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Midnight Owl (Joe Leverette Mysteries Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Viv Drewa (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 26 ratings
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The dismembered body of a young woman is found, each grisly part discovered separately by a member of the community. Detectives Joe Leverette and Philip Marsden are assigned the case, but the outlook is grim, with eerie dreams and hooting owls putting their witnesses on edge.

When Carole Sage joins the team, the police are eager to use her gift of ‘second sight’ to gain an advantage. Will the young sensitive help crack the case, or will she become the murderer’s next victim?
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    Joe Leverette Mysteries
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    226 pages
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    English
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  5. Publication date
    March 15, 2021
  6. File size
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08WK35Z2J
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lavish Publishing, LLC (March 15, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 15, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1684 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 ‏ : ‎ 226 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1649000103
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 26 ratings

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Viv Drewa

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Viv is a Michigan native who has enjoyed reading and writing since 1963. Though she studied medicinal chemistry at the University of Michigan her passion has always been writing.

She was awarded third place for her nonfiction short story about her grandfather's escape from Poland. Later, she rewrote this story and was published in the "Polish American Journal" as ""From the Pages of Grandfather's Life" and recently had it published again on Amazon.com

Viv took creative and journalism courses to help in her transition to fulfill her dream of becoming a writer. She worked as an intern for Port Huron's 'The Times Herald", and also wrote, edited and did the layout or the Blue Water Multiple Sclerosis newsletter "Thumb Prints."

She has started Owl and Pussycat Book Promotions to help her fellow authors by providing affordable services.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
26 global ratings
A DYNAMITE TALE TOLD MASTERFULLY
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A DYNAMITE TALE TOLD MASTERFULLY
Midnight Owl: A Joe Leverette Mystery – book 1 kept me reading till the wee hours of the night. Yes, it has a lot of very gruesome scenes in it, but it holds you in the palm of its hands until the last page.Ms. Drewa out did herself when she wrote this book. I was on the edge of my seat, my eyes burning, yet I couldn’t put it down. A dynamite tale told masterfully.Within its pages you will find a bit of the paranormal, a bit of romance, and a lot of suspense as the murderer goes on his rampage.Highly Recommended.
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M. M. Bishop
5.0 out of 5 stars A DYNAMITE TALE TOLD MASTERFULLY
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2020
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Midnight Owl: A Joe Leverette Mystery – book 1 kept me reading till the wee hours of the night. Yes, it has a lot of very gruesome scenes in it, but it holds you in the palm of its hands until the last page.
Ms. Drewa out did herself when she wrote this book. I was on the edge of my seat, my eyes burning, yet I couldn’t put it down. A dynamite tale told masterfully.
Within its pages you will find a bit of the paranormal, a bit of romance, and a lot of suspense as the murderer goes on his rampage.
Highly Recommended.
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M. M. Bishop
5.0 out of 5 stars A DYNAMITE TALE TOLD MASTERFULLY
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2020
Midnight Owl: A Joe Leverette Mystery – book 1 kept me reading till the wee hours of the night. Yes, it has a lot of very gruesome scenes in it, but it holds you in the palm of its hands until the last page.
Ms. Drewa out did herself when she wrote this book. I was on the edge of my seat, my eyes burning, yet I couldn’t put it down. A dynamite tale told masterfully.
Within its pages you will find a bit of the paranormal, a bit of romance, and a lot of suspense as the murderer goes on his rampage.
Highly Recommended.
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4.0 out of 5 stars a quick read
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2023
This was a page-turner with a twist that held my interest until the last page. The story was well-written and the characters were believable. I recommend this book for some scares.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Suspenseful, Well-Written Murder Mystery
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2015
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This highly suspenseful, well-written murder mystery opens with a grizzly, horrific murder that gives nightmares to several people not related to the murder in any way. Likable, believable characters draw the reader into the nightmare, while the baffled but competent police work feverishly to stop the killer before he kills again. I highly recommend this book. Ms. Drewa, write faster!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as I had anticipated
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2016
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This novel was disappointing . Not as good as I had anticipated .
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Lindlae Parish
5.0 out of 5 stars Great mystery!
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2020
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Great for all mystery lovers, especially those who like a little paranormal twist. I highly recommend this book. I love the last page!
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Rebecca Slone
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2023
Such a dang good book! I enjoyed this so much. I have one complaint and that's it. And that's at the very beginning where Heather gets her mouth covered by something and passes out. It doesn't happen that quick. That's my only issue. Other than that, it's a great book.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Diane Rapp
4.0 out of 5 stars Dreams and nightmares that come true
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2015
This mystery/suspense opens with a grisly murder that was nearly too graphic for me. I’m hardly squeamish but the scene threatened to give me nightmares. It obviously did provide nightmares for the six witnesses who found body parts the next day.

