*I received a free copy of this book which I voluntarily chose to write an honest review for.

This book had me laughing over and over again! We get to follow PI Guilia as she attempts to help a group of nuns in their time of need. She just happened to be a nun in the past herself and now she is married expecting her first baby. This background leads to some hilarious interactions as she goes around trying to solve her case as well as a murder. Add the intriguing group of older nuns to the mix as well as a ghost with some skills and you get a cozy mystery that will keep you amused and hooked all at the same time. I highly recommend the book/series to fans of the genre. I really enjoyed reading it so I give it 4/5 stars.

I adore this series. This is book 5 in the Giulia Driscoll Mystery series and it's just as wonderful as the previous books. Giulia and her husband Frank discover the body of an elderly nun on an evening walk and they are soon involved in a real estate scheme to drive the nuns out of their convent. Giulia is now expecting their first child and her brother still hasn't forgiven her for leaving the church. Such a good story and now there is a ghost involved in their lives. This is a perfect read for all ages. It can be a stand alone read but you'll probably understand the home life a little better reading the previous stories and you won't be disappointed. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

This is the first book I read of this series and it won't be the last.
The characters are unique and well developed with quirks and interesting personalities.
There is a balance between proper language, funny moments and action filled sequence of events.
The plot is a roller-coaster ride with an affection seeking con-artist chihuahua, a no-nonsense nun, a smoking ghost, a shady developer, intrigue and a baby on board.
Definitely recommend it.

Guilia Driscoll is back on a case, this time involving a small group of nuns who are being harassed into selling their home to property developer. When a nun is found dead on the street while walking her dog and then the developer is found dead in basement of the nun’s home home, Guilia has to help solve the crime.

In the meantime, Guilia is pregnant and is starting to show. Her clothes aren’t fitting and the baby is beginning to make himself known.

The book progresses the story from the last as far as Guilia’s personal life. She is pulled back into her brother’s orbit when he is injured at work and is in a coma. She takes his kids in so they won’t be left alone.

There are some funny scenes involving the nuns. The book also takes an unexpected dip in paranormal. While I generally don’t read paranormal books, this one was not something that overwhelmed the rest of the story.

I was provided a digital advance reader copy of this book by the publisher via Netgalley.

Guilia Driscoll, ex-nun and PI is at it again in the latest novel in this series. Pregnant, she is on an evening walk with her husband when screams bring them to the body of an elderly nun-- one from Guilia's former order.

She is retained by the nuns to help them in their battle to retain their convent, in an old house, in the face of a developer. Between the nuns, mysterious doings, investigative reporters, and family problems, Guilia has her hands full.

It's a delightfully complex mystery and a fine addition to the series.

Giulia Driscoll is an ex-nun private investigator, and her husband Frank is a police detective. One evening on date night they hear a scream and follow it, only to discover a dead nun on the ground, with a barking Chihuahua licking her face and hand. After they call the police, they corner the dog and allow him to lead them to her home nearby. What Giulia finds is a house full of nuns, and that the dead woman was Sister Matilda. She also finds that they're being forced out of their home by a developer who wants to tear it down and renovate the area.

She also discovers that they've all heard of her past deeds and want to hire her to find out who's been vandalizing their home and has (probably) caused Matilda's death; and act as their advocate with Eagle Development. Giulia agrees to take the case, but letting them know that she won't interfere in the police investigation of the death.

When Giulia starts her probe she discovers that Victor Eagle has bought up many homes in run down areas and turned them into modern housing. It's also apparent that only the nuns and a small coffee house are the holdouts, and the coffee house is on the verge of folding. But if the nuns lose their home, they'll be split up and will have less than they have now. While Giulia is advocating for more money, she discovers another secret the house holds.

Giulia encounters the ghost of the original inhabitant - a Gibson Girl who refuses to leave, and hates the nuns. She designed the house and considers it hers; and it doesn't help when a dead body is discovered in the basement and only furthers the nuns' impression that Eagle is willing to do anything to get them to leave - even if it means burning them out.

