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Deal Gone Dead: A Lily Sprayberry Cozy Mystery (The Lily Sprayberry Cozy Mystery Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

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“The interpersonal relationships between the characters were outstanding!” Amazon Reviewer

“Filled with sweet, Southern charm!” Amazon Reviewer


There’s a battle going on in Bramblett County, Georgia, and Realtor Lily Sprayberry is in the thick of it.

Welcome to my idyllic, small, Southern town, Bramblett County, where even the quietest Monday mornings can take a deadly turn. I never expected to find my feisty and cantankerous older client, Myrtle Redbecker, lying lifeless on her kitchen floor - and with a cast-iron skillet as the weapon, no less.

As if that wasn't bad enough, I soon realized that Myrtle's death was just the beginning of a dangerous journey. With the weight of the investigation on my shoulders and my ex-boyfriend - the local sheriff - breathing down my neck, things went quickly from bad to worse.

But Myrtle had entrusted me with a promise: to sell her property to a developer and not an individual buyer. As I began to dig into the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death, I discovered a generations-old battle over the land - and the rumored treasure buried beneath it.

Suddenly, it became clear that some people would stop at nothing to get their hands on that treasure, and I found myself in the crosshairs of a dangerous plot. If I didn't solve this mystery quickly, I could wind up just like poor Myrtle - six feet under and forgotten.

With twists and turns at every corner and a cast of quirky characters, this cozy mystery will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07F5WT56H
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Magnum Grace Publishing; 1st edition (August 15, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 15, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3446 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 172 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 960 ratings

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USA Today Bestselling author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson writes cozy mysteries, thrillers, and paranormal women's fiction featuring strong female leads. Her stories shine through her dialogue, which readers have praised for being realistic and compelling.

Her first novel, Unfinished Business was a Reader's Favorite and reached the top 100 books sold on Amazon. In 2021 she introduced readers to detective Rachel Ryder in Damaging Secrets. Overkill, the third book in the Rachel Ryder series, was one of Thrillerfix’s best thrillers of 2021.Reviews have praised her work as "compelling, and intense," and "a read through the night, edge of your seat thriller".

Prior to publishing, she worked as a journalist in the suburbs of Atlanta where her work appeared in multiple newspapers and magazines.

Writing is only one of Carolyn's passions. She is an avid dog lover and currently babies two pit bull boxer mixes. She lives in the mountains of North Georgia as an empty-nester with her husband, a cantankerous cat, and those two spoiled dogs. You can chat with Carolyn on Facebook at Carolyn Ridder Aspenson Books or through her website at www.carolynridderaspenson.com.

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Customers enjoyed the book and found it an entertaining read with an intriguing storyline. They loved the characters and their development. The writing style was well-written with twists and turns throughout. Customers enjoyed the new series start and the sweet Southern charm.

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42 customers mention "Enjoyment"42 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it an enjoyable read with an intriguing storyline. The characters are likable and the back-and-forth banter between the two best friends is appreciated. Overall, customers describe the book as a humorous cozy mystery with wonderful characters.

"I enjoyed this book so much. Everything came together; the characters, The story line, The background stories...." Read more

"...Her storytelling is fluid and entertaining. Characters are realistic and funny...." Read more

"...of "Y'all" and folks talking with a twang, but it was a lovely, cute story with wonderful characters!..." Read more

"...This was a good book!" Read more

41 customers mention "Storyline"41 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the engaging storyline with its suspense and twists. They find the characters likable and the mystery fast-paced. The book is described as a fun, thrilling murder mystery in the Lily Sprayberry series.

"...Everything came together; the characters, The story line, The background stories. and it all meshed so well I think I'm gonna love this series." Read more

"...Characters are realistic and funny. Anyone that enjoys a really good mystery with interesting people, twists and turns will definitely be getting a..." Read more

"...to be a bunch of "Y'all" and folks talking with a twang, but it was a lovely, cute story with wonderful characters!..." Read more

"I love the pace and all the southern sayings I love the characters and their development..." Read more

35 customers mention "Character development"35 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the character development. They appreciate the small-town characters, murder mystery, and romance in the book. The main character is a young, competent, efficient character.

"I enjoyed this book so much. Everything came together; the characters, The story line, The background stories...." Read more

"...Anyone that enjoys a really good mystery with interesting people, twists and turns will definitely be getting a lot of enjoyment...." Read more

"...talking with a twang, but it was a lovely, cute story with wonderful characters! Really looking forward to reading more books in the series!" Read more

"I love the pace and all the southern sayings I love the characters and their development..." Read more

15 customers mention "Writing style"12 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the writing style of the book. They find it well-written with exciting characters and twists throughout. The book is an easy, fun read with humor.

"...Her storytelling is fluid and entertaining. Characters are realistic and funny...." Read more

"...I like the writing style of Carolyn Ridder Aspenson. Her characters are original and her storylines fast paced...." Read more

"...and Belle was one of my favorite parts, this author has a real knack for writing great, realistic best friend relationships...." Read more

"Deal Gone Dead, my first read from author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson. Well-written & enjoyable, reminiscent of the early writing of Karin Slaughter...." Read more

7 customers mention "Series start"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoyed the book as the first in a new series. They look forward to reading the next one.

