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Fish out of Water (Seaside Bookshop Mysteries Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Emily Selby (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 252 ratings
Amelia Barry, an IT security consultant from London (and yes, she is on the ASD spectrum), arrives at Leah by the Sea, a small seaside town in North Yorkshire to spend 3 weeks with her godmother, whom she hasn't seen for many years. Amelia needs a break from work, from her ex-boyfriend and from people. But instead, she finds an empty house, a stray cat and ... a dead body. Is the victim her godmother? And if not, where is her godmother, why does the police officer speak so strangely and could all those people leave her alone for a moment? Ah, well... and of course, who is the murderer and why did the woman need to die?
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This is a clean cozy mystery with no gore, no violence and no swearing; written in British English (and therefore spelling and punctuation). May contain traces of the Yorkshire dialect.

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    Seaside Bookshop Mysteries
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    209 pages
  3. Language
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  5. Publication date
    September 21, 2020
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08JPJTTC2
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 21, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 209 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 6 ‏ : ‎ Seaside Bookshop Mysteries
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    4.0 out of 5 stars 252 ratings

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Emily Selby

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Emily Selby is an author of cozy mysteries and sweet/clean romance. She is a Kiwi currently based in the Netherlands, who has lived in a few countries and travelled to a few more, and her stories often feature places close to her heart.

When not writing, she can be found being busy doing three or more things at a time. Her hobbies include: playing board games and D&D, singing, reading, baking, cycling, sight-seeing, exploring other languages and cultures, and in the evenings-watching cozy mysteries and sweet romance series while crocheting, drinking green tea and keeping her three cats out of trouble.

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Customers find the book's plot engaging and enjoy its sweet mystery elements. They appreciate the wonderful characters, with one customer noting how the main police character quickly recognizes situations.

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Customers enjoy the story's engaging plot and sweet mystery elements, with one customer particularly appreciating the twists.

"...The story was good, held my attention and definitely leaves me wanting to read the next one." Read more

"...For me, once I realized it, I felt included; I felt seen. It was a good mystery as well and used Amelia's characteristics to help solve the mystery..." Read more

"...This was a great read. I enjoyed the twists and moments of, "well seriously no one saw that coming?" moments... I won't say more. Curious enough?..." Read more

"...I ,ove Cozy mysteries. The characters are wonderful, the plot engaging , and I really enjoyed the story line. A wonderful read. Thank you...." Read more

4 customers mention "Character development"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, with one mentioning how the main police character quickly recognizes situations.

"...Additionally, the main police character seemed to quickly recognize, and appreciate, her abilities and different behaviors. Thank you Emily Selby!" Read more

"...I ,ove Cozy mysteries. The characters are wonderful, the plot engaging , and I really enjoyed the story line. A wonderful read. Thank you...." Read more

"I enjoyed the characters. The story was good, implausible at spots, but entertaining. I will probably read the next one in the series." Read more

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  • dbzemom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, intriguing
    Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2024
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    At first the main character was a little off-putting to me. Honestly, she hit a little too close to home, but as I got to know her, I felt better. The story was good, held my attention and definitely leaves me wanting to read the next one.
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  • Adria Halstead-Johnson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good mystery; interesting main character
    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2024
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    When I began the book I was not expecting a main character who is neurodivergent. For some, this might be off-putting. For me, once I realized it, I felt included; I felt seen. It was a good mystery as well and used Amelia's characteristics to help solve the mystery. Additionally, the main police character seemed to quickly recognize, and appreciate, her abilities and different behaviors. Thank you Emily Selby!
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Quirky!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024
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    In the most precious way. You are walking alongside Amelia(main character), she speaks to the reader as if you were intrusive to her thoughts. You want to comfort her through all her social anxieties and panic attacks. She won't like it. But, perhaps, appreciate the concern.

    This was a great read. I enjoyed the twists and moments of, "well seriously no one saw that coming?" moments... I won't say more. Curious enough? Great, sit back and enjoy!!

    This was my first novel by Emily Selby. Adding others from her collection!
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  • Peter j. donovan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2020
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    I chose this. Book because it sounded like I might enjoy it.I ,ove Cozy mysteries.
    The characters are wonderful, the plot engaging , and I really enjoyed the story line.
    A wonderful read. Thank you. I will be reading more of Emily 's books. I hope you write many more in this series.
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  • Phyllis Ann Helmes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amelia is truly a fish out of water
    Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2022
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    Amelia is visiting her godmother to help her open a new business. Amelia seems to be a high functioning autistic. While walking on the beach she discovers a body. The adventures start as she tries to figure out how and why the murder happened.
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  • LL
    4.0 out of 5 stars a good cozy
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2024
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    I enjoyed the characters. The story was good, implausible at spots, but entertaining. I will probably read the next one in the series.
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  • Erika Daunt
    2.0 out of 5 stars A British who did it book.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
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    It wasn't my cup of tea, a British who did it book. Martha was kidnapped, one was killed. Who did it, well I won't spoil it. I was also bored with this book, just glad I'm done with it.
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  • Kass
    4.0 out of 5 stars Main Character is endearing
    Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2021
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    Yes, she is odd, probably on the autism spectrum, but I found Amelia endearing, along with the local constable (who has a cute dimple when he smiles) and his talkative mother, Mrs. Webb, the B&B owner who takes Amelia in until things can “get sorted.” What needs to be sorted---where is Amelia's godmother and who killed the person on the beach?

    This is a "sweet" mystery---along the lines of a sweet romance, but with a puzzle or two to figure out. I've already bought the other two books in the series and can't wait to read them.
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  • Jaya
    4.0 out of 5 stars Funny cozy mystery
    Reviewed in Canada on September 30, 2020
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    Amelia, the quirky lead character, suffers from a disorder which makes it difficult for her to seize what people are asking or saying with figures of speech. She has to guess or takes it at face value. Despite her lack of understanding of social conventions, she has a high IQ and is methodological. She is drawn in solving the mysteries . I enjoyed reading the book and had a few laughs along the way.
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  • Dallass
    3.0 out of 5 stars Amelia is an interesting character indeed.
    Reviewed in Australia on April 29, 2021
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    It is not often that I have read a book with a main character that has a disorder that has them being very at odds with the other characters in the book. Amelia seems like she falls under the autism spectrum as a highly functioning individual. Highly intelligent, logical to the extreme, and aware that her ‘weirdness’ makes others uncomfortable around her. It was interesting to see how a protagonist like this would function, but Amelia actually worked very well in this setting. Unfortunately I don’t think the book did her justice as there wasn’t enough time to give the her and other characters as much depth as they deserved. Still, watching Amelia interact with Sgt. Webb, Martha, Creepy Trudy, Mr. Palmer and others kept me engaged in the story.

    3.5 stars ⭐️
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