A Death on Fools Lane by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow! This story was beautifully written. I felt chills learning the truth behind Madison’s connection to Mead and the truth regarding his death. It amazes me how the author was able to capture the feelings surrounding death so well. Eve definitely has a heart of gold. This was my first book in this series and I look forward to reading more.
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My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5834599315″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
So far I have read every one of the books in the Eve Sawyer series and I have enjoyed every single one of them. Eve and her friends are looking forward to a nice, quiet vacation and having a good time bringing in the new year. They are housesitting for her friends aunt and have found themselves in the middle of a possible murder investigation. A retired investigator and cadaver dog find a deceased young man at the house they are staying in. Upon the insistence of the man’s family Eve and her friends are on the case. But will they be able to solve it? Or will they become targets themselves? This is a quick read that will have you guessing and solving the case right along with the characters. Any one of these books can be read as a stand alone, however if you want to see how she has evolved I suggest you start with book one.
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A Death on Fools Lane by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is one of those cozy mysteries that is just so easy to get into. It really was supposed to be a laid back time for Eve but the drama, mystery, death, and secrets always seem to follow her. Great read, especially coming up around the holidays. Be sure you check your backyards before leaving on Christmas vacation!
A Death on Fools Lane by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
From what I understand this is a part of a series, book four to be exact, and, they can be read as standalones however I will be definitely going back to read the first 3. This book was a great read. Author writes mystery and Suspense WELL. I lost myself and may as well have disappeared from earth because I wasn’t putting this book down for anything. I am excited to get into more books from the author as she does an amazing job at pulling you in and delivering!
A Death on Fools Lane by Jane Suen
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This was a cute read however it felt a little forced!
There definitely was a point where it was dragged out and the book could have ended, the dialogue especially with the aunt was forced and awkward. This was an easy read that would be a good YA starter.
A Death on Fools Lane by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Star’s
A Death on Fools Lane (An Eve Sawyer Mystery) by Jane Suen
A Death on Fools Lane is the fourth book in the An Eve Sawyer Mystery Series and is a wonderfully written Cozy Mystery. Each book in this series gets better and better than the last and this one I have to say is my favorite yet. I pretty much devoured this book in one afternoon because I had to know what was going to happen next. I do recommend reading this series in order as each book helps you learn more about the characters and where Eve started and to see her growth throughout the series. But they can be read as standalones as well. This is a fast-paced story about Eve who is a strong independent woman is a undergrad college student that lives for getting the story. Trouble seems to find her no matter where she’s at and her biggest problem is saying no. Eve and her friends are racing against the clock to solve the mystery or will she become the next victim? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.
A Death on Fools Lane by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Eve Sawyer is a journalism student and is excited that she gets to house sit with a couple of friends over the winter holiday. Everything goes south really quickly though when a neighbor out walking his dog comes across a body hanging in a tree…and it’s in the yard of the house where Eve and her friends are staying.
This was a great little story that I read in just about an hour and a half. It kept me engaged in what was happening and I enjoyed the little twists and turns throughout. While this is part of a series, this book can easily be read as a stand alone. I look forward to reading more work by this author.
A Death on Fools Lane by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I didn’t realize initially that this was a book in a series, Book #4 to be exact, but am happy to report that it serves well as a stand alone as well. I’m sure there would be added value to the content including background on the characters and adventures they’ve experienced together, but not having read those did not seem to detract at all to the storyline; Ms. Suen did a great job of providing just enough context without leaving a reader wondering what they’re missing.
I thoroughly enjoyed Eve’s sleuth-like qualities and will most likely be downloading books 1-3 to see what I’m missing; the only thing I wish there would have been more of was the detective/dog duo- definitely would have enjoyed more from that duo, but the book was enjoyable!
A Death on Fools Lane: An Eve Sawyer Mystery by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A Death on Fools Lane (An Eve Sawyer Mystery) by Jane Suen. This 4th installment in the Eve Sawyer Mysteries is just as good as the other 3. It can be read as a standalone with no problem. Its the continuing story of Eve Sawyer who is a college student who keeps stumbling upon murder victims. While house sitting with some friends during winter break they are woke up in the middle of the night by the police telling there is a dead body in their back yard. Of course Eve and her friends have to investigate. Finding out if its a actual murder of suicide is the first step they need to figure out. Then they have to be very careful they don’t end up becoming a victim in the mystery. Will they be able to figure out what is going on and why before someone else gets hurt? Read this fun mystery to find out!
A Death on Fools Lane by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a well-crafted mystery. The characters are believable- they are real enough to be fallible. I enjoyed the fact that the characters were able to minister to others in times of great sorrow. Readers who have not personally encountered tragedy may gain a small understanding of what to do (or not do) around others who are going through something terrible. I will definitely read another book featuring the main character.
A Death on Fools Lane by Jane Suen
4.5 Stars
A Death on Fools Lane Murder Off Route 82 is the Fourth book in the Eve Sawyer Mystery Series by Jane Suen. I think this is my favourite Eve Sawyer Mystery to date.
This book picks up where book 3 left off. They can be read as standalones, but I suggest you start with the first book and work your way through. That way you get to see where Eve started and how she has grown throughout the series.
