A Flicker of a Doubt - (A Fairy Garden Mystery) by Daryl Wood Gerber (Paperback)
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- From Agatha Award-winning author Daryl Wood Gerber, the fourth in an enchantingly whimsical series featuring Courtney Kelly, the owner of a fairy-gardening and tea shop in Carmel, California.
- About the Author: Daryl Wood Gerber is the Agatha Award-winning, nationally bestselling author of the Literary Dining Mysteries, the Fairy Garden Mysteries, the French Bistro Mysteries, and the Cookbook Nook Mysteries, as well as the Cheese Shop Mysteries written under the name Avery Aames.
- 320 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective
- Series Name: A Fairy Garden Mystery
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"With a theater foundation tea and an art show planned at Violet Vickers's estate, Courtney is hired to create charming fairy gardens for the event. It's not so charming, however, when her best friend Meaghan's ex-boyfriend turns out to be Violet's latest artistic protâegâe. Even worse, not long after Meaghan locks horns with him, his body is found in her yard, bludgeoned with an objet d'murder. There's a gallery of suspects, from an unstable former flame to an arts and crafts teacher with a sketchy past. But when the cops focus on Meaghan's business partner, who's like a protective older brother to her, and discover he also has a secret financial motive, Courtney decides to draw her own conclusions. Fearing they're missing the forest for the trees, and with some help from Fiona the sleuthing fairy, she hopes to make them see the light . . ."--Book Synopsis
From Agatha Award-winning author Daryl Wood Gerber, the fourth in an enchantingly whimsical series featuring Courtney Kelly, the owner of a fairy-gardening and tea shop in Carmel, California. It's a special place brimming with good vibes and the kind of magical assistance its proprietor will need to investigate a shocking murder at a prestigious art show! Making fairy gardens, and teaching crafters how to do the same, keeps Carmel-by-the-Sea shop owner Courtney Kelly busy--but sometimes she has to make time for a wee bit of detective work . . . With a theater foundation tea and an art show planned at Violet Vickers's estate, Courtney is hired to create charming fairy gardens for the event. It's not so charming, however, when her best friend Meaghan's ex-boyfriend turns out to be Violet's latest artistic protégé. Even worse, not long after Meaghan locks horns with him, his body is found in her yard, bludgeoned with an objet d'murder. There's a gallery of suspects, from an unstable former flame to an arts and crafts teacher with a sketchy past. But when the cops focus on Meaghan's business partner, who's like a protective older brother to her, and discover he also has a secret financial motive, Courtney decides to draw her own conclusions. Fearing they're missing the forest for the trees, and with some help from Fiona the sleuthing fairy, she hopes to make them see the light . . .Review Quotes
Praise for the Fairy Garden Mystery Series: "A charming cozy with gardening tips, recipes, and a raft of suspects for those who don't believe in fairies. --Kirkus Reviews on A Hint of Mischief "Lively characters and plenty of action keep the pages turning. Paranormal cozy fans will have a ball." --Publishers Weekly on A Glimmer of a Clue
"A tale of perseverance, murder, and a sprinkling of magic in California... Even readers who aren't tempted to create a fairy garden may be enticed by the recipes appended to this appealing cozy." --Kirkus Reviews on A Glimmer of a Clue "If you believe or want to believe in magic THIS is an enjoyable read." --CrimeReads on A Glimmer of a Clue "Anyone who remembers the Peter Pan line, 'Do you believe in fairies?' will enjoy this enchanting book that has charm and wit, friends and foes, murder and mayhem with fascinating characters." --Crimespree Magazine on A Glimmer of a Clue "Enchanting...Cozy fans will wish upon a star for more." --Publishers Weekly on A Sprinkling of Murder "After finishing the book fans might want to try their hand at making their own fairy garden, or taste test the delectable recipes in the back of the book. And of course, readers will already impatiently be waiting for book number two. Fans of fantasy cozy series and this author will absolutely love this bestseller-bound tale." --Mystery Scene on A Sprinkling of Murder "Likeable characters, including several who should continue to play roles in future investigations, and an entertaining but not-too-intrusive fairy connection make this a winner." --Booklist on A Sprinkling of Murder "Fairies flutter throughout." --Kirkus Reviews on A Sprinkling of Murder "The addition of real fairies adds a delightful twist to your standard culinary cozy. Courtney is an engaging heroine backed by a fun, diverse cast." --Criminal Element on A Sprinkling of Murder
