Lightning Strikes Twice: A fiesty female detective murder mystery - A.G. Barnett

Lightning Strikes Twice: A fiesty female detective murder mystery - A.G. Barnett

A.G. Barnett

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Published 8 October 2026

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  • Pages · 192 pages
  • Publication Date · 08/10/2026
  • Genre · Crime & mystery
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Amid rumours of the supernatural, history repeats itself.Just as Mary Blake is launching her new private investigation business, tragedy strikes her quiet village of Bloxley. The community is shaken when a decades-old murder seems to have been replicated, reigniting old fears and suspicions. With tensions mounting and a growing list of suspects, Mary must solve the mystery to protect her fledgling reputation and her new business. Can she uncover the truth before history repeats itself again? Lightning Strikes Twice is the third book of the Mary Blake Mysteries, a clever, character-driven cozy mystery, with a fantastic heroine and a charming supporting duo, Dot and Pea. ________________________________ Praise for the Mary Blake Mysteries: ? ? ? ? ? Think Jessica Fletcher meets Miss Marple. Nice warm characters a good bit of humour and some nice twists in the tail. ? ? ? ? ? Another excellent story. The plot moves on quickly and keeps you gripped until the end. ? ? ? ? ? The threads, twists and red herrings are superb. ? ? ? ? ? What a wonderful read, couldn't put the book down once I started. I felt so at home with the characters and totally enjoyed it. ? ? ? ? ? Five stars given as this was an enjoyable and uncomplicated cosy mystery which I could put down and pick up at any time. ? ? ? ? ? I really enjoyed reading this book, it was just like reading an Agatha Christie book but a bit more up to date. ? ? ? ? ? Treat yourself to this quaint very enjoyable book. ? ? ? ? ? A nicely written, easy to follow story. Interesting characters and plenty of drama. ? ? ? ? ? Totally enjoyable read with humour and a good storyline.

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