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Dr. Prepper (Freaky Florida Investigations Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Margaret Lashley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,247 ratings
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“The X-Files has found its funny bone!”
“WOW…Lashley does it again. Installment #2 in this rare book series is another that reads with a perma-press smile."

In a Town Famous for Strawberries, Two Investigators Sort the Fruits from the Nuts ...

All Bobbie Drex wanted was something normal—a new career as a private investigator. But after signing up with Nick Grayson to complete her internship, nothing normal has happened since. In fact, when Grayson gets a call about a possible alien invasion going down in Plant City, Florida, normal packs its bags and books a flight for another planet.

Man pudding. Doomsday preppers. Wayne’s World wannabes ….

Not to mention the whole “living-with-a-stranger-in-an-RV” thing. The horrors!

Good thing she’s packing a Glock—and enough snark to qualify as a lethal backup weapon.

Like your mysteries twisty, with a side of laugh-out-loud humor? You're in for a treat! The weirdness of The X-Files and the insanity of My Name is Earl collide to form Dr. Prepper, book two in the Freaky Florida Investigations series. Get your copy now!

What Readers are Saying about Dr. Prepper:

“Margaret Lashley does not disappoint with the second installment. The only downside is that the book had to end! I can’t wait for number three!” Amazon Review
“Full of wacky characters, amazing descriptions, and lots of theories of the unknown, this book makes for a funny mystery.” Amazon Review
"Not a scary or over the top paranormal book. I stayed up until 2:30 in the morning reading it. It was just that good! I’m a real scaredy-cat, just not into reading about things that go bump in the night. It is filled with quirky characters, mystery and a lot of humor. So if you want to be truly entertained, READ THIS BOOK." Amazon Review
"Plenty of mysteries and slap stick humor with a backwoods redneck cousin thrown in the mix. I almost felt like I was reading a cross between Terry Pratchett and Piers Anthony." Amazon Review
“WOW…Lashley does it again. Installment #2 in this rare book series is another that one reads with a perma-press smile. The laugh out loud banter between the main characters moves almost as fast as the twists, turns and u-turns of the mystery. The situational descriptions of many of the player’s actions and activities are unforgettable. Bobbie’s unspoken thoughts…are as humorous as what she says out loud. Whodunit? You will not guess until the shocking moment of reveal.” Amazon Review “
If you enjoy sci-fi, drama, mystery, comedy and just a tiny tease of romance, then this is for you!” Amazon Review
“Rampant with humorous banter and fun interpersonal relationships over a solidly bizarre mystery and great characterization.” Amazon Review
“This is a rollicking ride from the very beginning with laugh-out-loud prose, rednecks, weirdos and Tootsie Pops…oh my!” Amazon Review
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"Not too many writers can make me laugh out loud, but Margaret Lashley is now officially on my short list of favorite laugh-out-loud authors. With witty sarcasm and stupid odd characters who make it so easy, I'm an official new fan." Amazon Review"What can I say? One of the oddest books I've read and I LOVED it. On my scale of 1-15 it gets a 15. I think you need to read it yourself." Amazon Review
"Lashley is such a talented author that really captures the southern "red-neck" attitude. Her plots are excellent with humor that's laugh-out-loud funny." Amazon Review"Wasn't sure what to expect. What I found was a humorous well written modern adventure. A "who done it" that snaked it's way around as the protagonists untangled the knot of mystery in a small Florida town." Amazon Review"Being a Florida native I've enjoyed reading about all the small towns these books bring to life. Also, I'm not into reading about things that go bump in the night. This is not a scary or over the top paranormal book. It is filled with quirky characters, mystery and a lot of humor." Amazon Review

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07RCG6SHX
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Zazzy Ideas, Inc. (June 22, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 22, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3945 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 496 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Margaret Lashley

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Mysteries to Solve Before You Die Laughing.

A lover of laughter and aficionado of the absurd, author Margaret Lashley brings her unique, sideways look at the world to her hilarious, best-selling Val Fremden Midlife Mystery Series, Doreen Diller Humorous Mystery Trilogy, Freaky Florida Investigations, and her brand-new series, Val Fremden Strikes Again!

As a native of the Sunshine State, Margaret was weaned on weird! She puts her extensive background in the local culture to bear in creating side-splitting mysteries jam-packed with plot twists and turns you'll never see coming. But what really sets her stories apart are the quirky, flawed characters you'll no doubt recognize as people you've seen somewhere along the way.

