From Devon With Death
Devon Mysteries 3
by Stephanie Austin
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Pub Date Oct 22 2020 | Archive Date Dec 08 2020
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Description
Myth becomes murder in the West Country.
When Juno Browne finds a life-sized effigy floating in the River Ashburn, a note attached claims it as the work of Cutty Dyer, Ashburton’s mythical blood-drinking demon. But despite Juno’s instinct that this is a sign of trouble ahead, the police dismiss her find as a practical joke. Then the body of a woman is discovered by the river and it becomes clear that a killer has taken on Cutty’s identity.
But as suspicion falls on someone close to her, Juno finds herself drawn into solving the mystery, desperate to prove her friend’s innocence. As the rain falls steadily and the level of the River Ashburn continues to rise, Juno must unmask the real identity of Cutty Dyer, or risk being swept away on a murderous tide.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Mass Market Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780749025045 |
| PRICE | £8.99 (GBP) |
Featured Reviews
Priya D, Reviewer
A good cozy mystery in a rural town with a varied cast of characters. Though this is the third in the series it works well as a standalone. The suspense and twists are good and unexpected. Only the number of characters is many that makes remembering each one difficult. A well written book. 5 stars
Louise G, Reviewer
An enjoyable book which has a surprisingly good, twisty mystery in the context of a cast of characters which could carry the book on their personalities and dialogue alone! I will read the other books, as this is part of a series.
Lin P, Reviewer
Thank you Netgalley for the advance copy. A delightful story set in picturesque Ashburton Devon. Juno finds a life-sized effigy floating in the river Ashburn. A postcard is attached claiming to be the work of Cutty Dyer a local legend demon. The Police dismiss Juno's concerns. Then Juno discovers a real dead body with the same message floating in the river and the drama begins.
Kathleen H, Reviewer
This cozy mystery takes place in the picturesque town of Ashburton in southwest England. The village, full of antique shops, is a place where everyone thinks there are no secrets. This, of course, is not true.
Juno Browne, owner of one of the antique shops, discovers what she thinks is a dead body floating in the river. It’s not a body but an effigy carefully crafted to look human. There is a card pinned to it that reads “Cutty Dyer Dun This”. Naturally, the police do not take this seriously as Cutty Dyer is a local legend, a troll who lives under a bridge. Juno goes on with her daily routines, meets a handsome widower who is new to town, and plans to attend the annual Spring Ball. But then there’s another murder, also blamed on Mr. Dyer and Juno has to use her detective skills to try to prevent more killings.
From Devon with Death is the third in a series but works well as a standalone mystery. Juno Browne reminds me of a younger Jessica Fletcher from “Murder She Wrote” and Ashburton is so well described that you want to visit. 4 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley, Allison & Busby and Stephanie Austin for this ARC.
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