Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes by Kimberly Mullins REVIEWED BY SCARLET RICHARD
Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Great YA book for a teen! great mystery !
REVIEWED BY @momwhoreads0215
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Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Ashley McMillon
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Murder in the lightning room is one of those books that is so different from any other book you’ve read. I’m always excited to learn about history, and lately I’ve been digging into a lot of non fiction books. I was excited to read this as you find out that the main character Cora is living at the time of Nikola Tesla, and working so hard to solve the mystery behind his apprentice’s disappearance. With every chapter I was just itching to find out what Cora would find out next. When I realized she was basically investigating the disappearance I was even more invested in the book. I could barely put it down! I’m looking forward to more of the authors work. The twists and turns and the story telling ability if the author was very vivid! I literally read books just to escape d somewhere and this book does not disappoint!
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Jamie Truex y
Murder in the Lightning Room: A Historical Mystery by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book has a very relatable, strong, young female main character. She is given the opportunity to assist Nikola Tesla in his secret lab, just after his last assistant has been found dead. She finds Tesla a strange man, but wants to work with him for a good recommendation. She takes it upon herself to help solve the murder of his previous assistant and find some missing paperwork. Good twist at the end. I really enjoyed this book.
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Shai Flores
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I love historical fiction and mysteries, so this book was definitely something in my normal genre. I liked that there were real people in the story that I could connect with what I know about historical figures, but put an original twist on it. I liked that it kept me on the edge of my seat and made it hard to put down. I found myself invested in what would happen next to the characters, especially Cora. This was the first book I read from this author, but I look forward to reading more.
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Anastasia Dodson
Murder in the Lightning Room: A Historical Mystery by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This historical mystery is different than my normal eveyday reads (romance) but I really enjoyed it. It was nice diving into a mystery because I had figure out what was happening along with the main characters. There’s alot of elements to thus story, theres mystery and secrets and some twists and turns that I didn’t see coming and well… you can’t forget MURDER. This was one I’d recommend if you like historic mysteries!
I liked this authors writing style alot so I will be looking for more books by them in the future!
Happy Reading!
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Anantha Rusum
Murder in the Lightning Room: A Historical Mystery by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Set in year 1899 in Colorado Springs, this book follows the young protagonist Cora work with famous Nikola Tesla in his secret lab . She assists Tesla in his detective work to unravel the mystery behind the murder of his assistant. She faces opposition from her own mother but she hangs on with her friends. It is a well narrated plot and the mystery lingers till the end. It is one of those stories which has a very strong female lead, in the times, when women were struggling to establish their footage. I enjoyed this book quite a bit and look forward to more from this author.
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by stephanie nicole
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Once again our author knocks it out of the park. I have read this author before and she is quickly becoming one of my favorites, her writing is just simply amazing and she always manages to keep me on the edge of my seat. This book really had a little bit of everything mystery, intrigue, twists and turns, and of course murder. While I am not much for the historical genre, our author really grabbed my attention with this one. I thought I had it all figured out but by the end of the novel and the authors wonderful plot twists, I was all wrong. So if you need a good mystery to make you think, then pick this one up today.
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Kerry Baker
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Well this story felt like it has it all. Historical fiction – check. Mystery and intrigued – check. Interesting characters – check. A great storyline- check. I did not take long at all for me to become invested in this book. I wanted to figure out the mystery and see what was going on. The author really draws you into the book and takes you on the same journey as the characters.
I thought the book was really well written. It was so easy to imagine the time and place the author were describing. At times I felt like I could really picture myself there, right among the characters. This book was a great one to read and I really enjoyed it from start to finish. Definitely a book worth picking up to read!
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Kay Stritesky
Murder in the Lightning Room: A Historical Mystery by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I absolutely loved this book and could not get enough!! EVERYONE SHOULD READ IT
The author was knowledgeable about the time period which really helped to pull readers in and keep their attention! The attention to detail really makes a difference! The characters are so well developed and each play such a significant role in the story! I cannot wait to find more by this author.
