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Dotty Dreads a Disaster (Dotty Drinkwater Mystery series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Diane Ezzard (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 89 ratings
That’s not a pile of clothes lying in the duck pond —it’s a body!
Dotty spots men’s clothes floating in the duck pond then realises a body is still wearing them.
Is foul play suspected? Of course. With Dotty’s bad luck, it couldn’t be anything else.
Jealousy, revenge, hatred and rage were all at work in nasty Nigel’s life. As the head judge at the local spring fair, he made many enemies but who hated him enough to kill him?
As Dotty and her friends get involved, they unravel more than they expected.
This charming cozy mystery will leave you scratching your head guessing who killed nasty Nigel.
Help Dotty and her friends solve the crime with its laugh out loud adventures.

What readers are saying –
“Definitely a five-star book.”
“Fast, fun cozy with twists to keep you guessing.”
“An enjoyable series of mystery books.”

This is Book 2 in the Dotty Drinkwater Mystery Series but can be read as a standalone.
Great for fans of Leena Clover, Leighann Dobbs, and HY Hanna.
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    12 - 18 years
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    Dotty Drinkwater Mystery series
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    219 pages
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    November 3, 2019
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07YJV91RX
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 3, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 219 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 12 ‏ : ‎ Dotty Drinkwater Mystery series
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 - 18 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 out of 5 stars 89 ratings

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Diane Ezzard

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I write emotionally charged mystery books about ordinary people dealing with everyday situations until something goes badly wrong. (There is usually a dead body in there somewhere).

My first series - the Sophie Brown Mystery Series is dark and gritty. The second series - the Dotty Drinkwater Mystery series is cozy, full of zany lighthearted escapades.

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Customers enjoy this mystery book for its twists that keep them guessing and its fast-paced, cozy reading experience. They appreciate the absolutely loveable characters and find the book humorous.

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Customers enjoy the story's twists that keep them guessing, making it a good mystery series.

"...I muddled through and did enjoy the storyline." Read more

"I found this to be a fast fun cozy with twists to keep me guessing. The characters continue to evolve in this series and are very enjoyable...." Read more

"...There is also plenty of twists, turns, and red herrings to keep the reader guessing clear to the end." Read more

"...It was disappointing. Good mystery otherwise." Read more

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Customers find the book very enjoyable, describing it as a fast and fun cozy read.

"...A quick fun read with lots of British slang." Read more

"...I enjoyed reading this book. It did need more editing and proofreading...." Read more

"I found this to be a fast fun cozy with twists to keep me guessing. The characters continue to evolve in this series and are very enjoyable...." Read more

"...Each of these books is a relaxing, engaging and enjoyable read. Highly recommended!" Read more

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Customers love the characters in the book, with one noting how they continue to evolve throughout the series.

"...The characters continue to evolve in this series and are very enjoyable. I received an ARC and this is my honest opinion." Read more

"...The characters and situations are very realistic and there is a fair amount of humor throughout the book...." Read more

"Loved the story. Absolutely loveable characters!! Can not wait to see what antics she gets up to next!! And see who the new gossip hot line will be!!" Read more

"...It was filled with fun, quirky characters. I highly recommend it to other mystery readers." Read more

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  • MD Riggs
    5.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable series of mystery books!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2020
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    As I’ve written before… Dotty, the main character, must have a magnetic field that pulls trouble her way! How could anyone be so unlucky? I know that if I were implicated in a murder, I would want someone just like Dotty and her BFFS, Kylie and Rachel, helping to find the murderer! I won’t give away any spoilers here… you’ll just have to read the story to find out what happens. I don’t think you will be disappointed. I can hardly wait to read what will happen to Dotty, Kylie, and Rachel as the Dotty Drinkwater Mystery Series continues.

