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Murder on the Mullet Express (Three Snowbirds Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Gwen Mayo (Author), Sarah E Glenn (Author, Editor), Darby Campbell (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
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Cornelia Pettijohn knows it is best to carry a sidearm when traveling with her Uncle Percival. The quirky retired professor has a talent for finding trouble. What she doesn’t know is that purchasing a winter home in sunny Homosassa, Florida is not the only item on his agenda.
A new movie camera, a highway breakdown, and a trip on The Mullet Express make the perfect formula for Uncle Percival to attract the interest of both law enforcement and a couple of rival mobs. Cornelia and her friend Teddy Lawless must use all their wits to get him out of the hole he’s dug for himself.
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MURDER ON THE MULLET EXPRESS is an action-packed crime caper set during the Florida Land Boom, as bootleggers, mobsters and grifters galore feed on the dreams of sun-seekers. Teddy and Cornelia, well-nigh unshockable after their WWI tours of nursing duty, are at full stretch as it is - wrangling their eccentric Uncle Percy - when a murder hijacks their trip and throws them in at the deep end. Truly original and tremendous fun with a big heart. Make that two big hearts.”

- Catriona McPherson, Agatha, Anthony and Lefty-winning author of the Edgar-nominated THE CHILD GARDEN.

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"MURDER ON THE MULLET EXPRESS is an action-packed crime caper set during the Florida Land Boom, as bootleggers, mobsters and grifters galore feed on the dreams of sun-seekers. Teddy and Cornelia, well-nigh unshockable after their WWI tours of nursing duty, are at full stretch as it is - wrangling their eccentric Uncle Percy - when a murder hijacks their trip and throws them in at the deep end. Truly original and tremendous fun with a big heart. Make that two big hearts." Catriona McPherson, Agatha, Anthony and Lefty-winning author of the Edgar-nominated THE CHILD GARDEN. "The tale is filled with quirky characters made-up of crooks, land grabbers, gamblers, thieves, and the colorful females connected to them. The plot moves on with intriguing reflections of the time period including old trains, the Charleston and movies, as well as the wonderful touches of the Florida setting." Marilyn Meredith, Award winning author the Deputy Tempe Crabtree mystery series and writing as F. M. Meredith, the Rocky Bluff P.D. series. "Murder on the Mullet Express is a fun, quick read with plenty of suspects, twists and turns." Goodreads Review

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Sarah E. Glenn has a B.S. in Journalism, which is a great degree for the dilettante she is. Later on, she did a stint as a graduate student in classical languages. She didn't get the degree, but she's great with crosswords. Her most interesting job was working the reports desk for the police department in Lexington, Kentucky, where she learned that criminals really are dumb. Her great-great aunt served as a nurse in WWI, and was injured by poison gas during the fighting. A hundred years later, this would inspire Sarah to write stories Aunt Dess would probably not approve of.

Gwen Mayo is passionate about blending her loves of history and mystery fiction. She currently lives and writes in Safety Harbor, Florida, but grew up in a large Irish family in the hills of Eastern Kentucky. She is the author of the award winning Nessa Donnelly Mysteries and co-author of the Three Snowbirds stories with Sarah Glenn. Her stories have appeared in A Whodunit Halloween, Decades of Dirt, Halloween Frights (Volume I), and several flash fiction collections. She belongs to Sisters in Crime, SinC Guppies, the Short Mystery Fiction Society, the Historical Novel Society, Independent Book Publishers Association, and the Florida Authors and Publishers Association. Gwen has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Kentucky. Her most interesting job, though, was as a brakeman and railroad engineer from 1983 - 1987. She was one of the last engineers to be certified on steam locomotives.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N9GCNNQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mystery and Horror, LLC (December 10, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 10, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2627 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 200 pages
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    Gwen Mayo is a history junkie, with a passion for troubled times. Her Nessa Donnelly series is steeped in the violent history of her native Kentucky. Circle of Dishonor, her first novel , is set during the turbulent political upheaval following the American Civil War, at a time when vigilantes and secret societies wielded power, and murder was more common in Kentucky than it was in anywhere else in the United States.

