A fun read with good plots and characters.

Good stories and believible narration. I was surprised at the main character's obsession with clothes. She describes everything she wears, mostly designer of course. The characters were terrific and anyone would want friends like them. Her relationship with the Mob was a bit far fetched as was the character of her father, a bit soppy. However,the stories are a really good read and will keep your attention. Exciting plots and not too gory.

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Exciting

This book involves a lady who is a private detective. She really gets involved in the cases and the clients lives.

I truly enjoyed this book and look forward to the next book

The narrator did an excellent job.

This book was provided free of charge and this review was freely given.

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A brilliant collection that will have you gripped

This is the first time I have come across the author Nanci Rathbun and I sincerely hope that it wont be the last. First of all I would like to say that although the books can be read / listened to as stand alone novels I cannot emphasise enough that the reader should aim for getting the collection. it is great value for money for near enough 26 hours of listening time. You will not be disappointed for investing your time.
The books are gripping and definitely page turners. Before starting the series I thought that the private investigator mysteries have been overdone time and time again whether this is through books or TV series... but i have to confess that this series stands out from them all . The main character is feisty and strongwilled and has a strong opinion about everything She is a breath of fresh air and I only hope that I have the same sense of adventure and spirit at her age. I was given this book by the author/narrator in return for an honest and unbiased review

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A book apart from the rest

I really enjoyed this book. I think any fan of Sue Grafton's Kinsey Millhone or Sara Paretsky's V.I. Warshawski will enjoy this book as Angie made me think of both of those characters. It is a must for any mystery fan that like there lady detective to be strong, clever and not afraid to fight and I love her side kick and inter fearing family.

Book one -Truth kills -four stars.
This is sees Angie hired by a pregnant lady who thinks her husband is cheating on her. When the husbands mistress turns up dead she then gets hired by the husband lawyer to prove him innocent. The victim wasn't well liked and it soon becalmed apparent that there were plenty of people who wanted her dead but is her new client one of them?

Book two- Cash kills- five stars.
When Angie's office room mate asks her to help her new client track down where her mysterious inherence came for nobody could guess what she would spark off. The case soon delevelops into more than just looking into a trail of money and Angie and her new partner need to add to the team, a bodyguard, a computer specialist, an ex FBI agent and an librarian.

Book three- Honour kills - five stars.
Angie's routine search for a missing father turns up an obituary notice in the newspaper but as she and her probie partner investigate it turns up to be anything but ordinary. Following a trail of clues turns up lots of twists, turns and secrets. One that might just lead back to Angie and her own connections to the Mob. But what will this case end up costing her? Her family, her boyfriend or even her life?
This was a great collection of stories and I will definitely be looking out for more in this series.
The narrator was very good and I think she did a great job with all the different voices.

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Lasagne, lawyers, and lingerie

Angelina is a sassy signorina and a breath of fresh air. If you read a lot of crime books that veer toward the dark side content-wise and usually revolve around a damaged main character then take a break every now and then for something like this. Although these stories do involve some unpleasant crimes the tone never becomes bleak, plus Angie is a well-adjusted, well-loved lady. The plots are interesting and Nanci Rathbun has populated Angelina's world with likeable, engaging regular characters. I particularly enjoyed meeting smoke-wreathed lawyer Bart and Papa Pasquale.

These books are pleasantly easy to listen to; due to both the light style of the prose and the very good narrator. It is especially refreshing to find a fifty-something woman being presented in this way; naturally confident in her appearance and professional abilities with a positive outlook on life.

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What a wonderful breath of fresh air!!!!

At last, a heroine who is in her 50s!
The murder mysteries are easy to follow (and I mean this the best possible way) and therefore very pleasant on Audible, particularly since Kieren does a wonderful job of narrating it.
The character development is also very enjoyable.
I have listened to over 300 books and this series is much recommended. Very good use of a credit, what a bargain!
Keep them coming Nanci, we need talented authors like you to keep us through these dark depressing COVID times!

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Box Set

This series has a very interesting plot in the story and 3 books are included using one audible credit.

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I loved Angelina

Angelina is a fabulous character, a strong, clever, kind woman in her 50s full of love. The plots are complicated enough to keep me guessing, but not so much that I had to rewind or felt out of the picture. I really enjoyed the romance in these books and getting to know the other characters. Beautifully read.

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Very Enjoyable

I enjoyed these stories of Angie and her friends and the strange and interesting characters they interact with. Unlike in so many of this type of story Angie is a feisty older lady who doesn't flinch away from awkward situations. She is also assured of her sexuality and not afraid to use it to advantage. Great stories with good characters and snarky dialogue.The narrator does an excellent job of bringing it all to life.

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Gave up after book 2

Found it a bit too heavy going, enjoyed book 1 but gave up midway through book 2.

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