"...This is a great start to the Lily Sprayberry Realtor Cozy Mystery series. I can't wait to see what happens next." Read more

"A great kick off to a new series. The mystery is full of surprises that had me changing my mind repeatedly as to who dun-nit...." Read more

"...In the end it was a very nice read, a new series for Carolyn and I'm absolutely going to read the next one in the series :D If you like Carolyn's..." Read more

"This is the first in the series and the first time reading this author. The main character is Lily, a realtor in a small town...." Read more

6 customers mention "Charm"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's charm. They find the characters entertaining in a true Southern style, with backwoods charm and old-country folk. The tidbits of Southern culture and old country folk also appeal to them.

"Absolutely adored Lily, but what really grabbed me was the tidbits of Southern culture!..." Read more

"I adored the sweet southern charm in this new cozy mystery from Carolyn Ridder Aspenson...." Read more

"...I like the back and forth banter between the two besties, the old country folk. Kind of reminds me of the small town I lived in in Virginia." Read more

"...Highly entertaining characters in a true southern style. Highly recommend!Looking forward to the next book.Happy reading." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2024
    I enjoyed this book so much. Everything came together; the characters, The story line, The background stories. and it all meshed so well I think I'm gonna love this series.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2024
    This is my first time reading any books by this Author and I'm hooked. Her storytelling is fluid and entertaining.
    Characters are realistic and funny. Anyone that enjoys a really good mystery with interesting people, twists and turns will definitely be getting a lot of enjoyment.
    Always looking out for you and interesting books too, Ourania 😇
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2023
    I fell in love with this book and the characters in it! I was afraid it was going to be a bunch of "Y'all" and folks talking with a twang, but it was a lovely, cute story with wonderful characters! Really looking forward to reading more books in the series!
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2023
    Perhaps the author should reread so that she can fix all the errors. I was surprised to find any as the previous series of her's that I read was nearly flawless.
    This was a good book!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2023
    I love the pace and all the southern sayings

    I love the characters and their development

    I cannot wait for the next books in this series

    Thank goodness she gets a puppy. Not a fish

    Who would not love This series
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2024
    Lily(bit) owns the only real estate business in town. Her bestie, Belle, works with her. The old woman selling her property is murdered and things go crazy. Dylan, Lily’s former boyfriend, is sheriff and things are uncomfortable, to say the least.
    The story has interesting twists, too many suspects, one of whom is also murdered, and normal small town gossip.
    The book is good, although I assume the Kindle edition is the reason for all the errors, and the culprit band reason for the murder is interesting.
    All in all, a good read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2023
    A very enjoyable book! It kept my interest from start to end. Lily is a wonderful character. I especially liked that there was no profanity or explicit sexual activity. I strongly recommend this book to everyone.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2019
    Loved this book! Lily is a realtor in the small town of Bramblett County, Georgia. She finds her elderly client murdered and the prime suspect seems to be the woman's nephew. When he turns up dead, now she has to figure out if there are two killers or just one. Lots of suspects, a property line dispute, and a rumor about hidden money on the property make this an intriguing mystery. I loved the town and the characters. I have to say that the identity of the killer surprised me. I look forward to reading more of this series and seeing Lily and Dylan rekindle their romance!

Top reviews from other countries

  • Mr C
    5.0 out of 5 stars I don't do book reviews......
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 26, 2019
    I don't do book reviews like you keep seeing, as I find that some give too much of the plot away and I personally hate that, as it makes the book not worth reading. I much prefer to take the authors back cover write up as a review as it can either intrigue you enough to read the book of provide you enough information to make you decide that the book is not for you.
    My review rules are: The more stars, the more I liked it.
    If there are too many typos or errors the less stars I give
    If the storyline or plot is poor or contains too many errors, the characters are too weak, the ending lacking something, then the less stars I give.
    Simple, uncomplicated and to the point without giving anything away.
    Some of the books I read have been given to me by the author as a pre-release copy and this does not bias my reviews in any way
  • Vicki Green
    3.0 out of 5 stars Cosy read, doesn't take much to sit with it.
    Reviewed in Australia on February 11, 2019
    Enjoyable read, not fantastic but easy read. Liked the little twist at the end, even though you could pretty much figure out what was coming. Would recommend as a light read.
  • DebbieDewdrop
    4.0 out of 5 stars love it
    Reviewed in Canada on December 6, 2024
    I loved this southern book with its twists and surprises. I look forward to reading more of this series! I do recommend it.
  • K. Young
    4.0 out of 5 stars Quite entertaining
    Reviewed in Canada on February 20, 2019
    Very entertaining, especially the excellent dialogue between the two best friends.
    There were a number of editing problems, such as misplaced or extra words, that took me out of the reading experience. But I still recommend the book.
  • Angel Cross
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great cozy mystery
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2020
    I loved this book. Most of the characters are realistic and funny. Some are downright scary. But the twists and turns were great. Always kept me guessing who did it. Great story from one of my favourite authors.

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