vmars314's review against another edition
3.0
Cute cozy mystery with a ghost and a little magic thrown in.
caitkom's review against another edition
5.0
Zoe Parker is working in Los Angeles at a news station. She is desperately waiting for a meteorologist spot to open up when she receives a call that her great-aunt Sapphire has taken a tumble down the stairs of her lighthouse. Zoe flies back to Everlasting, Maine to help her aunt but when she arrives strange things start happening with the weather- hail storms and lightning. To make things even more complicated her ex-love, Dane is working on fixing up the lighthouse. Zoe and Dane, with the help of the lighthouse's half-dressed ghost, Cornelius learn that Sapphire's fall was no accident, someone pushed her. They start poking around to find the real killer.
femkepemke's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
jen_baroness_mom's review against another edition
5.0
Magic Emerald, 10 cats, remodeling, crazy weather and a ghost, what?
Dead Man Talking is the first book in the Happily Everlasting Series written by four authors, Jana Deleon, Mandy M. Roth, Michelle M. Pillow and Kristen Painter. The stories take place in Everlasting, Maine a small town along the coast, “where there’s no such thing as normal.”
I love this book, it is the first book that I have read by Jana Deleon. I found it well written with mystery, paranormal, and a little romance all perfectly balance.
Everlasting, Maine sounds like a very interesting place to live. The town is inhabited by many great characters, some grumpy, some eccentric, some who believe in magic and some who don’t. It is an old fishing village with that small town flavor and lots of local humor. There is also a little mysterious side to the town.
Zoe is a meteorologist/TV weather person in Los Angeles, California, who grew up in Everlasting. Zoe couldn’t wait to get out of Everlasting as a kid. She doesn’t believe in magic but her Aunt Sapphire does believe in magic and has for her entire life. Sapphire isn’t your average magic loving crazy cat lady. So, when she is hurt Zoe makes it her business to find out what happened to her beloved aunt. I like Zoe’s morals and that she isn’t willing to compromise them for any reason. I really liked her interactions with her aunt and the love between them.
Then there is Dane. He and Zoe had a relationship before she left town. He is a contractor with a touch of interior decorator now. He is loyal, handsome and friendly. Dane having always lived in Everlasting has some really great retired fishermen friends who are like town gossips hanging out at the local pool hall. Dane isn’t a believer of magic or the town lore either, but he likes Sapphire and may still have feelings for Zoe. Dane and Zoe make a good couple if they can just figure it out.
My favorite supporting character is Mary Jo, the Texas transplant. She is this cheery, super friendly nurse, who understands that hospital food sucks and visiting hours don’t always work out for everyone. She is really helpful and notices things like family resemblance. Mary Jo seemed to know her nursing stuff too. If I had to be hospitalized I would hope for a nurse like her.
There are some funny parts of this town, like the Deputy Months, Cornelius, and some very well trained cats. I won’t go into detail as I don’t want to ruin the story for you.
My rating is 5 stars, I highly recommend this book.
I am starting Once Haunted, Twice Shy by Mandy M. Roth which is the second book in the series. I really hope it is just as good as this one.
This is a Guest Review for Baroness' Book Trove. Thank you for the opportunity to review this book for your site. ~Jen
If you would like to see other reviews like this one, check out BaronessBookTrove.com.
Dead Man Talking is the first book in the Happily Everlasting Series written by four authors, Jana Deleon, Mandy M. Roth, Michelle M. Pillow and Kristen Painter. The stories take place in Everlasting, Maine a small town along the coast, “where there’s no such thing as normal.”
I love this book, it is the first book that I have read by Jana Deleon. I found it well written with mystery, paranormal, and a little romance all perfectly balance.
Everlasting, Maine sounds like a very interesting place to live. The town is inhabited by many great characters, some grumpy, some eccentric, some who believe in magic and some who don’t. It is an old fishing village with that small town flavor and lots of local humor. There is also a little mysterious side to the town.