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Jules Herbert
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
It has been a while since I have read a Mystery and I have to say I am so happy that I decided to read this fantastic book snuggled up on a cold winters day. I was completely hooked from start to finish! I loved the very creatively written story that takes us back in time so vividly you really can imagine everything as if you are right there with the characters. Speaking of characters I really liked Cora, as the lead character. She is smart and intriguing. The author added in some fabulous twists and turns that I wasn’t expecting at all. If you like YA mystery then this is definitely the book for you!
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by La Toya Lewis
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Cora Croft is a high school senior that gets the chance to be Nikola Tesla’s assistant. This is a wonderful chance for Cora; especially at a time that saw it as unusual for women to pursue such things. This assignment leads her into a world of murder and intrigue. I always enjoy reading this author. They really have a knack for a grand retelling of historical situations. As always a great plot and well-written characters lead the way. The plot sucks you in and the characters are relatable. Murder in the Lightning Room is a definite page-turner.
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Paula R Sayers
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Nikola Tesla keeps his workshop a secret. Cora is chosen to work with him and discovers there are mysteries to be solved. This was a good book that kept me reading. I plan to read more by this author.
Death & Mirrors (All Things Dark & Deadly Book 1) by SF Benson – Review by Shavon Brown
Death & Mirrors: All Things Dark & Deadly, Book One by S.F. Benson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
If you are a fan of the following pick up this book now. Magic, Historical Fiction, Fantasy and of course a quest.
I loved this book from the first page and I hope you will to Lets Discuss…
In this book we find ourselves in London England in 1888. We meet Evaline our main character. She is untrained in magic, but does her best to summon her mothers shade who she misses dearly. Accidentily summoning her mothers shade is how our story begins.
After that Evaline uses her mothers journal to follow the clues to see if she can figure out what happened to her and if she can reverse it. We travel with Evaline as she faces the challenges of an unsupportive and scared father, and many other challenges that I don’t want to spoil for you. (so do yourself a favor in read this awesome book.)
Along her journey she meets Delbert, a wannabe detective, The Governor, Mr. Culpepper and many other characters that keeps this story funny, fast paced and very interesting from start to finish.
WARNING: THIS STORY DOES END ON A CLIFFHANGER SO YOU WILL WANT TO PICK ITS SEQUEL UP, DEATH & SHADOWS: A: THINGS DARK & DEADLY. BOOK 2, AS SOON AS YOUR FINISHED WITH BOOK 1. ENJOY!
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by katie stapleton
Murder in the Lightning Room: A Historical Mystery by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book transports you to the Gilded Age and keeps a grip on you through the end! The author clearly is knowledgeable about this time period and location; these details make the pages come to life. Written in an adapted Old English style, it feels as though someone from that time period wrote it.
I have read many historical books about this period (and Nikola Tesla) both fiction and non-fiction, and this book is up there as one of my favorites. The messaging is consistent with historical figures and events, and the characters are well defined. The story is fun, engaging, and thrilling. A murder, some science, witty banter – all make for an engaging tale that I didn’t want to end! The suspects kept me guessing until the end, and wasn’t entirely what I anticipated!
I will be searching out other books by this author! Very well written.
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
When I saw the cover of this book I was already intrigued. This YA Historical story is a murder mystery and I thoroughly enjoyed.
Cora was approached with an opportunity to be an assistant for none other than Nikola Tesla. Cora would embark on this only get wrapped up in more than experiments…..there is a mystery to solve…. one of Nikola Tesla’s previous assistants death and documents that come up missing. Cora volunteers to help find out what happened so Tesla stays to finish his work and no leave to go back to New York. As the pieces are put together in this mystery…..danger lurks and secrets and twists come along the way. Will Cora uncover the truth with the aid of Harrison and Marshall?
