Although this is the third book in this series, for me it is the first book I’m reading by this author. The wonderful thing is the book is written so you can pick up who the characters are and not feel slighted – I’m still planning on getting the first two books. The author shares with us the description of the setting so we feel like we are part of this mystery that takes place back in 1931 on a cruise ship. The story has deception, jealousy, danger, and a mystery. I’m sure fans of cozy mysteries will love this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Betsy Melanohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBetsy Melano2020-12-03 10:33:172020-12-03 10:33:17Murder Makes Waves (Jack and Frances mysteries Book 3) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Betsy Melano
4 Stars Murder Makes Waves (Jack and Frances mysteries Book 3) by Carmen Radtke
Murder Makes Waves is the third book in the Jack and Frances mysteries by Carmen Radtke. This is my first read by this author and I really didn’t know what to expect going in, but I love me a good cozy mystery especially when they are packed with danger, crime and murder . Im a huge fan of any historical genre so this was right up my alley beings it was set in 1931. This author has a unique way of telling a story and making you feel as if you are right there with them. The characters are relatable and fun. I’m definitely going to check out the first two books in this series. Frances and Jack take a job on a voyage cruise ship doing magic. But when a passenger is found dead they find themselves taking on a new role of finding the murderer. Will they figure out who the murderer is? Find out what happens next in this must read fast paced cozy mystery. I look forward to reading more from this Author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2020-12-03 08:05:402020-12-03 08:05:40Murder Makes Waves (Jack and Frances mysteries Book 3) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
This is a great story with plenty of intrigue, suspense and twists. I hadn’t read any books by this author or the previous books in this series, which would have probably helped establish the characters better. Still, I grew to understand the characters Jack and Frances quickly. I also loved the setting of a voyage to England from Australia, as an Australian being able to understand many of the cultural references, and the historical details were a delight. It’s a kind of cozy read and highly entertaining. Having enjoyed this story, I would read the other books in this series now.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Netania Limhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNetania Lim2020-12-02 09:48:242020-12-02 09:48:24Murder Makes Waves (Jack and Frances mysteries Book 3) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Netania Lim
Carmen Radtke is a new author to me and I thoroughly enjoyed this book. This book has a solid storyline. This is accomplished by the detail writing by Carmen Radtke. Her characters are fully developed and complicated. The feeling I had reading this book is a fun cozy mystery story. I finished it in one sitting as I felt drawn into the story. I love the fact that it was done on water which makes this story even more interesting. Our main characters Frances and Jack are an act on a voyage ship doing a magic act. They were called into action when a passenger was murdered. Will Frances and Jack find the murderer? What else can possibly happen while investigating this murder? I highly recommend this story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Fishhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Fish2020-12-01 21:15:562020-12-01 22:11:11Murder Makes Waves (Jack and Frances mysteries Book 3) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Erica Fish
Murder makes waves is book 3 of a series. I’m guessing you do not have to read the books in order because I haven’t read any others in the series and I didn’t feel lost. This was a good mystery book with great character and a good storyline. My favorite character of course is Uncle Sal. I feel like he made the book. I’m not a big mystery reader but I did enjoy reading the book. The author did a great job describing 1931. I would definitely recommend this read for the mystery lovers out there.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Mulveyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Mulvey2020-12-01 19:44:512020-12-01 20:30:10Murder Makes Waves (Jack and Frances mysteries Book 3) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Michelle Mulvey
