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Mister Mottley and the Dying Fall (Mottley & Baker Mysteries Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Ellen Seltz (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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The only way out is a long way down.

Edmund Mottley, Specialist in Discreet Enquiries, is in a precarious position: his old flame Susan needs his help. Her new fiance is accused of murder, and she wants Mottley to clear his name.

Mottley would rather jump off a cliff than get involved, but when Susan is threatened by a shadowy crime syndicate, Mottley leaps to her aid.

Mottley and Baker, his intrepid valet, pursue the case to an island of otherworldly beauty. But the island is haunted by secrets, treachery, madness, and ... something more.

Every clue crumbles under their feet, pushing Mottley's powers of deduction -- and Baker's loyalty -- to the limit. With his own life on the line, can Mottley save Susan before time runs out?

The Mottley & Baker Mysteries are classic whodunnits set in the Golden Age of 1930's traditional detectives. If you like Miss Marple's pastoral puzzles or Albert Campion's rollicking adventures, you'll fall hard for this cozy historical mystery adventure.

Grab your copy of Mister Mottley & the Dying Fall and hold on tight!
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  1. Book 2 of 2
    Mottley & Baker Mysteries
  2. Print length
    309 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    October 27, 2017
  5. File size
    3.3 MB
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About the Author

Ellen Seltz spent twenty years in the entertainment industry as an actor, producer, comedy sketch writer, librettist, and script doctor. She writes fun, fast-paced stories full of mystery and humor. Ellen lives with her husband and two children in Birmingham, Alabama and blogs at ellenseltz.com

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B076YJG7ZV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Incorrigible Publishing (October 27, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 27, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 309 pages
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    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 33 ratings

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Ellen has worked in the entertainment industry for nearly twenty years, from Miami to New York and points in between. Her primary roles were actress and producer, but she also served as a comedy sketch writer, librettist, voice artist, prop master, costumer, production assistant, camera operator and general dogsbody.

She turned to fiction writing in the vain hope that the performers would do as they were told.

Ellen Seltz is a native of Birmingham, Alabama, where she lives with her two daughters and her husband. She enjoys vegetable gardening, vintage-style sewing.

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Customers find the book enjoyable and well-written. They appreciate the surprising plot twists and interesting characters. The book is described as an entertaining, fast-paced mystery with a stunning plot.

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Customers find the book easy to read and engaging. They say it's worth reading, fun to read, and a great addition to the series.

"Cleverly written with many surprising twists. No dull moments. Well worth a read...." Read more

"This was a fun book to read. I'll be honest, I wasn't totally sure about it when I picked it up...." Read more

"This book did not disappoint. It was as good as the first one and I hope the rest to follow are as good...." Read more

"I am loving this series. It's like watching an old 30's/40's black & white mystery movie. Stunning plot. Great characters...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the twists and turns in the mystery. They find the plot entertaining and fast-paced, with a stunning plot and great characters.

"Cleverly written with many surprising twists. No dull moments. Well worth a read...." Read more

"...It's like watching an old 30's/40's black & white mystery movie. Stunning plot. Great characters...." Read more

"Beastly good! Dashingly frightful twists and turns on an island instead of a locked room. Good to the last drop, pun intended." Read more

"This mystery is entertaining and fast paced. The characters are likable and engaging." Read more

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Customers enjoy the characters. They find them interesting and describe the book as an old-fashioned mystery.

"...I like the characters. Mr. Mottley and Baker have gotten under my skin and I will definitely be reading more of the series!..." Read more

"...Stunning plot. Great characters. A great way to relax and while away the afternoon." Read more

"This mystery is entertaining and fast paced. The characters are likable and engaging." Read more

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  • PamiStump
    5.0 out of 5 stars Surprising twists & turns
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2018
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    Cleverly written with many surprising twists. No dull moments. Well worth a read.

    I will be searching out the first book in the series (this is the second, I believe), and look forward to following these characters for, I hope, years to come.
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  • Valerie L
    4.0 out of 5 stars This was a fun book to read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2017
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    This was a fun book to read. I'll be honest, I wasn't totally sure about it when I picked it up. I've read a LOT of cozy mysteries this year and I wanted on one hand to hope that this one would be different, but on the other hand, I didn't want to get my hopes up too much, lest the book not live up to it. I need not have worried. Mr. Mottley & the Dying Fall was a great book and really fun to read.

    This book reminded me a lot of an Agatha Christie novel in its styling and I liked that. Everyone had secrets they didn't wish to tell, not just one or two people. It made the suspect field very broad and I never did figure it out until it was revealed at the end!

    I like the characters. Mr. Mottley and Baker have gotten under my skin and I will definitely be reading more of the series! I highly recommend this to those who enjoy Agatha Christie's style of writing. It was great!
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  • Judy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Old fashion mystery with interesting characters
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2017
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    This book did not disappoint. It was as good as the first one and I hope the rest to follow are as good. A gentleman, his valet and a mystery, what more could you want.
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  • sharon78070
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great story by Ms. Seltz.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2018
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    I am loving this series. It's like watching an old 30's/40's black & white mystery movie. Stunning plot. Great characters. A great way to relax and while away the afternoon.
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  • Scotte Gowin
    4.0 out of 5 stars A castle, lighthouses, tunnels, storms, missing money.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2017
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    Beastly good! Dashingly frightful twists and turns on an island instead of a locked room. Good to the last drop, pun intended.
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  • BMoore
    5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't Put It Down
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2017
    The author successfully weaved murder and intrigue with mayhem to create a delightful and enjoyable mystery that will keep you on your seat the entire read. You will also find yourself laughing at Mottley’s (and Baker’s) antics throughout the book bringing just the right amount of lightheartedness. Make sure you complete any pressing matters before picking up this book. Once you enter the mystery, you will not want to put it down until its conclusion. I’m looking forward to seeing what kind of predicaments Mottley manages to get himself into in future installments of the series.
    I received an advance copy of this book in return for a voluntary honest review.
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  • Mererid Evanna
    5.0 out of 5 stars The writing is wonderfully intelligent
    Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2017
    It is difficult to overstate my admiration for this book, a worthy successor to the superb Mister Mottley Gets His Man. The writing is wonderfully intelligent and there is an excellent balance of puzzling mystery and breathtaking physical action, with a touch of the supernatural to give a frisson. I enjoyed the setting on an island that becomes increasingly isolated and the array of interesting characters, some more eccentric than others.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and fast paced
    Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2017
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    This mystery is entertaining and fast paced. The characters are likable and engaging.
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