I finished part two of this series and I enjoyed it so much, I started the next book straight away.

Sukey is a SOCO and they do very important jobs. Trying to find the tiniest clue in order to uncover the culprits is the first step, but I don’t have the slightest doubt she would make a very good detective too. Both professions require a good memory and you have to pick up every piece of the puzzle and Sukey is always on the ball for sure.

I guess we all know Robin Hood. In my opinion our burglar might be one of his descendants who forgot part of the story along the way 😊. He steals from the wealthy and does not want to hurt anybody. The only thing he forgets is to give to the poor. He only lines his pockets and those of even wealthier people. Maybe he should reread the story. 😉

Is it possible to feel sympathy for a not so good person? Yes, it is because he does realise what he is doing is not kosher, but when he realises who he does it for and what is at stake he feels even worse and he makes a admirable decision.

Sukey, who normally does not have to deal with killers directly, now feels herself very much in the middle of the action. Thank God for attentive civilians, right?

This is not a good book. It is a great book. I loved it. 5 stars

Thank you

Love this series drawn in from first pages so entertaining so well written highly recommend.#netgalley#bookoutures

I started this book as soon as I finished book 2 and yet again it was a great read. Sukey seems to have a knack for finding herself in the thick of things, walking into danger without even thinking about it. This series keeps drawing me deeper into her life and I can’t wait to see how she progresses.

Sukey Reynolds, a civil scene of crime photographer who is working for the police,is called to Bussell Manor to investigate a break in and the theft of several expensive pieces of art. Apparently burglaries in expensive,"arty "houses are a bit of an epidemic in the Cotswolds. The main suspect however seems to have disappeared from the face of the earth while his two partners in crime are found murdered. And then there is also the case of mistaken identity which puts Sukey's life in danger,
This is a cross between a "cosy"and a classic mystery and it works up to a point. But then international criminal gangs,dark mafiosi style characters,hitmen.... make their appearance and it loses some of its charm and credibility (e.g. DI Jim Castle,Sukey's boyfriend freely discusses the case with Sukey(a civilian)in front of her son Fergus,there is somewhere a Miami Vice environment ...). It didn't feel right.
I have another Sukey Reynolds book on my TBR list and perhaps there is a little bit less incongruence...

This is the third book in the series with Sukey Reynolds. In this one they are trying to find a guy that the mob has taken. Others are killed because they have worked with the guy. Sukey along with Jim and her son try to figure out the case.
I enjoy the relationship between Sukey and her son. It isn't a messy fighting with kid story but one where they respect each others opinions.

Death at Beacon Cottage by Betty Rowlands is the third book in the Sukey Reynolds Mystery series. This time Sukey, a Scene of the Crime Officer in the Cotswolds in England, is called to the scene of a break-in at a local manor house. Valuable pieces of art are missing and as the story quickly progresses, it become apparent that someone is targeting expensive homes that have valuable collections. The story takes several twists and at times focuses on the main suspect in the series of burglaries. Meanwhile, Sukey attempts to assist the investigation and, once again, becomes dangerously immersed in it.

I thoroughly enjoy Betty Rowlands books. Although they are billed as cozies, they are also tight police procedurals, with outstanding characters, vivid descriptions and well-written plots. This book is no exception. I think most fans of the cozy genre will enjoy Sukey Reynolds.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a copy of this book for review.

This is the first book of this series that I read and I have to say that I have enjoyed. So much so I am going to go back and read the others as well as the ones that follow. Sukey Reynolds (love the name) always wanted to be a detective. However, she got married and had her son. Now she works as a Crime Scene Photographer. It’s not the same as being a detective but i’s not bad. When she’s called to the scene of a recent burglary, she ends up caught in the investigation of a series of art thefts that led to murder. The case gets personal when one of the suspects thinks he knows who she is.

I really enjoyed Sukey. She is a great mother to her son Fergus (Gus) who I also loved as a character. She also is smart and is involved crime investigations through not only her job but her boyfriend. She is in danger sometimes but she doesn’t do anything crazy or stupid like many of the other female detectives I have read.

Betty Rowlands has developed a wonderful cast of characters that fit perfectly into the world she has given them. Cozy mysteries are a favorite genre for me and my reading buddies and we all love Sukey Reynolds. She and her friends/ family and co-workers tackle any mystery that comes up with the same enthusiasm to get the crime solved and stop the killing. This one is a little different as Sukey gets drawn into the mystery outside of her job. It's always a good read when you combine Betty Rowlands and Sukey Reynolds.

Sukey is assisting with the investigation of a high-stakes burglary at a wealthy man's home. This leads the police to find connections with a series of burglaries involving a mysterious man who thinks Sukey has betrayed him. But, she doesn't know this man. A good mystery, but not one of the better ones in this series.

Title:Death At Beacon Cottage

Previously as Copycat

Series: Sukey Reynolds Mystery book 3

Author: Betty Rowlands

Bookouture

Genre: Cozy mystery

Pages

Jun 4 ,2019



Description
The sun breaks through the clouds to shine on a little cottage where a mossy path leads to the front door, but inside something terrible has happened…

Police photographer Sukey Reynolds is looking forward to a quiet weekend gardening at home, when she gets a call that there has been a shocking break-in at a local manor house. Once she begins to gather evidence, Sukey realises that this is the latest in a spate of well-crafted burglaries in the Cotswolds. Someone is targeting expensive houses with valuable art collections…

Thankfully, the police soon have a suspect in custody. But, during questioning, he suddenly catches a glimpse of Sukey, turns deathly pale and calls out to her. Sukey is sure she has never met this man before… Is this a bizarre joke, or is there a stranger out there who is Sukey’s perfect double in every way?