About the Author
Daryl Wood Gerber is the Agatha Award-winning, nationally bestselling author of the Literary Dining Mysteries, the Fairy Garden Mysteries, the French Bistro Mysteries, and the Cookbook Nook Mysteries, as well as the Cheese Shop Mysteries written under the name Avery Aames. She also writes standalone suspense novels and the Aspen Adams Novels of Suspense. Prior to her career as a novelist, she was an actress with roles in television shows including "Murder, She Wrote," and she wrote for the popular TV sitcom "Out of this World." Originally from the Bay Area, she now lives in Southern California where she likes to cook, garden and spend time with her frisky Goldendoodle named Sparky. Visit her online at DarylWoodGerber.com.Dimensions (Overall): 8.11 Inches (H) x 5.43 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: .52 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective
Series Title: A Fairy Garden Mystery
Publisher: Kensington Cozies
Theme: Women Sleuths
Format: Paperback
Author: Daryl Wood Gerber
Language: English
Street Date: March 28, 2023
TCIN: 87350740
UPC: 9781496741271
Item Number (DPCI): 247-18-0791
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews
100% would recommend
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A whimsical cozy mystery!
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
- 2 years ago
A Flicker of Doubt by Daryl Wood Gerber is a delightful tale. We return to Carmel-by-the-Sea, California where Courtney Kelly owns Open Your Imagination, a fairy garden and tea shop. Courtney has a charming store where she teaches people to make fairy gardens and sells the supplies. If you are lucky, you might see Fiona, a righteous fairy. Pixie, Courtney’s Ragdoll cat, likes to catnap in the courtyard. This series has an enchanting cast of characters (cast list at the beginning of the book). The characters are realistic and relatable. I like that the fairies have human qualities and personalities (plus a touch of fancifulness). I am enjoying following Fiona’s journey to earn her wings and get back in the fairy queen’s good graces. Courtney comes up with creative fairy gardens. I enjoy reading the descriptions of Courtney’s creations. The mystery was entertaining. There are a number of people who did not like the victim which leads to a long list of suspects including Meghan Brownie’s business partner. Ziggy Foxx, Meghan’s business partner, is arrested for the crime. Courtney and Meghan know Ziggy could not have done the deed. Courtney is curious about the case from the beginning (you can tell she is ready to dig into the case). She asks questions and searches for clues. She gets helpful information from her friends and the fairies. The story builds to an exciting reveal where we get all our questions answered. A fairy portal has appeared in Courtney’s backyard and Fiona is curious about it. We will have to wait for the next A Fairy Garden Mystery to learn what happens next. A Flicker of Doubt is the fourth A Fairy Garden Mystery. It can be read as a standalone if you are new to the series, but I encourage you to read all the books in this imaginative series. A Flicker of Doubt is a whimsical tale with flitting fairies, a returning performer, party plans, a terminated thespian, an unanticipated portal, a slew of suspects, a playful pup, and a curious Courtney.
Love this series
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Perriknows - 2 years ago
This series by Daryl Wood Gerber just keeps getting better. The people populating the area around Courtney's Fairy Garden store, that we've met before, are still just as they ever were...quirky and in everyone's business. I loved that we got to see more of the romantic interest between Courtney and Brady. Of course, this series wouldn't be what it is without the Faeries! Fiona is Courtney's fairy and helps her delve into murders that happen in charming Carmel-by-the-Sea. I love that we keep getting more background on Fiona and her family. Some people can see fairies. Some cannot. They are there though! . As with the other stories in this series, we have a not very nice person get murdered. This time, there were MANY people who didn't like him, so lots of suspects!! On top of this is a second murder...the brother of the first man murdered! Was it the same person who did both dastardly deeds, or is there a serial killer on the loose? As usual, Courtney is able to put clues together to help the local police department, although they aren't very happy when she points out things they just didn't think of. Another whimsical and fun book by Ms. Gerber. Can't wait for the next!