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Chickenlandia Mystery

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As always this is a laugh out loud cozy. The characters are quirky and unique. The mystery is entertaining and is full of twists and turns to keep you guessing.

All thoughts and opinions are my own, and in no way have I been influenced by anyone.

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i liked the use of humor and the mystery to make an interesting read. the characters were great and i enjoyed reading it.

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I really wanted to like this book. The writing was fun and the main characters were hilarious. Then we got to the main foil who had all the anti-semetic tropes. There was no need for the greedy businessman to have a Jewish name and look. I tried to persevere. I even flipped ahead to see if it got better. It didn't. I emailed the publisher and reached out on the author's website to gently request a redo to genericize the character. No response. I have DNFed this book and am disappointed because it would have otherwise been a lovely read.

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A very entertaining book. Nice to find a humorous mystery. The plot is fun and the characters are oh so quirky. My thanks to the publisher for my advance ebook. This is my unbiased review.

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Interesting, enjoyable read.

Chickenlandia, Home of Fifty Happy Hens and one very tired rooster, is under attack. Dewey, the prize rooster is missing, and so too is Ginger, queen of the laying hens. Ruby Jane and Veenie, gal pals, and retired women sleuths in-training at the Shady Hoosier Detective Agency, take on the chicken-napping case. Their mission: track down the chicken thieves and restore Dewey and Ginger to the royal roost before the big festival begins.

The case grows pressing when a ruthless chicken rancher pops up dead in a most unlikely place, and the leading suspect, Hiram Krupsky, Chicken Wing King, sets his cap on dating a reluctant Ruby Jane.

Laugh-out-loud with the folks in Pawpaw County, Indiana, in Book 3 of this award-winning, humorous cozy mystery series.

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Pawpaw County, Indiana is all a twitter with the annual chickenfest happening. That is, until Ma and Peepaw Horton’s prized rooster and hen go missing. RJ and Veenie are hired, however, to search for the missing Chicken BBQ queen instead. Things turn even darker when the local chicken dance king is run over by a car with out of state plates. Can things get any stranger or darker for the people of Pawpaw County!?

To say that I love (LOVE) this series is an understatement. I don’t know if it is because I’m from Indiana and know just how crazy the folks here can be or if it is the characters that Daisy Pettle’s creates or maybe a little of both! What I do know is that this cozy mystery series is a laugh out loud good time and fun reading.

Through the previous two books, we have come to love the chickens – and Rooster Dewey – at the Horton’s farm. The chicken houses are built to resemble famous buildings from all over the world, including the white house, so naturally we and the people of PawPaw County are very worried when something fowl happens there. Then, of course, there is the mysterious disappearances of the BBQ queen and more….. What makes Chickenlandia and this series so wonderful are the senior sleuths who work at the Detective Agency. I’m not sure I ever have read about or related to fictional characters as much as I do RJ and Veenie. They are colorful, hilarious and always get their man with plenty of laughs, sarcasm and shenanigans along the way. If you like cozy mysteries and if you love humor, then this is a book for you. You can read Chickenlandia as a stand alone, but the books are quick reads and I suggest you read them all.

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I really like this mystery series and found that this was an interesting read and I liked the main character and the way the story was presented but it did drag a bit in parts but was overall a good read and i would recommend it

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Oh my word! This series just keeps getting better and better! If you're looking for a light hearted and humorous mystery then check out this book.. Senior sleuths RJ and Veenie are running around like chickens with their heads cut off when there's "fowl" play in the days leading up to the Chickenlandia Festival! Several twists and turns will keep you guessing until the end! I really enjoy this series and look forward to the next book by this author.

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I think the fact that my daughter and grandchildren raise and show chickens made me enjoy this a lot more. It is funny and will make you laugh and you cant help but fall in love with the characters. The mystery is well plotted and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I look forward to reading more in this series..

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Ruby Jane (RJ) and Lavinia (Veenie) are two senior PI’s, and this is their story. They have been out of work for a while, so are happy to have work. They are looking for chicken nabbers, as the prize-winning roster and favorite hen are missing from Chicklandia, a free-range farm in the area. They have also been hired to find a missing wife, who also happens to be the current BBQ Chicken Queen winner. However, more is in store for the sleuths, as they find another dead body while working the cases. Finally, Veenie becomes a suspect in a murder, so the pressure is on to figure out what exactly is going on.

This is a cute book. There is the mystery, but there are also are the laughs that come when this pair gets going. You will love the way they go at a job, strongly determined not to give up until it is solved. You will love these quirky characters, as you laugh yourself to death over their antics. I received this from NetGalley to read and review.

