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Progressive Dinner Deadly (Myrtle Clover Mysteries Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Elizabeth Spann Craig (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 1,543 ratings
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Who wants chips and dip when they can have Dickens and Twain?


To the residents of the sleepy town of Bradley, North Carolina, hardworking Jill Caulfield seemed beyond reproach. She volunteered at the women’s shelter, worked at the church preschool, cleaned houses for extra money, and actually enjoyed yard work. And she was nothing less than a saint to cheerfully put up with her unemployed, skirt-chasing, boozer of a husband.


When intrepid octogenarian sleuth Myrtle Clover caught Jill, her new housekeeper, peering into her medicine cabinet, she should have been upset. But discovering that Jill wasn’t such a squeaky-clean goody-goody made her vastly more interesting in Myrtle’s eyes.


Myrtle would have happily continued figuring out what made Jill Caulfield tick. If Jill hadn’t foolishly gone and gotten herself murdered, that is.

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Interview with Bestselling Cozy Mystery Author Elizabeth Spann Craig

How would you describe your mysteries?

I write old-fashioned puzzle-style cozy mysteries. These books are all about providing an armchair escape for the readers. I love the interactive nature of the stories where the reader safely solves cases alongside the sleuth.

Most of your books feature murders in sleepy Southern towns. Why do you choose these settings for your fiction?

Smaller towns work really well with the traditional mysteries (also called cozies) that I write. The suspects in these books must be known by the victim and the gifted amateurs that operate as sleuths need to be able to casually question them. This becomes a lot easier when you move the stories into a village setting.

The murder motives for these books also tend to be very basic…and annoyances in small towns tend to blow up into something a lot bigger. When everyone knows everyone else, there are plenty of opportunities for feuding.

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What made you decide to write mysteries?

Mysteries are my favorite genre to read and write. I think my whole life prepared me for writing mysteries! Murder, She Wrote was one of my favorites when I was a teen. I started out reading Nancy Drew, Trixie Belden, and the Hardy Boys, then moved on to Agatha Christie . . . and I kept reading Agatha Christie. She was a huge influence on me.

Anything else about you that you'd like to share? I'm the mother of two and live with my husband in North Carolina--the setting for several of my series.

Praise for Elizabeth Spann Craig's Books

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The following are reviews for the first book in the series, "Pretty is as Pretty Dies:"

Publishers Weekly: "The amusing first in a new cozy series from Craig...Myrtle's wacky personality is a delight."

Mystery News: "Wonderful cozy mystery: solidly written, well-plotted and funny."

ForeWord: "The treat here is Myrtle's eccentricity, brought to life with rich humor and executed ...with breezy skill."

About the Author

Elizabeth writes the Memphis Barbeque series for Penguin/Berkley (as Riley Adams), the Southern Quilting mysteries (2012) for Penguin/NAL, and the Myrtle Clover series for Midnight Ink. She blogs daily at Mystery Writing is Murder, which was named by Writer's Digest as one of the 101 Best Websites for Writers for 2010.

As the mother of two, Elizabeth writes on the run as she juggles duties as Girl Scout leader, referees play dates, drives carpools, and is dragged along as a hostage/chaperone on field trips.

Find Elizabeth on Twitter (@elizabethscraig), her blog (mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/), Facebook (Elizabeth Spann Craig Author), and Google Plus (Elizabeth S. Craig).

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005HAWAZG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elizabeth Spann Craig (August 13, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 13, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1917 KB
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  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 228 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Elizabeth is the bestselling cozy mystery author of the Southern Quilting mysteries, the Myrtle Clover Cozy Mysteries, the Village Library Mysteries, and Memphis Barbeque mysteries for Penguin Random House, Midnight Ink, and independently. She is a library-loving, avid mystery reader. A pet-owning Southerner, her four series are full of cats, corgis, and cheese grits. The mother of two, she lives with her husband, a fun-loving corgi, and a shy fluffball of a cat. Follow Elizabeth and learn more about her books by visiting her website at https://elizabethspanncraig.com/

