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Missing Milt : A Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Novel (Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Series Book 7) Kindle Edition

4.6 out of 5 stars 863 ratings

“If you like clean cozy mysteries that keep you guessing until the end, you’ll love the Garden Girls Mystery Series”

Missing Milt is book 7 in the Garden Girls Cozy Mysteries Series

BONUS - RECIPES INCLUDED!

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Amateur sleuth, Gloria Rutherford, and the Garden Girls are back!

When Dreamwood Retirement Community resident, Milton Tilton, comes up missing, and no one seems to have a clue as to his whereabouts, Gloria agrees to help with the investigation as a favor to her sister.

With her already full schedule and her grandkids’ upcoming tree fort construction/sleepover, plus trying to plan a fall party at her farm; she calls on the Garden Girls to help her solve the mystery of the missing man.

As the clues are uncovered, they point directly at a lovesick stalker, who also happens to be Gloria’s friend, as the prime suspect. On top of that, there’s also the possibility that perhaps the missing man doesn’t want to be found.

Gloria’s intuition tells her that maybe he has met with foul play, especially once they discover possible ties to the mafia. Will they find Milt alive - or is it already too late?

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"Great clean story -- This Is a great book. I love this whole series of garden girls Christian cozy books.thanks hope Callaghan I like all your books." Molly

"Waiting for the next book! -- Love the fact that Hope keeps the books clean, fast moving , and interesting. She draws you in and as for me, I take the day (and or evening) to finish the book. Can't put it down. When does the next book come out?" - Jayne A. Palmer "Jayne"

"Great Book, Fun read and very interesting. -- I couldn't wait to finish reading this book. I felt close to the characters and wanted to be sure they were all ok before I put it down. The parade of quirky characters made the book really interesting. By the end of the book I felt like a had new friends. I want to read more of these to find out how everyone is doing. Great Book, Fun read and very interesting. I had the wrong suspect all the way through. I liked that." - Denota Heiskell

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Hope Callaghan is an author who loves to write Christian books, especially Christian Mystery and Cozy Mystery books.  She has written more than 50 mystery books (and counting) in five series.  

In March 2017, Hope won a Mom's Choice Award for her book, "Key to Savannah," Book 1 in the Made in Savannah Cozy Mystery Series.

Born and raised in a small town in West Michigan, she now lives in Florida with her husband. She is the proud mother of one daughter and a stepdaughter and stepson.  

When she's not doing the thing she loves best - writing books - she enjoys cooking, traveling and reading books.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B013IGVOX4
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 5, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.8 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 348 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 7 of 23 ‏ : ‎ Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Series
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Hope Callaghan is an American mystery author who loves to write clean, fun-filled women’s fiction mysteries with a touch of faith and romance. She is the author of more than 100 novels in ten different series.

Born and raised in a small town in West Michigan, she now lives in Florida with her husband. She is the proud mother of 3 wonderful children.

When she's not doing the thing she loves best - writing mysteries - she enjoys cooking, traveling and reading books.

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Customers find this cozy mystery novel engaging and easy to read, with well-developed characters and a fast-paced plot that keeps them guessing until the end. They appreciate the clean writing style and the evolving friendships among the Garden Girls, with one customer noting the great sense of humor in the characters. The book receives positive feedback for being a nice addition to the series.

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69 customers mention "Readability"69 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable as light reading and appreciate that the series keeps each book engaging.

"...with the characters in the book and I love mysteries and the adventures that they find themselves in...." Read more

"...This book was suspenseful, light-hearted and fast paced. So nice to read these books without foul language and obscenity. Well done Hope...." Read more

"...I think spending a day with these women would be a blast. Each book makes you laugh and makes you shake your head...." Read more

"...A life-changing thing occurs for Gloria in this good book, in addition to figuring out the mystery of 'where's Milt'?..." Read more

34 customers mention "Mystery content"32 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the mystery content of the book, finding it suspenseful and keeping their attention throughout, with one customer noting the surprising twist at the end.