    In partnership with humorist Sarah E. Glenn she writes the Three Snowbirds historical mysteries. These Roaring 20s mysteries feature a soon to retire US army nurse, Cornelia Pettijohn and her companion Teddy Lawless. Cornelia's Uncle Percival Pettijohn, a mischievous little old man with a striking resemblance to Santa Claus, "helps the ladies" as they take on gangsters, swindlers, grifters, and murderers.

    She currently lives and writes in Safety Harbor, Florida but grew up in a large family in the hills of Eastern Kentucky. She is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, a member of the Short Mystery Fiction Society, the Derby Rotten Scoundrels Chapter of Sisters in Crime, the Florida Gulf Coast SiC and the SiC GUPPIES Chapter. Her numerous short stories have appeared in anthologies, at online short fiction sites, micro-fiction collections, and once showed up on the back of a coffee can. She desperately hopes that everyone will buy her books so she can retire and write all day.

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    Sarah E. Glenn loves mystery and horror stories, often with a sidecar of humor. Several have appeared in mystery and paranormal anthologies, including G.W. Thomas’ Ghostbreakers series, Futures Mysterious Anthology Magazine, and Fish Tales: The Guppy Anthology.

    She developed strong ideals from her parents, a salesman turned missionary and a social worker. Despite their tutelage and a short stint as a classical languages grad student, she still loves Kolchak, superheroes, geek fandoms, and pop culture.

    Her great-great aunt served as a nurse in WWI, and was injured by poison gas during the fighting. After being mustered out, she traveled widely. A hundred years later, 'Aunt Dess' would inspire Sarah and co-author Gwen Mayo to create the Three Snowbirds series.

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REDillon
5.0 out of 5 stars 3 Snowbirds Migrate to Murder
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2017
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If you’re one of three snowbirds migrating to Homosassa Florida in search of some warm weather places to roost, will you choose a place where murder and death are constantly ruffling your feathers?
Murder on the Mullet Express is a mystery that perfectly marries historical fiction, artfully crafted action and humor.
The three participants in this arrangement are the archaic Professor Percival, his not so spring-like chicken niece Cornelia Pettijohn, and her feisty but flask-swigging gal pal Teddy Lawless. Together they take a trip to peruse some balmy property in Homosassa Florida.
But the trip turns out to be marred by fishy transportation (the Mullet Express), exaggeratedly hyped property (the final design was left purely to the imagination), and murder!
It’s an exciting trip, complete with mobsters and gun blazing car chases.
Each turn of the page burrows the reader deeper into the age of modernity; a time when automobiles were coming into their own and towns were springing up across the country. The main characters are carefully constructed to exemplify the 1920’s, as are the supporting cast - from their choice of attire to their period colloquialisms.
The story is well told and leaves the reader wanting to know if the snowbirds will be having any more adventures.
Authors Gwen Mayo and Sarah E. Glenn pay suitable homage to the history of Homosassa Florida. But because of the story’s humorous slant the information never feels stodgy.
Murder on the Mullet Express is enjoyable and easy read, and I highly recommend it. These ladies really know how to make a murder seem fun!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Easy, interesting read that is fast paced and enjoyable.
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2017
Cornelia, her Uncle Percival, and her friend Teddy are on an adventure to search out new land to buy. While on this adventure a series of deaths begin popping up and they are on the search for who was behind these deaths. They are dragged into danger when the Uncle becomes an interest to some unsavory characters and soon he is a suspect in the murder.

This book was easy to read and interesting. It was fast paced and enjoyable. It had a colorful set of characters and was full of mystery and suspense. I absolutely loved Teddy and Cornelia. They were funny and added a light and fun feel to this book. Cornelia is very strong minded and determined, while Teddy is a bit of a party girl. Together they solve the crimes and make a great story. Overall this book was good and I really enjoyed it. 
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R. Shytle
5.0 out of 5 stars This Novel is Not About a Bad Haircut!
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2017
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This piece of historical fiction was thoroughly researched and transported me to early 20th century rural Florida during the "land boom."

The characters are well developed and likable. The plot is so suspenseful I could not put the book down over a weekend.

I got a chucle every other page though despite the hilarity, there is a good old fashioned moral to the story with clouds of grey areas and ambiguity.