This book was a fun read and the story flowed so well. Cora is smart and strong character and I loved her in this book.
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Amy Brennan
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have had the opportunity to read other novels by this author, and I have to say, her writing style calls to my senses and pulls me into the novels pages more than I thought, especially when it comes to this genre. I have been picking up a lot of novels as of late with a strong female lead, based in the 1800’s, and this is definitely in my top five list, if not three. I admire Cora, what with her perseverance after the loss of her father, and then to not have the full support of her mother when it comes to who she really wants to be.
I loved the way the characters were built up, the friendship shared between Dove and Cora, and the respect that the community seems to have for them both. Cora is young, and watching her build a new relationship with Mr. Byrne as well was very fun and entertaining. The suspense, intrigue, potential for romance, and friendship woven into these pages made for a delightful read, one you should pick up, now! Highly recommend this authors work.
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Stephanie Driskill
Murder in the Lightning Room: A Historical Mystery by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely loved this book! Set in the year 1899 in Colorado Springs, Cora finds herself working for the famous Nikola Tesla in his secret lab after witnessing the dead body of his previous assistant. Against the wishes of her mother, Cora continues her detective work to help Tesla find his stolen papers and remain in Colorado Springs with the help of her friends and eventually her romantic interest. Murder, intrigue, and mystery all combine to make this a wonderful story with a very strong female lead set in the past which I find myself drawn to. The dinner party wraps up the loose ends and discover all the secrets that have awaited our discovery. The characters, who are strong and very colorful, are well written, and the suspense just continues all the way to the last page. I have read other books by this author, but I must say that this is my favorite so far. Easy to read and enjoyable, this book is the perfect summer read for an afternoon of intrigue and lounging around the pool! Definitely recommend as a Young Adult book especially for teenage girls to read about a strong woman and the trait of perseverance and hard work
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Janel Bernotas
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Janel Bernotas
Set in the 1800s, this was a great book of mystery and intrigue. Featuring Nikola Tesla and his devices was a fantastic addition. Very good character development. Pacing was just right. This book left me clinging to each page to solve the mystery!
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Julie Johnson
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Cora is a 17 year old young lady who is about to finish up high school in Colorado Springs. Her instructor is giving her an opportunity of a lifetime…to work with Nikola Tesla! Cora is very excited about it but her mother really is not. After all, her mother is mourning the loss of a friend, that friend being the last assistant that Nikola Tesla had in his laboratory! Papers are missing, the lab is a mess, and Cora is put to tasks that she wasn’t expecting. She wanted in on all the excitement of conducting experiments but instead finds herself typing up reports and organizing receipts. It’s when Cora and her schoolmate Harrison start seeing that things aren’t adding up that they begin amateur sleuthing. A dinner party will change everything, including how Cora views some things in life.
This was an enjoyable book. It was a moderately fast read for me and I enjoyed the suspense of the mystery. I did figure out pretty early on who I thought the murderer was but did still have a few surprises along the way.
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Angela Hayes
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
4.5 Stars
Murder In the Lightning Room brings us something different by the talented A.D. Brazeau. I have loved Ms. Brazeau’s other books, so there was never any doubt that I would snap up a copy of this to explore. It proved to be a very intriguing and engrossing YA historical mystery that incorporates the world of Nicola Tesla- as well as theft, murder, secrets, and so much more.
Cora Croft is a 17 year-old school student with a nose for mystery. She is pulled into the mystery and sets about helping Tesla uncover the strange affairs. But with danger lurking things become complicated. What happens makes for an exciting read.
I hope this is the start of a new series with Cora as she investigates various other mysteries. We will have to wait and see. Looking forward to whatever Ms. Brazeau has in store for us next?
Happy Reading!
Thank you, A.D. Brazeau!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Beverly Finnie
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This author hit it out of the park again with Murder in the Lightning Room. Yes I’ve read this author before and they’re becoming one of my favorites. I’ve yet to be disappointed, confused sometimes but never disappointed. I was apprehensive about reading this, the familiarity with the author made my decision.