It also doesn't help that her brother Salvatore - who hates her for leaving the convent - has fallen into a coma and she must temporarily care for his children until their mother Anne is able to take them home; Anne and Salvatore have been separated and he has refused her contact. But Giulia decides she'll worry about it when - or if - he wakes up.

With everything going on in her life, including her pregnancy, Giulia has more than enough on her plate, and will need any help she can get, even if it comes from the psychics across the street who know how to deal with belligerent ghosts...

I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this book. Giulia is one intelligent woman, she's brave and has plenty of self-assurance and she doesn't fold easily. She basically can handle everything life can throw at her and come out ahead of the game. Even when suddenly thrown in adverse situations - as in a ghost appearing in front of her - Giulia manages to keep calm throughout the encounter.

I loved the ghost aspect of the story; it fit in perfectly and even helped Giulia somewhat along the way (by things she said). It was an interesting twist, along with the secondary story line of the elderly nun and, of all people, The Scoop's cameraman, Pit Bull. I liked the background we received on him; it made him more human and more of a likable person.

Ms. Loweecey manages to give us characters who are vivid and convincing; she is a skilled writer who can bring one into a compelling story and keep one's interest throughout. When the end finally comes, everything is pulled together nicely, giving us a satisfying conclusion. I look forward to the next in the series. Highly recommended.

I love book covers. Especially when they cleverly give insight into the story without giving anything away.
The little nun mobile is just comical to me and draws me into what is waiting inside.

As I turn the pages I am not disappointed. This is only the second book that I have read in the series.

I am charmed by these characters.

Giulia can at times be hilarious and then serious when she needs to be. I enjoy her character and her reluctance to chase ghosts but she steps up to the plate to solve the mysteries.

The nuns living in the convent are engaging and funny as they each have their different reactions to the ghost that is living in their midst.

I especially liked the part when older nun called out the camera man. "The Scoop" can sometimes be a thorn in Giada's side but ultimately he really ends up helping solve the mysteries.

Our ghost in residence is hilarious disrupting the nuns and trying to thwart the sale of the house.

I enjoyed reading book 5 better than book 4 making me want to go back and read all the rest. But I wanted to do that before.

This is a great series that will keep drawing you in and making you
want to read more.

I received a complimentary copy.

This is the 5th Giulia Driscoll Mystery . Each book can be read as a stand alone. This is my favorite of the series. Giula is a ex nun and a PI investigator.
Giula is out for the evening when a dog leads her to a dead body. She becomes involved in the case and while investigating finds nefarious developers harassing her friends the nuns for their property and several suspects emerge along the way. A funny chain smoking ghost joins the cast from long ago adding to the humor and great characters of these books. She also finds out she is pregnant and that leads to much humor. I loved this installment and found myself laughing out loud throughout. I look forward to the next in series.
Thank you for the ARC which does not influence my review.

This was a delightful page turner. Giulia is a fun sleuthing friend that readers will fall into step with. This was one of the best books from Henry Press,and after you read this, you and the ghosts will be begging for more.

Another series to add to my must read list. When I saw the blurb, I had to give it a try and I'm glad I did. As a plus, I now have four previous books to play catch up. The premise of an ex-nun running a detective agency caught my attention and with a ghost added? No wonder I stayed up way past my bedtime.
Giulia and Frank are out for a nice evening with no idea how it will all turn upside down. Hearing a scream, they discover a dead nun and a yappy Chihuahua. From there things get really crazy. The nuns want to hire Giulia to find out who is harassing the convent - is it the local developer trying to get his hands on it, no matter what it takes? Or is it the ghost with an bit of an attitude? As for her personal life? She is pregnant and her no good brother is comatose in the hospital and she takes in his children. That's a whole lot of juggling!
The mystery is very well crafted and filled with laugh out loud humor. I'm looking forward to more.

I enjoyed this although I still find some of the backstory and rules of the universe a bit difficult to get my head around. But the mystery is good, the characters are fun and the side characters are engaging. I’ll keep checking in on these - I’m keen to see what happens when Zlatan arrives!