In the book’s description, the author warns that this book is for readers over 18, and I agree. I found the police procedures believable as the team works through horrific crime scenes. I felt compassion for detectives, Joe Leverette and Pete Marsden, as their personal stories unfold. Marsden’s past makes it difficult to view dismembered bodies, while Joe has a hard time relating to people. I also liked the “sensitive” witness Carol Sage, hoping that she and Joe might develop a relationship. I definitely wanted to learn more about the killer as the story unfolded.

The novel is well-written and suspenseful, but readers should be prepared to read two books to learn the whole story. Part one introduces the crime, the witnesses, the investigators and how they work to solve the case. Part two will undoubtedly provide readers with answers not delivered in part one. If you enjoy police procedurals and don’t get squeamish about gory scenes, take a look at this two-part book.

I received a review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Fiona Ingram
5.0 out of 5 stars Not Your Usual Cosy Murder Mystery!
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2016
Midnight Owl is the first book in the Joe Leverette Mystery Series. Don’t get too comfortable because the book starts off with a real bang. The action erupts on page one as a young woman is stalked. We, the readers, get to watch her death by dismemberment. That’s right, dismemberment. So if you’re looking for a sweet little murder mystery with a Miss Marple lookalike pottering around, think again. This is not it. The body is cut into six parts, and these parts are found by six individuals, completely unrelated to each other or the victim. The problem is, each ‘witness’ has had a horrible dream involving seeing the criminal kill the young woman. The body part they dream about is the one they find. They awaken to the sound of an owl hooting three times. Naturally, they don’t tell the police this because they’d be thought mad or even suspects. An even bigger problem is the killer is now going after these ‘witnesses’ and he manages to kill two. Detective Joe Leverette, who is assigned to the case, finds himself (hesitantly) attracted to one of the witnesses, Carole Sage, who is a ‘sensitive,’ meaning she can see the original murder and the murders of the two witnesses. The police sting set up to catch the killer fails, but is Carole next on his list?

Well, put aside your chores because you’ll just read and read and read (as I did) until you fall off the edge of the cliff. There’s no cliff-hanger in the conventional sense. The book ends with the reader going, “Oh no, don’t end now!” I’m a bit of a cosy mystery fan so this one had my hair standing on end. I love things that are slightly paranormal, but not outside the bounds of what could happen. I found the idea of the dreams and Carole’s psychic abilities fascinating. I also found the fact that the chief of police accepted her help in this regard quite refreshing. I wonder how many times a psychic has pointed out the location of a body to the police.

The book is quite graphic, but when you consider some novels and television series that make sure the reader/viewer is awash in blood and gore, I didn’t think this level of action overstepped the bounds. Murder, after all, is a bloody business and to commit cold, premediated murder, one has to be a particularly horrible person. I was disappointed that the book ended so abruptly, literally at the moment critique, but I have it on good authority that the author is writing furiously to continue the tale. I’m dying to know who the killer is, why the ‘witnesses’ had dreams, what’s the meaning of the owl hooting, so I’m eagerly waiting for the next in the series. I didn’t feel I got to know as much about Joe Leverette as I’d have liked, but that’s what sequels are for, and I hope the author expands on his character and back story. I’m also rooting for a romance between him and Carole. If you’re a murder mystery or detective thriller fan, you’ll love this book. Five stars.
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KH Munro
5.0 out of 5 stars I give Midnight Owl five hoots and recommend it to mystery lovers everywhere
Reviewed in Canada on May 23, 2016
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MIDNIGHT OWL VIV DREWA
The owl hoots at midnight. This signifies a murder waiting for a place to happen. Body parts have been found around town discarded in a grisly fashion. It is up to Joe Leverette, Phil Marsden and the CSI team to find out who the original victim is as well as preventing further murders.
The story, while of a grisly nature is well written. Ms. Drewa has painted a picture that may leave the readers shaking in their slippers and wanting to sleep with a light on. It is suspenseful and fast paced. You may have a hard time putting this one down once you pick it up! I give Midnight Owl five hoots and recommend it to mystery lovers everywhere
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