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Murder on Oak Street ( A South Shore Mystery Book 1) by I.M. Foster – Review by Shea Gilkerson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Daniel O’Halleran is a coroners physician in 1904 New York. He is dissatisfied in his job and feels no one takes him seriously – they’re always rushing his work, hoping to get more cases “solved” by pushing answers through quickly. In the midst of his unhappiness at work, he gets stood up at the altar by his fiancee and decides he has finally been given enough signs – it’s time to move on from here.

Soon, he accepts a coroners assistant position in Long Island for a change. Daniel’s new boss warns him life is much slower in Long Island than in New York, but he’s happy for a new routine and having time to give answers. Before he even gets an opportunity to settle into that new routine, the local librarian suggests Daniel check out a local two year old murder case. In a twist of fate, it turns out to be the first case he had ever worked on and the first one to ever make him feel something was wrong.

Excellent descriptions, characters, suspense, dialogue, and sticking to era appropriate reactions. Wonderfully written, enjoyable historical mystery. Highly recommend!

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Murder on Oak Street ( A South Shore Mystery Book 1) by I.M. Foster – Review by Vanessa Watts

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is by an author I hadn’t heard of but the storyline sounded interesting so I decided to give it a go. This is a historical murder mystery novel which only adds to the intrigue and takes you back to a time and place where things were done differently.

Daniel is fed up with his current role in the city, I mean what’s the point of submitting your findings as coroner if they will just be brushed under the rug in favor of a quicker outcome. So 2 years down the road with many unsatisfactory cases, when Daniel is left at the altar he finally decides that he needs to shake things up a bit. So he takes up a new coroner job on Long Island and it doesn’t take long for the very first case he worked to come back for a visit when the local librarian brings it up. Daniel is eager to once and for all solve the case that has puzzled him for years. Will he be able to solve the case and catch the killer? Or will he bring more death to Long Island by poking a sleeping giant?

This book was very intriguing and I did enjoy reading it. At times it was a bit slow for my taste but that is to be expected in a historical plot line. Back then they took their time with everything. The characters were well thought out, the story itself was interesting, and the historical aspects were on point. If you like historical fiction mixed with some murder mystery whodunnit then you should definitely give this book a try. You may find this one is right up your alley!

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Murder on Oak Street ( A South Shore Mystery Book 1) by I.M. Foster – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book, to say it was good, would by far be an understatement! I was amazed and full of intrigue as I read. I was left in suspense, I loved the author’s way of writing, and the historical mystery that took place.

I love mysteries. I grew up swearing I was going to be the next Sherlock Holmes SO of course this book greatly appealed to me. The more I dived in, the more I wanted to know. A mystery that even I could not put together-and I am quite good at those things. I was intrigued all the way through. I enjoyed the build up of the story very well and could not get enough. Great characters and suspenseful writing. Nothing was what it seemed. I found the read thrilling, and cannot wait for book 2! Freaking loved it!

Wonderful read, and not one to be passed up for any reason. Seriously! A must read book and author! Needless to say this is a high recommendation from me, if not a high priority to be read book and author!

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Murder on Oak Street ( A South Shore Mystery Book 1) by I.M. Foster – Review by April McCoy

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What more could I ask for from a book. Murder, suspense, Historical setting and all the mystery. I really enjoyed this book and was intrigued by the authors skill at spinning a thrilling tale. I enjoyed her characters and truly enjoyed how this story built. I don’t believe I have read books by I.M Foster however she has won me over completely. I couldn’t put the book down and was thoroughly invested in solving the mystery! Great read, will definitely be looking for more like this!

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Murder on Oak Street ( A South Shore Mystery Book 1) by I.M. Foster – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is one of those books that really has a bit of everything. It is well written, full of mystery and suspense and I thought it was so intriguing. I loved the way the author seemed to connect everything, for me it pulled me into the story so much more. I couldn’t wait to see how things would unravel and what the outcome would be.
As the first book in a new series, I thought this was a really strong start. The characters were interesting, and really fit the storyline well. The author knew exactly how to capture your attention. I am very much looking forward to book 2!

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Murder on Oak Street ( A South Shore Mystery Book 1) by I.M. Foster – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62889834-murder-on-oak-street” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Murder on oak street” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1668150985l/62889834._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62889834-murder-on-oak-street”>Murder on oak street</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22926746.I_M_Foster”>I. M. Foster</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5119257704″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This is the first book I have read by this author and I felt that it was well written. The story will keep you guessing until the end and it definitely keeps you on your toes. Daniel O’Halleran is fed up with how things are being brushed aside by the police in New York City for the sake of quict arrests. After being left at the alter he decides to start anew in Patchogue. When he is asked by the local librarian to look into a case that happened there 2 years prior he finds it was the first case he had ever worked on. When another murder happens practically in his back yard he feels as of the two are somehow connected. Will he be able to find a connection or will he be the next victim?
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Murder on Oak Street ( A South Shore Mystery Book 1) by I.M. Foster – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book one in the series. The front of the book has a map of Patchogue which is helpful to orient the reader during the story. Murder on Oak Street has proved to be a well-woven and intriguing historical crime and investigation story. A murder mystery that keeps the pages turning and wondering who committed the crime. The author holds the readers attention through wonderful dialogue and scene description. I enjoyed reading this first book in the series and look forward to the next!
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Murder on Oak Street ( A South Shore Mystery Book 1) by I.M. Foster – Review by Julie Johnson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you love a good mystery full of plot twists, this one is for you! The author keeps you guessing right up until the very end, which will keep you engrossed in the story.

