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What do you do when the economy is bad and your little bookstore hasn't the ghost of a chance of surviving ? A real death in the store can definitely drum up business. Then add a real ghost of a PI whose own murder happened in that same spot more than 50 years ago, and you've got yourself a booming new business, a murder to solve, and a fun new cozy series!

In a small town in Rhode Island, recently widowed Penelope Thornton and her Aunt Sadie have decided to host a famous mystery writer at their mystery book store. Though he is arrogant and demonstrative, his books are big sellers. But before he can really get into his talk, he drops dead at the podium. Then Penelope realizes that she can hear the ghost go the PI who was murdered in her store, and he's encouraging her to solve this new murder, before the police decide Penelope is a murderer.

This fun mystery plays on the hard boiled noir mysteries of yesteryear. The ghost, Jack Shepard, dialogues in the speech of past detectives. The chapters are all headed by quotes from characters or publications that any respectable mystery buff will recognize--like Sam Spade and Philip Marlowe. Definitely reminiscent of the past, while creating a present mystery that will haunt you. Luckily, there are already four more in this series for me to read. This dame is ready to detect !


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The Ghost and Mrs McClure Haunted Bookshop Mystery Alice Kimberly Cleo Coyle Books Reviews

What a unique approach to a murder mystery! The author makes everything seem so natural that the reader smoothly accepts everything without realizing it. I really liked Jack and the soft and vulnerable heart beneath his hard-core persona. Boy, an i ever glad that there are more books in the series!
I'm so glad to read this book again! I read this series several years ago, and was excited for the newest to come out. Now that it's finally here , I'm rereading the whole series. This first book is wonderful. It's a fun read and sets the series up nicely. The setting is perfect and the reader is instantly drawn into Jack and Pen's relationship and the mystery of Jack's murder. I highly recommend it.
I'm not as fond of the heroine of the Haunted Bookshop Mysteries as I am bookstore owner Tricia Miles of the Booktown Mystery series (also from Berkley).

Having said that, I must say that author Alice Kimberly crafts a compelling mystery. And while I may not yet fully appreciate the heroine of this work, I strongly suspect that I will come to appreciate her character more as I continue to read other books in this series.

I enjoy the ghost, Jack Shepard. I quickly tired of the overuse of the words "doll" and "gam" in his vocabulary. I can only hope that the more time Jack spends with Penelope, the less need for the gangster-style words.

I have to agree with other reviewers who note that there are a number of paragraphs of information that do little more than create a condescending tone. I find it almost comical when authors / editors try to disquise this tone by delivering the information as dialogue. What I question is why editors don't see past this disquise and put a stop to it.

I rarely appreciate an Epilogue, however, the one included in this work is so well crafted the majority of it reads like a prose poem.

I recommend this series to any mystery lover who enjoys a well-crafted quick read.
Since I enjoy mysteries (not just murder) and a swirl of paranormal, I thought I would give this book a try. It does remind me of another series where a ghost is trapped in the confines of a rose bush and can only travel if the main character transports him in a vase. I enjoyed this book however it dragged in places. The 1st book in a series is usually the bumpiest. Yes, I will read the next one.
and the very alive woman, here and now was a great start for this story. The “authors” had set the pace with people who really disliked the victim but the dislike was believable because he was easy to dislike. Each time Penelope (Pen) thought she had it figured out I was certain she was correct. Really good mystery with the added feature of mixing the era’s. The next story is calling my name, see ya.
The humor aspect was very interesting. Having a ghost that is restricted to walls and/or windows is different. This made the person who was attuned to the ghost and other spirits do most of the work. I felt this book was a prequel to another book to come vice a story unto itself. A lot of plot twists made it longer, but not really tied into the main plot.
Highly recommend the Haunted Mansion series. I've enjoyed the Cleo Coyle author-collaboration series for years. Recently discovered the Alice Kimberly collaboration via Goodreads. Great premise, a 1940's ghost detective mentors bookshop owner Penelope Thornton-McClure in becoming a sleuth. Great humor synergy happens when the authors word-duel using the 1940 era dialogue. Side characters are well developed and added bonus as just as enjoyable as the main characters. They could do spin-off books on each one set in the same small town.
What do you do when the economy is bad and your little bookstore hasn't the ghost of a chance of surviving ? A real death in the store can definitely drum up business. Then add a real ghost of a PI whose own murder happened in that same spot more than 50 years ago, and you've got yourself a booming new business, a murder to solve, and a fun new cozy series!

In a small town in Rhode Island, recently widowed Penelope Thornton and her Aunt Sadie have decided to host a famous mystery writer at their mystery book store. Though he is arrogant and demonstrative, his books are big sellers. But before he can really get into his talk, he drops dead at the podium. Then Penelope realizes that she can hear the ghost go the PI who was murdered in her store, and he's encouraging her to solve this new murder, before the police decide Penelope is a murderer.

This fun mystery plays on the hard boiled noir mysteries of yesteryear. The ghost, Jack Shepard, dialogues in the speech of past detectives. The chapters are all headed by quotes from characters or publications that any respectable mystery buff will recognize--like Sam Spade and Philip Marlowe. Definitely reminiscent of the past, while creating a present mystery that will haunt you. Luckily, there are already four more in this series for me to read. This dame is ready to detect !