The Widows Walk League (Regan McHenry Real Estate Mysteries Book 4)

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Well, she has her own ideas about who killed Martha Varner. Browse the first chapter. A Neighborly Killing Waking up to gunshots and discovering the body of their neighbor just outside their bedroom door is bad enough, but when the Coroner rules the death a suicide, Realtors Regan McHenry and her husband Tom Kiley don't believe it for a minute. Never mind what the physical evidence says; they heard their dead neighbor arguing with someone in the moments preceding his death. What really happened has become more than just a mystery they'd like to solve because the circumstances of their dead neighbor's past keep interfering with their present and putting them in danger.

The Murder House Every community has a house that people walk by hurriedly, nervously peeking at it out of the corners of their eyes. Bonny Doon is no exception. A bloody double homicide occurred in the Murder House twenty years ago and the killer has eluded capture ever since. Recently the house was inherited and the new owner wants to sell.

The problem is no one wants to buy a house with a reputation and reports that it's home to ghosts. The seller thinks Realtor Regan McHenry would make a perfect listing agent? This is the perfect mystery to read if you don't believe in ghosts - and an even better mystery to read if you do.

The local news media is buzzing because a dark-clad figure described by witnesses as Death has been seen lurking nearby each time a murder is committed. When the newly-made widows start hiring real estate agent, Regan McHenry, to sell their houses, she discovers all the murdered men have something in common: No wonder Regan is worried when the group's leader starts paying special attention to her husband, Tom. Browse the first two chapters.

Buying Murder Murder gets personal when human remains are found in the beach cottage that realtors Regan McHenry and her husband, Tom Kiley, buy. The murder victim has been hidden away for sixteen years, and although the authorities quickly discover his identity, the trail to his killer is cold. Regan has sworn off playing amateur detective, but when it becomes clear the police have to focus on more pressing crimes, she has to break her promise.

As her policeman friend, Dave Everett, says, "Your house, Regan, your murder. Someone murdered a girl on her seventeenth birthday, and as Regan delves into the motive behind the girl's murder, she discovers many people are trying to hide secrets about their entanglement with the dead teenager. At that point, the group adjourns for lunch.

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This innocent sounding activity seems to be a link for serial murder, as the women lose their husbands one after another. The widows each approach Regan and Tom to list and sell their houses and the result is the sort of interwoven mystery that has become the trademark of the series. Her strong convictions lead her into debates with Dave, a police officer friend who tries to keep her on the straight and narrow. Her passion for justice puts her into situations that just may make her the next victim of the Death figure reported at each of the murder scenes. While there are bits of real estate business throughout the story, they fit naturally and avoid jargon that may not be understood by non-real estate oriented readers.

An added bonus is the setting of Santa Cruz, California with its history and terrain. Jarvis uses the locale and its activities to advance the story without distracting. The books stand alone, but read them all if you like a good mystery with a down-to-earth heroine. I only hope that Regan stumbles into another adventure soon.

This review is based on a review copy of the book provided by the publisher, with no constraints as to content of the review. Oct 20, Nancy rated it it was amazing. There were a few things that stood out for me: In addition, Regan and her husband, Tom, are fully developed characters. They make a great team.

Halloween is a big night in Santa Cruz and the first chapter nailed it. The book continued to delight me with amazing descriptions of Santa Cruz County. Jun 07, Joan rated it it was amazing. A real murder mystery.

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And although everyone thought this was just a Halloween joke, the man does drop dead. Then three more husbands of these several married women who reside in Santa Cruz are murdered. Regan McHenry and her husband Tom are local realtors. Regan works closely with David Everett of the Santa Cruz police trading facts and ideas about who the murderer is.

This is a simple mystery, but it does have quirks that make different than other current mysteries. The characters are well developed and although I had not read any of the earlier books in this series, there was a familiarity between everyone that alerts the reader that Regan and her husband Tom and David have been together before.

The story reads simply and fast and is entertaining.

I was given a complimentary e-book for an honest review. Aug 24, Dannye rated it it was amazing.

