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Mystery Follows Her

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This is a book of short stories by various authors with female sleuths solving mysteries. Delightful stories and characters. I enjoyed every minute of it. I recommend this book.

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I do like to keep an anthology or two on my bookshelf and this is a pleasure to add. Whether it's to dip in and out of between longer books, or for grabbing when you have less time than you would like to read, this book is perfect.

Funny, Charming and all things cozy, it has also introduced me to a couple of authors that I shall be investigating further.

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This is an anthology of 9 short stories by a variety of authors.
• Catch a mugger in THANKSGIVING AND THEFT by Dianne Ascroft.
• Dig up hidden treasure in BURIED BY THE BEACH by Ellen Jacobson
• Open up a case in CLOSED OUT by Tamara Woods
• Pray for justice in TREASURES IN HEAVEN by Sarah Biglow
• Escape the blame in RING GONE ‘ROUND THE ROSES by Aubrey Elle.
• Try on some clues in THE MYSTERY OF THE STOLEN RING by Beate Boeker
• Search for the suspect in WHEN THE CLOCK CHIMES TWO by Adriana Licio
• Catch the culprit in HIJINKS IN AJIJIC by Vikki Walton
• Locate the missing loot in VENDORS AND VILLAINS by Angela K. Ryan
I was unfamiliar with most of them but I'm assuming that they are all series characters and the perfect introduction to their books. I plan on researching several of them. Nice length and all well written. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

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A collection of short mystery stories to not only entertain you, but introduce you to new authors and series that you may not be familiar with. I found several new to me characters among the stories presented here that I am excited about following up and reading more about. I love that it gives you a taste of multiple settings, a variety of main characters and interesting mysteries to enjoy! While I enjoy a good murder mystery, it was fun to read mysteries that didn't revolve around a murder case in each story. Don't worry though if you like a good murder mystery, this collection has that for you as well! Fair warning though, this collection will have your TBR pile growing as you'll find some new authors to seek out and binge read!

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This is a series of cozy mystery novellas and short stories by talented but perhaps not as well- known authors. It is a good variety of locations, types of crimes, origin stories and continuing adventures. In other words, a little bit for pretty much everyone. I enjoyed the variety and have started to read some other stories by these authors.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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A collection of short mysteries they were all pretty good, no bad ones and some were really good.....worth reading if you like short stories

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I have had a love-hate relationship with both short stories as well as cozy mysteries featuring enterprising young women. With this book, I wanted to test my interest in both. I recently loved a collection of historical cozies so I thought I might enjoy this one too.
Debating and procrastinating this review held up a lot of other reviews since I wanted to individually elaborate on what worked for me and what didn't. This can clarify to anyone interested in picking it up if they would find it more like something they'd enjoy.
This is a collection of stories by multiple authors, some of whom have working series' with the protagonists mentioned in the chapters.
Overall I must say that it was an okay read for me, I am sure it would be much better for people who like more such mysteries than I.

ThanksGiving and Theft - Dianne Ascroft
A simple and straightforward tale of a mugging and the unofficial investigation that follows.
Solved more by circumstances than by the protagonists
Many obvious signs were ignored during the narrative, which always bothers me.

Buried by the Beach - Ellen Jacobson
I found it hard to be invested
Prolonged treasure hunt
The twist was partially entertaining.

Closed out - Tamara Woods
Good start to a new series, I would probably like the full-length ones more than I liked this one.
There was a toilet scene which revealed information to our lead but seemed random given what we find out later about the circumstances.
Other than the loophole mentioned above, it was a decent story.

Treasures in heaven - Sarah Biglow
Intrigue in an American army settlement in the middle east
Straightforward without any twists.
The pacing was fast, and I could read it all quite quickly.

Ring Gone 'round the roses - Aubrey Elle
Liked the writing style
The answer was evident since the number of people involved and the geographical area of the story is limited
I would, if given a chance, pick up the rest of the series.

Mystery of the stolen Ring - Beate Boeker
Location and the narrative style was unique. It was a dual narration with two characters alternating.
It was not an incredibly convoluted story but with likeable characters making it an easy read.

When the clock chimes two - Adriana Licio
Plot-wise the best of the lot, I did not see the twists coming.
For once, I did not want the extra stage setting with the perfumery. I would have liked to jump blind into a once meek woman suddenly being accused of murder.