Eve Sawyer is a college undergrad student and loves nothing more than getting the story. This tenacious young woman seems to find trouble even when she is not looking. The other thing is she can’t say no when others need her help. Eve and friends are looking forward to relaxing and settling in for the holiday season, the smell of Christmas is in the air but so is trouble. As Eve and her two friends are drawn into helping solve a mysterious death, they find more than they bargained for.
What secrets come to light as she and her friends race against time as their lives once again become endangered.
This engaging cozy mystery is fast-paced and has everything to make the pages turn.
Be sure to grab a copy and settle in for an afternoon read.
Reviewed by @jennadb
A Death on Fools Lane by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4.5 Stars
A Death On Fool’s Lane is the fourth engrossing instalment in the Eve Sawyer Mystery Series by Jane Suen. This is an intriguing cozy mystery woven with suspense, drama, friendship, family, crime and investigation, interesting characters, secrets, lies, and more. Being set around the Christmas holidays also adds an extra element of interest to the story.
We join Eve Sawyer, and her friends, as they find themselves caught up in quite an unusual murder mystery. We have met Eve (and some of her friends) in the previous books. Eve is a college journalism student who has a great ‘nose’ for sniffing out a good story, but also seems to attract trouble and danger. In this story Eve is invited to house sit for a friends aunt who will be away over the holidays. It is an opportunity to relax, unwind, and explore that Eve just can’t resist. But little did she know that this trip would bring mystery right to her doorstep, as a body is found hanging from a tree in the backyard. What happened? How did the body come to be in there? Is it really a suicide, or something more sinister? Well, this is well worth the read to find out.
As expected from Ms. Suen, this is a fun little mystery with all the ingredients needed to keep you flipping the pages to find out what happens.
This story could be read as a standalone. But, I highly recommend reading the previous books, as there is a lot of interesting developments, intriguing mysteries, character introductions/details, and other relevant information that will enhance your appreciation and enjoyment of this book (and series as a whole).
Can’t wait to see what Eve gets up to in the next book. Bring it on!
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Jane Suen!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
A Death on Fools Lane by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A Death on Fools Lane is book 4 in the Eve Sawyer Mystery, but could be read as a stand alone book, without feeling like you are missing much. Eve is a journalism student, who keeps finding herself in the middle of crimes. In this particular book, she has her friends are house sitting for a family member over Winter break. They arrive late at night, and go straight to bed. A few short hours later, they are awoken to police knocking on the door. A dead body was found in the backyard of the house they are staying in. We follow Eve and her friends as they investigate the death, trying to determine if it is a murder or suicide. The mystery remained until the very end, and it was not at all what I expected. I always enjoy these book, as it is a cozy mystery. Despite centering around death/crime, it is not grim and intense. I look forward to more from the author.
Reviewed by @way2gosmartguy
A Death on Fools Lane by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Eve and her friends are taking a short vacation over the Christmas holidays while watching a house for a friend’s aunt. The morning after they get into town, a man is found hanging in a tree in the back yard of the same house. Eve sets about finding out how Mead died.
Opinion
For a short book, this was a good mystery. At just 127 pages, the story is quite short. Suen show promise for mysteries but I wish more details were added. This book is perfect for someone who needs a distraction for an hour or two.
A Death on Fools Lane by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was another great read from Ms Suen! I love following Eve and her adventures. This may be a short story but it is certainly not short on detail. Poor Eve was expecting to have a nice relaxing getaway with her friends but as we know when Eve is about there is always something to be solved! There were so many twists and turns in this story – everything was definitely not as it seemed! The author did an amazing job of keeping the suspense going the whole way through the story.
These books are an absolute must read – I can’t wait to read this author’s next book!
A Death on Fools Lane by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I am a definite fan of Eve’s mysteries. This one is a definite page-turner. There were little twists thrown in that kept you on your toes. Eve and her friends make a terrific crew when it cums to solving mysteries. I knew the aunt was in there somewhere but how? I didn’t see that ending coming. I found the cast of characters quite entertaining and intriguing. They really kept me guessing in figuring out who did it. I love the writing. This is one of my favorite authors for suspense and mystery. She has a talent for drawing you into her web of words. A definite must read.
A Death on Fools Lane by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is an author that I have read every one of her books and loved reading each one. I enjoy her writing style as well as her attention to details that make her characters pop. I never hesitate to pick up one of her books. I found this book to be well written and hard to put down. A story that is fast paced with a mystery that will keep you guessing to the end. Eve is a great character that finds herself in a race against time and giving a victim’s family answers they deserve. She is a strong character that adds so much to the story. I enjoyed watching the growth of her character as well as the plot throughout the story. This is a story you don’t want to miss. It is a must read. I highly recommend this book and this author.
Review by @bjwagner
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College student Eve Sawyer is anticipating a fun winter holiday with her two friends until a dog sniffs out a body hanging from a tree in the yard of the house where they’re staying.
Implored by the dead man’s grieving mother, Eve and her friends set out to investigate the case. Was it suicide or murder? That’s the question on everyone’s lips.
Racing against the clock, can Eve solve the mystery and give the victim’s family the answers they desperately need? Or will her snooping make her the next target?
Jane Suen is an award-winning author who writes mysteries, sci-fi thrillers, short stories, sweet
romance, and crime fiction.
