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Sarah Woods Mystery Series (Books 1-2) Kindle Edition

by Jennifer L. Jennings (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,493 ratings
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With over 800 five star ratings on Goodreads and Amazon, the Sarah Woods Mystery Series has 23 books and counting. 

An Appointment with Murder
The first book in the series introduces you to massage therapist, Sarah Woods. While working late one evening at her office, Sarah finds her assistant has been strangled in the short time she was in the back with a client. Was it a random killing or someone she knew? Although the police are investigating Sarah can't seem to stay out of it and embarks on a journey to find the killer.
An Act of Deceit
Sarah Woods adventures continue in this book when she decides to work for Carter, the unorthodox private eye from Boston. Sarah must go way beyond her comfort zone as the pair find creative ways to expose a cheating husband, Marty Quinn. When Marty ends up dead, the assignment takes a whole new twist.
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    235 pages
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  4. Publication date
    March 7, 2013
  5. Grade level
    12 and up
  6. File size
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 "Quick but diverting reads, sublimely led by a grounded detective who earns her series." - Kirkus Reviews                                                                                                                                                                              "An enjoyable read full of romance, suspense, and humor. I've read the whole series and they keep getting better." Five Star Review                                                                                                             "Sarah is a very likable character who truly cares about her mission. I enjoyed her moxie, intelligence and overall approach to life and the case. She deals with her personal life in a realistic manner as she tries to solve the case with her team." Compulsion Reads                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 If you like the Sue Grafton ABC Murders, you will like these mysteries! Amazon review                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

About the Author

Jennifer L. Jennings is a bestselling author on Amazon and is also a Kindle All-Star author. Her Sarah Woods Series has been featured on multiple bestselling lists. Over 125,000 copies of her books have been sold 2012-2015.She is currently working on Book 21 of the Sarah Woods Series.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BR04UE4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Query Publishing, LLC (March 7, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 7, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1407 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 235 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,493 ratings