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Leta Hyde
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book to read
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2023
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I had such a good time reading this book. The characters are wonderful Southern eccentrics and remind me of many of my own relatives. This particular story was intriguing with the double climax that was very well done. Myrtle and Pasha were just fun to get to know. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
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Ellen Oceanside
4.0 out of 5 stars Deadly Dinner
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2020
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Enjoyable, full of humor with good narration, sets the plot in a small town with a retired English teacher. She loves gardening and decorating with the gnomes. When a body is found murdered, now who will be cleaning houses. She had a lazy husband, and a bit too much curiosity, but why kill her. Mrytle is more than ready to solve. . The narration was good, clear voice and added to this story. Good series. Given audio for my voluntary review
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3.0 out of 5 stars Decent "cozy" with dubious heroine
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2011
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Perhaps it is an omen of some sorts that Amazon failed to headline the webpage with the admonition that I had purchased this book on such and such a date. At any rate, it comes through the robot reading process well, with the usual qualifications as to the pronunciation of words with double meanings and lack of adjustment of software to take care of words found universally which are allowed to be mangled (Mrs. and Mr. are invariably "M, R, S" and "M, R").
it is difficult to specify my reasons for not following the five star pattern of the previous four reviewers (at this date), without entering forbidden territory and revealing parts the story: suffice to say, that as one dealing every day with people in their 80's (the heroines age), 90's, and 100's, I conclude,d well before the end of the book, that any of these people I know who manifested some of the behavioral patterns of the heroin,e would be a fit subject for a custody hearing, should her family feel the necessity, in order to protect her from being severely harmed by what she does as a matter of course.
Putting that point aside, she is the usual ultra-snoopy small town woman, a former school teacher, who solves murders by assiduously cultivating the gossip mills which endlessly grind away. In doing so, she is a constant and deliberate irritant to her son, who lives across the street from her, and is the Chief of Police.
The words and sentences are well woven, most of the characters are difficult to remember, the few chief ones serve only as foils for the heroine. The story is told entirely in the first person, which I like; however, I often found that first person hard to take. This is a personal view and should carry no weight, if you have a liking for people, who for their own purposes, will intrude themselves into any setting, wherein they can pick up information in which THEY are interested, and let each of the others beware.
The plot is tricky, but ultimately moves into an unnecessary muddle to provide a series of surprises.
All-in-all, an easy read, which might well be quite satisfying to readers of this sub-genre of cozy.
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PattiePaw
5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner!
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2013
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This is the second Myrtle Clover Mystery I've read, and I liked this one as much as the first. The characters in these stories are likeable and believable. From the nosy, gossipy neighbor to the casserole-friendly church ladies who are prepared to offer edible comfort to anyone in need, the characters are easy to imagine. Of course, the main character, Myrtle Clover, is the highlight of the story. She is an elderly woman who refuses to slow down as time marches on. Although she seems to attract murderers and is too often on the scene of a crime, she is a kindly grandmother who tries to outwit her police chief son when it comes to solving crimes. In this story, Myrtle finds herself unhappy with the selection of books being read by her book club. She decides to push the group to a higher level of literature and is ready to launch her plan when someone else suggests a progressive dinner. The group loves the idea, and it becomes the new plan. Of course, murder is on the menu for this dinner gathering, and before we know it, Myrtle is on the case. She enlists the help of her friend Miles as she eventually unravels the case. While reading PROGRESSIVE DINNER DEADLY, I felt more like a participant than a spectator, feeling like I was right in there with the rest of the characters. I enjoy getting lost in a book, especially a mystery, and this book did not disappoint me. I give this book five stars for the characters, including Pasha, the feral feline, and also for the satisfying solution to the well-developed mystery. It's a fun book, a good mystery, and I think it's another winner from Elizabeth Spann Craig.
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4.0 out of 5 stars PROGRESSIVE DINNER DEADLY, Elizabeth Spann Craig, 2015
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2017
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The second in the Mrytle Clover mystery series. Octogenarian Mrytle has recently joined the town's book club, but as a retired librarian, she finds their choices of reading materials horrifying. She tries to change the book clubs focus to a more literary bent, but things get out of hand and somehow, the book club is changed to a dinner club (but they all think it's Mrytle's idea). Everyone who has ever suffered through eating anything concocted by Mrytle know she's a terrible cook, and she certainly has no interest in participating in a Progressive Dinner, but since it was her idea, how can she refuse? She becomes quite enthusiastic, however, when one of the dinners' hosts is found dead. Here is another chance for her to solve the murder and show up her son, the town's police chief.

Mrytle is a bit much sometimes, and I admit to frequently wanting to bop her over the head. She pretty much steamrolls through life, and it is hard to understand how she has any close friends. Her son definitely has his work cut out for him, trying to solve the murder and at the same time trying to keep his mother out of trouble. Her attitude towards her son in constantly trying to outdo him is annoying as is her nosiness and lack of feeling for others. But she's funny and courageous and somehow the reader ends up rooting for her.
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Beverly C Redd
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024
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Good story.
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PreecevilleSaskLAD
5.0 out of 5 stars A TREAT TO READ SEVERAL TIMES.
Reviewed in Canada on May 20, 2017
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Fun to read this book again. Myrtle makes me laugh out loud.
Very sure I will read the whole series a few more times. Never tire of it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars it's a very relaxing cozy mystery the best part was with the twist that comes and it ...
Reviewed in India on November 21, 2016
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it's a very relaxing cozy mystery
the best part was with the twist that comes and it was unexpected and gave a well rounded off feeling to the book
Elizabeth has outdone herself while creating a very lovable character with endearing quirks
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DogMa
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely brilliant, humorous, fun
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 20, 2016
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As you can see from my reviews, I am not at all easy to please - I DO LOVE THIS SERIES AND ALL THE QUIRKY CHARACTERS AND CLEVER PLOTS!!!! Well writen, tongue-in-cheek humour, perfectly proofread, fast-paced - what more could you ask for?
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AK
5.0 out of 5 stars Progressive Dinner Deadly
Reviewed in Germany on October 9, 2013
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At first I was just downloading the book to have something ready for this waiting minutes for the train, etc., but in the end I could barely put it down. It really is funny how poor Myrtle has to cope with an overprotective policeman-son, a very nosy and a bit slow on the uptake-neighbour, small town rumour and next to all her own little problems. It is a nice book written more like the old Miss Marple-crimes with (mostly) not that much blood and detailed descriptions of corpses and brutality, but funny characters, long dialogues and theories.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great fun to read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 22, 2015
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This book would have been five stars if I hadn't found the second murder so predictable to solve. On every other point I loved this quick, light read. Myrtle Clover is a great character, the book has some laugh out loud moments and the mystery is well written. Can't wait to read the next book.
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