Margaret lives in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida surrounded by friends, both real and imaginary. Life is good!

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JD-NYC
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Funny Book With Zany Characters!
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2023
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This book is a total gonzo style comedy full of off beat, “Florida Man” types of characters. I live in Florida so I try to find authors who write about this area, and Margaret Lashley hit a home run with this book (and the series). I also read Moth Man (another very funny book) and I just can’t wait to read the rest of this series.

I don’t want to give away the story so here is what I ca say, Bobbie Drex is a little bit of a lost woman, but once she hooked up with Nick Grayson, she found her calling…..chasing the supernatural events that seem to happen in the swampy areas of the state. Everyone they run into is just slightly off center (some way off center!). Their adventure takes them into the swamp where they meet a whole group of Preppers. At every turn they seem to run into a new character, and a new clue into the mystery they are trying to solve.

If you are a fan of gonzo comedy, unique characters, and bizarre settings; you’ll really enjoy this book. You’ll end up so engrossed in this book, you won’t be able to put it down.

Hat’s off to Margaret Lashley on this second installment of her Bobbie Drex series. ENJOY!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Funny and different
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2020
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This is not your everyday cozy mystery! It’s a fun read, well-written and humorous. This mixture of mystery, sci-fi, and humor is entertaining and quick to read. Recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I can't believe how much I laughed!
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2023
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This book was so much fun to read! So many books try to be funny and don't make it. This one snuck up on me. I love a funny book that's not dumb or trying too hard. This is awesome writing! I'm not glad it's over!
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VZ
3.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely hilarious
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2019
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I received this book as a free promotional copy.

While I’m not sure I could, with any accuracy, tell you what this book was about, it has MANY laugh out load moments!

Also, much more professionally presented than some of her earlier books. Looks like she finally found a decent proofreader!
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Marion Gee
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read... Just like book 1
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2023
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Great CC, original, and hilarious. I laughed and laughed until I cried. I Can't wait to read book number 3.
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Jay S
4.0 out of 5 stars Get to know Grayson and Drex!
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2020
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Fun read...I was imagining my regular thriller...but this book had a lot more humor and quirky characters. I loved the team of Grayson and Drex and their romp through Florida.
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Michael D. Zorn
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful twists and turns
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2019
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This is the first book of Lashley's that I read. It's also pretty far out of my usual likes (thriller, noir &c). I was pleasantly surprised. The writing is good, the characters memorable (that's an understatement) - and we do get a wide range of characters who are really characters. As I was reading along, trying to put the story into a nice neat category - is this a supernatural thriller? An alien contact story? A conspiracy story? A murder mystery?
It finally dawned on me: All of the above! Except that all the threads gradually come together. But it's not a case of having the rug yanked under you - it all makes sense.
The description of "extreme preppers" is practically worth the whole book: the menu of blue-green algae and earthworms, supplemented by field mice, is something I won't soon forget.
Bobbie Drex and Nick Grayson are clearly described (I see James Garner as Grayson). The others are mainly "over-the-top" caricatures, but not annoyingly so.

About halfway thorugh, Grayson says, "...I’m of the opinion that the creator of the universe actually prefers an underdog.” That's partly how Lashley describes herself But she, and Bobbie, are underdogs with grit, and a terrific sense of humor.
Another thing I like about novels is when they give me something I haven't heard of before. Dr Prepper is no exception: I found out about “Momordica charantia,” or bitter melon; about Vrillon and the Ashtar Galactic Command; among other things. She must read at least as much as she writes.

I thoroughly enjoyed this one, and I'm looking forward to "Oral Robbers".
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Crystal Pennington
5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious! Loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2024
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I just about laughed through the entire book! I wish it was on Audible because I would buy the Audible as well. I'm definitely on to the next book.
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KT
4.0 out of 5 stars Strangely addictive!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2019
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Not my usual read, style of writing is odd but so is the storyline! In honesty I enjoyed this and looking at the others. Perhaps I ought to have started with book one!
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Beachbum
3.0 out of 5 stars Light hearted fun
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 8, 2019
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Story is entertaining enough, but was hoping for some more development of the characters, as book one really didn't achieve much of that
The pace could be a tad quicker and some real paranormal activity would be good
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Reign
5.0 out of 5 stars a different type of story
Reviewed in Canada on August 8, 2019
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What can I say ? One of the oddest books I've read and LOVED it. It is on my scale of 1 - 15 and it gets a 15 .
I think you need to read yourself to get it . I am going to reread it too.
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