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A Delightful Reading Experience! If the other three are as delightful as this one, I would highly recommend them. Regan McHenry is a real estate agent who has the habit of getting involved in murder investigations to the consternation of her policeman friend, Dave Everett. In this story, bodies of husbands are popping up everywhere, and it appears there is a scheme afoot to create four more A Delightful Reading Experience!

In this story, bodies of husbands are popping up everywhere, and it appears there is a scheme afoot to create four more widows to invest in a commune-style housing arrangement. Jarvis handles this story with the expertise of a seasoned writer. The story flows easily, and her unfolding of information and clues is superb, keeping you guessing until the end. Her characters come alive through description, dialogue, and their relationships with each other. I read the book in one afternoon because it literally drew me forward page after page.

Reviewed by Dannye Williamsen for Breakthrough Bookstore. Selected as an Editor's Choice book. A Santa Cruz realtor with both feet on the ground, Regan is as passionate and steadfast about her work as she is about seeing justice served, and murder fits the bill.

Author Nancy Lynn Jarvis expertly weaves a complex plot as she guides Regan through probing but discreet conversations with witnesses and potential suspects, and guarded debates with a police friend, Dave Everett. Clues are revealed in such a clever and inconspicuous manner that the reader is kept guessing about the true identity of the serial killer until the end.

Throw in eccentric homeowners, elusive gangsters, and tidbits of folklore, and you have a mystery that offers an excellent challenge for whodunit fans. A nice little who-dun-it that kept you guessing. Every time you thought you had it, you were convinced you were wrong. Likeable characters who grew on you as the story progressed. Dec 13, Lee Holz rated it it was amazing. Like its predecessors, this outing combines an intriguing who-done-it with superior writing to produce a highly enjoyable read.

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Jan 04, Maggi Andersen rated it it was amazing. I plan to read more. Nancy Lynn Jarvis writes what she knows, and it shows. Regan learns not to ask Tom if she looks fat in a dress, unless she wants to hear the brutal truth! Their close relationship causes Regan some difficulty when she feels she must hide some knowledge from him. There is a number of possible suspects which Regan must sort through, and the most obvious, tests her powers of observation and understanding of human nature, gained no doubt, through her work with people over the years.

Relying on facts, but also her intuition, Regan goes against the family friend who is a cop involved with the investigation, and places herself in danger to stop a vicious murderer in their tracks.

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Red herrings are woven with skill into the story, making it difficult to solve the murders until right at the exciting denouement. I was gifted this book in exchange for an honest review. Oct 30, Gina rated it really liked it Shelves: She has helped her policeman friend solve several mysteries.

When two women from the same walking group end up widows she begins to suspect that the deaths might be linked. This book offers an entertaining mystery and is an especially fun read for those familiar with the area. Jan 08, Kelly rated it did not like it Shelves: Bonny Covington rated it liked it Feb 07, Amy Jones rated it really liked it Dec 30, Janet rated it it was ok Jul 02, Joan Bowman rated it it was amazing Jan 25, Allison Ann rated it it was ok Aug 30, Mark Flegg rated it liked it May 12, Ellie rated it liked it Jul 18, Marge Destler rated it liked it Oct 30, Joan rated it liked it Apr 02, Diane rated it really liked it Apr 29, Kathy rated it really liked it Jun 12, Lisa Mazzei rated it liked it Jan 03, Kathleen Hoynes rated it really liked it Oct 19, Charlene Mccloskey rated it really liked it Sep 22, Gail Hartsfield rated it it was amazing Apr 03, There are no discussion topics on this book yet.

About Nancy Lynn Jarvis. Nancy is a happily former Realtor. Without a license to hold her back, she is free to share her opinions about all things real estate especially in Regan McHenry Real Estate Mysteries. She's had a checkered career past: Her work history reflects her philosophy: Writing murder mysteries set in Santa Cruz is one of her newer adventures. Her most recent turn has been trying her hand as the editor of "Cozy Food" which has caused her to think that cozy writers are the nicest people out there.

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