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Mystery on Hidden Lane: An utterly gripping cozy mystery novel (An Eve Mallow Mystery Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Clare Chase (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.1 9,442 ratings

Book 1 of 13: An Eve Mallow Mystery

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‘Stunning… loved the story and the pacing and just everything about it… a great story that I couldn't put down… The twists and turns were great and I can't wait for the next one.’ Crossroad Reviews

When Bernard Fitzpatrick drowns in a river close to his home, the village mourns a tragic accident… and amateur sleuth Eve Mallow is on the case.

Obituary writer Eve is looking forward to her new assignment, as well as spending a few days in the sweet little village of Saxford St Peter, walking the country lanes with her beloved dachshund Gus. But it turns out that it’s Bernard’s death that she’ll need to investigate, not his life. On the day she arrives, news breaks that the world-famous cellist was the victim of a grisly murder. Could this quaint English village be hiding a dark secret?

As Eve starts to interview Bernard’s friends and colleagues, she finds that he’d ruffled more than a few feathers. In fact, from the landlords of the Cross Keys Inn to his own seemingly devoted secretary, there’s barely a person in town who doesn’t have some reason to hate him… is one of the friendly villagers really a cold-blooded killer?

Eve hoped Saxford St Peter would be the perfect escape from her busy city life. But there is darkness even in the most sunlit of settings. And when a second body is found, Eve realises she's spoken to every single suspect. Her notebook contains all the clues she needs. But will she be able to crack the case and identify them… before they realise she’s on their trail and make her their next target?

An unputdownable page-turner, perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Agatha Christie and Betty Rowlands.

What readers are saying about Mystery on Hidden Lane:

‘Drags the reader right into the plot from day one. She writes so vividly… I can almost imagine I’m on the dunes walking Gus, an inspiration of a dog that steals the show. The plot is strong… A Marplesque amateur sleuth.’ Jenny O’Brien ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I really enjoyed reading this! Loved the typical English village location and the very Jessica Fletcher-type protagonist… I am anxious to read more of this character soon!’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I thoroughly enjoyed it… loved the setting… I was reminded of a modern-day Miss Marple.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A cast of characters who are inviting and warm. I love Eve, and the people she befriends in this small village as she digs for the truth… I'm happy to highly recommend this writer and her books!’ Roxx is Reading ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A wonderful beginning to a new mystery series!… I love that the main character's job is an obituary writer – how unique and creative’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘Loved it… a very good whodunnit… And she has a long-haired dachshund ;)’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I love cozy mysteries and Mystery on Hidden Lane is the first book in a new series that I just know that I will enjoy. Eve's character is perfect, the setting is ideal and the mysteries abound.’ Robin Loves Reading

‘Brilliant… I can’t wait to read the next instalment.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘What a perfect and brilliant start to a great new series!... I am eagerly anticipating what Clare Chase has in store for Eve next! Brianne’s Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Very enjoyable… gripping… leaves you looking forward to the next’ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Excellent cozy mystery. A real page turner. Kept me entertained all the way through’ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Hits the ground running… I loved it!… And of course Gus is an excellent side-kick!… A cracking series opener… left me hankering for more’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Book 1 of 13

An Eve Mallow Mystery
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07ZVYJ8WJ
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bookouture (Jan. 30 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1993 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 328 pages

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Clare Chase writes classic mysteries. Her aim is to take readers away from it all via some armchair sleuthing in atmospheric locations.

Her debut novel was shortlisted for Novelicious’s Undiscovered Award, as well as an EPIC award post-publication, and was chosen as a Debut of the Month by LoveReading. Murder on the Marshes (Tara Thorpe 1) was shortlisted for an International Thriller Writers award.

Like her heroines, Clare is fascinated by people and what makes them tick. Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked in settings as diverse as Littlehey Prison and the University of Cambridge, in her home city. She’s lived everywhere from the house of a lord to a slug-infested flat and finds the mid-terrace she currently occupies a good happy medium.

As well as writing, Clare loves family time, art and architecture, cooking, and of course, reading other people’s books.

