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A Fresh Beginning & Murder (The Prairie Crocus Cozy Mystery Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Miranda Brickett (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 3,198 ratings
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Book 1 of the Prairie Crocus Cozy Mystery Series.
Clean, wholesome fun (& murder) for all ages!

When Claudia Porter inherits a rundown farmhouse in a quaint prairie town, she hopes it will provide her with the fresh start she so desperately needs. Except then she discovers a body. Before she knows it, she’s the prime suspect in a mysterious murder. She’s desperate to restore the old fixer upper - and her reputation. All she has to do is try to get along with her notoriously grouchy handyman… and solve a murder. Easy, right?


A fun, casual read with a thirty-something amateur sleuth. Set in a charming rural town on the Canadian prairies, this series has quirky characters, no profanity, and plenty of cats. Each book is a full-length, standalone novel.
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    The Prairie Crocus Cozy Mystery Series
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    200 pages
  3. Language
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  5. Publication date
    July 15, 2020
  6. File size
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08D5WKGLC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (July 15, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 15, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 844 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 200 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 3,198 ratings

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars Prairie Crocus Cozy Mystery #1 - A Fresh Beginning & Murder
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2023
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Twin sisters Madeline and Claudia Porter inherited a farmhouse in a small town in Prairie Clover from a great aunt who recently passed away. Madeline marries into money and wants nothing to do with the house. Claudia wants to restore the old house. Claudia discovers a man's body near the house and she is the prime suspect in the murder. Claudia meets Emily Graham, Gwen Pentz, Scott Anderson and of course, Mrow the furry black and white cat to help her investigate the murder. I really enjoyed this fantastic cozy mystery novel.
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Debra Butler
4.0 out of 5 stars A Fresh Beginning & Murder
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024
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Although this was a cute story, I was really starting to get into it when it just ended abruptly. I'd like to know more... I went on and gave it 4 stars just because it was at a neat point and I had liked it quite a bit. I was eagerly turning the page when I found out it was over. Disappointed about that...
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Elaine Ballard
5.0 out of 5 stars a cozy mystery, just as it should be.
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2023
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Sometimes a cozy mystery gets too steep and raises blood pressure. This one is written so you get the mystery effect but don’t have to take more blood pressure medicine. The characters are superb and down to earth. Wish more existed in the real world. Keep up the good work, Miranda!!
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Julie J.
3.0 out of 5 stars Praire Clover or Prairie Crocus??
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2021
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I have only started this series, but already I am seeing mistake after mistake, primarily the name of the town. At first it is called Prairie Clover, though the name of the series is Prairie Crocus. Ok, then it is called Prairie Crocus, then again Prairie Clover. HUH?
I have read several of the cozy mysteries by many different authors and am dismayed by the mistakes in all of them. Doesn't anyone have an editor? Does anyone proof these books? I am not an English major or teacher, nor am I an editor. I did not go to college and it dismays me to see poor grammar and misspelled words in these books. Have we dumbed down education to the point that college educated folks no longer know the language and how to use it???
For the most part the books are enjoyable, if not memorable.
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INGRID
5.0 out of 5 stars A fresh beginning & murder
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2023
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Good book. Loved how Claudia met the people she needed to get
her self back together again. There was a lot of "don't judge the book" Claudia was great at not judging
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Louisa
4.0 out of 5 stars A very insightful story!
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2023
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I think The Prairie Crocus Mystery Series is going to be my kind of cozy mysteries. Miranda Brickett has the style of writing that captures my attention, I’m looking forward to the next installment to this series.
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Tim knight
5.0 out of 5 stars Wholesome
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2023
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I enjoyed the relationship between Claudia,Scott and Cat.Very well written and with humor and suspense,as well.A wholesome read that keeps you turning the pages.
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Tammy Shaver
4.0 out of 5 stars A Cozy Read
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2022
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I have to admit that when I first started reading this book, it tended to drift off. I found that when I started really getting into the plot it was a truly good read.

We are introduced to Claudia and her sister Madeline. Both of them have very different lives. Madeline has married into money and it shows. Claudia went on to become a teacher. They inherit an old farmhouse that belonged to their great-aunt. After many years of neglect it is in need of repair. Madeline wants nothing to do with it, but Claudia has faith that she can get it restored to its old beauty. As she is wandering around the property she discovers a dead body. From that moment on it becomes a "Who Done It" story.

Claudia hires Scott Anderson to fix up the house. She then goes out and starts meeting the locals to see if she can uncover who would want to murder the man on her property. She runs into several dead ends, but also makes amazing friendships. Truly a good book if you are into a "Clue" type mystery.
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E who Reads a Thousand Mysteries
5.0 out of 5 stars Great cozy
Reviewed in Canada on August 15, 2023
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I absolutely appreciate a chance to borrow this high quality book through the Amazon Prime book giveaway. I think that's how I came to read it? Not sure. But this wonderful book is a high quality cozy mystery that is very insightful and well written.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful cozy mystery
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 1, 2022
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Claudia visits Prairie Crocus to have a look at a farmhouse that was left to her and her twin sister. Her sister isn't interested in the farmhouse but Claudia is. The house is in a bit of a state and needs a lot of renovation. Claudia goes to look at the gardens and finds a dead body. She also meets a lot of the town's residents and makes friends. She also acquires a cat. She also does a bit of poking around to find the killer. I really enjoyed reading this book, no swearing, gore or sex. A good wholesome read.
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P. Matthews
3.0 out of 5 stars Nice story
Reviewed in Australia on December 27, 2021
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This is an easy read, although at times it felt like more telling than showing. Still, I didnt guess the murderer.
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Geraldine
4.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 Stars
Reviewed in Canada on December 21, 2021
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I enjoyed reading this cozy mystery but it could have been better in some respects.

The Good,

The rural small town setting was appealing and easy to picture (I grew up on the Canadian prairies).

Characters were well developed, easy to visualize and believable.

The main character was likeable and made me feel sympathetic towards her and the struggles she had had in the past.

The Not So Good,

Plot was a bit farfetched at times.

The dialogue seemed rushed and contrived in some passages too.

I wasn't crazy about the ending.

I will give book two a try. I think this series has potential to build on. 😏

Helpful votes are always appreciated!😊
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Amazon customer Barbw
4.0 out of 5 stars From heartache to happiness.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2022
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When a newcomer to the town found a body , she became a suspect. Who hated Ron enough to kill him? The whole town has their reasons to kill him except the newcomer, so why did the town policeman suspect her? It was up to her to investigate without getting hurt herself.
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