This was a quick read. I wish I could give it 3.5 stars. I appreciate the ability to breeze through the story and there were parts that were exciting and wondering who murdered Sir Godfrey Pride. The main character Agatha Raisin has her own PI agency and she seems to be quite the character between her style of dress and presence in a room. There are times throughout the story that I was engaged and others I was losing focus but was determined to see who the killer was.

Agatha cannot be ready to leave in 10 minutes; this is just one of many things that R.W. Green, the new writer of the series, will never understand about her. The plotting has potential, but Mr. Green fails to grasp the essence of Agatha.

I don't recall the reasoning behind James' hospitalization being previously mentioned. It was either a new invention, or my memory failed me, but it should have stood out.

Don't get me wrong, I still enjoy reading about Agatha's adventures, but the books aren't the same since Marion's passing and the new author taking over.

This was my first time reading an Agatha Raisn cozy mystery. While it is part of a series, I do feel this can be read as a stand alone novel, as the author does a good job of giving enough background on the characters so the reader is not confused.

Agatha is a middle-aged woman running a detective agency. She does come off as a bit brash to a new reader, so that took some time getting used to. While I appreciate a strong woman, she both yelled at someone for calling her a "fiesty little filly", and then in the same chapter had to eat her saugage roll behind a tent so people wouldn't see her getting crumbs on herself. It sort of seems hard to imagine it being the same person.

That said, the mystery was great! Agatha finds the body of a man in the woods. When the police are brought in, she doesn't have the best relationship with the lead investigator. Now she needs to find the killer to clear her name. The book is a great cozy mystery!

Another Agatha Raisin classic! "Dead on Target" is a great addition to the series, with creative twists throughout. I love that you can pick it up and read it even if you haven't read others in the story and still get a sense of all the characters.

I've been a loyal Agatha (never Aggie) fan from the beginning. Following her ups and downs, it seems she may finally find happiness and a measure of contentment. In Dead on Target, the 34th in the Agatha Raisin series, we are treated to archery, Morris dancers, and murder at the local fête, with Agatha in the middle as usual. Our victim is a very unlikable sort, but still, murder is wrong and the perps are eventually brought to justice. R.W. Green has done a great job of continuing the story for those of us that can never get enough. The only down side in this installment is that, while I'm happy to see things looking up for Agatha and friends, it seems like the tying up of loose ends, perhaps signaling the end of an era. I hope not. Thanks to Netgalley and/or the publisher for the chance to read this title in exchange for an honest review.

*received for free from netgalley for honest review* I love the Agatha raisin series so i was thriller to get this audiobook! Another great mystery (though i know its a different author now) it still has her attitude and i loved it!

Agatha Raisin is attending the village fete when the local aristocrat falls victim to a stray arrow. She immediately becomes suspect #1, if for nor reason other than the local detective has an axe to grind. To prove her own innocence, and just because, Agatha begins investigating the murder.

Her old friends Charles and Roy are soon involved, along with new boyfriend. Meanwhile, James is in the hospital as is her dear friend Mrs. Bloxby.

Vintage Agatha Raisin—good, page-turning fun. #DeadonTarget #NetGalley

Agatha has gotten herself in a pickle again! This is the 34th book of this wonderful series.
Agatha is at a village fete where an adorable puppy leads her to Sir Gregory, who is dead with an arrow in his chest. The murder is being investigated by DCI Wilkes, and of course Agatha is his number one suspect.
Now she and her friends must investigate the murder to clear her name!
Agatha seems a but more subdued in this installment than previous ones. Maybe she is mellowing out a bit after so many cases. Either way, this is a fun mystery that kept me guessing until the end. I always enjoy a good Agatha Raisin story!
Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the advanced copy. Available now!

Another great series that I am just now finding. Great amount of characters and suspense. I will definitely need to go back and get caught up. Thanks to NetGalley for the privilege to read and review this book.