Hijinks in Ajijic - Vikki Walton
Dog sitting endeavour gone wrong, the exact issue is hard to grasp at first.
I found the loophole quite early on but was willing to watch it play out.
Some extra information weeded out might have actually helped it be more intriguing.

Vendors and Villains - Angela K.Ryan
Missing necklace from a fair trade stand
The investigations did not interest me, but the final revelation was welcome.

I received an ARC thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, but the review is entirely based on my own reading experience.

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How wonderful to have so many great stories in one collection. A great read on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

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3.5*

9 mystery authors, grouped together into one book with 9 different stories that don't link with one another. They were all unknown to me and that is always nice when it's a still new genre for someone to discover authors and their way of thinking and writing. I definitely loved the idea between this anthology for sure.

Except, I wasn't into any of the stories the way I've been into other books in the genre for some reason. Don't get me wrong, I loved the ideas, loved the writing and the mysteries behind every story. There was just something that didn't keep my attention towards this and I gravitated towards other books instead of this. It's kinda funny considering these were shorter. Maybe I didn't get enough to get attached to the town and the people or there was something else.

I'm really glad I got to try this and I wouldn't say no to reading another book like this with shorter stories. You never know what you'll truly get, right?

I can't really pinpoint anything more aside that I am going to be looking into other works by each of these authors and most likely will get a better feel for each.

The stories were enjoyable for sure, it might just have been me. 2020 has been very weird overall and my reading has been affected as well. I won't give up on these authors and type of book though.

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"Mystery Followers Her" is a book of short stories that each feature a female sleuth who uses her wisdom, moxie and curiosity to solve a mystery. Most of the stories introduce a full-length novel by the respective authors. All the stories are fairly clean and fun to read. My only improvement would be a few tweaks to flow.
Here's how I rated each story.
1. 2 stars - Catch a mugger in THANKSGIVING AND THEFT by Dianne Ascroft
2. 4 stars - Dig up hidden treasure in BURIED BY THE BEACH by Ellen Jacobson
3. 2 stars - Open up a case in CLOSED OUT by Tamara Woods
4. 5 stars - Pray for justice in TREASURES IN HEAVEN by Sarah Biglow
5. 2 stars - Escape the blame in RING GONE ‘ROUND THE ROSES by Aubrey Elle
6. 3 stars - Try on some clues in THE MYSTERY OF THE STOLEN RING by Beate Boeker
7. 3 stars - Search for the suspect in WHEN THE CLOCK CHIMES TWO by Adriana Licio
8. 4 stars - Catch the culprit in HIJINKS IN AJIJIC by Vikki Walton
9. 4 stars - Locate the missing loot in VENDORS AND VILLAINS by Angela K. Ryan

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A little hit and miss, though more hit. That's the trouble with short stories though and it's likely purpose of persuading the reader to seek out full length stories from those featured. Here, yes, there are a few I believe I will try. Thanks to Netgalley for the reading copy.

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We have some wonderful cozy mysteries that span dangerous city streets, quaint villages, and locales across the globe as we follow along with the feisty female sleuths of various ages as they solve crimes. You’ll love this collection of intriguing and light-hearted stories. Included are the following titles:

o Catch a mugger in THANKSGIVING AND THEFT by Dianne Ascroft
o Dig up hidden treasure in BURIED BY THE BEACH by Ellen Jacobson
o Open up a case in CLOSED OUT by Tamara Woods
o Pray for justice in TREASURES IN HEAVEN by Sarah Biglow
o Escape the blame in RING GONE ‘ROUND THE ROSES by Aubrey Elle
o Try on some clues in THE MYSTERY OF THE STOLEN RING by Beate Boeker
o Search for the suspect in WHEN THE CLOCK CHIMES TWO by Adriana Licio
o Catch the culprit in HIJINKS IN AJIJIC by Vikki Walton
o Locate the missing loot in VENDORS AND VILLAINS by Angela K. Ryan

This intriguing set of cozy mysteries provides strong story lines that hold the reader’s complete attention as they move through the action and build up suspense. The characters we meet are well developed, interesting and likable. The combination of suspense, intrigue, and (my favorite) humor, will lead the reader to a satisfying solution to the crime.

