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Murder at the Courthouse: A Grace Pointe Amateur Sleuth Christian Cozy Mystery (Grace Pointe Cozy Mysteries Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Meghan Carver (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.1 37 ratings

Book 1 of 2: Grace Pointe Cozy Mysteries

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The first book in the Grace Pointe Cozy Mystery Series!

“Fiction is a waste of time.”

The heated comment made by a church library ministry team member shocks MacKenzie Baker, but it quickly becomes the least of her worries.

MacKenzie Baker is an impetuous, eavesdropping small-town librarian who lives in the apartment above the parsonage garage and refuses to be defined as the pastor’s single sister. She thought she was happy for years re-shelving books and helping patrons find their next great read, but as she turns forty, she suddenly struggles to figure out what more to do with her life. Solving murders in her small town of Grace Pointe wasn’t a part of her plan...until she and her brother find a local judge who had come to Pastor Baker for counseling murdered in his chambers, hit over the head with a massive volume of the Indiana Code.

Now, to clear the name of a family friend, she begins to work with the handsome criminal justice professor Ian Canter. Even though the detective with the chocolate brown eyes tells her to stick with making casseroles for the church pitch-in, she soon discovers the Judge’s scheming wife, his rebellious teen daughter, a network of lawyers in Grace Point who were disgruntled with the Judge, and even secrets that lurk among the library ministry team. But with the help of her new kitten Mr. Darcy, her best friend Callie, and her always-pastoring brother, MacKenzie debates the pros and cons of attending law school mid-life while she searches out a killer.

Welcome to Grace Pointe… where most of the people are friendly, the church is to die for, and the sleuthing is as strong as the coffee.

This cozy mystery is a clean read and does not contain foul language, sex, gore, or graphic scenes of any kind.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07YYVJ6TN
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Carol Street Books (October 28, 2019)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 28, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3595 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 143 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #1,285,425 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,200 in Women's Christian Fiction
- #9,961 in Amateur Sleuth Mysteries (Kindle Store)
- #26,798 in Women Sleuths (Kindle Store)

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By sixth grade, Meghan Carver knew she wanted to write. After earning a degree in English from Millikin University, she detoured to law school, earning a Juris Doctorate from Indiana University. She then worked in immigration law and taught Comp 101 at the local college. Now, she homeschools her six children with her college professor husband, writing her stories of cozy mystery and romantic suspense in the nooks and crannies of her time. Her debut novel hit the Publisher's Weekly Bestseller list. When she isn’t writing, homeschooling, or planning the family’s next travel adventure, she is active in her church, sews for her kidlets, and reads.

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M. Walters

Great read!

Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2020

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Wonderful characters and story line. Already bought the next book in the series. Looking forward to more adventures with Mackenzie and a possible romance!

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2023

I enjoyed a mystery….without all the ugliness that so many books have in them.
Looking forward to reading the next Carver mystery.

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Marie Edwards

Christian Themed, Clean Version of "Murder: She Wrote"

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2020

Thank you in advance to JustRead Publicity Tours and the publisher for providing a review copy. A positive review was not required, and all words are my own.

This book gave me the “Murder: She Wrote”/Cabot Cove vibes. But, I say that in a good way. My grandma didn’t watch much TV, SHE ABSOLUTELY LOVED “MURDER: SHE WROTE”.

If you’re not at all familiar with the series, check it out. Here’s a quick synopsis:

“Mystery writer and amateur detective Jessica Fletcher - a down-to-earth, middle-aged widow - ferrets out the criminals in idyllic Cabot Cove, Maine, which apparently is the murder capital of the United States for the show's 12-season run.” (#1)

“Professional writer and amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher uses her intellect, charm, and persistence to get to the bottom of every crime she encounters.” (#2)

Okay, with THAT explained, you can see why I’d make the comparison of this cute little novel to the TV series.

“Murder at the Courthouse” is the first of a series in the Grace Pointe Cozy Mysteries. It is a Christian-themed, clean read.

MacKenzie Baker has more on her mind than a callous comment at church library meeting – “Fiction is a waste of time”. She’s determined to set up a church library and nothing will stop her.

That is until Judge Antony Vail ends up dead at the courthouse, in his chambers, discovered by MacKenzie and her pastor brother.

Who would kill a judge?

Who indeed? But, before that scandal … who is MacKenzie Baker?

She is an eavesdropping small-town librarian who lives in the apartment above the garage of her pastor brother’s home and refuses to be defined his single sister.