Murder Makes Waves is the third book in the Jack and Frances mysteries series by Carmen Radtke. I loved taking a trip back to the early 1930s with this cozy mystery. Frances Palmer with her fiancé Jack Sullivan take a voyage from Australia to England with Frances’ Uncle Sal. They land their spot on the “Empress of the Sea” by performing entertaining magic tricks and stunts. What seems like a good time suddenly starts to shift as Jack and Frances find themselves running with different crowds. A passenger is found dead so the two decide to solve the mystery of the murder to clear the name of one of Frances’ new friends. This book kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. I thoroughly loved each character that the author brought to life. I highly recommend this mystery and look forward to reading others in the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayla Interdonatohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayla Interdonato2020-11-30 19:27:292020-11-30 22:48:41Murder Makes Waves (Jack and Frances mysteries Book 3) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Kayla Interdonato
Murder Makes Waves takes you on a glamorous 1920’s cruise full of glitzy luxury and suspenseful thrills. If you’re not busy enjoying the palatial setting with the main cast of characters, then you’re solving mysteries and crimes. I found Frances, a humble young woman from Australia, really charming. Her down to earth attitude and straightforward common sense felt reminiscent of a Nancy Drew type of character. Similarly, her dashing fiancé, Jack, made an equally good Ned Nickerson-esque counterpart. Carmen Radtke did a good job taking classic murder mystery tropes and breathing life into them. I highly recommend this book. It’s well written and a fun read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Wolbeckhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Wolbeck2020-11-30 17:44:592020-11-30 22:46:28Murder Makes Waves (Jack and Frances mysteries Book 3) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Jennifer Wolbeck
I wasn’t sure what to expect with this novel, as Carmen Radtke is a new author to me. I loved the cover and it drew me in right away. When I sat down to read this book I felt as if I was whisked away to the far past when sailing was a luxury and way of life. The mystery behind this story was fabulously written and engaging. I almost felt as if I was a murder mystery dinner play having the time of my life figuring out who dun it with the wonderful cast of characters that make up this book. This is the third book in the Jack and Frances mysteries but I had zero problem jumping right in and loving France and Jack. I am excited to find out what they get up to in the first two books now that I have devoured this one. If mysteries are your thing this is a series you don’t want to miss out on!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Liz Vrchotahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLiz Vrchota2020-11-30 14:38:412020-11-30 14:38:41Murder Makes Waves (Jack and Frances mysteries Book 3) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Liz Vrchota
Murder Makes Waves by Carmen Radtke a fantastic four-star read. All aboard the SS London, in the charming and witty mystery, I didn’t realise this was book three in the series until I had already picked it up, but I didn’t feel like I missed anything. Frances, Jack and Uncle Sal all felt real and full characters, I didn’t miss any back story, so I loved that, it also has some great other characters as well. This was good as you could imagine yourself aboard in the 1930’s soaking up the atmosphere, I did feel it missed something, but I couldn’t put my finger in it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sara Oxtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSara Oxton2020-11-28 06:31:422020-11-28 06:31:42Murder Makes Waves (Jack and Frances mysteries Book 3) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Sara Oxton
‘Murder Makes Waves’ is a cozy crime mystery which is the third book in Radtke’s ‘Jack and Frances Mysteries’ series which are set in the early 1930s. Although part of a series this novel can be read as a standalone story. Main characters Frances Palmer, her fiancé Jack Sullivan, and Frances Uncle Sal, aka “Salvatore the Magnificent” are on the “Empress of the Sea”, on a voyage from Australia to England. It’s a dream come true for Frances and she’s looking forward to the glamour of the voyage and the mimosas and masquerades, however she wasn’t expecting a murder. Having been hired to entertain the passengers with their daring stunts and magic tricks they soon realise that the cheerful atmosphere does not continue below deck, which is full of larceny and jealousy. Following a costume ball a passenger is found dead and one of Frances’s new friends is accused of their murder. Convinced her friend is innocent Frances and Jack decide to investigate the case for themselves. The pair find themselves up against a cunning murderer and along with their new friends they must discover the truth among all the deception. This was an enjoyable and engaging story set during the charm of the ‘Golden Age’ and the glamour of a voyage from Australia to England. The storyline is fast paced and the plot is full of twists which had me both hooked and kept me guessing until the end. The characters are all wonderfully defined and all add something different to the overall story. Thanks to the authors detailed descriptive narrative I felt fully immersed in the novel and look forward to reading the previous books in the series to catch up with Jack and Frances.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2020-11-26 13:16:192020-11-26 21:59:38Murder Makes Waves (Jack and Frances mysteries Book 3) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Jennifer Gordon
