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The Hobby Farm Murders: In Minnesota (The Shirley Steele Murder Mysteries) Kindle Edition

by Kathy Cohen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 85 ratings
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What could be more perfect for retired banker Shirley Steele than moving from Nebraska to Minnesota and settling on a hobby farm near her son and daughter-in-law? No matter that the place needs a little updating. Bobby will put his fledgling carpenter skills to the test, and she’ll get to spend lots of time with him—plus get to know his bride, Kierston!

Well, that was the plan.

Unfortunately, winter rears its ugly head, Bobby has a problem staying on task, and her neighbors are not exactly what she expected.

Oh, and suddenly a body appears on her property.

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    The Shirley Steele Murder Mysteries
  2. Print length
    238 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    January 24, 2022
  6. File size
    605 KB
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Joel Bresler, author, Goodreads
[Cohen] really knows how to tell a story, moving it along at just the right pace. [Her] characters are simultaneously familiar and unusual . . . She adds humor while often seeming not to, like a wonderful spice you can taste but not identify. . . . [R]eferring to a guy who'd just had his head shaved: "He'd only taken a few steps down the sidewalk when he felt the lack of hair on the nape of his neck rise."

Shirley Steele, artist, steelestudio.com
This [book] was so much fun! . . . I had no clue till the end who the real perp was. The liniment . . . [is] probably toxic. But if it's not—would you please send me some?

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09R6281L3
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (January 24, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 24, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 605 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 238 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 85 ratings

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Kathy K. Cohen

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“Bullwhacked” and “Hung Up in Bemidji” are comedic crime capers about a grumpy former bull rider who tries to manage his son’s career on the rodeo circuit. “Murder on the Night Shift” and “Who Killed the Dog Lady” are cozy mysteries about a TV reporter, who, when she isn’t investigating murders, rescues dogs. “The Hobby Farm Murders” and her newest "The Shady River Murders" are cozies about a 65-year-old divorcee in Minnesota who discovers she enjoys being an amateur detective.

Check out Kathy's Facebook Author page at https//www.facebook.com/KathyKloppCohen for more information about what she's up to. She loves to hear from readers, so please drop her a note!

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Kadijc77
5.0 out of 5 stars Can’t wait to see what’s next from this author!
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2022
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I have read all the books written by this author. They are all fantastic! She always adds subtle humor into her mysteries. The characters are always funny and relatable. This one is no exception. The main character, Shirley Steele, is a retired single lady with an old blind poodle, Francis as her side kick. Her easily distracted son also makes appearances to start and never finish random projects around her new Minnesota farm house. I don’t want to give too much away about the book, but just a forewarning: it’s hard to put down. It’s not a long book, so an easy 1-2 day read if you have the time. I highly recommend it!
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Patricia Cotter
4.0 out of 5 stars Great characters and interesting story
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2022
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Hove the characters in this book - so unique and eccentric is some cases, with great development - it was the highlight of the book to get to know them. The story flows and has a interesting murder mystery and I enjoyed reading it very much.
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L Marie
5.0 out of 5 stars Full of Surprises
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2022
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I always look forward to reading Kathy Cohen's books and this one is a thriller! The main character is Shirley, a very resourceful middle aged woman, who moves to rural Minnesota to be near her son. The locals she meets, the obstacles and mishaps she encounters, are enough to make anyone give up hope making a home there. People are not who they seem to be, and Shirley surprises one in her ability to handle situations thrown at her.
Strongly recommend reading.
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LindaJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful, Deftly Written, QUirky and a Great Read
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2022
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I'm not much of a reader for entertainment and for my job work all day on a computer - but reading this book was a treat and makes me want to come back for more. Unique voice, very interesting characters way outside my norms yet relatable, an interesting plot and good humor. More please!
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wisarc
5.0 out of 5 stars So vivid! I would like to see all of these characters in a movie.
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2022
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The Hobby Farm Murders is an engaging mystery but where it really shines is in the characterization. Cohen has a knack for the details that let the reader get to know the inhabitants of her book within a few sentences. I hope to read more about the adventures of Shirley Steele!
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Pope Mel
4.0 out of 5 stars A Delightful Cozy Mystery
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2022
When Shirley Steele buys a run-down small farm in Minnesota, she's hoping to see more of her son and his elusive wife, but it seems he's always too busy to come by, and implement the repairs he promised to the home and property - like installing a furnace, for one. (Winter is coming, Bobby. Mom's gonna freeze.) Shirley does what she can to turn the place into a home, and soon it seems like she might even enjoy living there.

Then someone sets fire to her barn.

Things kind of go downhill after that.

We all know old ladies living alone are magnets for dead bodies, but so many are turning up on Shirley's property, she's thinking of turning her place into a cemetery.

Cohen gets it right - an intriguing murder (or two), an engaging heroine, and a few well-placed doses of humor are exactly what you need for a fun cozy mystery.

I enjoyed the antics with Shirley and her rescued mini horse, Pearl, who's now living in Shirley's bedroom. I also liked the relationship between Shirley and the church caretaker, Norma, who is built, as Jim Croce once sang, "Like a 'frigerator with a head." I'm hoping these two will team up to solve another mystery soon.

I'll buy the doughnuts.
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Bob Grundy
5.0 out of 5 stars Really funny--My type of Humor
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2022
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Found myself laughing out loud many times.
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Brandy Sims
5.0 out of 5 stars Really fun read with great characters!
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2022
I really loved The Hobby Farm Murders! Shirley was a great main character - funny, likable, and relatable. I also loved her furry friends Frances and Pearl. The action starts pretty quickly, and it’s an exciting read from the first chapter and just gets twistier from there!

Shirley buys a house in a rural area near where her son lives, but she doesn’t realize all the mayhem that awaits her. It’s such a fun story and one you won’t want to put down. I’d definitely read another adventure with Shirley and company. And I’ll be checking out everything else Kathy Cohen has written so far. I’m now a fan for life!
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