Another series that I'm reading for the first time. Sometimes you need to start at the beginning? Agatha, is a fun protagonist as she becomes the murder suspect! See how she figures this one out. I don't think it's a spoiler but she didn't do it!

Even though there is a new writer for this series, Agatha is still the same person that is a bit vain, wants romance and is determined to solve the case whether it will be a missing dog or a murder. As normal, things are always more than they appear at the fete with an interesting cast of characters.

The book was well-written and moved at a nice pace. It was nice seeing Agatha and all of her friends as they work to solve this one. I liked the various twists and I do like that Agatha may just be mellowing just a bit in this latest book which makes her a bit more likeable in my opinion. I've always enjoyed her but often wished that she was a bit 'softer'.

Overall, I really enjoyed it and can't wait to read this next one.

Dead on lTarget is the 34th entry in the Agatha Raisin Mystery series by M.C. Beaton and now R.W. Green who took over after Beaton died. It’s been quite a few years since I last read any of the books and there were a few changes but nothing that made it hard to keep up with the story or the characters, The story begins at a village fete (because what would a British cozy be without a fete). After taking part in an archery demonstration, she spots a dog in the woods near by. There had been an announcement about a missing dog so she decides to try to catch it. At first it seems to shy away but then it stops as if to make sure she's following. Finally, it leads her to the body of a man who had, just a few minutes before, told her he wished to discuss something with her later. The body is pierced through with an arrow. Was it an accident or something more sinister?

Dead on Target is a fast, easy, and enjoyable cozy with plenty of twists and turns, red herrings, likeable and not so likeable characters, and a nice touch of humour. Agatha Raisin is now a private detective but she is still as smart, feisty, and, of course, vain as she ever was. A perfect rainy or perhaps snowy afternoon read..

I received a copy of this book from St Martin’s Press in exchange for an honest review.

I discovered Agatha Raisin in April of this year (2023) and was thrilled to discover the vast amount of books in the series. When I received Dead on Target for review from NetGalley I panicked since I knew I would not be caught up in time to read the books in order. I jumped in and read this one for review and felt like I hadn't missed a beat. Agatha is once again embroiled in a murder mystery after stumbling across a body during the village fete. As a seasoned private eye and busybody, she utilizes her personal resources to determine who is responsible. She also juggles her romances and friendships without hurting anyone in the process. This is the first volume I read that involves R W Green and his take on Agatha Raisin. I am ready to get back to the early books that I have missed and catching up on all of Agatha's exploits. Fun, quick reads for the cozy mystery lover.

M.C. Beaton with R.W.Green find Agatha Raisin Dead on Target. Agatha is persuaded to take part in an archery demonstration at a village fair, but then the local landowner who sponsored the archery is found dead by her with an arrow in his chest. Her nemesis, the police Detective Chief Inspector Wilkes, tries to pin it on her. So she decides to find the real murderer and finds herself involved in a very messy land deal. Quirky and funny with real detective work on the side.

MC Beaton has been on my radar for a long time, but this is my first foray into Agatha Raisin's world. The main problem for me is that I've watched WAY too much Father Brown, and his Cotswolds and Agatha's are very different places, not to mention that they're VERY different people. I was prepared for something slightly gentler but landed in a sharper experience. I understand that this is written by a new author (RW Green) who has taken over the Beaton name, a la VC Andrews, so while I can't speak to the authenticity of the character compared to the original Beaton writings, I found her to be interesting, if a bit too vain. Not sure I believe how much she was wrapped up in her appearance, but she's whip smart and bold, and gets the job done. Definitely worth going back to the beginning eventually to see how she's grown and/or changed over the years.

My thanks to St. Martin's Press/Minotaur Books, the author, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Agatha Raisin is at a village fete when she finds a local Lord dying with an arrow in his chest. She knows she's not responsible, but the Detective Chief Inspector in charge of the case decides that she's guilty. So it's up to Agatha and her fellow private investigators to find the murderer and solve the case.
This one is hard to review. The case is very interesting, with many possible culprits and small revelations. But I disliked Agatha's personality, it's just the kind of personality that I've always clashed with, and it turns out to also bother me in book form.
Being familiar with the previous 33 volumes might make Agatha more relatable and the side characters more alive than just flat, interchangeable characters to give Agatha the chance to show off, yet this volume by itself doesn't do it.