When I first read the synopsis for this book I was a little intrigued, it sounded good so thought I would give it a go. When I first started reading it I wondered if I would enjoy it especially since I’ve not read the first two in the series but I absolutely did. It was a really good read. The author’s writing was detailed and descriptive which enabled me to imagine what I was reading and for me this made the story even more enjoyable. I loved the main characters Frances and Jack as well as some great secondary characters too. I will definitely be reading the first two in the series now and I am looking forward to more from this series also. This book was a great introduction to Ms Radtke as a new author!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2020-11-25 07:42:142020-11-25 07:42:14Murder Makes Waves (Jack and Frances mysteries Book 3) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Katie Matthews
Murder Makes Waves (Jack and Frances mysteries Book 3) by Carmen Radtke. I absolutely loved this book. Its my favorite genre which helps but the characters were so fun! Its the story of Frances Palmer, her fiance Jack Sullivan and her Uncle Sal. The three are hired to work on “The Empress of the Sea” a ship that is travelling from Australia to England. They have been hired to entertain the passengers on the ship with magic and stunts but when one of the passengers is murdered the trio decide to investigate to clear the name of a new friend. Set in 1931 I loved the description of the clothes, food and entertainment it made me feel as if I was actually there. I haven’t read the prior 2 books but I was not lost at all. I will go back and read them because I enjoyed this one so much! Do yourself a favor and pick up one or all of these books! You won’t be disappointed!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2020-11-24 13:05:302020-11-24 13:05:30Murder Makes Waves (Jack and Frances mysteries Book 3) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Tausha Treadway
I greedily dove straight into this story and enjoyed every page. Radtke delivers a colorful story with great characters and an interesting storyline. I love period fiction and relish in a good cozy mystery. This book delivered on all counts and is one I will gladly go back and read again.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2020-11-23 15:26:042020-11-23 15:26:04Murder Makes Waves (Jack and Frances mysteries Book 3) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Heather Lovelace
Murder Makes Waves is the third book in the Jack and Frances Mystery series by Carmen Radtke. This is my first read by Ms. Radtke, so I really didn’t know what to expect going into the book. I was definitely intrigued and as I love a good cozy mystery, I happily snapped up a copy to explore. The story is a cleverly woven historical murder mystery set in 1931, on a cruise ship on the high seas. The story is full of danger, jealousy, deception, murder, theft, crime & investigation- and with a cunning adversary to deal with. I enjoyed meeting Jack and Frances, along with Uncle Sal, Aunt Mildred, the other secondary characters, and of course Tinkerbell the Corgi. Even though this is the third book in the series, it can definitely be read as a standalone, without feeling like you are missing any details. The characters did intrigue me enough to want to go back and read the other two books to see what Jack and Frances have been up to previously. I am sure to learn a great deal more about them, as well as backstory information that I am looking forward to discovering. A fun read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2020-11-23 11:27:172020-11-23 11:27:17Murder Makes Waves (Jack and Frances mysteries Book 3) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Angela Hayes
Murder Makes Waves: A Cozy Jack and Frances mystery by Carmen Radtke is the third book in the Jack and Frances mystery series. This book can be read as a stand-alone. This book reminded me of a good old fashioned mystery story and was made even more exciting by the fact that it is set in the 1930’s. The author does a great job of creating a vivid picture of that time. Although I haven’t read any of the other books in the series I found it really easy to connect with the characters. They were easy to relate to and added depth to the story. The overall story was intriguing and definitely kept me guessing right to the end. This is a great book and one I would definitely recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2020-11-20 15:30:322020-11-20 15:30:32Murder Makes Waves (Jack and Frances mysteries Book 3) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Kerry Baker