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Jennifer L. Jennings

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Jennifer L. Jennings is the author of The Sarah Woods Mystery Series on Amazon. She was born in Chicago, Illinois but has spent most of her life living in Maine. She was a massage therapist for fifteen years and worked as a glass artisan as well. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling the world, reading, writing and doing all things creative.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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C. Milne
5.0 out of 5 stars Hard to put down!
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2015
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It had been a while since I read a good book. I sometimes get a little trepidatious about reading a murder mystery written by a woman, because sometimes it can get a little too 'flowery' or sometimes just plain silly, if they try and inject some humor into it (which sometimes falls flat, seems silly and out of place, and unnecessary). This was a total page turner, nice plots and twists and turns you didn't see coming. It was smart and sexy without turning into a cheap 'sex sells' kind of story. The characters and scenarios were all totally believable. I can't wait to read the rest of the series (and I hope Sarah and Max finally hook up!).
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hkai
4.0 out of 5 stars Four stars from a tough critic
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2017
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Many things to like about these books. The heroine is realistic, flawed and with conflicts while relatable and likeable. The solutions to the murders are not predictable. The author is a good writer and/or has a good editor, so the writing is not plagued with errors. Best of all, even though these are two of a series, each comes to a conclusion with no loose ends requiring buying the next book. I definitely will be buying and reading more of her books.
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Robert A. Ingmanson
3.0 out of 5 stars Books 1 and 2 - Good reading if you like mysteries.
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2015
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Book one is well told and interesting through out Book two ( not yet finished by me and ) dwells excessively on a somewhat crazed &evil psychiatrist I found myself skipping pages without reading them at all. However once we get back to the crime solving the story becomes intriguing again, with plenty of character development and lots of humorous dialogues. The author's writing is very clever and amusing. I laughed out loud often. The author has an excellent sense of humor.
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JKD
5.0 out of 5 stars This series is VERY interesting – keeps you guessing until the end!
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2015
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I’m posting this review on all the books in this series that I have read on my Kindle – and I have read all 16 of them at this point! The 17th book is coming out soon, and I can’t wait for it! I got hooked on this series and read all the published books in less than a month. I enjoy reading series of books in chronological order when I discover a new author, and this series doesn’t disappoint. I enjoy the character development of Sarah and Carter, and every single mystery has been interesting and different from the others. I highly recommend this series for anyone who is a murder mystery fan!
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Susie Morrell
4.0 out of 5 stars Sarah Woods Series (Books1-2). by Jennifer L. Jenning
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2014
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I enjoyed both of these books, however I liked Book 1 better than Book 2. It set the scene. Both had colorful interesting characters, (many the same) unusual plots and interesting locations. The story revolved mostly around a troubled family, Sarah and Daniel, who whose marriage was cooling, leaving a void in their romance. Sarah and Daniel's teenage son, Brian, a very likeable, kind son, was slowly distancing himself from the family now that he was spending most of his spare time with his girlfriend. Sarah missed hanging out with Brian for dinners etc. and joined her friends more for girl's night out. Daniel was away much more than he was home,,., traveling several weeks a month. Sarah was busy with her thriving business. She owned a sophisticated massage parlor, with a sterling reputation, catering to the well-to-do clientele in her area. It was their practice to close early. One of her regular clients couldn't make his earlier appointment due to having to work late so Sarah agreed to reschedule him for a later appointment. Her receptionist, Beth, graciously agreed to stay later to man the shop while Sarah tended to her client. After finishing with her client, Sarah left her cubicle to go to the reception area, and gasped, shocked to see Beth slumped over in her chair and ran to her. She found Beth not breathing and without a pulse. She had been strangled. As Sarah bent over her, someone cracked Sarah on top of her head, knocking her unconscious. When her client was leaving after dressing, he found Sarah on the floor and summoned 911. Friends were stunned over what happened to their friends and offered to help in any way they could. Some knew good detectives they recommended. When Sarah was released from the hospital, she got personally involved, trying to solve the crime. She wanted to know who would kill such a dear woman soon to be married. I won't get involved with the mystery and spoil it for those interested in reading the book. Sarah proved to be a great help assisting the law to help find the culprit. She met many" interesting people along the way, some who even stirred her heart. It is a long and involved mystery with lots of bits and pieces to the puzzle. I enjoyed both books. Why not give them a try? I believe you, too, will enjoy them.
-Carole
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Charles A. Ray
5.0 out of 5 stars Sarah Wood will rub you the right way
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2015
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Sarah Woods is a massage therapist who is becoming tired of her job, and is facing problems with, Daniel, her straying husband. When Beth, her receptionist, is strangled while Sarah is with a client in the back of her shop, she finds herself embroiled in finding the killer. The second book in this two-book set follows Sarah after she’s agreed to work for the unconventional PI, Carter Peterson. When another philandering husband is struck by a car after Sarah’s exposed him, his wife is convinced that it was murder. She hires Sarah and Carter to investigate, leading our part time PI down a rabbit hole of deceit and betrayal.
Sarah Woods Mystery Series (Books 1 and 2) by Jennifer L. Jennings is a delightful addition to the mystery universe. Jennings has created a unique cast of characters and put them in a universe that doesn’t fit the normal stereotype of the genre. These stories deal with adult situations that are only suitable for mature audiences—and, not just in age, but in point of view on life. She takes us into the characters’ lives in ways not usually found in mystery stories, but this is not your normal cozy mystery either. Hard hitting and humorous in places, it’s a perfect book to curl up with along with your favorite libation. Not only will you want to know what case Sarah will take next, you’ll find yourself wondering if she’ll unsnarl the tangles of her personal life.
One of the more entertaining mysteries I’ve read.
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Mahrie
5.0 out of 5 stars So you want to be a PI?
Reviewed in Canada on September 22, 2015
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If you've wondered what it might be like to work for al PI - check out the Sarah Woods Story. This fast paced, action packed but realistic story will keep you turning the pages. A short, fast, fun read.
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JessyTalCual
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy entretenido
Reviewed in Spain on June 23, 2016
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Te mantiene enganchado, es muy ameno de leer, con buenos toques de intriga. Sin duda recomendable, como todo lo de esta autora.
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david R
5.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyed the book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 2, 2015
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A good read. The main protagonist is an interesting character who is learning the ropes as a private investigator. Having read the first two books I looks forward to seeing how her character develops in both her professional and private life.
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Zorro
5.0 out of 5 stars Sarah Woods is the best Author
Reviewed in Canada on July 25, 2015
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Very interesting stories that just keeps you reading until the book is all read. Hope to get other books soon.
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Susanne Rooney
4.0 out of 5 stars Still wondering what might happen
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 5, 2015
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Loved the intrigue between Sarah and Max. Makes you want to read the next book n the series. The climax and conclusion of the murder was very sharp. Otherwise a good read.
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