"...There is never a dull moment in this book. I had a hard time putting it down. I cannot wait until the next installment of Gloria and her pals...." Read more

"...Hope is such a good writer, and all her books are good clean mysteries. You can't go wrong reading any of Hope's books...." Read more

"...My favorite part was the heartwarming ending. I can't wait to read the more adventures and antics of the Garden Girls!" Read more

"...There were great characters and the plot was easy to follow. Not overly violent. Think I'll pick up the others in the series." Read more

18 customers mention "Writing style"18 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding it well-crafted and easy to read, with one customer noting it is free of bad language.

"...It is a fun series that is easy to read. Gloria and her group of friends are interesting. I think spending a day with these women would be a blast...." Read more

"...Hope is such a good writer, and all her books are good clean mysteries. You can't go wrong reading any of Hope's books...." Read more

"...This well written, fun whodunnit has an engaging plot...." Read more

"...This is a light, carefree kind of read that is perfect for a rainy day with a cup of tea...." Read more

17 customers mention "Character development"17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, finding them super interesting, with one customer noting their great sense of humor.

"I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I somewhat identify with the characters in the book and I love mysteries and the adventures that they find..." Read more

"...And what a twist it was. She brings all her characters to life...." Read more

"...It's chock full of interesting characters and cleverly connect to Ms. Callaghan's Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery series into the story, because Millie,..." Read more

"...There were great characters and the plot was easy to follow. Not overly violent. Think I'll pick up the others in the series." Read more

10 customers mention "Pacing"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, finding it fast-paced, with one customer noting it can be completed quickly.

"...This book was suspenseful, light-hearted and fast paced. So nice to read these books without foul language and obscenity. Well done Hope...." Read more

"First time reading this series and loved it! Fun, fast paced and "clean" ...." Read more

"Best one yet. I love all the characters in the series. It kept me guessing until the end! Can't wait to read the next book!" Read more

"All of the Garden Clubs cozy mysteries are a delight. Great charactors, family values, nd a good mystery. Toss in some romance...." Read more

7 customers mention "Friendships"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the friendships in the book, with one review highlighting the evolving relationships among the Garden Girls, while another mentions the spunky women characters.

"...It is a fun series that is easy to read. Gloria and her group of friends are interesting. I think spending a day with these women would be a blast...." Read more

"...The ongoing friendship between Gloria and her beau is endearing. Her relationship with her grandkids shines through as well...." Read more

"I enjoy this series with Gloria and her friends, realistic friendships, ups and downs of life...." Read more

"...Each character you feel as if you know them, what a fun and wonderful group of women . The book goes so smooth, just a wonderful read...." Read more

5 customers mention "Series content"5 positive0 negative

Customers love this book as part of the series, with one customer specifically mentioning their enjoyment of the Garden Girls series.

"...It is a fun series that is easy to read. Gloria and her group of friends are interesting. I think spending a day with these women would be a blast...." Read more

"...Easy to read and makes you feel warm and happy. Nice addition to the series!" Read more

"What a great series, I really enjoy the dynamics of the characters! Would recommend this to anyone! I actually have. Light, clean, reads!" Read more

"I love this whole series! I also love the recipes! Excelent writing." Read more

4 customers mention "Cleanliness"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the cleanliness of the book.

"I love this set of books. They are entertaining, fun and clean. I am going to read every one of them...." Read more

"I always enjoy rearing Hope Callaghan's books. They are clean and can make me laugh out loud. I own many of her books and have not been disappointed." Read more

"Love the fact that Hope keeps the books clean, fast moving , and interesting...." Read more