Daniel O’Halleran is tired of people overlooking theories and facts regarding murders. What point is there in working a case if they are going to come to the conclusion that they want regardless of the actual events? When his fiance stands him up at the altar, Daniel knows it’s time for a change. When he starts looking into a two year old murder case for a new acquaintance, he realizes it’s the first murder he ever worked and nothing seemed right about it to him. Then another murder takes place, practically in Daniel’s backyard and it’s just too uncanny for him.

This is a new-to-me author and I wasn’t sure about this book at first. I’m so glad that I gave it a chance as it’s highly enjoyable, and as previously mentioned, will keep you guessing on the mystery of these two murders.

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Murder on Oak Street ( A South Shore Mystery Book 1) by I.M. Foster – Review by Wendy Wary

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Really enjoyed this historical suspense. A murder investigation gets pushed aside even though the coroner’s assistant doesn’t think the facts line up. When he takes a job across the river, another death ties the deceased with his first case, and he tries to untangle all the lies and get to the truth in both deaths. A house full of people leaves plenty of suspects, but can he sort out what happened before someone else gets hurt? This one kept me on the edge of my seat, with lots of twists and turns. I really enjoyed the historical notes at the end, which made the story feel like it could have happened in that very place.

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Murder on Oak Street (South Shore Mystery Series Book #1) by I.M. Foster – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

3.5 Stars

 

Murder On Oak Street is the first book in the South Shore Mystery series and debut novel by I.M. Foster. As a debut novel, this proved to be well-woven and intriguing. It is an historical crime and investigation story set in the early 1900’s in Long Island.

We follow coroner’s physician, Daniel O’Halleran who leaves New York city for a fresh start on Long Island after being fed up with all the excessive bureaucracy and political play that came with his job, as well as being left at the alter by his fiancée on their wedding day- he’s definitely ready for a change. When an old unsolved murder case is brought to his attention, Daniel begins to investigate, and this is where things start to get interesting, especially when a new murder occurs. What happens makes for an intriguing and suspenseful read.
Looking forward to continuing this series.
Happy reading…

Thank you, I.M. Foster!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Murder on Oak Street ( A South Shore Mystery Book 1) by I.M. Foster – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Murder on Oak Street is an historical mystery set in New York, 1904. I thought IM was a new author but soon realised that I have read many of her books which are historical time travel romances under her pseudonym.

Two murders two years a part could they be by the same person? Will the killer try again? Time is of the essence to try and find the killer before they strike again. That means that Daniel must reopen a case he worked on two years prior. Can he get the authorities to listen once and for all?

There is plenty of twists and turns, mystery, danger, murder, mayhem, angst, drama and suspense. All of that will keep you engaged and immersed in the story and the pages turning.

IM does a good job of incorporating the history of the time into the story.

I will leave it to you to read the book and discover what happens in this intriguing tale.

Grab a copy to give as a Christmas present.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Murder on Oak Street ( A South Shore Mystery Book 1) by I.M. Foster – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and engaging historical crime novel, with plenty of drama and suspense which had me gripped throughout. Set in New York, during 1904, and Daniel O’Halleran is the coroner’s physician for the city of New York, but after two years he’s grown more frustrated than ever. When his fiancé leaves him at the altar, Daniel packs up and moves on, accepting an offer to assist a local coroner in the small Long Island village of Patchogue. Life on Long Island is much slower than the city, but before long Daniel has a case. He’s surprised to discover the case that the local librarian, Kathleen Brissedon asks him to look into is actually a two year old murder case, which was the first one he ever worked on. Having never thought the verdict was right he agrees to investigate it, however, Daniel soon has a new murder to look into, and he quickly discovers that the two cases may be connected. Daniel needs to find out what the link is before another murder takes place in the South Shore village. I loved the main character, Daniel and thought he was a likeable and relatable character. The descriptive narrative brought the settings to life making me feel immersed in the storyline. The plot twists kept me guessing as to the outcome of the story, and I found this was a real page turner. I look forward to the next book in this new series.

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Murder on Oak Street ( A South Shore Mystery Book 1) by I.M. Foster – Review by Christine Baranek

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder on Oak Street
I.M. Foster
5*

I have to say that I am a fan of a really good murder mystery and this one did not disappoint. It is the first in a new series and I am definitely ready and waiting for the next book to come out! To me, one of the most important pieces of a murder mystery is that the author is able to keep you on your toes with all the twists and turns and keep you guessing until the end. This story definitely does not disappoint with that. I recommend reading this for a fast paced, keep you guessing old fashioned mystery!