I give it a G rating with snippets of PG innuendo that would go unnoticed by younger audiences-sort of like a Disney movie. Overall, a must read for the summer- especially for native Floridians of all ages.
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Paula Corregan
5.0 out of 5 stars Good mystery!
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2020
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This book had the essential elements of a good mystery: intrigue, twists and turns and a good plot. It also contained some humorous moments thanks to the main characters, especially eccentric Uncle Percival Pettijohn. This was the second Three Snowbirds Mystery I' ve read, and I look forward to reading more. I highly recommend this book to other mystery readers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars this is a satisfying mystery with great characters, plenty of humor and some interesting history
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2017
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Set in Florida in the 1920s, this is a satisfying mystery with great characters, plenty of humor and some interesting history. I highly recommend.
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Susan Santangelo
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun read!
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2017
A promising start to a new series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2018
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Fun and involving historical mystery. Felt I was back in Florida early days. Great characters.
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Glenda
5.0 out of 5 stars A Cozy Mystery For A Cozy Day...
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2017
Prepare to travel back to the 1920s when land was being sold and companies would host a weekend full of entertainment, hoping to sell a plot of land or arrange an investment into the new community that was being built... What fun! And enjoy some of the entertainment presented throughout the weekend!

You will love the main characters--three elderly individuals, two of them related, uncle and niece, Percival and Cornelia Pettijohn, and Theodore Lawless, Cornelia's companion... Who better to solve the murders in this delightful cozy murder mystery!

The three had been traveling together in Cornelia's car when it developed a leak and they were stranded. The land agent who was one of the sponsors and host of a weekend event to try to sell land, had gone to help, knowing it was likely they would be one of his guests... A car part had to be ordered, so the trio had to ride the Mullet Express to the actual area where they would be staying...

And it was during that ride, that they witnessed a fight between two men, one of whom seemed to have gotten the worst beating and had shown physical distress while they were traveling... Both Cornelia and Theodore (Teddy) had been nurses in the war and instinctively started watching his symptoms... Later, they were called in to nurse him...and then to act as witnesses when he died...

It is Cornelia who takes the lead as amateur detective, while Teddy, who was more socially inclined, enjoyed the drinking and parties hosted for their enjoyment. Uncle Percival, on the other hand, really didn't have too much of an interest of any planned events. Instead, as a retired civil engineering professor, he spent all his time talking to the train engineers or exploring what was happening in the buildings being constructed. He had just purchased the new motion picture camera and had decided to film the entire trip!

You might begin to think Pettijohn is a bit of the forgetful professor, but he's not...His mind is still strong though his body has aged, and he has a wonderful gift of memory for all things he has seen... Of course, his unquenchable thirst for new paths to learning soon led him to trouble...he had conveniently forgotten about the police mandate for all visitors to stay at the hotel and surroundings while the murder investigation goes on.

Of course, if he had done that, they would not have come to know about the second murder... But only after he was put in jail, mainly to keep track of him, LOL... You see that new Motion Picture Camera, without anybody realizing it, had captured both murders! Cornelia had filmed the first while her uncle had captured the second, even though he hadn't realized it...but could later clearly report everything he had seen as he put his amazing skill to work...

I have to admit that I was having too much fun with the antics of the characters that I wasn't paying too much attention on following clues...However, these two authors had me beat since I wouldn't have even begun to guess at least one of the guilty parties! Kudos to the mystery team!

One interesting characters was a man working as a driver for the event...He hooked himself with our three main characters and drove them every place, including back and forth from jail. The book includes mob criminals that were prevalent at that time... And when they get involved; they, meaning more than one group of criminals, create quite a bit of excitement that Cornelia and Teddy seem to always get involved with! Oh, one other unique perspective of the societal censoring happening at that time with regard to women... This was an important addition to the era's story, but done so cleverly low-keyed that many of us would think nothing about it, except if it had been called to the readers' attention... And then, the ending was such a surprise since I had selected one man as the charlatan! So Percival Pettijohn totally quite me off guard for a perfect ending! Cool, right?!

It addition to providing readers with a wonderfully entertaining cozy mystery, Authors Mayo and Glenn provide additional historical background, including the drink that Teddy so enjoyed: The Mary Pickford Cocktail... It's made with white rum, pineapple juice, grenadine, and Maraschino... but you'd have to read the book to get the full recipe... There is also a short bibliography for further reading...

If you enjoy historical, humorous looks at the past, together with a splendid set of characters who save the day...you really do need to check this one! It's so much fun, I've got to highly recommend it!

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