"...Would recommend this to anyone! I actually have. Light, clean, reads!" Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2025
    I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I somewhat identify with the characters in the book and I love mysteries and the adventures that they find themselves in. I really recommend that you read the first book and keep on reading. It's currently 1 AM. I just had to finish it.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2015
    Another great mystery from Hope. We finally find out what happened to poor, old Milt. And what a twist it was. She brings all her characters to life. After you have read a few of her Garden Girl Mysteries you can really connect with the characters. There is never a dull moment in this book.
    I had a hard time putting it down. I cannot wait until the next installment of Gloria and her pals. Do we see the wedding coming soon? I hope so.
    I have read all of Hope's books and cannot put them down once I start.
    This book was suspenseful, light-hearted and fast paced. So nice to read these books without foul language and obscenity.
    Well done Hope. Keep them coming.
    I am your biggest fan!!!! And I am so glad that I stumbled upon your books in Amazon. They have been such a pleasure to read.
    And if anyone reads this I do hope they begin reading your books from the beginning. They won't be disappointed.
    Thank you for all the enjoyment you have given me.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2022
    Over the last few weeks I have been binge reading this series. It is a fun series that is easy to read. Gloria and her group of friends are interesting. I think spending a day with these women would be a blast. Each book makes you laugh and makes you shake your head. Sometimes I think dang these women are smart and other times I think dang these women are crazy.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2018
    I wonder why the ladies were so interested in Milt, he of the tomcat ways? He certainly didn't sound like a great catch to me... but he obviously was something special to the widows of Dreamwood. Gloria and her band of Garden Girls are trying to get to the bottom of "where's Milt"? In between their regular lives they search for Milt because Frances is flipping out. Frances gets hauled in a couple of times...she's not sneaky enough to not get caught snooping. A life-changing thing occurs for Gloria in this good book, in addition to figuring out the mystery of 'where's Milt'? Hope is such a good writer, and all her books are good clean mysteries. You can't go wrong reading any of Hope's books. If you want to know the specifics of Milts whereabouts, read the book for yourself!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2018
    Gloria and the Garden Girls are at it again...up to their eyeballs in amateur sleuthing.This time they're searching for Milt, a resident of Dreamwood Retirement Community.Liz, Gloria's sister lives there as does Francine, who reported her "gentleman friend" missing. This well written, fun whodunnit has an engaging plot. It's chock full of interesting characters and cleverly connect to Ms. Callaghan's Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery series into the story, because Millie, the assistant cruise director, is Gloria's cousin! The missing Milt is found and the culprit wasn't one of the primary suspects. My favorite part was the heartwarming ending. I can't wait to read the more adventures and antics of the Garden Girls!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2023
    Hope has a way of keeping every book in the series engaging. The characters always have similar but a few new characteristics showing. You think you know what's going to happen and then the story takes a turn that you never thought of. A great read as a single book or as a series.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2018
    This was the first garden girls mystery I've read and I really enjoyed it. It's nice to be able to not have to have read all the earlier books in the series to enjoy this book. There were great characters and the plot was easy to follow. Not overly violent. Think I'll pick up the others in the series.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2019
    I am thoroughly enjoying the Garden Girls Series. This one was no exception. In fact, the extra little twist at the end I actually did not expect. I will say no more about that as I do not want to spoil any part of the story. In this book Milt is missing. He lives in the retirement community where Gloria's sister resides. The Garden Girls are on the job solving the mystery. The author has a great way with the story line and there are some really funny things that happen in this book, too. This story kept my attention and was really fun to read.

Top reviews from other countries

  • Linda Boran
    5.0 out of 5 stars Missing Milt
    Reviewed in Canada on November 28, 2016
    What a tender book and very enjoyable. I love reading about Gloria's every day life and how much she loves her family. I recommend it as it is a clean book with no bad language.
  • Julian Westwood
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Cosy Mystery!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2018
    I absolutely love the Garden Girls Cozy Mystery series and book 7, Missing Milt doesn't disappoint. Hope Callaghan really brings the characters to life. Try her Cruise Ship Mysteries too! So entertaining.
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars An easy and enjoyable read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 20, 2017
    An easy and enjoyable read. I love reading these books in between the more emotionally engaging books. It is fun to see what these ladies will get themselves into next.
  • Cheryl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Missing Milt
    Reviewed in Canada on January 27, 2018
    I really enjoyed the characters and the story, it was hard to put down and I definitely recommend it
  • mrs jean willoughby
    5.0 out of 5 stars a enjoyable mystery
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 1, 2018
    another great adventure for the garden girls a very good read

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