Northern Light

A Coast-to-Coast Michigan Mystery

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Pub Date Aug 20 2020 | Archive Date Aug 07 2020

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Description

This new series by Deb Davies will especially appeal to readers of mysteries and stories based in Michigan.  Rich in Michigan’s local flavor, beauty, and culture, Deb Davies brings that true “up north feeling” into her writing.

After the death of her husband, Claire is finding it hard to adjust to being a widow in northern Michigan. She and her cat quickly find themselves surrounded by visitors, including her best friend, Laurel.

The empty house soon feels more like home until a raven mysteriously appears inside, resulting in a disastrous mess, and a new friend for houseguest Charles, an eccentric ornithologist.

Although the company initially offers the support and distraction Claire needs, random attacks soon escalate and no one is safe.

When the unlikely group comes face-to-face with someone intent on murder, will their newfound friendship be strong enough to protect them?



This new series by Deb Davies will especially appeal to readers of mysteries and stories based in Michigan. Rich in Michigan’s local flavor, beauty, and culture, Deb Davies brings that true “up...


A Note From the Publisher

Available in the following formats: Hardcover: (978-1-64397-120-9) Softcover: (978-1-64397-121-6) & Ebook: (978-1-64397-122-3). LCCN: (2020933869). Print distribution through Ingram, Gardners, Baker & Taylor, and Perma-Bound. Ebook library distribution through Overdrive, Hoopla, and Baker & Taylor

Available in the following formats: Hardcover: (978-1-64397-120-9) Softcover: (978-1-64397-121-6) & Ebook: (978-1-64397-122-3). LCCN: (2020933869). Print distribution through Ingram, Gardners, Baker...


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EDITION Hardcover
ISBN 9781643971209
PRICE $24.95 (USD)

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Featured Reviews

When her husband dies, Claire barely has time to feel lonely in her . new home. She has her cat and lost of visitors, including her BFF Laurel. When an ornithologist and a raven move into the house, it seems Claire has plenty of people to keep her mind off her loss. But soon a series of attacks convinces Claire that her safe haven is anything but

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A band of ragtag friends solve a mystery. This book is an atmospheric psychological thriller that combines several strong characters in a race to bring a criminal to justice. Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, getting to know all the characters, and the setting which seemed like a third character.

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WARNING: This review contains spoilers.

“Northern Light” is an adult mystery/thriller book centered around a widow named Claire and her group of friends, who encounter many strange events throughout the story.

After the loss of her husband, Claire is surrounded by company, especially her best friend Laurel and another man named Charles. She enjoys the time they spend with each other, but things take a turn and continue to do so throughout the story, from a raven showing up in a house to a couple of deaths.

The story was a little bit confusing to follow at times, but one positive about the book was that it kept me wanting to read more, as I waited to see what else was going to happen to them, whether individually or as a whole group, throughout the story. In addition, all of the twists and turns that occur throughout the story (as more bad things happen to the characters) made it a pretty interesting read. Even though I was confused while reading some of it, I still thought it was a pretty good book and would recommend that fans of mystery, thriller, and suspense books give it a chance.

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This was a great afternoon read. A wonderful story about two friends and an odd collection of "friends and neighbors". I love books that keep me guessing. Totally did not see how this would involve the groups of people and the revelation. Well written and totally honest conversation amongst the two friends from grade school.

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A gripping and highly entertaining mystery that kept me guessing.
i liked the well thought characters, the fascinating setting and the solid mystery.
It's recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

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A good book! Not that many twists but kept a nice steady pace! I would definitely recommend this book to my fellow suspense lovers.

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Northern Light by Deb Davies
My Rating: 3 of 5 Stars

I always enjoy discovering a new mystery writer and when the books turns out to be the debut of a friend, it is a real pleasure! Hopefully the subtitle "A Coast-To-Coast Michigan Mystery" suggests this will be the beginning of more adventures.

THE STORY: Claire, with her best friend Laurel in tow, has retreated to the summer cabin in Michigan to recover from the death of her husband. When friends and family begin arriving, the house fills up. The first sign of trouble occurs when a raven, somehow trapped in the house, trashes it.

While the friends go on with their lives enjoying Northern Michigan, unpleasant events happen and escalate putting everyone in harms way. Will they figure out the mystery before it is too late?

FIRST LINE:
"Claire and Laurel were sitting at a heart pine table, letting the day fade."

WHAT I THOUGHT: What seemingly starts as a cozy mystery turns out not to be for the faint of heart. The curious events that happen in the first half bloom into pure evil in the second.

The story reads like a literate mystery combined with a violent thriller. The author has created a very specific world. For example, she is "passionate about rescued animals and nature", so those topics find their way into the story. Michiganders will recognize places, products, and traditions the author weaves throughout the book.

The characters, of which there are many, are living in our pre-Covid 19 world and dealing with all the challenging modern day issues. The dialogue and banter seems natural as does the friendship between Claire and Laurel.

Her charming, quirky characters make it difficult to believe that any of them could be guilty of so much wanton destruction and death.

BOTTOM LINE: RECOMMENDED. With her love song to Northern Michigan disguised as a mystery, Deb Davies is an author to watch.

Disclaimer: A copy of Northern Light was provided to me by BHC Press /Net Galley for an honest review. Deb Davies has been a friend for many years.

Hardcover: 248 pages
Publisher: BHC Press (August 20, 2020)
ISBN-10: 1643971204
ISBN-13: 978-1643971209

THE AUTHOR: "Deb Davies enjoys writing mysteries about her favorite place: Michigan. She is passionate about rescued animals and nature, and also enjoys classical music. She resides with her husband, Rick, in an old farmhouse on a trout stream near Luzerne, Michigan. Northern Light is her debut novel in her Coast-to-Coast Michigan Mystery series." (from Amazon)

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