This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. The story flowed very well and was very enjoyable. This book will keep you reading long into the night and you will not want to put this book down until you finish. This was such a great read and full of surprises. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader’s copy of this book. The free book held no determination on my personal review.

This book was a fun read. Giulia and her family and coworkers keep things hopping. There is adventure, intrigue, mystery, laughter, and a ghost. With lots of drama, Giulia finds herself helping the nuns who are being forced out of their house. While Giulia's PI company is hired to help figure out who is trying to scare them enough to leave, she's also dealing it family issues.

Lots of pieces to put together, great snappy dialogue, and sassy characters make this a good read. I would definitely recommend it to others.

Who, other than Alice Loweecey, would think of combining the Exorcist and Scooby-Doo?
Nuns who watch and quote horror films and old detective noir films and books.
Who can turn cigarette smoke into a lethal weapon! (It would work on me.)
While I am not Catholic and was spared a religious school upbringing, these tough talking nuns did intimidate me. They see their neighborhood crumbling and are determined to stay until the very end to complete their mission. In fear for their own well being, they adopt the cutest little attack dog ever.

Former nun Guilia Driscoll is a P.I. Do you believe in coincidence? Her office is across the street from a psychic shop. I won't spoil the fun of that connection. And all the literary references! Those you don't immediately get you will want to look up for later. This book is one amazing discovery after another. Who really is behind the crimes is a combination of I-told-you-so and oh-really? The reasons are well thought out.
We also get a look into Guilia's personal life and look forward to her future as a parent.

You can read this book as a stand alone but Guilia and her coworkers are fascinating and you'll want to read the whole series.

In the latest Giulia Driscoll Mystery the author has once again provided an engaging, humorous and thoughtful look into the life of a former nun and her sphere of relationships. The mystery is well done and surprising. The paranormal may have gone a little far, but it was funny and interesting. As each character is fleshed out by revisits I know I am looking to much more Giulia in the future.

Nun After the Other: A Giulia Driscoll Mystery
By Alice Loweecey
April 17, 2018

Review by Cynthia Chow

Giulia Driscoll may have long left behind her life as Sister Mary Regina Coelis, but the former nun seems unable to escape the Sisterhood. When she hears a cry for help though, not even the second trimester of pregnancy can stop the professional private investigator from running towards danger. Fortunately, Giulia was with her Pennsylvania police detective husband at the time, although Frank Driscoll would probably have preferred that they not encounter yet another deceased nun. It would appear at first that Sister Mary Matilda Stapleton died of natural causes, but many of her Sisters at their convent suspect a far more criminal cause. The CEO of Eagle Developers have been buying out all of the buildings in their neighborhood, and with the convent one of the last holdouts, the acts of vandalism, thefts, and harassment seem to be anything but coincidences. With the Superior General more than happy to sell out and absorb the profits, the residing Sisters insist on hiring Giulia to prove that Victor Eagle coordinated a planned attack to force them out. The next body that Giulia discovers is not the one anyone expected though, placing her and Frank on two separate, but ultimately aligning, paths of investigation.

Convent politics never become so fascinating as they do in this always entertaining and compelling series. There is barely a shadow remaining of the naïve former nun first introduced eight novels ago as Giulia Falcone, although she still retains her love of movies, pop culture references, and of course Monty Python. A new talent Giulia recently acquired plays out in the latter half of this novel, with a very stubborn Suffragette making her presence known and her demands unavoidable. A cable-access gossip show once again intrudes on Giulia’s investigations, although this time it is the smarmy host’s cameraman who may prove instrumental to the case. The standout surprise for many may be the hospitalization of Giulia’s ultra-conservative brother, a detestable, judgmental lout whose children find themselves suddenly under the Driscoll family care. Caring for four tweens before giving birth to their first was not the introduction to childcare either Driscoll expected, but these overly-restricted children prove to be an unexpected – and more than welcome – delight. One of the more fascinating aspects of this series has been the topic of faith and religion, with the oppression Giulia faced in the convent complicating her genuine beliefs. This is a series that continues to evolve in unexpected ways, ensuring that new readers will be attracted to its humor, intriguing plots, and unique characters.