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Murder at the Mansion (A Kelly Jackson Mystery Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Janet Finsilver (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,471 ratings
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As whale-watchers gather in the Pacific Northwest, a B&B manager gets a glimpse of a killer in this mystery novel by the USA Today bestselling author.
 
It’s whale-watching season in the California town of Redwood Cove, and Kelly Jackson is preparing for the tourist rush at Redwood Heights—a Victorian-style estate owned by her boss. With a string of recent jewelry thefts in the area, she’s also busy keeping tabs on the many dust-covered artifacts displayed throughout the property. But when Kelly finds a visitor’s dead body on the grounds, the police start keeping tabs on her—as a murder suspect.
 
Clearing her own name will be a whale of a chore, even with the help of the Silver Sentinels, a group of local retirees who are always ready for an investigation. Now Kelly’s on the hunt for clues hidden behind the mansion’s glamorous façade. But if she doesn’t find the killer soon, she may wind up history herself.
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    Kelly Jackson Mysteries
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  6. Publication date
    June 7, 2016
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"I really like Reba Buhr and she does a really good job with this cozy series." -Books, Movies, Reviews! Oh My!

About the Author

Janet Finsilver is the USA Today bestselling author of the Kelly Jackson mystery series. She worked in education for many years as a teacher, a program administrator, and a workshop presenter. Janet majored in English and earned a master's degree in education.

Reba Buhr grew up in the Pacific Northwest and now lives in Los Angeles, working in theater, film, and television. She is a graduate of Occidental College. Reba began recording audiobooks in 2012 and has turned her love for performance into a passion for narrating characters that jump off the page.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B015MA6EDO
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lyrical Press (June 7, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 7, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 602 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1616509325
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,471 ratings

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Janet Finsilver is the USA TODAY best-selling author of the Kelly Jackson mystery series. She worked in education for many years as a teacher, a program administrator, and a workshop presenter. Janet majored in English and earned a Master’s Degree in Education. She loves animals and has two dogs—Kylie and Ellie. Janet has ridden western style since she was a child and was a member of the National Ski Patrol. One of the highlights of her life was touching whales in the San Ignacio Lagoon. MURDER AT REDWOOD COVE, her debut mystery, was released on October 13, 2015. This was followed by MURDER AT THE MANSION, MURDER AT THE FORTUNE TELLER'S TABLE, MURDER AT THE MUSHROOM FESTIVAL, MURDER AT THE MARINA, and MURDER IN THE WINE COUNTRY.

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Jeannie
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable and Entertaining!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2023
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Book 2 was just as entertaining as the first episode one, if not more so. An intriguing mystery with multiple suspects. A fun read with interesting characters and more of the regulars from book 1. The Silver Sentinels played another wonderful part in helping with the mystery, more insights about the town and its inhabitants. I'm enjoying this series tremendously, a clean read without any profanity, which is always a plus for me. Good friends, food and adorable doggies! And a murder to solve. Kelly managing to outwit her attacker at the end had my heart racing and then cheering at the outcome. Very well written, clever and enjoyable! On to Book 3! 💕
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Cathy G. Cole
4.0 out of 5 stars Bring on book number three!
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2016
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I continue to enjoy Janet Finsilver's Kelly Jackson series that began with Murder at Redwood Cove. In this second installment, Kelly finds herself looking into the owners and the history of that grand old Victorian estate. The old mansion is filled to the rafters with secrets, and I loved watching Kelly discover each one.

There are two more things I continue to enjoy about this series: the fact that Finsilver includes working dogs with unusual occupations in each book, and the group of senior citizens called the Silver Sentinels. Murder at the Mansion introduces readers to two beagles named Jack and Jill whose job most people would prefer to be neither seen nor heard. (No, I'm not spilling the beans!) As far as the Silver Sentinels go, these "old folks" are excellent when it comes to searching all sorts of dusty records and getting in touch with all their contacts to glean even more information. They're also top-notch babysitters and caring, generous friends. Finsilver's series is all the better for their presence.

Kelly Jackson is a strong main character, and I certainly appreciate the fact that she doesn't panic in an emergency-- nor does she wait for someone else to come to her rescue. My kind of gal!