You can find Clare's website and blog at www.clarechase.com

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Alberta Writer

Thoroughly Intriguing

Reviewed in Canada on August 12, 2023

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Mystery on Hidden Lane has all the characters, sub-plots, and twists that you'd expect from Agatha Christie, but there the similarities stop. Unlike Miss Marple, an elderly spinster with decades of village history behind her, Eve Mallow is a recently divorced mother of grown twins from London. She also writes obituaries of famous people, rounding out the bare facts into a brief biography of the person. When a world-renowned musician dies in a small Suffolk village, Eve lands the contract. Before she can turn the key in the lock of the charming cottage that will be her temporary living quarters, police announce that the man is a murder victim.
This is Book 1 in the Eve Mallow Mystery series by Clare Chase.

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Jill Kennedy

promising cozy series!

Reviewed in Canada on June 6, 2023

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Nice location with colourful characters and plenty of suspects. Eve is a charming and relatable hero and there’s just enough of her personal history and family to make you want to know more. Sometimes the author tries to spell out too much along the way (“could HE/SHE be a suspect?” is frequently repeated rather than adopting a ‘show don’t tell’ style that lets the reader think as well), but there are genuine the twists and clues that are the heart of a good whodunnit. I look forward to the next one!

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3 1/2 stars cosy mystery

Reviewed in Canada on October 29, 2023

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I enjoyed reading this British cosy mystery. The mystery was well writing with good characters, and a lovely setting near the sea. I'll read the next one!

Reviewed in Canada on November 25, 2023

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I just enjoyed being able to read a book from my phone!

Reviewed in Canada on September 14, 2020

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When Eve goes to a seaside town to write the obituary for a famous cellist, it turns out that he has been murdered. She finds that many of the people who knew him that she has to interview for the obituary, may now be suspects. There are many interesting characters and twists and turns to keep you guessing - "Who done it?" It was a good light summer read.

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Flower Nut

Nice light mystery.

Reviewed in Canada on October 14, 2023

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Nice light reading. The story is good. There were a few times it started to drag but they were short periods. I really liked the character Gus and wished there was more about his mischievous antics. There is a really authentic quality about him and I think he must be based on a real character.

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Pamela Catsirelis

liked this book a lot.

Reviewed in Canada on July 24, 2023

Loved the characters and the mystery. I will read more books in this series because the author made you want to know more about the main characters.

Reviewed in Canada on September 2, 2023

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I loved the characters and progress of the investigations. Just enough hint of romance balanced with a lovely village setting. With Eve, I loved the unusual job she had and that she was developing her own life and finding strength after her breakup. I also enjoyed the hint of mystery with Robin. I will be looking forward to the next obituary!

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Theda

Enjoyable read

Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2022

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Like opening a present to discover it's exactly what you wished for Mystery on Hidden Lane did not disappoint. I always read the reviews and take a sneak peak of opening chapters prior to downloading and anticipated a series I could really get into. I admit I have never heard of a obituary writer and was curious. Eve Mallow is a great character and amateur sleuth - reminding me of a younger Miss Marple. And any book that features a dog gets high marks from me. Plus a bakery - umm umm.
Clare Chase is an excellent writer. Her description of the village, Elizabeth's Cottage, and Haunted Lane brought the area to life. Not too many characters (lots of suspects) but enough to keep the reader guessing who the murderer really is until revealed.
I have already picked up the second book in this series and highly recommend Hidden Lane to readers craving a clean, cozy mystery.

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Aries Cat

Well crafted

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 26, 2023

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A really well crafted murder mystery with lots of interesting characters and plenty of twists and turns. thoroughly enjoyed it.

Marilyn Bennett

Excellent storyline!

Reviewed in Germany on August 19, 2023

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Enjoyed the free flowing prose. Got my attention straight away. Then I couldn't put it down.

Isabelle D

Cosy mystery

Reviewed in France on February 8, 2020

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Set in a charming location (the kind of place that makes you wish it wasn't fictional... except for the murders, of course!), this new series of cosy mysteries follows an ordinary woman (divorced, with two children in their twenties and a cute little dog) as her less ordinary job (writing obituaries) suddenly puts her in a definitely-not-ordinary situation - in the best place to investigate a murder.
The plot was suitably intriguing and I really liked the characters - Eve, her dog Gus, and also her new friend Viv (whose cakes contribute to make you wish the place wasn't fictional). One of my favourite things (that I can mention without spoilers) has to be that Eve not only keeps a spreadsheet to organise her thoughts but also talks about the case to her dog. I'll be very happy to see them again in the next book.

Angela.

Easy read

Reviewed in Australia on August 25, 2023

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solid story line , Twist and turns. Good description of village. And the people living
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