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No Obvious Cause: A Gripping Crime Mystery (The Dublin Murder Mysteries) Kindle Edition

by Valerie Keogh (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,085 ratings
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In the Dublin suburbs, a police detective copes with a series of inexplicable crimes—and the return of a woman from his past . . .

A murder followed by a series of random, motiveless crimes has left Detective Garda Sergeant Mike West and his team puzzled.

When Edel Johnson arrives at the scene of a crime Mike is taken aback, more so when he discovers she is now working with a victim support group. He has feelings for her, but he is the garda who investigated her husband’s murder, and their relationship is complicated.

With crime in Dublin’s suburbs at an all-time high, and his superiors breathing down his neck, West doesn’t need the distraction. But someone wants Edel out of the way, and it’s up to West to find out who . . .

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    The Dublin Murder Mysteries
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Valerie Keogh was born in Dublin, qualified as a nurse and then studied English in University College Dublin gaining a BA in English and a Masters in American Literature. She moved to the UK several years ago where she lives with her husband, Robert, and cat, Fatty Arbuckle. She enjoys writing both crime and psychological thrillers. When she’s not writing, Valerie loves to travel. You can follow Valerie on Twitter: @ValerieKeogh1 Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valeriekeoghnovels/

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09C6MTN6W
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloodhound Books (January 22, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 22, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1673 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,085 ratings

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Valerie Keogh

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Valerie Keogh is the best-selling author of The Nurse. She lives in Wiltshire with her husband and a huge black cat, Fatty Arbuckle. She grew up reading Agatha Christie and initially wrote crime novels - she now writes psychological thrillers.

The Little Lies was shortlisted for the Crime Fiction Lovers Award 2021

Valerie has a BA in English and an MA in American Literature.

She is currently published with Boldwood Books.

Order of publication:

Deadly Sleep (2016)

Twisted Power (2016)

Bitter Business (2017)

Wicked Secret (2018)

Secrets Between Us (2018)

The Housewife 2019

The Dublin Murder Mysteries (2020)

The Three Women (2020)

The Perfect Life (2020)

The Little Lies (2020)

The Lies He Told (2021)

The Couple in the Photograph (2021)

A Taste of Deceit (2022)

The Lodger (2022)

The Widow (2022)

The Trophy Wife (2023)

The Librarian (2023)

The Nurse (2023)

The Lawyer (2023) (previously published as The Deadly Truth)

The Housekeeper (2023)

The Mistress (2024)

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Pamela J.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2021
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This is the second book I have read in this series and I.hope there are more. The writing is very good--all of it interesting and no unnecessary filler. I so enjoy all the characters and wish they would make this series into a movie or tv show. This is the kind of book that I want to hurry and get to the end to see what happens but at the same time, I'm sad to be done with the book. I really cannot express enough my complete satisfaction with both the author and this series. Excellent!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good mystery
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2021
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Good mystery with a dash of romance. Little language. Liked the book. The characters were wonderful. Ireland setting was interesting and fun. I would recommend this book.
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Mr.Bill
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great story
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2021
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I really like the characters in this series by Valerie Keogh. There is a very good mystery and crime to solve, but also a growing relationship between a former victim and the garde who investigated the crime.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Murder In Dublin
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2020
Many thanks to the author / Bloodhound Books for the digital copy of this crime fiction. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

Detective Garda Mike West and his team are dealing with several new cases that are leaving them all perplexed.

A man is poisoned by cyanide .... there doesn't seem to be anyone who wanted him dead. By all accounts, he was a nice guy. There's absolutely no motive that can be seen.

An elderly lady's home is vandalized ... sort of. Things are placed on the floor, dresser drawers pulled out... but West thinks this was all staged. Nothing was taken, nothing broken, her money is still in the house .... another motiveless crime.

While at his partner's son's birthday party, one of the youngsters attending disappears. Looking at the cameras, they see a woman holding the boy's hand as they leave the building. The boy is found at a nearby mall... safe and sound. The boy says the nice lady took him to a drive through for a burger and fries. He thinks he fell asleep and when he woke up, the lady was gone.

Added to West's frustrations, a woman from his past appears at one of his crime scenes. He hasn't seen her in months and now she's working with a victim support group. They are still attracted to each other .. but they are both wary of being involved.

With crime in Dublin’s suburbs at an all-time high, and his superiors breathing down his neck, West doesn't need the distraction. But someone wants her out of the way, and it's up to West to find out who…

This is another well written murder mystery set in Dublin. There's suspense and lots of suspects for West and his team to look into. I enjoy how the characters interact with each other, especially West and his partner. There's a lot of banter, but they each are loyal to the other. A bit of romance touches West and I like the back and forth he and his lady friend display. I enjoy this author's writing and I look forward to the next in this series.
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Edwin H. Holmes Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Read!
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2020
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This is the second book in this series. The main characters continue. Mike West and Edel Johnson are back. I was worried that Edel was going to disappear, following the first novel, but I am so happy that she has returned. This is a wonderful series. This is police procedure (here the Garda) is great. I found new words like niggling." There is a series of crimes without obvious motives. A promising love story finally begins. Valerie Keogh has become my favorite author.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not as compelling as the first one
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2020
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I.wasn't drawn into the story as quickly in this second book of the series. And then I was disappointed at the stupidity of Edel to the point I really couldn't work.up any sympathy for her predicament.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good series with fantastic characters.
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2020
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This is the second book in this series. I’ve enjoyed each book tremendously. The police procedure (here the Garda) is great. The detectives wait for warrants and are careful to properly preserve evidence, ultimately preserving the case for trial but, the best moments are when things go off the rails. Adding a promising love story make this series complete. I highly recommend! The series is also free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
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Bobbi Jo Wagner
4.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful!
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2020
This is the second book I have read by this author, I think they are getting better and better with each book. They are suspenseful, mystery that had me turning pages fast. Her characters are connectable and made me feel as if I was part of the story. The twists and turns had me sitting on the edge of my seat. This is a great mystery that had me guessing on who did it until the end. You don't want to miss this mystery, I know I don't regret picking it up. I highly recommend reading this book.
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Seb Barrow
5.0 out of 5 stars Good follow on.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 20, 2023
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A murder with absolutely no motive at all and nobody in the frame for it. A home invasion with nothing stolen and anything that could be broken was gently placed and intact. And more besides that really tests Mike and his team.
Cleverly thought out plots and the possible on off relationship between Mike and Edel. I liked it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The good are deadlier than the bad.
Reviewed in Germany on April 1, 2022
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It has a very interesting storyline dogooders doing bad things for the wrong things to influence the right. The least possible person is the villian. Good storyline.
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Renny deGroot
5.0 out of 5 stars Had Me From Page One
Reviewed in Canada on February 29, 2020
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I loved spending time with the characters again in this second book in a series. The main character is an authentic man/detective - meaning he's a man with real flaws and strengths as well as a detective. I love the setting in which the story is set and most of all I enjoy the writing which keeps the reader engaged and interested. Looking forward to the next book in the series!
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Marty Mason
4.0 out of 5 stars Another good read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2023
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I enjoyed this book. I enjoy anything Valerie Keogh writes, some a little more than others. I am going thro' the West series and this is my third so I will have more to say after my next read.
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A. Hill
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Enjoyable
Reviewed in Canada on May 29, 2020
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Well written, a few to many characters, but the plot was easy to follow. I figured out the guilty party early, but it was Okay. Good suspense to the end and a happy ending.
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