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False Play At The Christmas Party: A Jack Sullivan story: A cozy 1920s mystery (Cozy Jack and Frances historical 1930s Murder Mysteries) Kindle Edition

by Carmen Radtke (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 out of 5 stars 223 ratings

A charity event sounds like rich pickings ...

December, 1928. Jack Sullivan plans a charity party in his new night club in aid of his fellow war veterans to celebrate his arrival in Adelaide. But some party guests have plans of their own how to benefit ...

If you love exotic locations and period detail, scroll up to get False Play at the Christmas Party and travel back to Australia in the Roaring Twenties!

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    43 pages
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  3. Publication date
    October 14, 2019
  4. File size
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07YPWHRKQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Adamantine Books (October 14, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 14, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.2 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 43 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 out of 5 stars 223 ratings

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Carmen Radtke

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Carmen has spent most of her life with ink on her fingers and a dangerously high pile of books and newspapers by her side.

She has worked as a newspaper reporter on two continents and always dreamt of becoming a novelist and screenwriter.

When she found herself crouched under her dining table, typing away on a novel between two earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand, she realised she was hooked for life.

The shaken but stirring novel made it to the longlist of the Mslexia competition, and her next book and first mystery, The Case Of The Missing Bride, was a finalist in the Malice Domestic competition in a year without a winner. Since then she has penned several more cozy mysteries, including the Jack and Frances series set in the 1930s.

Carmen now lives in Italy with her human and her four-legged family.

Links:

Website - www.carmenradtke.com

Facebook - www.facebook.com/Carmen-Radtke-1958399947738868/

Twitter:@CarmenRadtke1

Email - Carmenradtke01@gmail.com

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Customers find the book's story interesting, with one describing it as a delightful short story. The pacing receives positive feedback, with one customer noting it sets the stage for a great series of good reads.

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Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, finding it interesting and quick to read.

"...Give this interesting book a read, you'll enjoy it." Read more

"I wish I would have read this one first. Still. A great story. One can almost see and hear Humphrey Bogart." Read more

"This was a delightful short story that just keeps you thinking. I felt good after reading this! Brings to light the goodness of most people." Read more

"Quick read fun story that introduces Jack and gives the backstory to his nightclub and a few of the people who help him...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, with one mentioning it sets the stage for a great series of good reads.

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"...It brings relief from suffering and sets the stage for a great series of good reads." Read more

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Kindle Customer. Ms. T.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Jack's New Club
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2023
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    It's in the 1930's after WW1 in Australia. Captain Jack is remodeling a big house into a club. One of his first decisions is to have a charity evening on opening night to raise money for all the veterans who are down and out or injured without pensions or medical help. That included help for all the nurses that were injured and didn't get help from the government after the war. First he has to convince the powers that be that he is legitimate and the money gathered will be used properly and second he has to protect his place from card sharks and gangsters. Give this interesting book a read, you'll enjoy it.
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  • Karen S. Murawski
    3.0 out of 5 stars Nice short story
    Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2023
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    Seems like a good set up for a series, had a couple of editing errors. But if you want folks outside of Australia to read your books -- include a list of Aussie slang and meanings. I've read a lot of Aussie books but I have got to say, I never heard the term Bluey for a redhead and I am one but in the US.
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  • Sara West
    4.0 out of 5 stars Super
    Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2023
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    I wish I would have read this one first. Still. A great story. One can almost see and hear Humphrey Bogart.
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  • J. A. Butler
    5.0 out of 5 stars Merry Christmas Everyonr
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2024
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    The Great War is over but Australia is full of men and women that survived the war but are just barely able to live a decent life. Captain Jack still feels the need to take care of his men so he organizes a benefit dance at his soon to ppen night club. It brings relief from suffering and sets the stage for a great series of good reads.
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  • Vicki
    5.0 out of 5 stars Charming
    Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2023
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    This was a delightful short story that just keeps you thinking. I felt good after reading this! Brings to light the goodness of most people.
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  • Deborah Ortega
    5.0 out of 5 stars 1920 Jack Sullivan Mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023
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    I loved this short story about Jack who is opening a club during prohibition. He is having a party to benefit the soldiers who did not get a pension and the nurses who were there helping the wounded. Prizes are given to the winners of the raffle but drama happens and Jack is there to prevent any problems. I enjoyed this story and would recommend it.
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  • Monam
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful start of new series
    Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2020
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    Quick read fun story that introduces Jack and gives the backstory to his nightclub and a few of the people who help him. I love how sharp Jack is and how loyal he is to his people and how loyal they are to him. Perfect quick read.
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  • An honest and free review
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good read
    Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2019
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    Though bare bones (36 pgs), you get enough character development to make it an interesting story. It isn't a "who-done-it" but more "how-they-solve-it" with only a couple typos that don't affect the flow. I'd read more from this author.
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  • jhanami
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 5, 2019
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    A lovely little christmassy treat for any Frances and Jack fans - or anyone who loves the swinging twenties, charming characters and the bad guys getting their come-uppance!
    I love Jack and can’t wait for a full length sequel to A Matter Of Love and Death - but for now it was brilliant to meet him again in this story.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nice read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 14, 2021
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    Nicely written short story with veterans, thieves and Xmas party. What one ex-soldier can do to help veterans in need? How to catch pair of thieves without informing police? Read this story to find out.
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  • Miss Clarke
    4.0 out of 5 stars Short festive treat
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2020
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    A short story to read in the run-up to Christmas. Good characters and an interesting plot.
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  • Skye's Mum
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for a quick read. Captain Jack sounds dreamy!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2019
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    What a great short cosy crime read by the very lovely Carmen Radtke.
    Captain Jack sounds like a great character, the sort of person that we all need as a friend in our lives, watching our backs.
    Liked the era very much, not one I know at all, so I am looking forward to reading more about this enigmatic gentleman
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