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Fire and Rain Kindle Edition

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Ellison Jones is used to sirens in the night (unfortunately, they’re usually coming to her house).

So, it’s a surprise when the sirens that wake her from the dead come from across the street.

Nosy neighbor Marian Dixon’s house is on fire.

Luckily, the Dixons are out of town.

Unluckily, there’s a body found in the ashes—a body not killed by the fire.

With Ellison’s husband, Detective Anarchy Jones, investigating, the neighbors are eager for a quick resolution. But a cunning killer has other plans.

Can Ellison and Anarchy uncover the truth, or will their lives (and the rest of the block) go up in flames?
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"There's no way a lover of suspense could turn this book down because it's that much fun."

-- "Suspense Magazine"

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Julie Mulhern, the USA Today bestselling author of the Country Club Murders series, is a Kansas City native who grew up on a steady diet of Agatha Christie. In addition to mysteries, Julie writes historical, romantic suspense. Her first romance, A Haunting Desire, was a 2014 Golden Heart finalist.

Callie Beaulieu, audiobook narrator, has been an actress for several decades. Classically trained, she is predominantly a theater actress, and her work has been seen around the country. She is a proud member of Actors Equity Association and SAG-AFTRA.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BJL6VDYK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ J & M Press (May 2, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 2, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1454 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 190 pages
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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.

Action, adventure, mystery, and humor are the things Julie loves when she's reading. She loves them even more when she's writing!

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the book wonderful, great, and fun. They also describe the plot as interesting, suspenseful, and well-paced. Readers love the characters and find them fresh. They describe the humor as relatable and touching. Opinions are mixed on the wit, with some finding it entertaining and sarcastically witty, while others say it has typos and errors.

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49 customers mention "Readability"49 positive0 negative

Customers find the book wonderful, great, and one of the best series they've read. They also appreciate the believable and vivid characters.

"This is the best book in the series so far...." Read more

"...This is a heart warming tangent in this novel. The climax of the novel comes quickly and somewhat unexpectedly...." Read more

"...They are that good! Thank you, Julie, for this wonderful book. I will patiently (kind of) wait for the next one!" Read more

"Great story as always. Everything was great until about 1/2 way through when spelling and word errors multiplied...." Read more

37 customers mention "Plot"35 positive2 negative

Customers find the plot interesting, great, and full of suspense. They say the mystery is well-paced and the surprise ending warmed their hearts. Readers also mention the book is one of the best cozy mystery series and keeps them guessing up to the end.

"...the character development, the peek into the 1970s, and the mysteries presented. These are books where I don't try and figure out 'who dun'it.'..." Read more

"...This one is full of humor and mystery, and the ending was exquisite!..." Read more

"Great story as always. Everything was great until about 1/2 way through when spelling and word errors multiplied...." Read more

"...The mystery was well-paced and the central focus of the book but the “polite” interaction with the country club set adds depth and humor to the..." Read more

23 customers mention "Character development"21 positive2 negative

Customers find the characters and storylines fresh.

"...I enjoy the character development, the peek into the 1970s, and the mysteries presented...." Read more

"...and the occasional snarky commentary, and the relationships between the characters are very well done...." Read more

"...What sets this series apart is the wonderful characters and the witty dialogue...." Read more

"...Very believable and vivid characters. I’m hooked" Read more

10 customers mention "Humor"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book full of humor and mystery. They say it's entertaining, relatable, and never bores. Readers also mention the family and heart-filled pieces never bore them. They mention the story injects some new energy into familiar stories and touches their hearts.

"...This one is full of humor and mystery, and the ending was exquisite!..." Read more

"...but the “polite” interaction with the country club set adds depth and humor to the series...." Read more

"...them found dead bodies ,I find the references very relateable and quite funny. I love how Ellison has a relationship with her Mr. Coffee." Read more

"...and Rain Julie not only tells a great story, but also injects some new energy into familiar (for those of us who have been reading for awhile now)..." Read more

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Customers find the book nostalgic. They appreciate the retro aspect, character development, and glimpse into the 1970s.

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"These are quick, satisfying reads with heart, joy, humor, and some lovely nostalgia for us kids of the 70's...." Read more

"I love the story. I love the retro aspect of it… wish I could imagine my country club back in the day...." Read more

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Customers have mixed opinions about the wit of the book. Some mention the dialogue is wonderful and entertaining, while others say the book did have a lot of typos and errors.

