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Clouds in my Coffee: The Country Club Murders Book 3 Kindle Edition

by Julie Mulhern (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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When Ellison Russell is nearly killed at a benefactors’ party, she brushes the incident aside as an unhappy accident. But when her house is fire-bombed, she’s shot at, and the person sitting next to her at a gala is poisoned, she must face facts. Someone wants her dead. But why? And can Ellison find the killer before he strikes again? Add in an estranged sister, a visiting aunt with a shocking secret, and a handsome detective staying in her guesthouse, and Ellison might need more than cream in her coffee.

“This book is fun! F-U-N Fun!...A delightful pleasure to read. I didn't want to put it down…Highly recommend.” – Mysteries, etc.
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"I loved that the mystery was unpredictable and highly anticipated. Julie Mulhern did a great job keeping her readers engaged and engrossed." ---The Coffeeholic Bookworm

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Julie Mulhern is the USA Today bestselling author of The Country Club Murders. She is a Kansas City native who grew up on a steady diet of Agatha Christie. She spends her spare time whipping up gourmet meals for her family, working out at the gym and finding new ways to keep her house spotlessly clean—and she's got an active imagination. Truth is—she's an expert at calling for take-out, she grumbles about walking the dog and the dust bunnies under the bed have grown into dust lions.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B094NWH8QK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ J & M Press; 2nd edition (May 10, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 10, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 456 KB
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Julie Mulhern is the USA Today bestselling author of The Country Club Murders and the Poppy Fields Adventures.

She is a Kansas City native who grew up on a steady diet of Agatha Christie. She spends her spare time whipping up gourmet meals for her family, working out at the gym and finding new ways to keep her house spotlessly clean--and she's got an active imagination. Truth is--she's an expert at calling for take-out, she grumbles about walking the dog and the dust bunnies under the bed have grown into dust lions.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
5,872 global ratings

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Customers find the book entertaining, engaging, and enjoyable. They describe the story as interesting, with plenty of plot twists. Readers enjoy the quirky, strong, and colorful characters. They appreciate the witty writing and the right amount of humor. They also mention the pacing is well-paced.

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177 customers mention "Readability"171 positive6 negative

Customers find the book awesome, entertaining, and engaging. They say it's a quick, enjoyable read that adds lighthearted fun and excitement throughout. Readers also mention that the book is fun to revisit the 1970s.

"...of their tics and bad habits - but Ms. Mulhern crafts balanced, well written stories that don't bog down or rely on the same words or situations." Read more

"This was light reading and entertaining. It was a little ditzy with humor I enjoyed, but a nice switch from good, but "heavy" novels." Read more

"...Clouds In My Coffee (The Country Club Murders Book 3)]] was an engaging book that drew me into the world of the 1970s and to the connections between..." Read more

"...to relate to at the outset but the plot, while not riveting, was mildly engaging and at times amusing enough to keep me reading through to the final..." Read more

148 customers mention "Suspenseful"139 positive9 negative

Customers find the story interesting, with plenty of plot twists. They also say the mystery is well-thought-out and presented in a way that can keep them guessing. Readers also mention the book has family drama and a happy ending.

"...In addition to a great story, though, this book has depth. It has characters who learn and grow and aren't all the same...." Read more

"...I am loving these hilariously lighthearted murder mysteries!" Read more

"The plot was nice and it has an ending...." Read more

"...target and who the perpetrator until the end, so I was pleased with how the story unfolded. A definite 5 star read." Read more

106 customers mention "Character development"100 positive6 negative

Customers find the characters quirky, strong, and colorful. They also say the book is well-crafted and complex. Readers mention the heroine is funny.