    I read the prequel to this series. Now that I have read this first and second books of the series, I plan to read the rest of the series as the books become available. I continue to enjoy the main cast of three quirky twenty-something BFFs that are as entertaining although as different as they can be. Whether I personally relate to them or not, I found their characters to be believable. I enjoy reading of their humorous antics and interactions of the BFFs as they worked together to solve this new mystery. This book is not a novel, I finished reading it in one afternoon sitting. I recommend Dotty Dreads a Disaster for anyone who loves a good mystery; but doesn’t have days to invest in reading a full-length novel.
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  • tiatia
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cozy British humour
    Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2019
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    Dotty is a bit old to be drifting from job to job. Or to be so clueless about men. But she is relentless about testing out theories of "who done it" when two locals die. With the help of her friends, she tries each theory on for size until one fits the motive and opportunity requirements. A quick fun read with lots of British slang.
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  • Audrey Armstrong
    3.0 out of 5 stars Cozy mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2020
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    A judge no one likes at the faire is murdered and Dottie discovers the body. When a friend is suspect number one Dottie and friends feel compelled to proved her innocence!
    I enjoyed reading this book. It did need more editing and proofreading. Some of the sentences didn’t make sense part was past tense and part was present tense. I muddled through and did enjoy the storyline.
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  • Mary Nickell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fast fun cozy!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2019
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    I found this to be a fast fun cozy with twists to keep me guessing. The characters continue to evolve in this series and are very enjoyable. I received an ARC and this is my honest opinion.
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  • Einsam
    4.0 out of 5 stars Judge Fairly or else...
    Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2020
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    With the Spring Fair coming up, Dotty is trying something new. She is making chocolate truffles and other chocolate goodies to sell at the fair. As she is setting up for the opening, Dotty hears her neighbor, Betty Simpson, complaining about one of the judges, Nigel Hastings. He had a habit of being very judgmental and was very unpopular. Most people referred to him as Nasty Nigel.

    When Dotty's friend, Kylie, arrived to help with the chocolates, Dotty took a few minutes to walk around. Near the duck pond, Dotty spotted what looked like clothes in the water. They were clothes, but they were still being worn by the corpse of Nigel Hastings!

    How did Nigel die? Did he drown or was he murdered? Considering his reputation for nastiness, if he was murdered, there would be no shortage of suspects. Can Dotty keep her curiosity under control and leave the investigation to the police?

    Diane Ezzard has another winner with this installment of the Dotty Drinkwater Mystery series. The characters and situations are very realistic and there is a fair amount of humor throughout the book. The short chapters make for quick and easy reading. There is also plenty of twists, turns, and red herrings to keep the reader guessing clear to the end.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Death of a note nice man
    Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2024
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    A man who was generally not liked is found dead. There are several motives and suspects. Dotty tries to solve the crime, as well as deciding what she wants to be when she grows up.
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  • cyn
    4.0 out of 5 stars Dotty is a delight
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2022
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    Dotty seems to find trouble without looking for it. She and her friends bring much joy as you read.
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  • Helen Scott
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good mystery but too much sex
    Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2020
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    Dottie and her friends are up to no good again but this time not only is Kylie sex crazed, Dottie can’t seem to keep her eyes off anything in pants. It was disappointing. Good mystery otherwise.
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  • Kat
    4.0 out of 5 stars Dotty Dreads a Disaster
    Reviewed in Canada on November 24, 2021
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    Dotty is at it again. There's been another murder in the community ana even though Dotty's been told to keep out of the investigation she jumps in causing all kinds of mayhem. You'll find a lot of the same zany and colorful characters along with some new either way You'll want to fallow along have a good laugh while keeping up-to-date with the town constables and Dotty's dating or lack of. Acquire Dotty Dreads a Disaster " for hours of entertainment. Kat
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  • Toots Sullivan
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not as annoying
    Reviewed in Australia on December 25, 2019
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    Pity I have to use twenty words. This book is not quite as annoying as book one. Though there are still prooof reading errors.The characters show a bit more substance and maturity.
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  • Dagmar W
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2020
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    Enjoyed this 2nd book in the Dotty series, a light and easy read. Never new that Billingshurst’ flower show was so competitive.
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  • Claudine Delacour-Jarrett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 19, 2024
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    Loved this book
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  • Lindsey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Light Mistery
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 7, 2020
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    Love this new series from Diane, cant wait to find out what trouble these girls find in her next book. This book has something from everyone.
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