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Battered to Death: A British Female Amateur Sleuth Mystery (The Finch & Fischer Mysteries Book 3) Kindle Edition

by J. New (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 502 ratings

Intrepid sleuthing duo Finch & Fischer are back and it's not long before they are in trouble.

When the owner of a much loved business in Rowan Downs is found dead in bizarre circumstances, it leaves the county villagers shocked.

The case leads in one direction but as her little rescue dog Fischer sniffs out clues, mobile librarian Penny Finch wonders if the police are on the wrong track.

Told to stay out of it by DI Monroe, Penny attempts to keep her word, especially when a former television celebrity confesses. However, when Fischer becomes increasingly excited, she’s helpless to do anything but follow where he leads, even if it means endangering her own life.

Battered to Death is Book 3 in the cozy mystery series featuring mobile librarian Penny Finch and her rescue pup Fischer. Follow as they sniff out clues and dig up red herrings in the six villages and hamlets that make up Hampsworthy Downs.

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    The Finch & Fischer Mysteries
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    188 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
    July 6, 2021
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B098TNCB8P
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Phantom Press (July 6, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 6, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.8 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 188 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 502 ratings

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WRITER OF BRITISH MYSTERIES. Historical, contemporary, paranormal, cozy, humorous. Featuring memorable protagonists, their unusual side-kicks and an eclectic ensemble of supporting cast members. They usually include spirits (all varieties) a little bit of magic, a spot of romance and copious amounts of tea. At regular intervals they involve steam trains and sometimes bicycles.

SERIES:

THE YELLOW COTTAGE VINTAGE MYSTERIES, traditional English whodunits with a twist, set in the 1930s. Known for their clever humor as well as the interesting slant on the traditional murder mystery.

THE TEA & SYMPATHY series featuring Lilly Tweed, former newspaper Agony Aunt, now purveyor of fine teas at The Tea Emporium in the small English market town of Plumpton Mallet. Along with a regular cast of characters, including Earl Grey the shop cat.

THE FINCH & FISCHER series featuring mobile librarian Penny Finch and her rescue dog Fischer. Follow them as they dig up clues and sniff out red herrings in the six quintessential English villages and hamlets that make up Hampsworthy Downs.

Jacquie was born in West Yorkshire, England. She studied art and design and after qualifying began work as an interior designer, moving onto fine art restoration and animal portraiture before deciding to pursue her lifelong ambition to write. She now writes full time and shares her life with her partner of twenty-four years and a menagerie of rescue animals.

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Customers enjoy this book as a fun read with great characters and find it to be a wonderful addition to the series. They appreciate the setting, with one customer highlighting the quaint English village atmosphere, and another noting the detailed scenery descriptions.

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Customers find the book enjoyable, with one describing it as a lighthearted series.

"It was a great read and well done, as expected, from this talented author. I enjoyed the character development and interaction...." Read more

"I really enjoyed the first two books and I enjoyed this one too, however, in this book at the very beginning, Penny gives a little background and..." Read more

"I have thoroughly enjoyed all of her books and am looking forward reading the rest in the series,then read her other books" Read more

"I enjoyed this book. It was an easy and short read. Set in a quaint English village setting. The heroine was appealing." Read more

5 customers mention "Character development"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, with one finding the heroine particularly appealing.

"...I enjoyed the character development and interaction. Great plot, wonderful writing style, especially the scenery descriptions...." Read more

"Another hit ! Lovely setting, smart, sensible and likeable characters. And to top it all the best canine detective! Can wait for the next adventure...." Read more

"...Set in a quaint English village setting. The heroine was appealing." Read more

"I enjoyed this book very much. It moved along well and the characters were believable, especially Fischer!..." Read more

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4 customers mention "Love of dogs"4 positive0 negative

Customers love the book's portrayal of dogs, with one mentioning the sweet dog Fischer and another appreciating the canine detective character Fish Face.

"...And to top it all the best canine detective! Can wait for the next adventure. And of course, is there romance in Penny's future?" Read more

"...this jaunt into the English countryside with Penny Finch and her sweet dog Fischer. How does this librarian catch the thief?..." Read more

"Love dogs and mysteries. This combined both. These days we need peace, a nice story to read, in a non-violent style. Very enjoyable...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the quaint English village setting of the book, with one customer particularly noting the detailed scenery descriptions.

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  • Margaret Nangle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful addition to the series!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2021
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    It was a great read and well done, as expected, from this talented author. I enjoyed the character development and interaction. Great plot, wonderful writing style, especially the scenery descriptions. It was a page turner with action and moments of fun. Such an incredible balance!! I LOVE this author! I adore the Yellow Cottage series, please check those out too. Looking forward to the new series as well!
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  • TJ
    4.0 out of 5 stars good series, great characters but…
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2022
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    I really enjoyed the first two books and I enjoyed this one too, however, in this book at the very beginning, Penny gives a little background and states that she met inspector Monroe during the murder of Mrs. Montague. That is incorrect! Penny met the inspector in the first book when she brought in evidence to InsPector Monroe concerning the death of Julia Wargraves. Other than that error, I loved all the books!
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  • Burton
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good read.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
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    I have thoroughly enjoyed all of her books and am looking forward reading the rest in the series,then read her other books
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  • Mily Costa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful series
    Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2022
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    Another hit ! Lovely setting, smart, sensible and likeable characters. And to top it all the best canine detective! Can wait for the next adventure. And of course, is there romance in Penny's future?
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  • Donnese Tilley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good work, Fischer & Finch!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2024
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    Great flip on method of solving and so glad there’s a new man in town. Pace always fast even tho most crimes are not solved so quickly. Still, it’s all in the hands of the author. Well done!
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  • ep
    4.0 out of 5 stars pleasant
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2022
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    I enjoyed this book. It was an easy and short read. Set in a quaint English village setting. The heroine was appealing.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Book mobile Librarian saves the day
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2022
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    I really enjoyed this jaunt into the English countryside with Penny Finch and her sweet dog Fischer. How does this librarian catch the thief? Well it all comes down to it, her little dog makes a big discovery while begging for treats! Just what is the flavor that has Fischer so hooked? Read the book!
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  • emily barrientos
    5.0 out of 5 stars Battered to Death review
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2023
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    I enjoyed this book very much. It moved along well and the characters were believable, especially Fischer! I would recommend it to anyone who likes a light mystery.
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  • Nikkib
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth a read if you like cosy mysteries
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2023
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    I'm loving this cosy mystery series about a mobile librarian, Penny, her dog, Fischer and the people she sees out and about.

    Easy to read in a few hours, no cliff hangers but the books are best read in order of publication to preserve continuity of the characters and wider storyline.

    Well worth reading if you like cosy mysteries.
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  • Disgruntled
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good fun
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2021
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    Enjoyable and easy read. Plenty of suspicious characters with a liberal dose of clues and red herrings throughout. Hoping there are more stories with Penny, John and Susie and of course little Fischer, to follow
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  • Cookiemoo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fish, Finch and Fischer
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 15, 2021
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    I’m a big fan of cozy mysteries and this series is my favourite. The characters are brilliant and easy to love. Fischer is adorable and the mystery element has me hooked. I can’t wait for the next instalment.
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  • Tintyc
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely stressless reading
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2021
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    I love all of J New's books, they are easy to read and have a lovely gentle way with crime writing but are still gripping yarns. Looking forward to more
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  • Naomi TS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2021
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    I absolutely love the Finch and Fischer mysteries. I really hope the author writes another one. I can't wait to find out if Penny and John's relationship develops into something romantic.
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