...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the humor in the book, particularly the entertaining conversations between characters and laugh-out-loud moments.

"...I love the interaction with the dogs. The conversations with his mates were very entertaining...." Read more

"Yes, another great read, lots of plots and twists and turn, funny and a really good read, ready to go on to the next." Read more

"There is a lot of humor in this book, and I enjoyed the main characters very much, although I enjoyed the first book of the series more...." Read more

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Customers enjoy this series of books, with one mentioning it provides a good mix of mystery and humor.

"I inadvertently purchased two, …..duh!!! I like this character. I like the series. I also liked his other series the Albert Smith Culinary capers...." Read more

"...great read, lots of plots and twists and turn, funny and a really good read, ready to go on to the next." Read more

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"Really enjoyed this book. Twisty and turney making loops and keeping on guessing what is going to happen. If it continues it will be a great series" Read more

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"Great writing. I enjoyed it very much. Love this book. I can imagine his voice when he is talking in the story. Great caricatures...." Read more

"Easy to read. One minute roaring laughing and the next minute on a hair raising adventure. Some tears when a Doxie is swept away in a river...." Read more

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"I've just found Steve Higgs and really enjoy his writing. I like all the characters. This book had me fooled and I like that in a book." Read more

I like every adventure. All are page turners.
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I like every adventure. All are page turners.
Easy to read. One minute roaring laughing and the next minute on a hair raising adventure. Some tears when a Doxie is swept away in a river. Laughing when Patricia and Barbie make their debut as potential….. I won’t ruin it. Involves drug lords in Tokyo.
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  • Susan L Phillips
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024
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    I inadvertently purchased two, …..duh!!! I like this character. I like the series. I also liked his other series the Albert Smith Culinary capers. I like the dogs heads to the books., …just need him to write one with a beagle, or better yet three beagles…..Queenie, Milo and Buddy. Yes, those are the names of my beagles. This book is a fun read and you have to pace yourself or you’ll be done in a heartbeat. Very entertaining, and good who who done it kind of read.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars entertaining
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2023
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    I Enjoyed it very much. Well developed main characters. I love the interaction with the dogs. The conversations with his mates were very entertaining. The asides to the reader were also enjoyable.

    The plot was a little off putting but the characters and the ambiance of the story more than made up for it.
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  • Marcy G
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2024
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    Yes, another great read, lots of plots and twists and turn, funny and a really good read, ready to go on to the next.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2024
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    Great writing. I enjoyed it very much. Love this book. I can imagine his voice when he is talking in the story. Great caricatures. On to the next book.
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  • E. Ferreira
    3.0 out of 5 stars A fun read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024
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    There is a lot of humor in this book, and I enjoyed the main characters very much, although I enjoyed the first book of the series more.

    The first half of this book was very interesting, but I felt that the author rushed the ending. I’m looking forward to reading book 3.
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  • Alexandria Giehm
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another good read!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2024
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    This book kept me up at night until I finished it . I could not put it down! I am really ready for this wonderful series!
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  • Betty M. Sagel
    5.0 out of 5 stars I am finding that I absolutely love reading this series!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2022
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    After thoroughly enjoying the first book of this series, I turned to this one to see if it was as good. To my surprise and delight I found it to be every bit as good if not better! I find myself commiserating with the "hero" of these books, as he is quite human, with all the quips and foibles that come along with being a mere human, lol! I find myself laughing out loud at some of the things he is himself into, with entirely the best of intentions . . . but then, we all know what the road to he'll is paved with! I would recommend this series to anyone who loves a good mystery/adventure and likes a bit of a laugh along with it!
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  • Barbara Schroeder
    5.0 out of 5 stars fun fast read.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2023
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    I am really enjoying the characters in this series. I enjoy the banter between the friends and how each different personality reacts in the situations the author it’s them in.
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  • Sami
    5.0 out of 5 stars Blue Moon Investigations, excellent story
    Reviewed in Canada on November 20, 2021
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    Tempest is a paranormal investigator unlike most. His stories are interesting and exciting with a twist. Read them, I think you’ll like them.
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  • R J Musgrave
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, addictive and fully deserving of five stars, at least.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 11, 2019
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    Brilliant, addictive and fully deserving of five stars, at least.
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    Steve Higgs is a consummate story teller, whose books are a pleasure on so many levels and are all of a consistently high quality read. Without risk of a spoiler, I can say simply that they are whodunits with a difference, set in the south-east of England in modern 21st century times; and each features a different theme and adversary. In pursuance of which, and improvising by the ‘seat of his pants’ as it were, the main hero (who is ex-armed forces) seems to have the unfortunately recurring occupational hazard of getting himself arrested by the police, questioned, warned, and then released, at some point during most of his investigations.
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    I recommend these tales all equally, as it is hard to single-out an absolute favourite, because I thoroughly enjoyed them all.
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    Their reliable intrigue, thrill, and suspense had me gripped and unable to put them down. Late nights and lack of sleep resulted. The recurring characters are endearingly believable, flawed and human, and very familiar (sometimes endearingly so) because I am sure we all have or had once known friends and acquaintances just like them, ‘warts and all’, including strengths, weaknesses, annoyances, and attitudes; sometimes demonstrated in outrageous banter. All have been familiar to me as very much like real people whom I have known, lost touch with over a lifetime, and now vividly recall. Thus it feels like a long lost and welcome reunion.
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    The dialogue and interaction is interspersed and balanced with moments of irresistible humour, which perfectly compliments the adrenaline-filled moments. Although each novel draws from the same regular team of characters (investigators, their researchers and advisors, and back-up muscle), and are sequentially written, nevertheless each novel is stand-alone and can be just as enjoyable if read out of order.
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  • VG
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Read
    Reviewed in Australia on April 17, 2022
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    Thoroughly enjoyed reading this great story, Steve Higgs entices you in with a variety of interesting characters and extraordinary and fascinating occurrences to be solved by the fabulous Tempest. Looking forward to reading the next book, I’ve grown quite attached to Tempest and his escapades, Mr Wiggly makes me laugh too! Plus I’m in love with Bull & Dozer 🥰
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Loved All of B;ue Moon investigations
    Reviewed in Australia on August 2, 2019
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    Bull and Dozer made me laugh every time I read about them. Good fun reading.
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  • Karina
    4.0 out of 5 stars A fun and engaging read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2025
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    I'm enjoying this series, which follows a private investigator hired to solve apparently paranormal events. While we know the protagonist will find a normal cause (as the paranormal is nonsense after all!), it is a fun journey filled with hilarious characters.
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