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The Shady Hoosier Detective Agency is back and Ruby Jane and Veenie are in the middle of a "fowl" mystery! Will Dewey the prize rooster and Ginger the egg laying queen be found and will the murderer of a hated chicken rancher be solved before the ladies become the next victims?

Ruby Janre and Veenie are a hoot! You'll love their friendship and determination to succeed. If you love quirky and lovable characters, search no more. I would recommend reading the first two books in the series first - only because you won't want to miss one moment with these unique and hilarious private investigators!

Another visit to Chickenlandia is scheduled!

I received an ARC from NetGalley for a fair and honest review of this book!

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Wow, this silly, fun and highly entertaining book is a winner! This is the third book in the series and they just keep getting better. This was a very easy read for me. I live the senior sleuths and their antics. Prepare to laugh out loud and if you havent read the first two book, I suggest you grab your credit card and but them today. You will not be sorry.

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This is another book of lovable nonsense from our pair of senior sleuths Ruby Jane and Veenie. I use ‘nonsense’ in an admiring way in that it’s all larger than life, a little bit nuts and over the top, but with this pair of characters any less just wouldn’t cut it! It’s a fast-paced, laugh-aloud read packed with wit and clever writing. It’s wonderful entertainment from start to finish.
And it features chickens which, being something of a crazy bird lady, means it’s pretty much perfection.
The characters are all eccentric in one way or another, which makes them memorable and fascinating. It also reflects real life, even though there’s a touch of exaggeration. I mean, how many totally normal people do any of us know?
The plot is tight and exciting. A brilliant read.

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This is the third book in this series. I enjoyed the first two books and I wish I could say the same about this one. Quirky grandmas Veenie and RJ form quite a detective pair. The mystery was okayish. At times Veenie's sarcasm crossed the line. I was looking forward to reading this book only because I loved the quirk factor that Daisy brings in into her stories. Somehow I felt the quirkiness was not as much as that in the first two books. Or, if I have to say it in other words - the grandmas' silly doings seemed monotonous.

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Over the top, outlandish, totally silly and SO MUCH FUN!
It is time once again for the annual BBQ chicken contest and the many years reigning champion, Gertie Wineagar, has gone missing, bringing her long suffering husband to tears.
This is a boon to Senior sleuths, Ruby Jane Waskom and Veenie Goens, who haven`t had a decent case in a while. They have been reduced to local gossip and spying on the neighbor`s antics for entertainment. Along the way, they discover that someone else`s prize chicken and rooster have disappeared, and other more minor crimes are being committed. Can this all be related?
I don`t want to give any spoilers, as this is a fast paced, page turning, clue filled mystery with personality. Far over the top personality.
You will laugh your way through even as you hold your breath wondering if these two super senior sleuths survive.

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This is one of the funniest books I've read recently. The senior citizen sleuths made me laugh and wish I could know them. I am definitely going to read the other books in this series!

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I love love love this author Daisy Pettles.& Love love love this series The Shady Hosier Detective Agency Series.

I laugh and I cried. These books are just such a fun read. They will have you giggling out loud.
The setting is down home country and your main characters are 2 down home country gals Ruby Jane and Veenie. They are 2 bff's who are out to solve a crime and they will use every avenue the can find to do so.
This duo is out to solve a local chicken crime. Can they solve the mystery? Grab a sweet tea and a copy of this book and get ready to laugh your head off.
Thanks BooksGoSocial and NetGaley for the ARC of this Excellent book!

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Chickenlandia, Book Three of the Shady Hoosier Detective series, is a cluck from start to finish. Come along with R.J. and Vernie as they attempt to find Tater's missing wife, while also looking for a pair of missing chickens.

Although the language may be a little too homespun and folksy for some readers, Chickenlandia will be great fun for cozy mystery lovers.

In the interest of full disclosure, I received a free digital copy of this title to review from Net Galley.

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Fun, Fun Book. Such an easy read. I laughed at a lot at the characters. This book series is one of my favorites. Love this book. Highly recommend it!
Thank you Netgalley and BooksGoSocial for an advanced readers copy. The opinions expressed are of my own.

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Another great adventure from our two senior private investigators, Ruby Jane and Veenie.
Their first case is the missing BBQ Queen from the biggest local attraction in PawPaw county - the Chickenlandia Festival. But then two prize chickens are kidnapped and farm supplies start to go missing.
Who is behind the crime wave? A rival chicken producer who is well known for her dirty tricks? Or a local businessman determined to take over the world market for chicken parts?
Before you can say chicken wings, Veenie gets into a cat fight, ends up in jail and RJ has to get to the truth by going undercover - even at the risk of her love life.
Loved the rich setting and antics of the local characters who RJ and Veenie have known all of their lives.
A great escapist read.

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