A fictional story created that includes very real people and places of that time. Nikola Tesla was always on the move, from Thomas Edison’s people. I feel like this book was no exception as it definitely lent hints toward that.
Cora, an interesting educated young female in a time that was frowned upon. Who has a flare for science. Determined to not get tied down and head to university her teacher gives her a potential break of her lifetime. A chance to be Tesla’s assistant. Little did she know that would lead her on a mission to find missing paperwork and a murderer. Harrison Byrne, also works for Tesla as an errand boy, but he seems to fancy Miss Cora Croft. He’s there when Cora declares to Tesla to give her a week to figure out what is going on. He vows to not let her go about it alone. They set out on an adventure that could possibly change their lives.
I thought I had it figured out the whole time. Well I had most of it, a slight twist at the end surprised me. I wasn’t expecting it. If you like twists this book is for you!
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Ashley Westerman
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Oh My Goodness! I loved this book. I could not put it down, I devoured it in about a day. It was so easy to read and allow me to forget about everything around me (something I really needed). I don’t know if it’s accurate based on history but that didn’t matter to me. This author did a wonderful job creating great characters and an excellent world to get lost in! I highly recommend everyone read this!
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Crystal Jimmo
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The story follows Cora in her last year of school. She finds out about Nicolas Tesla and is intrigued by him and his projects. Her good friend Marshall and Harrison, Cora tries to figure out the mysteries in the lab. It’s set in the 1800’s and bring you into the time era wonderfully! It unfurled like a movie in my brain as I was reading it. This book had me guessing up until the very end it was written so well! I can’t wait so see what other books this author has written. This book will definitely be one of my favorites to read over and over again!
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I don’t know how much of Murder in the Lightning Room is historically accurate, but it made for a good story! The story follows teenager Cora through a series of adventures. She is one of the brightest in her grade and dreams of great adventure and a career not common for women in that time. She is presented with the opportunity to work with Nikola Tesla. Her mom is opposed, but she does so anyway. That is the start of a series of events that takes Cora and her friends on quite the adventure. They take it upon themselves to try to solve a crime spree that includes theft, murder, and betrayal. You’ll never guess who is found in the center of it all. I liked the ending, as it tied up the loose ends and provided a happily ever after for a few characters. I would read more by this author and would be happy if this book turns into a series. It was very action packed and kept me hooked until the end.
Reviewed by @way2gosmartguy
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Skylar Daniels
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is amazing and recommend for anyone who loves mystery books. I was not able to put the book down unless I had finished it from the very beginning to the last word on the last page of the book.
Nikola Tesla’s top-secret lab, theft, murder, and a seventeen-year-old girl bound and determined to unravel the mystery.
The year is 1899. During her final year at Palmer High School in Colorado Springs, Cora Croft finds herself uncovering a mystery involving Nikola Tesla and his secret projects. After the loss of three important documents detailing new, ambitious devices and the unusual death of his previous assistant, Tesla is ready to pack up the lab and return to New York. Cora offers to help uncover who is behind the strange circumstances so Tesla can remain and finish his work.
With help from the charming Harrison, and life-long friend, Marshall, Cora toils against time, the elements and social constraints as she works to unravel the mystery, exposing more than one secret in the process.
I look forward to reading more books from the author in the near future.
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Alison Risher
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story is set in Colorado Springs. Nicholas Tesla’s time in Colorado Springs is a key component of the story. The protagonist is a teenage high school girl. A budding romance ensues between two amateur detectives. The ending is a surprise!
Murder in the Lightning Room By: A. D. Brazeau – Review by Enisha Reaves
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau
Mystery…Intrigue…Murder. Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau has this and so much more to keep you turning the pages. So grab your favorite beverage and curl up with this murder mystery that will not disappoint.
