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BUZZ KILL: A Toni Carey Mystery (Toni Carey Mysteries Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Kate Thornton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 23 ratings
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With a bossy mother, a deteriorating Los Angeles apartment, and a love life going nowhere, magazine writer Toni Carey's childhood memories of caring for her uncle's beehives lead her to the bucolic citrus town of Loma Vista. But a bludgeoning, a murder, and a hot Sheriff's detective have more than the bees buzzing.



"Buzz Kill is the bee’s knees! When Toni “Cookie” Carey’s beloved Uncle Horace is found unconscious in his home, she joins forces with a handsome detective to get to the bottom of things. Uncle Horace, an avid bee hobbyist, has left clues in the hives, but can the insects help Toni solve the case? Buzz Kill is buzzing with fun, mystery and romance." — Sue Ann Jaffarian, author of the popular Odelia Grey mysteries and Ghost of Granny Apples mysteries.



"With its quirky heroine, appealing setting, and intriguing bee-centric plot, Buzz Kill is a honey of a mystery read."  — Ellen Byron,  ​Agatha Award - winning author of the best-selling Cajun Country Mysteries and the author of The Catering Hall Mysteries under the pen name Maria DiRico.



 
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    Toni Carey Mysteries
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    May 18, 2021
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B095G1Q5ZP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (May 18, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 18, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 725 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 227 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

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Kate Thornton

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KATE THORNTON has been writing and editing short stories for years, and now has written both the TONI CAREY MYSTERY SERIES and the KITTY AND COCO MYSTERIES. Her first short story, "Just Like In The Movies", was published in David Firks' legendary BLUE MURDER and nominated for a Derringer award. With over 100 short stories in print, she is retired from the US Army, has been a contestant on Jeopardy!, once kissed French film director Francoise Truffaut, and currently lives with her husband, two dogs, and two cats in Tucson, AZ, where she is working on her next book.

Look for BUZZ KILL and MEDIUM DEAD (Books #1 & #2 in the Toni Carey Mysteries) and KITTY TAKES A CHANCE (Book #1 in the Kitty and Coco Mysteries.)

Check her website, http://www.katethornton.net for new releases, upcoming book signings, panels, seminars and writing workshops.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Sue Rohweder
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2023
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Toni Carey is a fun, smart, sassy character. She is very real. The writing is excellent--the story moves at a good pace. My attention was completely captured right away. And the story is unique! How the author decided on bees and their proclivities would be interesting to know! Great job!
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Seán T. Dwyer
5.0 out of 5 stars Witty whodunit!
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2021
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I'm a fan of Kate Thornton's short fiction collections, so I was pleased to see her produce her novel in my genre of choice, mystery. Toni is a sharp, personable investigator who is looking for love in the right place (this time). After her uncle gets bonked on the head, she takes on two searches: for her uncle's attacker and for the affection of s certain gentleman. Throw in the mystery of what her uncle was doing with the bees he keeps, and you find yourself with a clever story told in clean, fast-paced pride. I'm looking forward to the next Toni Carey book, as well as Kate's upcoming novel with a different protagonist. No buzz kill here!
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storytellermary
4.0 out of 5 stars Stay Calm and Work Together
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2021
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Kate Thornton's BUZZ KILL gives insights into the politics and intrigue of academia, shocking that education doesn’t teach them to get along and be kind. It’s hard for Toni to know whom to trust, as she works to avoid the killer on the loose, and her own toxic family.
The bees cooperate better, at least when treated calmly and not subjected to dodgy experiments. I love the idea of a window with an observation hive. The honey merchant at Renaissance Faire used to have one at their booth, and it was pleasant to watch the bees work. I was glad Toni got to revisit that soothing part of her childhood and . . . nope, no spoilers will you get from me. ;-)
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Brianna Phipps
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it so much I was sad to finish it!
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2021
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Never wrote a review on a book before, but, I love this book and main character, Toni! The story was a good mystery and Toni is someone I wish I knew. She is smart, funny, tells it like it is and I hope to see her in the future. Easy to read and I just LOVE the last sentence of the book! You won't understand it fully unless you read book. Makes me grateful for the Mom I had. Highly recommend.
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Bette Bono
5.0 out of 5 stars Great beginning to a new series
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2022
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I love mysteries and this one has all the elements of a good one: a terrific female main character, an intriguing crime, an interesting guy, and the chance to learn about something -- in this case, bees and beekeeping. Hurray! I'm ready for the next one.
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B L Kappler
5.0 out of 5 stars Five star gem
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2021
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Entertaining and spellbinding. Buzz Kill will keep you up all night reading. I loved the wonderful character development as well as the short course in bee keeping 101. It's not often that one finds both in a cozy novel with lots of twists and turns that keep you guessing until the end.Can't wait for the sequel!
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Cynthia Moe
5.0 out of 5 stars Toni Carey is caught in a Bee Hive in LA
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2021
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A great read. Toni Carey hasn't visited her Uncle Horace for sometime. When he sends her a note to come and visit him, the action begins. Murder, mayhem a handsome Detective and killer bees. A fast paced enjoyable read. Kate Thornton doesn't disappoint.
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Tim H
5.0 out of 5 stars An awesome mystery to the last page
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2021
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I met Kate online and started reading her work. It's off center and completely human. It's easy to get lost in it, and there are times when I just need to get lost. Can't wait for more Kate!
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