"...The plot moves right along - once started, you will have trouble putting down this book. In addition to a great story, though, this book has depth...." Read more

"...Murder’ series is written by author Julie Mulhern; the characters grab a hold of you, pull you in, and leave you wanting more...." Read more

"...The heroine is funny, but as I said, I read the third one first and assumed I was reading someone's back catalog...." Read more

"The plot was nice and it has an ending...." Read more

91 customers mention "Witty writing"91 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing witty, engaging, and insightful. They say the stories are well-written and the author mixes the right amount of humor and suspense to keep them reading to the end. Readers also mention the book is an easy read with some light laughter.

"...In addition to a great story, though, this book has depth. It has characters who learn and grow and aren't all the same...." Read more

"This was light reading and entertaining. It was a little ditzy with humor I enjoyed, but a nice switch from good, but "heavy" novels." Read more

"I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the author’s sense of humor...." Read more

"Well written. I love all the chaos and sarcastic humor. I highly recommend this book. I was hooked after book one. I recommend you read in order...." Read more

25 customers mention "Pacing"25 positive0 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book engaging, well-paced, and fast. They also mention the time frame is beautifully done and the story moves along smoothly without unnecessary rambling. Readers also mention that the characters are compelling and well-developed.

"...This isn't just a period piece - it's a well-crafted, complex, twisty novel about human interactions, with the complication of murder thrown in...." Read more

"...characters, good plots, snappy dialogue, fun love intrigue, and excellent pacing...." Read more

"...Born to wealth, a gifted painter, beautiful, an accepted member of the country club, she must have a wonderful life, right?..." Read more

"...The time frame is done beautifully with references to things from Kojak and his lollipops to George Mc Govern and Nixon...." Read more

15 customers mention "Series value"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the series great and say the third book adds continuity, reality, and richness to the series.

"...This adds continuity, reality and richness to the series...." Read more

"Book 3 in this series is a great addition. You get some humor, some mystery and some fun all in one." Read more

"...Wonderful plot and characters. I have loved the entire series. I love her devotion to her "Mr. Coffee". Read this, you won't be disappointed." Read more

"...You can really picture them. This is another great entry in this series. Loved it." Read more

12 customers mention "Interest"8 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book. Some mention it's entertaining and holds their interest from page 1 to the end. Others say it'll keep them guessing and turning pages.

"Family issues within a Murder Inquiry! It keeps your attention and the dynamics that you can identify with! A little romance, too!" Read more

"...I enjoyed the book but it wasn’t super exciting." Read more

"...like all the others in the Country Club Murder series, grabs you from the first sentence and doesn't let go until the end...." Read more

"...This murder mystery will keep you guessing and turning pages. I love Mulhern’s style of writing. This was a thoroughly enjoyable read!" Read more

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Betsie R. Czeschin
5.0 out of 5 stars This is definitely on my short list of books I will recommend to friends
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2016
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This is another outstanding entry in the Country Club Murders series and a definite page-turner. I waited for this book with anticipation and my wait was totally worth it. This is definitely on my short list of books I will recommend to friends. The plot moves right along - once started, you will have trouble putting down this book. In addition to a great story, though, this book has depth. It has characters who learn and grow and aren't all the same. It creates a place you want to be a part of. Even a smallish character has some depth and adds thought to the plot.

Ellison is back, along with Mother, Grace, Hunter and Det Jones. The characters are extremely likeable and you enjoy spending time with them. These are people you could join for a cup of coffee or to thwack some golf balls. And characters are truly recurring. Characters who had larger roles in previous books haven't just disappeared - they are still there, just maybe not as important. This adds continuity, reality and richness to the series.