Weighing in at just under two hundred pages, reading Murder at the Mansion was an enjoyable experience. It's certainly nice to read a lean, tight mystery without a lot of filler that still shows progress with character development. I'm looking forward to March 2017 when the third book Murder at the Fortune Teller's Table will be available.
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WelshDragon
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Story!
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2023
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Just finished the second book in the series and loved it. The main character and her supporting character friends are becoming better known and more liked. The plot is easily followed and I enjoyed this book even more than the first one. I definitely recommend this book and the first one, and excellent series, so far.
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CapGoat
4.0 out of 5 stars Very likeable characters
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2023
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Somebody got to her dream job, with the hitch that a murder was committed. Then more attempted murders. Old grudges die hard.
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5.0 out of 5 stars You won't want to miss this mystery of many surprises!
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2016
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Book 2 of the series begins with Kelly returning from a trip to Wyoming to retrieve her belongings. Before she even gets a chance to settle in her apartment, the action begins. She is thrown into the cataloguing of artifacts at an inn also owned by her boss of the B & B. There have been jewel thefts at the inn, and in the midst of everything else, a woman staying at the inn is found (by Kelly) murdered in her room. So many mysteries are intertwined. Fortunately not only does the boss want Kelly to sleuth and help figure out the murder and more, so does the Deputy Sheriff and detectives on the case. As they work together (having squeezed in a little whale watching before the murder) the Silver Sentinals help in many ways and eventually find a man for the police who is wanted in the mystery.
It is a fascinating history and genealogy lesson as the author details the lineage of the house and family. It was fascinating to see how each character/group of characters went about finding answers using their own methods and resources they had. There were lighthearted moments interspersed with tragedy, and the happy feeling from dogs and kids that kept things on an even keel.
I look forward to more stories in this series. Obviously running a B&B or an Inn is a lot different from what we perceive from television! ;) I recommend reading the books in order so you get to know the characters better. The previous book and this book do not overlap, however many of the important characters are the same.
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Heather E. Campbell
3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable cozy, but poorly edited
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2016
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I actually enjoyed this book, but I could not give it more stars because it is so poorly edited. It is a cozy, the second in a series. The main character is from a family that runs a dude ranch, but she wants to be able to continue in that tradition but on her own. She gets a position in the Pacific Northwest. It has important cozy elements such as a beautiful and interesting setting, and many real relationships. As I said, I enjoy it, but a published book should be edited better. Also, in both the first and this one, her interactions with the murderer are a bit over the top.
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Chloegirl
5.0 out of 5 stars An Enjoyable Read!
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2016
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I came on this series by accident when browsing on Amazon. Bought both book 1 Murder at Redwood Cove & this one based on the synopsis & reviews. Really glad I took the chance! I truly enjoyed both books. Loved the characters & how they became like family. The plot was great - never guessing the guilty party till very close to the ending. Unfortunately now I have to wait until March 2017 before I can read about the next adventure in Kelly & her crime-solving group's life.
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Marilyn Roach
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on January 29, 2017
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caz
3.0 out of 5 stars Light Easy Mystery
Reviewed in Australia on November 10, 2016
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Light Easy to read mystery with a few twists and turns
Not An in depth Novel but okay if want something light
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hawkeyesue
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2016
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I downloaded this book as a free book on kindle and what a lovely book it is,a lovely cozy that you can settle in to and just enjoy it,the characters in the book are well thought out and you feel like you know them very well by the end of the book,can't wait for the next one to be released and will be happy to pay for this one .I would recommend that you give it a try.
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Stephanie Parker McKean
4.0 out of 5 stars A Clean, Fun Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2016
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Murder at the Mansion by Janet Finsilver gets off to a slow start and is crammed with so many characters that it’s difficult to follow them. However, in the long run it is engaging and worth the read. It introduces unique elements of interest: bedbug sniffing beagles, California whale watching, the raw food culture, and crime solving team the Silver Sentinels.
A clean fun read with a good mystery and suspenseful moments.
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Wobbler
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2017
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This was an amazing story. It had so many different twists and turns.
Its good to see that many people get on with each other.
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