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Silicon Valley Cozy Mystery Series Box Set: Books 1-3 (Silicon Valley Cozy Mysteries Box Set Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Marc Jedel (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 390 ratings
If you like your cozy mysteries served with clever humor, sassy side characters, and more twists than red licorice, you’ll love this refreshingly modern cozy series. Over 1,000 Amazon 5-star ratings for the first novel in this boxset.

Armed with only an eye for detail and powers of self-delusion, Marty Golden bumbles through his investigations and still manages to solve the cases before danger strikes him down.

Despite enjoying his job at a start-up driverless car company, Marty fantasizes that he has a top-secret relationship with the police, leading the charge to solve mysteries. Too bad this quirky, fashion-backward uncle isn't exactly hero material.

Following clues he uncovers, can Marty survive long enough to solve each murder while tangling with gangsters and a cantankerous school secretary, keeping his job, fumbling his personal relationships, and plunging into dangerous—or merely awkward—situations along the way? Follow along as he sifts through suspects and marches to the beat of his ever-present Hawaiian shirts.

Buy this Silicon Valley Mystery Box Set to login to a fresh, funny cozy mystery series today! Enjoy 3 full-length novels of sleuthing fun.

What Amazon readers are saying:
★★★★★ "If you like clean, quirky cozy mysteries with oodles of subtle humor, you’ll love this series.”
★★★★★ "I have loved this series from the beginning. It is filled with strong and funny characters that draw you into their mostly zany lives."
★★★★★ “This mystery series is so funny. I was laughing out loud reading.”
★★★★★ “I've read the entire series. Can't wait for another."

Included:
  • Book 1 - Uncle and Ants. Mysterious attacks. Mischievous nieces. Can a clueless uncle catch a killer without losing his job—or his life?
  • Book 2 - Chutes and Ladder. When a camping trip uncovers a murder, this amateur sleuth is stuck putting out the fire …
  • Book 3 - Serf and Turf. He’s afraid of losing his girlfriend. But maybe he should be more concerned about the dead body she’s crying over?

The series continues with Book 4: Hit and Mist and Book 5: Huh? Why? and Punch.
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Uncle and Ants (#1)
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Synopsis Can a clueless uncle catch a tech-savvy killer before death strikes again? When a camping trip uncovers a murder, this amateur sleuth is stuck putting out the fire He’s afraid of losing his girlfriend. But maybe he should be more concerned about the dead body she’s crying over? Three books for less First in another humorous, clean cozy series by the author First in yet another humorous, clean cozy series. Think "Grumpy Old Men" meets "Schitt's Creek"
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A few from Uncle and Ants (book 1)'s over 1,000 reviews:

★★★★★"Uncle and Ants, the first in a new series, is a totally hilarious delight to read and enjoy . . . If you want laugh-out-loud humor and a puzzling cozy mystery, look right here." —Mallory Heart's Cozies

★★★★★ "Filled with suspense, the story's appealing characters and humorous situations create an exceptional and entertaining plot which ensnares the reader. The author's relaxed writing style is engaging, and once you start reading the book, you can't put it down." —ReadersFavorite.com

Reviews from Chutes and Ladder (book 2):

★★★★★". . . an original take on an amateur investigation that kept making me giggle all the way to the surprising end. Great for fans of cozies looking for something different." —Books a Plenty Book Reviews

★★★★★"I enjoyed this fast-paced humorous, mystery just as much as Uncle and Ants. Marc Jedel keeps the intensity while keeping the comedic activity constantly bubbling. His writing is clever, and the plotting is meticulous and exceptionally well-executed." -- Laurie's Thoughts and Reviews

Reviews from Serf and Turf (book 3):

★★★★★"I have been eagerly waiting to read this book for months now!! I absolutely, ABSOLUTELY love this series . . . Serf and Turf is a mind-blowing, wackalicious and totally entertaining cozy mystery." —The Book Decoder

★★★★★""The books in the Silicon Valley Mystery series just keep getting better. Serf and Turf is the best so far! It reminds me of early Stephanie Plum mysteries. . . . Everyone who loves funny cozy mysteries should pick up this book." -- Diane Reviews Books

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09MZHGD65
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BGM Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 2, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.8 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 713 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 1 ‏ : ‎ Silicon Valley Cozy Mysteries Box Set
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 390 ratings

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Marc Jedel writes humorous murder mysteries. Years in Silicon Valley marketing leadership positions honed his sense of humor and writing skills. Crafting fiction on the job was simply called emails, ads, and marketing collateral.

The publication of Marc’s first novel, Uncle and Ants, gave him permission to claim “author” as his job. This leads to much more interesting conversations with people than answering, “marketing.”

Like his character, Andy, from the Redwoods Country Mystery series, Marc continues to grow older and would prefer not to run a bed-and-breakfast inn when he retires. Like his character, Marty, from the Silicon Valley Mystery series, Marc now lives in Silicon Valley, works in high-tech, and enjoys bad puns. Like his characters Jonas and Elizabeth from the Ozarks Lake Mystery series, he grew up in the South and spent plenty of time in and around Arkansas. Like all his protagonists, Marc too has a dog, although his is neurotic, sweet, and small, with little appreciation for Marc’s humor.

Visit his website (marcjedel .com) for free chapters of novels, special offers, and more.

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Customers find the mystery series humorous and engaging, with decent character descriptions and interesting plots that get more intriguing as they progress. They appreciate the readability, with one customer noting it's a good summer read.

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Customers find the books humorous, with one mentioning the fun uncle characters and another noting the exceptional comedic timing.