I appreciate the attention to detail in the physical and social setting. And I don't just mean the country club. Divorcees are faced with losing everything while women's lib is inspiring women to think differently. Ellison navigates this new landscape while juggling her love life, raising a teenager alone, and being pursued by a murderer. As a Kansas Citian who grew up in the 70's, I love the visit to the museum and the presence of the igloo in the story. (The igloo was always the highlight of school field trips.) I know that duck pond in Loose Park and the fountain at the Alameda. This detail not only makes the story real, but the well drawn setting lends strong support to the story. I love an author who takes the time to get it all right. I generally can't read more than one or two books by an author - I tire of their tics and bad habits - but Ms. Mulhern crafts balanced, well written stories that don't bog down or rely on the same words or situations.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Quick, Enjoyable Read
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024
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This was light reading and entertaining. It was a little ditzy with humor I enjoyed, but a nice switch from good, but "heavy" novels.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable read
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
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Ellison’s sister Marjorie appears at her house, apparently having left her husband. Their Aunt Sis (mother’s older sister) who has lived in Europe most of their lives comes to town. Only, with them comes a number of near misses on Ellison’s life! Long-held secrets are being exposed, Detective Jones’ brown eyes continue to beckon, and her lawyer, Hunter, bids $2,000 at the auction at her mother’s gala to get her to go on a skiing vacation with him! What is a girl to do?! But also, can she do it before someone kills her? I am loving these hilariously lighthearted murder mysteries!
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R.H. McCort
5.0 out of 5 stars Is someone trying to kill Ellison or are these all accidents?
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2016
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Country Club Murder’ series is written by author Julie Mulhern; the characters grab a hold of you, pull you in, and leave you wanting more.

Ellison Walford Russell is a widow living with her daughter Grace. Born into the country club set because of her mother Frances Walford, Ellison could live her life it with Grace and her painting. Frances Walford isn’t about to let that happen.

In book 1 we saw Ellison find the murder of her husband Henry’s mistress, book 2, Ellison does everything possible to find the love of Bobby Lowell’s life and deliver his message. Now Ellison is faced with why someone is trying to kill her.

With the unexpected arrival of her Aunt Sis (sister to Frances) who has always been a free spirited individual, Sis left right after college and headed to Europe. Sis is hiding a secret which to reveal would spoil the surprise for you. The confutations between Aunt Sis and Frances add another twist to the story.

Aunt Sis has just settled in when Ellison’s sister Marjorie arrives. Marjorie plans to leave her husband Gregg and someone unknown is in the picture.

Frances Walford has planned an entire weekend of events. Ellison trying to stay as far from her mother is standing talking to friends when a marble bust falls and almost knocked Ellison unconscious.

Detective Anarchy Jones enters the picture. The interactions between Ellison and Anarchy lead to almost of edge of being involved with each other and then pull back. Meanwhile hopeful boyfriend attorney Hunter Taftt and occasionally date of Ellison’s just doesn’t have the sparks that Anarchy does.

Poor Ellison every glare from Frances Walford drops her confidence down a notch. At some time in the future Ellison will address her Mother, but not now.

Ellison’s friend Libba is part of the story, and housekeeper Aggie who Ellison would be lost without and you have the full cast of characters.

From page 1 to the end you will be pulled into the story. Every time you think ok got who is causing the attempted killing the story twists. Hope Ms. Milhern is writing away with the next chapter of Ellison’s life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious
Reviewed in Canada on May 13, 2024
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I love this author. Her characters are so believably outrageous and the storyline is gripping. I recommend reading anything Julie Mulhern has written. I could visualize the people and events.
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Kate Camara
5.0 out of 5 stars light hearted murder cum comedy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 10, 2022
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I really enjoyed reading this book. The author has a comedic turn of phrase which keeps the reader invested in the story. I really enjoyed it and will read more from this author.
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Maree Croxon
4.0 out of 5 stars Looking for peace and quiet attracting murder
Reviewed in Australia on September 7, 2024
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Families are complicated and often its a secret that will prove that is true. Good read but hopefully she will get a chance to have a break from all the drama
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Majowa
4.0 out of 5 stars Very well written.
Reviewed in Canada on August 5, 2022
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Good humor. It puts you in a good mood.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 1, 2016
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I want to cry...not because the book was bad because it sooo wasn't, but because this is the last one in the series so far and I still don't know if she chooses Detective Anarchy Jones or Hunter! Can wait for book 4!
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