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Murder on Oak Street, A South Shore Mystery Series by I.M. Foster – Review by Kristin Boutelle,

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder on Oak Street was a very great read even though it was a slow start. The pace of the story did pick up after a bit. The plot and the characters in the story were very good at intermingling. All of the plot twists kept you on your toes and kept you wondering what was going to happen next. I like how the story is based on how the characters behaved in the early 1900’s.

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Murder on Oak Street ( A South Shore Mystery Book 1) by I.M. Foster – Review by Sheri Schrader

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder on Oak Street is the first book in A South Shore Mystery Book series. I was intrigued by the blurb about the book and that I had not read this author before. I am excited to have read this book and look forward to more from this series. Daniel O’Halleran is frustrated by the politics and red tape he faces in his job as the coroner’s physician. When he changes to a new city, an old case is brought to his attention. Will he finally get closure on the case? Also, is it related to a recent murder?
The characters are great and leave me wanting to learn more about them. I also enjoyed the twists of not only the old case but the new one as well. If you enjoy historical fiction with mystery and suspense, this is a great book to get your hands on.

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Murder on Oak Street ( A South Shore Mystery Book 1) by I.M. Foster – Review by Ashley Sugar

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I enjoyed every page of this book! My first book by I.M. Foster and I was not disappointed! It’s not a genre I typically read but I’m glad I gave it a shot. Murder mystery’s definitely keep you on your toes! Making you wonder who did it and when you think you finally figure it out…things change. The author has a way of holding your attention! The dialogue, the suspense, the way things are described…so good! If you want a good murder mystery with suspense and drama, read this! And I’m a sucker for dialogue and there was so much in this book.

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Murder on Oak Street ( A South Shore Mystery Book 1) by I.M. Foster – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a fantastic book. I thoroughly enjoyed the mystery and suspense. The detail taken throughout the book to make you feel like you were there was amazing and down to every last drop. The characters were so well written. That prologue just grabs you by wrist and yanks you write in to the story. My heart was racing as I read it. I found the plot to be fairly smooth. There were twists and turns that I didn’t quite expect but it all still tied in nicely. A new author to me and, quite frankly, I hope to read more. These are my favorite type of mysteries. I highly recommend you give this book a shot. Well done!

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New York, 1904. After two years as a coroner’s physician for the city of New York, Daniel O’Halleran is more frustrated than ever. What’s the point when the authorities consistently brush aside his findings for the sake of expediency? So when his fiancée leaves him standing at the altar on their wedding day, he takes it as a sign that it’s time to move on and eagerly accepts an offer to assist the local coroner in the small Long Island village of Patchogue.

Though the coroner advises him life on Long Island is far more subdued than that of the city, Daniel hasn’t been there a month when the pretty librarian, Kathleen Brissedon, asks him to look into a two-year-old murder case that took place in the city. Oddly enough, the case she’s referring to was the first one he ever worked on, and the verdict never sat right with him.

Eager for the chance to investigate it anew, Daniel agrees to look into it in his spare time, but when a fresh murder occurs in his own backyard, he can’t shake his gut feeling that the two cases are somehow connected. Can he discover the link before another life is taken, or will murder shake the peaceful South Shore village once again?

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  1. M. Foster is the pen name author Inez Foster uses to write her South Shore Mystery series, set on Edwardian Long Island. Inez also writes historical romances under the pseudonym Andrea Matthews, and has so far published two series in that genre: the Thunder on the Moor series, a time-travel romance set on the 16th century Anglo-Scottish Borders, and the Cross of Ciaran series, which follows the adventures of a fifth century Celt who finds himself in love with a twentieth century archaeologist.

Inez is a historian and librarian, who love to read and write and search around for her roots, genealogically speaking. She has a BA in History and an MLS in Library Science and enjoys the research almost as much as she does writing the story. In fact, many of her ideas come to her while doing casual research or digging into her family history. Inez is a member of the Long Island Romance Writers, and the Historical Novel Society.

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New York, 1904. After two years as a coroner’s physician for the city of New York, Daniel O’Halleran is more frustrated than ever. What’s the point when the authorities consistently brush aside his findings for the sake of expediency? So when his fiancée leaves him standing at the altar on their wedding day, he takes it as a sign that it’s time to move on and eagerly accepts an offer to assist the local coroner in the small Long Island village of Patchogue.

Though the coroner advises him life on Long Island is far more subdued than that of the city, Daniel hasn’t been there a month when the pretty librarian, Kathleen Brissedon, asks him to look into a two-year-old murder case that took place in the city. Oddly enough, the case she’s referring to was the first one he ever worked on, and the verdict never sat right with him.

Eager for the chance to investigate it anew, Daniel agrees to look into it in his spare time, but when a fresh murder occurs in his own backyard, he can’t shake his gut feeling that the two cases are somehow connected. Can he discover the link before another life is taken, or will murder shake the peaceful South Shore village once again?

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