Just as Sukey begins to suspect she’s being followed, the police are baffled by a spate of local murders. With the body count rising, and the police unsure of where to turn, is Sukey herself a clue in this strange case? Can she unmask the killer before she becomes the next victim?

My thoughts

Rating: 5

Would I recommend it? yes

Will I be reading the rest of the series? yes in fact i have books 4-6 to read and can

to read them

Would I read anything else by this author? yes

This series keeps getting better and better with each book , each time I've read one of them which so far is books 1-3 , i keep felling in love with the characters , and the story line , and with each book you can see the characters grew more and more . With that said I want to thank Netgalley for letting me read and review it .

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was another fabulous visit with Sukey Reynolds, her son Fergus, DI Jim Castle and the other characters that we have come to know and love in the series. What makes this series incredibly enjoyable is the fact that it is very true to life police procedural. Sukey works as a Scene of Crime Officer (SOCO) and collects evidence in cases around the Cotswalds. Only in this case, she might be part of the investigation. After a strong of burglaries, DI Castle and his team know who the culprit is and they have him at the police station where he spots Sukey. It's a case of mistaken identity - Sukey is definitely not the woman known as Pepita, but it puts Sukey in a very dangerous position. DI Castle who also doubles as Sukey's love interest in the books wants her to go into hiding.

Sukey has never been in this much danger as she is in this page turner. It was as it always is with Ms. Rowlands books very difficult to put down. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series as I feel we will get to know the characters even better.

Death at Beacon Cottage is the first Betty Rowlands book I've read but based on this, a Sukey Reynolds Mystery book 3, I shall be buying the others immediately. I loved the characters of Sukey, a soco working alongside her boyfriend D.I.Castle and her son, with whom she has a lovely believable relationship. They are such well rounded characters , warm and engaging. There are multiple strands of storyline which will keep you engaged from start to finish. Well researched and well written, nicely paced completely absorbing. Put it on your holiday reading list!

I received a free copy for an honest review from Netgalley.

This is the third book in the series; an updated and renamed version previously published as ‘Copycat.’ Not only has our plucky heroine caught a juicy case, she’s also a near double for another police agent in a related undercover operation. Rather distressing, yes? This time, she uncovers the clues and has to race an assassin to the final points of the story.

I like that this time, the storyline has deviated as what I see as becoming a general formula for these novels. I think if it didn’t have the other agent, that would have bothered me more, as serial crime novels are fun to read, but there’s a really big trap for them starting to seem eerily similar. The fact that she’s still showing as a multidimensional character and that her personal life doesn’t just get used to make tension is nice; she still feels like a real person, and that things in her life still make her feel real.

This was a fun, satisfying book overall, and though I’m looking forward to book 4, I really hope it’s still new and different.

I love a good cosy mystery and these fit the bill perfectly. Well written, engaging story and wonderful characterisation.

Death at Beacon Cottage by Betty it's the third book in the Sukey Reynolds series and it can be read as a stand alone book as well.
This book is a little bit different from the first two. But, You got it...........there's a crime and a murder or two. Sukey Reynolds is a Scene of Crime Officer (SOCO) and finds herself interested in the crimes but there isn't a mystery as such to solve.
These books are a cosy quick read for a rainy day or a read for your holidays.

Highly recommend these books.

Big Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley in return for an honest review.

This book was previously published as Copycat in 1999, Death at Beacon Cottage is the third book in the series and can be read as a stand alone. The author does a excellent job of introducing the setting, protagonist and charcters for every reader to easily understand

Sukey Reynolds is the protagonist / police photographer in the charming setting of the Cotswold's. . A series of break-ins shock the small community along with the theft of valuable artworks. The police believe they have captured the thief and have him in custody. He seems to know Sukey and tries to talk with her even though she does not know him.
Murders soon occur and the police are stymied. Sukey feels that someone following her is involved. The pol;ice are challenged to catch the suspect before she comes to harm and soon learn a gang is involved.
This was a exciting installment and kept me guessing as to the conclusion throughout. It has a multi-layered plot that was pleasing to read until conclusion.
I am a fan of the series and wish it was continuing. Sukey is a savvy protagonist and I enjoy the setting and exciting case the author created here Very well done ! Thank you for the ARC that does not influence my review.

Death at Beacon Cottage is an engaging and fun read – as most cozy mysteries are. I enjoyed the main character, Sukey – a police photographer – and her supporting cast of colleagues, colleague/boyfriend and son. The author really portrays Sukey as a well-rounded working mom with a life and an interesting career. The plot is interesting and moves forward well, well-paced and keeps one engaged and turning those pages! I would definitely read the rest of the series, so kudos to author Betty Rowlands.

A series of break-ins gone wrong.
Valuable objects stolen.
A case of mistaken identity.
A disappearance.
Dead bodies piling up.
Who is behind the robberies? The police think they know his identity, but what if they are wrong? What if things aren’t as they seem?

Death at Beacon Cottage is yet another enjoyable read, with solid and likeable characters.

Thanks to the author, Bookouture and the NetGalley for providing me with a copy.

I missed out on the second book in the Sukey Reynolds series, but no matter, this third book reads well as a standalone and is an enjoyable read.

Sukey comes to the fore as the main protagonist in this story. Art thefts and murder spoil the idyllic Cotswold’s setting, and Sukey becomes an integral part of the mystery when a suspect thinks she is someone else. This leads Sukey and her family into the direct line of fire and makes this an exciting story.

Again cozy mystery and police procedural are fused together to produce an intriguing, well-characterised story, set in the late nineties. The retro setting adds to the story’s ambience.

Looking forward to more adventures in Book 4.

I received a copy of this book from bookouture via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

As usual in the series, a very well written police procedural with an excellent plot and fantastic characters. This book has a lot of twists, and the pace is very good.