"...Exceptional comedic timing Highly recommended!" Read more

"...Lots of smiles and chuckles along the way. Glad I stuck around, and these three were a good summer read." Read more

"...I bust out laughing. Very humorous books." Read more

"...It got to the story but did wander at times. Was a cute read and fun." Read more

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Customers find the book set easy to read, with one mentioning it makes a good summer read.

"...Glad I stuck around, and these three were a good summer read." Read more

"...of getting such an idea developed, but that was one of the best parts of the book and had little to do with the solving of the mysteries...." Read more

"...It got to the story but did wander at times. Was a cute read and fun." Read more

"Liked the first book the best. Cozy type mystery. Liked the family dynamic and quirky engineer main character." Read more

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Customers appreciate the characterization in the book series, with one mentioning the quirky engineer main character.

"...Marc spins some great story with interesting people and some crazy scenarios. Lots of smiles and chuckles along the way...." Read more

"The author does a decent job of describing the characters, but the lead is supposedly a software designer/programmer, and he is not believable to me...." Read more

"...Cozy type mystery. Liked the family dynamic and quirky engineer main character." Read more

"I really liked the main character. He's nerdy and ridiculous, and likeable. I can't stand his girlfriend...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the story quality of the mystery series, noting that it starts to get interesting and features some crazy scenarios.

"...Marc spins some great story with interesting people and some crazy scenarios. Lots of smiles and chuckles along the way...." Read more

"It was an okay book a bit silly at times. It got to the story but did wander at times. Was a cute read and fun." Read more

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  • SHP
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2024
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    Marc Jedel is my new favorite co.zy mystery author. I laughed my way through the three book series and am looking forward to more. Exceptional comedic timing
    Highly recommended!
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  • CC
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2022
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    It took me forever to get into book #1. But, I stuck with it and I am glad I did. Once I got to know the characters, I began to care about them and that's when the story started to get interesting. Marc spins some great story with interesting people and some crazy scenarios. Lots of smiles and chuckles along the way. Glad I stuck around, and these three were a good summer read.
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  • sticherkrj4664
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Stories
    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2023
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    Marty is such a goof. You just want to smack some sense into him. Dr. Kevin Leman, Christain Psychologist, explained a man's brain. While the wife is giving him a list of chores, his mi d stops on the first item as he begins to make his own list. He never hears what the wife says. This is Marty. He is so dumb, but ends up smart. I loved his Halloween costume in Chutes And Ladder. I bust out laughing. Very humorous books.
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  • jcwjc
    3.0 out of 5 stars if I were a tech person, I'd be insulted
    Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2023
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    The author does a decent job of describing the characters, but the lead is supposedly a software designer/programmer, and he is not believable to me. I did like the idea of a driverless car and understand the problems of getting such an idea developed, but that was one of the best parts of the book and had little to do with the solving of the mysteries.
    I know the assumption is that techs are not socially able, but this is ridiculous. If it is satire, I am missing it. I read all three, just to give the author a fair chance. Maybe he'd get better as the books progressed. I just got more frustrated. Some software designers are socially inept in some instances, (say, large groups, but good one on one) but Marty (our lead) is socially inept everywhere. Sorry Mr. Jedel, but I won't be reading any more.
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  • MGB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic fun read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2023
    Super fun read! I loved all of the books and couldn't put them down. Great quirky characters, placed in wacky situations with an endearing hero. Cozy mysteries with a modern flair. Set in Silicon Valley, with the future-oriented technology, smart, strong women, and representation from various ethnic groups, the setting provides a fantastic backdrop for Marty's shenanigans. Filled with surprising twists and turns, it made me laugh while still uncertain of the outcomes until the very end.
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  • Kim Carter
    4.0 out of 5 stars Silicon Vs?let Cozy Mystery books 1-3
    Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2023
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    It was an okay book a bit silly at times. It got to the story but did wander at times. Was a cute read and fun.
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  • Donna S
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quirky, silly, fun cozy mystery!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2022
    I loved this wonderful, quirky series. Marty Golden is a brilliant software engineer for a driverless car company. He is also a bumbling boyfriend, struggling uncle and EXCELLENT crime solver (in his mind, anyway). Marty’s adventures mimic the lives of many an Aspie (as I well know) and his internal monologues caused me to laugh loud enough to scare my cat.
    If you enjoy Amy Vansant’s Pineapple Port series, or if Daisy Wick was your favorite Bones character, you will love this series. It is clean and delightful.
    And don’t miss book 4 in the series, “Huh, Why and Punch”. It’s so worth your time!
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  • Cat's pal
    4.0 out of 5 stars too much idiocy
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2023
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    Uncle Marty , well, I had to keep putting it down, couldn’t stand all the silly behavior of a grown man. The plots were decent, so I came back again and again, just to find out “what happened next.” Guess that means the novels were better than I gave them credit for.
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  • tery
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
    Reviewed in Canada on September 22, 2023
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    Dont usually read male authors but really enjoyed this series. Well written mystery with lots of humour.and interesting characters. Looking forward to more of his novels.
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  • Claudine Delacour-Jarrett
    5.0 out of 5 stars lovely set
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 5, 2023
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    Lovely read
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Decent read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 5, 2024
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    All good thanks
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  • Kathyk
    1.0 out of 5 stars Actually, in fairness, I quite enjoyed the first book but
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2023
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    The other stories were VERY samey and I started to lose patience with the chief character who gets more and more irritating as I progressed and I gave up shortly after beginning the third book as I realised it was only the names that were changing - sorry, it might be a really good read but it just wasn't for me
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