Happy thanks to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the chance to read this interesting mystery!

This is the 34th in the series; it is the first I have read. I think it worked well as a stand alone. The creator of the Agatha Raisin series, M .C. Beaton has passed away but the baton of continuing the series has been taken up by R.W. Green who was a friend of and collaborator with Beaton. It takes place in the town of Carsely and Mircester, England. Agatha Raison is a private P.I. who owns her own agency. She has a good group of people who work for her. The village is having a weekend fete. While there she runs into Sir Charles Fraith who owns Barfield House, his family estate. Sir Godfrey Pride who owns Carseworth Manor who is also with him. He is Charles next door neighbor. Sir Godfrey tells her that he would like to discuss something and she gives him her card.. Agatha is eating food behind a tent when she sees the lab puppy that has been loose at the fete. She tries to catch him and he leads her through some bushes where she finds Sir Gregory with an arrow in his chest who dies. She calls her friend, Inspector John Glass who is also at the fete. He contacts his station and Detective Chief Inspector Wilkes comes and takes over the situation. He and Agatha dislike each other. He is determined to make Agatha the prime suspect.. She is determined to clear herself. These might not be hard-boiled crime novels, but I love the brightness and humor that fill these pages. She is a fabulous character and she draws good characters into her circle. Her mysteries are simple and good. This one, for example, where the family relationships were complicated and antagonistic.


Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley.

I love Agatha Raisin! In her 34th adventure, Agatha is still on top of investigating crimes in the beautiful Cotswolds of England. Agatha is joined by her old friends/husband/lovers and of course a variety of new ones too. This time, the rude Detective Wilkes is trying so hard to pin the murder on Agatha and she and her police friends vow to find the murderer! The man murdered was found with an arrow sticking out of his chest and Agatha stumbles across him as he is dying. There are quite a few people who would have wanted to see Sir Godfrey Pride murdered, but the mystery remains who actually did hate Sir Godfrey enough to kill him! I loved the plot and the introduction of ex-husband, James and lovers, Sir Charles and John Glass into the story. Agatha is still the queen of sleuths in this well-written and delightful addition to my favorite cozy mystery series!

I was sad when I learned that M.C. Beaton had passed. I have loved so many of her books. The Agatha Raisin series has always been my favorite. Agatha is a bit prickly, but always caring and loyal to her friends and colleagues.
In this 34th novel in the series, Agatha attends a fete and gets more than she bargains for. After she is given an archery lesson, she ends up chasing a dog into the nearby woods. There she finds Sir Godfrey who is dying thanks to an arrow in his chest. He utters a gasp of a word right before his last breath that Agatha can't understand. She knows it must be important.
Of course, the bumbling police inspector Wilkes, who hates Agatha, know she must be the murderer. After some questioning and help from Bill Wong, a police detective and close friend of Agatha's, she is finally allowed to leave. Agatha realizes that she will have to solve the case to clear herself and find the true suspect.
Now that Agatha owns her investigation business, she has more employees and resources to look into all angles of what really happened. Along the journey there is plenty of suspense and humor blended in. There are very troubling times with Roy Silver who is her former colleague from London and James, her former husband and now next door neighbor. All of my favorite characters from earlier novels play pivotal roles across the arc of the plot.
R.W. Green has done a fantastic job capturing all the things that make this series so much fun to read. I hope I will be able to continue to take trips to the Cotswolds while being comfy at home.

Dead on Target is the 34th book in a series of cozy mysteries. I had read some of the earlier books but this one has a new author (approved by MC Beaton). It's well written but the characters seem a bit flat. Like another reviewer said I did not connect to Agatha as she felt more focused on her clothes and looks than the mystery.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's press for my review copy of this book.