Set in Colorado Springs in 1899, Cora Croft is finishing her last year at Colorado Springs High School. As a young female interested in continuing her education, her teacher recommends she volunteer to be the new assistant of famed Nikola Tesla. As she embarks on the journey of assisting with intriguing scientific discoveries, Cora gets pulled into solving the mysterious death of Tesla’s previous assistant and finding his missing documents.
Cora is such a well written character. She is full of inquiry, strong-minded and intelligent. Author Brazeau did a great job imagining these characters and found a way to make the story flow in a quick and interesting way. As the mystery unfolds, you are rooting for Cora and hoping she can help solve the mystery and continue to grow in the process.
I highly recommend this novel to anyone who wants to go back in time, solve a mystery and go on a great ride in the process.
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Jennifer Gordon
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this YA historical mystery novel, which had me hooked from start to finish. Set in 1899, in Colorado Springs, seventeen year old Cora Croft is in her final year at Palmer High School. She finds herself uncovering a mystery involving Nikola Tesla and his secret projects. Tesla is ready to pack up his secret lab and return to New York after the mysterious death of his assistant, and the theft of some important documents. However, when Cora offers to help him uncover who is behind these events, in order for Tesla to stay and complete his work he agrees.
Cora along with friends Harrison and Marshall work together to unravel the mystery, and discover secrets along the way. Cora has to deal with time, the elements and social constraints, and then she discovers that she is in danger. This was a fast paced story with an exciting storyline and plenty of plot twists, which kept me happily turning the pages. I loved the characters, especially the likeable and relatable Cora, and I felt that I was alongside her uncovering the clues. The historical details really brought the era to life along with the real life Tesla.
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Maryn Belling
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Maryn Belling
Welcome to Colorado Springs. Home to sparkling landscapes and barely a generation of history. Our completely relatable Miss Cora Croft – academic hopeful and hopelessly short of her mother’s example of corseted grace – would rather walk in the snow than be beholden. Amid the usual challenges for a lady of her age, social status, and upbringing, Cora tussles with calculus, physics, and gender roles.
Set 40 years after the gold-rush, the attraction of new residents to Colorado Springs is for medical reasons (consumption & tuberculosis). The railroad’s depot (Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe) constructed in Colorado Springs in 1917 is alluded to through character presence, but the town is still foot-traffic, horse, and buggy propelled.
With Pike’s Peak watching over the town and its inhabitants, Nikola Tesla watches over his experiments with physics. Despite the integral presence of physics and calculus in the workings of Tesla’s lab, readers needn’t possess specific knowledge of either topic.
The greater mysteries for Colorado Springs’ inhabitants are untimely deaths. Miss Cora’s scientific mind works through the myriad pieces to reveal the truth.
Murder in the Lightning Room, A Historical Mystery, A.D. Brazeau, Review, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, YA, Historical, Mystery, Maryn Belling, July 2022
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Katie Turner
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Murder in the Lightning room by author A.D. Brazeau takes place in Colorado Springs in the late 1800’s and focuses on a teenager named Cora Croft. In the blink of an eye, Cora’s life goes from completely normal, to trying to solve murders and locate stolen documents of Nicola Tesla’s work. With the help of her friend Marshall and Harrison, a boy she cannot seem to get rid of, she tries to piece together clues that were overlooked by the police. But will the information they have found lead them to the perpetrator, and find justice for the victims?
From the very first page, I was completely enthralled in this story. I loved the characters; their personalities matched the timeline so well. The setting of Colorado Springs was beautifully descripted to the point that I felt like I was there, smelling the snow and fresh air along with Cora. I also loved how some of the history and personality traits of Nicola Tesla were accurately entwined. I adored Cora for her bravery and stubbornness, especially when it came to Harrison Byrne. All in all, Brazeau writes beautifully in this story and I highly recommend this book if you’re looking for a fast paced, cozy mystery. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future!