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A very nice selection of cozy shorts with several stories garnering enough interest for me to go and find some full sized stories. Each story is different just like each sleuth is different and although these are short they grab your attention. Looking forward to seeing more from these ladies!

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A solid selection of likeable shorts that introduce the reader to series they might like to read in more depth. Very enjoyable.

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Mystery Follows Her is a collection of short stories written by nine different authors. The stories take place in different settings and seasons. Some of them are also introductions to larger novels and series. I was not previously familiar with any of these authors and was interested in this book because I enjoy mysteries and appreciate the uniqueness of this collection. Unfortunately, not all of the stories really held my interest. There are also times when I feel that mystery/thriller stories don’t work as well in the short story format. Regardless, there is likely to be something for everyone to enjoy in this collection. My personal favorite is Buried by the Beach.

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A Cozy Mystery Medley

I enjoyed this book of cozy mysteries. It was a collection by various authors. The book has a little bit of everything. Muggings, Murders, Robbery, Theft, Humor and a lot of happy endings.

I enjoyed getting a taste of writing from so many different authors. It gave me some new favorites. Since there are several different stories you can read them in different settings as you have time.

It was the perfect book following a bit of heavy reading. It really lifts your spirits. I would recommend this book.

Thanks to all the different authors, BooksGoSocial and NetGalley for allowing me to read a copy for an honest review.

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I'm a big fan of cozy mysteries and mystery follows her immediately caught my attention. Nine authors, Nine women, Nine crime stories. Gives you a little insight into the series they're from leaving you want to check out each author on goodreads and get lost in their stories.

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Rarely does a short story collection hit a jackpot. This one does.
Nine women authors. Nine wonderful stories. My favourite genre. There was nothing not to like. My favourite ones were Buried in the Beach by Ellen Jacobson and When the Clock Chimes Two by Adriana Licio. I discovered new authors as well.
What more could I ask for?

Thanks to Netgalley and Books GoSocial for the ARC.

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This is a very interesting project. Nine authors. Nine women. Nine crime stories. This is an anthology dedicated to cozy mysteries. From grand larceny to murder, there is a little of everything here and I enjoyed it all. And the settings are just as varied as the crimes and perpetrators, transporting the reader from busy coastal villages, across homely suburbs, to college towns so, whatever your taste, you’ll find it here.

Also, if you like me are one of those people who love to read crime but who not always want to commit a week’s reading to unravel the mystery at hand, this series is for you. A few hours and you’ll go from beginning to end of one of these whodunit tales.

Interestingly, I discovered that some of the characters come from previous novels/series written by the authors, hence this stray-like stories serve as corollary to such series. Other stories, however, introduced characters in a way that indicates this are their origin stories, much like those of superheroes, and that they soon will have their own series.

While I enjoyed all the stories I nonetheless have my favorites. Among them is Buried by the Beach, by Ellen Jacobson. Why did I like it so much? Well it’s hard not to like a redemption mystery that is shrouded in comedy and has a no-nonsense lady as protagonist.

I also particularly enjoyed When The Clock Chimes Two, by Adriana Licio. Is the voice that sets this tale apart. That, and a protagonist that feels completely out of her element within a crime tale. Add that to an exciting and satisfactory conclusion and you have a favorite.

Now, my favorites are the result of some personal preferences and not of difference in quality, because in that sense this anthology is an even one.

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I'd like to thank the authors, publishers and Net Galley for providing a free e-copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I love mysteries and have read hundreds of cozy mysteries over the past few years. I appreciate the fact that the crimes aren't bloody and gross, there isn't a lot of bad language, sex or gore to the stories. I enjoy the friendships and close family ties the characters usually have, and the small town feel of the books. Reading a series of these books, you can almost feel as though you are visiting old friends when you pick up a new book in the series.

Overall, these are fine cozy stories. All of the authors are new to me, so I haven't read others in the series and were meeting the characters for the first time. Some of the stories were more enjoyable for me than the others, though some felt like they were really drawn out to make an actual short story. While it was interesting to sample several 'new' author's writing style, I don't think I'll seek out the series these characters are from. Some of these stories I enjoyed more than others, so I'll balance my review to 2 stars, which for me is "it was ok". None of these stories were bad, but none were a new love.

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