I enjoyed this mystery story. This is my first book by this author and I look forward to reading more from her. This is a well developed story with the author’s great attention to details made the story realistic. The characters are strong and entertaining. They bring the story to life and made the story easy to read. This is a fast paced story that I found to be engaging to the end. Frances and Jack take a job on a voyage ship doing magic. When a passenger is found dead, they take on a new role of finding the murderer. Will they find their murderer? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens. This is a great cozy story that comes to life and pulled me in from the first chapter. I think that you would enjoy this just as much as I did.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2020-11-20 15:03:272020-11-20 15:03:27Murder Makes Waves (Jack and Frances mysteries Book 3) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Bobbi Wagner
Murder Makes Waves: A cozy Jack and Frances mystery (Jack and Frances mysteries Book 3) by Carmen Radtke is a historical cozy mystery set in the 1930’s. The story takes place on a boat from Australia to England when the voyage took months to get there. The plot is reminiscent of a good Agatha Christie story. The characters are wonderful and fun to watch as they slip into the mode of super sleuths to solve the mysterious death on board the ship.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2020-11-20 05:35:152020-11-20 05:35:15Murder Makes Waves (Jack and Frances mysteries Book 3) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Jenni Bishop
Murder Makes Waves (Jack and Frances mysteries Book 3) By Carmen Radtke 5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading the book Murder Makes Waves (Jack and Frances mysteries Book 3) by Carmen Radtke. It is a story that includes mystery, danger, and murder. It is a book that had me hooked from the very beginning. I love the characters of Frances Palmer, her fiancé Jack Sullivan and Frances’s Uncle Sal. Frances is an intelligent woman who is very much in love with Jack. Jack is a businessman who enjoys taking pictures and sketching them as well. Uncle Sal is a magician who dazzles an audience. While traveling by ship, they find themselves privately investigating the death of one of the passengers. Will they be able to clear one of Frances’s new friends of the murder? Read this book to find out. I love the time that this book takes you back to. It is fun to read about how life is lived at the time and also some of the phrases that are used. The book also had me turning pages wondering what was going to happen next. I enjoyed reading about the additional characters that are introduced and interact with Frances, Jack, and Uncle Sal. The author does a wonderful job of making the story and the characters come to life. Don’t miss out on an amazing book that you will not want to put down until the final page. I highly recommend reading it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2020-11-15 17:29:122020-11-15 21:57:29Murder Makes Waves (Jack and Frances mysteries Book 3) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Laura Furuta
It’s a dream come true for Frances Palmer: A voyage from Australia to England on the “Empress of the Sea”, together with her fiancé Jack Sullivan and her Uncle Sal, aka “Salvatore the Magnificent”. They’ve been hired to entertain the passengers with magic tricks and daring stunts.
But all is not well below deck, with jealousy and larceny ruffling the cheerful atmosphere.
Frances and Jack soon find themselves in stormy seas, together with newfound allies. When a passenger is found dead after a costume ball and one of Frances’s new friends is accused of murder, they decide to secretly dive into the case.
Nothing is plain sailing, though, against a cunning murderer. Will Jack and Frances and their friends get to the bottom of the truth, or will they sink in the sea of deception?
Carmen Radtke has spent most of her life with ink on her fingers and a dangerously high pile of books by her side.
She has worked as a newspaper reporter on two continents and always dreamt of becoming a novelist.
She’s the author of the cozy historical mysteries “The Case of the Missing Bride”, “Glittering Death”, both featuring Alyssa Chalmers, the Jack Sullivan quick read “False Play at the Christmas Party” and the Jack and Frances historical cozies, “A Matter of Love and Death”, “Murder at the Races” and “Murder Makes Waves”. She’s busy writing the next Jack and Frances adventure.
When Carmen is not writing, reading or dreaming of travel, she is busy acting as resident cat servant or tap-dancing (badly).
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