Zoe is a meteorologist/TV weather person in Los Angeles, California, who grew up in Everlasting. Zoe couldn’t wait to get out of Everlasting as a kid. She doesn’t believe in magic but her Aunt Sapphire does believe in magic and has for her entire life. Sapphire isn’t your average magic loving crazy cat lady. So, when she is hurt Zoe makes it her business to find out what happened to her beloved aunt. I like Zoe’s morals and that she isn’t willing to compromise them for any reason. I really liked her interactions with her aunt and the love between them.
Then there is Dane. He and Zoe had a relationship before she left town. He is a contractor with a touch of interior decorator now. He is loyal, handsome and friendly. Dane having always lived in Everlasting has some really great retired fishermen friends who are like town gossips hanging out at the local pool hall. Dane isn’t a believer of magic or the town lore either, but he likes Sapphire and may still have feelings for Zoe. Dane and Zoe make a good couple if they can just figure it out.
My favorite supporting character is Mary Jo, the Texas transplant. She is this cheery, super friendly nurse, who understands that hospital food sucks and visiting hours don’t always work out for everyone. She is really helpful and notices things like family resemblance. Mary Jo seemed to know her nursing stuff too. If I had to be hospitalized I would hope for a nurse like her.
There are some funny parts of this town, like the Deputy Months, Cornelius, and some very well trained cats. I won’t go into detail as I don’t want to ruin the story for you.
My rating is 5 stars, I highly recommend this book.
I am starting Once Haunted, Twice Shy by Mandy M. Roth which is the second book in the series. I really hope it is just as good as this one.
This is a Guest Review for Baroness' Book Trove. Thank you for the opportunity to review this book for your site. ~Jen
If you would like to see other reviews like this one, check out BaronessBookTrove.com.
jenn703's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of my favorite authors and I love that I can count on her for a good light-hearted read. I really liked Zoe and her eccentric aunt Sapphire. I am excited to see how this series continues with other authors.
knitdyeread's review against another edition
4.0
Crazy predictable, but since that was exactly what I was looking for and there was a cat army in today’s read then 4-Stars.
deanie's review
5.0
After college, meteorologist Zoe Parker couldn't wait to put the her hometown of Everlasting, Maine behind her. She moves to Los Angeles and never looks back. But when her eccentric (aka crazy cat lady) aunt takes a tumble down the stairs, Zoe returns to Everlasting. But the lighthouse where she grew up has been invaded -- by her aunt's ten cats, her contractor ex-boyfriend (remodeling the kitchen), and frustrated ghost in a suit coat and boxer shorts. Not to mention the criminals who keep breaking in looking for the source of a local legend.
Dead Man Talking is absolutely adorable. Zoe is spunky and sweet, and handles the craziness with aplomb. Dane is caring and protective, but still respects Zoe's independence. Aunt Sapphire is a hoot. And the ghostly Cornelius is surprisingly kind and loyal (given that he didn't know any of these people before his death.
This is a really great, fun, cozy mystery.
Dead Man Talking is absolutely adorable. Zoe is spunky and sweet, and handles the craziness with aplomb. Dane is caring and protective, but still respects Zoe's independence. Aunt Sapphire is a hoot. And the ghostly Cornelius is surprisingly kind and loyal (given that he didn't know any of these people before his death.
This is a really great, fun, cozy mystery.
jamiereads's review
lighthearted
relaxing
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
ebanocy's review
4.0
I picked this up because of the cover. It was giving me all sorts of coastal Maine vibes which reminded me of my honeymoon there. The story was cute, paranormal and most definitely cozy.
I loved the setting, a little seaside town called Everlasting, Maine. I enjoyed the overall storyline and characters but I found it a tad forgettable. It was a classic cozy mystery with the added elements of magic and a ghost.
All in all, a nice easy read and I enjoyed it.
I loved the setting, a little seaside town called Everlasting, Maine. I enjoyed the overall storyline and characters but I found it a tad forgettable. It was a classic cozy mystery with the added elements of magic and a ghost.
All in all, a nice easy read and I enjoyed it.