Dying Wishes (The Kate Lawrence Mysteries) [Kindle Edition]

Judith Ivie (Author)

Book Description

No. 5 in The Kate Lawrence Mysteries: Kate’s turning 50, and as if that weren’t depressing enough, she’s about to become a grandmother—twice. Her investigation of a mysterious death at the Vista View retirement complex opens her eyes to the new realities of aging, some of which send her reeling. What really happened to the wealthy, tennis-playing cougar in Building One? Are residents covering up a sex-for-hire scandal? Will Kate’s longtime friend lose her job as Vista View’s business manager? Kate makes it her business to discover the truth—or die trying. Proceeds from all online sales benefit Our Companions Domestic Animal Sanctuary.

Product Details

• File Size: 438 KB
• Print Length: 248 pages
• Publisher: Mainly Murder Press LLC (June 15, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B008C2MRWM
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #139,063 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Attention Please July 8, 2012

By Boots

Format:Paperback

I became an admirer of Judith Ivie's work when I read Waiting for Armando, the first of her Kate Lawrence mysteries. I have enjoyed all the others since, so it is no surprise that I looked forward to reading Dying Wishes. I was not disappointed. I will say that this one is different. We wouldn't want her just to copy herself, now would we?
Being myself considerably older than Kate, I was both amused and touched by her trials at turning fifty. How well I remember. I like being able to relate to characters and to understand what they are going through. I also like the sense of familiarity I have with the town and the featured senior living facility. Even the details of her real estate business are reassuring. I do not live in Wethersfield and I still own my own house, but I felt at home in Kate's surroundings.
That feeling of home makes the uneasiness of the mysterious deaths even more unnerving. As the plot developed I had to deal with some issues I had been avoiding myself. Actually, I am grateful to Kate for calling them to my attention. And to Judith Ivie for holding my interest through to the end. I may need to go back now and re-read the earlier Kate Lawrence books while I wait for the next one.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars well written and thought provoking July 6, 2012

By mjr

Format:Kindle Edition

I have read all of Judith Ivie's Kate Lawrence mystery books and enjoyed them immensely. I find that her characters are similar to people I know and love. They seem real and I find I can just curl up and really look forward to a great story. "Dying Wishes "kept my interest and made me question my own beliefs on this subject matter.I also learned a few things like what not to feed swans. I will remember that the next time I go to the pond. I think the thing that I love most about her stories is the fact they occur in Old Wethersfield, CT. These characters go to the same places ,resturants and diners I love to visit. The towns and the places are familiar to me and it adds such a realistic touch. The characters deal with the issues we all deal with (now or eventually) and that just breathes life into her story. Thank you Judi for some enjoyable reading hours. I was sad to have the book end. Maybe I will see you at Town Line! KEEP WRITING!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Dying Wishes July 19, 2012

By Joanna

Format:Paperback

As always Judith Ivie has done an excellent job of writing about Kate and her friends on another adventure. I enjoy reading about the familiar characters and how they go about life. Judith makes you feel like you are reading about yourself and your friends. She also writes about things that happen in everyday life, not the murders, but the everyday lives of the characters. I am only a few years away from 50 and found myself laughting out loud as I read about Kate and her changing body and mind. I also like that Kate takes walks with friends and stops at the local diner to have coffee and chat with friends and colleagues. As a paralegal who once did residential closings I can attest that what Emma goes through in this book does indeed happen. Kate and her friends are down to earth regular people trying to work and raise a family, just like the reader. Although the topic of this book would make you think the book was about dying, it was not a depressing book. It is a book about life choices and friendship. I can't wait to see how Kate handles being a grandmother in the next book. I would highly recommend this book and all of Judith's books.

More About the Author

A lifelong Connecticut resident, Judith Ivie has worked in public relations, advertising, sales promotion, and the international tradeshow industry. She has also served as administrative assistant to several top executives.
Along the way, Judi also produced three nonfiction books, as well as numerous articles and essays.

In 2006, Judi broadened her repertoire to include fiction, and the popular Kate Lawrence mystery series, set in historic Wethersfield, Connecticut, was launched. All are published by Mainly Murder Press in trade paperback, and all are available as e-books at www.Amazon.com.

Whatever the genre, she strives to provide lively, entertaining reading that takes her readers away from their work and worries for a few hours, stimulates thought on a variety of contemporary issues-and gives them a laugh along the way.

Proceeds from on-line sales benefit Our Companions Domestic Animal Sanctuary in Ashford, CT. Please visit www.MainlyMurderPress.com to learn more about her books. Judi loves to hear from readers at [e-mail].