For years she thought she was happiest re-shelving books and helping patrons find their next great read, but as she turns forty, she wonders if she should do more with her life. But, what exactly?

As she begins to try to figure it out – murder! And, solving a murder in the small town of Grace Pointe wasn’t exactly in that plan she didn’t really have. But, after discovering the body of the judge, who had come to her brother for counseling, something changed.

She’s also trying to figure out who would use a volume of the Indiana Code as a weapon.

That brings MacKenzie to another suspect – fellow judge Gregory Canter. His handsome; and very single son; Ian is a criminal justice professor. And, wanting to clear Judge Canter’s name, Meghan starts poking around on her own, the law book and a mysterious flower on the floor her only clues.

Despite the detective in charge telling her to stick with making casseroles for the church pitch-in, MacKenzie soon discovers Vail’s scheming wife, his rebellious teen daughter, a network of lawyers in Grace Point who were disgruntled with the Judge, and even secrets that lurk among the library ministry team.

But with the help of her new kitten Mr. Darcy, her best friend Callie, and her always-pastoring brother; MacKenzie debates the pros and cons of attending law school mid-life while she searches out a killer.

Grace Pointe… where most of the people are friendly, the church is to die for, and the sleuthing is as strong as the coffee.

With that description who wouldn’t want to read this book?

This is an absolute ADORABLE take on “Murder: She Wrote” for a newer generation; especially those seeking Christian themes and cleaner reads.

It has that “small town” vibe, the shocking murder, and MacKenzie’s sleuthing. The cover is adorable and definitely suits this book. There are no sex scenes, no real romance scenes, and no violent scenes either. The writer keeps everything on track and on pace with the theme of the novel.

Told in third person, only from MacKenzie’s point of view, this was a short, but highly addicting read. It has a steady pace but doesn’t rush itself. There are some funny moments in it and the tone is very “light” despite the murder being at the heart of the novel. The murder weapon is not even a “violent” weapon either.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, though I do wish there had been additional POVs – the detective or even Ian to show the progression of the investigation from the other side.

I would definitely read other books in this series as I would like to see the progression of MacKenzie’s choices as well as her “budding” romance with Ian.

Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2020

My Thoughts on Murder at the Courthouse:
I loved this cute and quirky cozy mystery. It’s a perfect mix of who-dun-it and a tiny mix of romance. Definitely kept me reading and now I can’t wait for the next book!

This is a new author to me but I love how she made her characters stand out and made me feel like I was in the book with them. I felt like I was right there watching MacKenzie get caught eavesdropping. And then when the hammer falls. . . bad pun? Anyway. When the judge is found murdered and the investigation begins I felt like I was sitting on the bookshelves with a front-row seat.

Loved the kitten named Darcy. I mean, what book lover isn’t’ going to swoon just a bit over that?

This is a sweet unassuming novel that turns into a great fireside read! I loved it and it read super quick making me wish that it was a long series so I could run away and pretend I didn’t have a sink full of dishes to do.

Highly recommend this book and think you’re going to love this nosy librarian as much as I do!

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from JustRead Publicity Tours. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.

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Teresa Kansky

TOO MANY DETAILS - Couldn't finish

Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2022

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I wanted to like this book but couldn't get past the first 3 chapters because of the author's writing style. Too many details about the mundane were included and I kept waiting to get to the next conversation or the next clue. The main character read to me like she was frumpy, which wasn't appealing. I gave up and do not recommend.

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Sandra Slack

Small Town Angst At It's Best

Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2020

As a librarian in a small town, MacKenzie Baker should know everyone and all the local news, right?
And then add her brother being the pastor of the local church, that makes it pretty certain...
But when a Judge is murdered and she and her brother discover the body, it suddenly becomes clear that "knowing" people is not actually knowing them.
She doesn't understand that her life is in danger, she just wants to make sure her friends are not.
This book starts with a humorous lead-in and quickly grabs your attention.
I liked the book.
The author did a wonderful job of depicting small town politics and under currents, and made the book interesting.
I won this book from an author's giveaway, and I have to thank her for picking me.
Very enjoyable reading.

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Jenn8604

Christian Cozy Mystery

Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2019

I enjoyed this book. What I enjoyed more was the fact that Meghan Carver isn't afraid to wear her religion on her sleeve and show the world that a good cozy mystery CAN have God at the center of it. Prayer was an important part in this book as well as listening to God's direction in one's life. I can't wait for the next book in Grace Pointe.

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