"...Or a lot. As always, Ellison's narrative voice is perfect with dry wit and the occasional snarky commentary, and the relationships between the..." Read more

"...Everything was great until about 1/2 way through when spelling and word errors multiplied. I would usually stop at that point but the story had me." Read more

"...What sets this series apart is the wonderful characters and the witty dialogue...." Read more

"...Always great stories, SHORT though for the price. Also, 2 typos or errors. I will be retiring soon, would gladly be an editor, or proofreader...." Read more

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P J Black
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book in this series to date
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2023
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This is the best book in the series so far. I have read all of the Country Club Murder series, and listened to the ones available on audio (narrator Callie Beaulieu is terrific!) I enjoy the character development, the peek into the 1970s, and the mysteries presented. These are books where I don't try and figure out 'who dun'it.' Instead, I just relax and let an excellent story teller walk me through the book. I don't know what the original ending for this book was to be, but the one she presents is fantastic.
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Virginia Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Great novel with a great ending
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2023
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Ellison did not find the body this time, Anarchy did. The dog, Max, awakens Ellison in the middle of the night because the house across the street belonging o the cantankerous Mrs. Dixon, is on fire. Anarchy heroically goes into the house to see if anyone is present and saves a cat. While there he sees a body he cannot rescue. It turns out not to be anyone who lives there but a former resident of the town who has moved to New York. He definitely was murdered. Ellison and Anarchy go through a range of suspects in the neighborhood before they identify the killer. A kid in the neighborhood who is on the swim team is quite neglected by his parents. Ellison becomes a surrogate parent during this novel as it appears that his parents are going to get a divorce. This is a heart warming tangent in this novel. The climax of the novel comes quickly and somewhat unexpectedly. There is a twist at the end that is very interesting and appealing. I rate this novel 9 of 10.
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Janice Mann
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! The best, so far!
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2023
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I am in awe of this writer! Every single one of her books is amazing, and they get better and better. This is my favorite, so far, and I say that about each one. This one is full of humor and mystery, and the ending was exquisite! If you have never read any of this series, do yourself a favor and pick one up today. You can read this one as a stand-alone, but you will enjoy it more if you start with the first and read them in order. I intend to go back and read them all again in order, and then re-read this one. They are that good! Thank you, Julie, for this wonderful book. I will patiently (kind of) wait for the next one!
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4.0 out of 5 stars would have been a five but
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2024
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Great story as always. Everything was great until about 1/2 way through when spelling and word errors multiplied. I would usually stop at that point but the story had me.
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Faith Hakimian
5.0 out of 5 stars Better and better
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2023
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As someone who has thoroughly enjoyed the Country Club murders from the very beginning, I have to say they're just getting better and better. Still a quick, fun read, I love how Mulhern mixes in a gentle treatment of more serious themes (in this case, the way one of the families has been treating their young son) and how she's willing to mix things up a little. Or a lot. As always, Ellison's narrative voice is perfect with dry wit and the occasional snarky commentary, and the relationships between the characters are very well done. This is why I'm always so excited to see new additions to this fantastic series.
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Melody
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2024
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I love this series. Sometimes I figure out the mystery before the end but the books are still good. I've realized in series the characters ate what keeps me coming back. I so enjoy the visit with people I like in each book.
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Maria
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved It!
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2023
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Another great addition to this series! What sets this series apart is the wonderful characters and the witty dialogue. The mystery was well-paced and the central focus of the book but the “polite” interaction with the country club set adds depth and humor to the series. I love everything about this series and can’t wait to see what happens next.
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RMQ
5.0 out of 5 stars Oh my gosh! Oustanding!
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2023
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I say it each time, but I don't know how the author can make a book better than the last, when the last was SO good.
But Ms. Mulhern did it - again!
First let me say, I am afraid of Francis myself.
That said....Ellison and Anarchy are a great couple, the heavens aligned and put them together where they balance each other so much, it is as if there was never another for either of them. You smile when Ellison has continual flutters caused by her hubs, and how Anarchy protects without being overbearing. . .this time the crime took them both by surprise in the dead of night. To start with, Anarchy saves the cat from the burning house, which of course Ellison gets blamed for by a couple of folks, daughter included; yet between the two of them, 'aha' moments come at the oddest times. The possible bad-guy characters are hard to put a finger on because the red herrings just keep on floating through the book. Grace is growing to become a wonderful young woman, athletic and now into boys more so than hanging with Mom, yet so appreciative of her Mom and Anarchy always being there for her. Francis may chastise her daughter at whim, but stands up for her with her frosty stance, words and looks. With the swim season and trials going on, we are introduced to a new young man, and as he moved through the book, I found myself hoping he'd be a continuing kiddo in the series, but completely unable to figure out how since his parents were not friends of Ellison's. However, during the story, new friends are made, and I am quite sure they will be regulars in this fabulous series as well. Ellison pulls her own weight quite well being a good Mom and a great friend to the new young fellow as well, at swim meets and he and his dog visiting them often. And of course ideas of who the culprit of the fire and murder are...of course it is found out (and I didn't have a good idea until the end) of who it was; but the ending was not only good the 'bad guy' was found out, but the ending after that end? A surprise not seen coming and an outstanding climax, a new add to an already fabulous series.
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a shons
5.0 out of 5 stars Best in series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 20, 2023
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I never write reviews, I ought to I know, however this book was the best in the series and I just had to share what an uplifting, funnily sarcastic, emotionally tear jeering, this storyline was, can't wait for book 17
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Jen
5.0 out of 5 stars Another sizzling episode
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 5, 2023
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The latest in this humorous mystery series keeps the tension going until the totally unexpected ending. Can’t wait for the next installment.
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