Ghosts and Goblins and Murder

Great characters and setting, but after reading 3 books in this series I lost interest because it was too predictable. I knew who the killer is and the protagonist would put herself in danger before the "surprising" killer revealed himself or herself.

Love B&B’s, so these books about Fiona are very good. She’s not really in trouble, but it finds her. These books are my evening entertainment. Thanks.

Another riveting mystery from this series! I only took off one star for the few misspellings I found while reading. We finally get some more info on the other characters and their backstories, while also finding new developments that may or may not link to the clues left behind by Grandma Iris.Crew is honestly getting on my nerves, and while I understand why since he is Sheriff, as a man I wish Fiona would start looking elsewhere for a potential new love. Hopefully he can get his head out of the sand instead of being this extreme dichotomy of overall being a n annoying prat with slivers of kindness peeking out.Back to this book's mystery, the culprit was easy enough to identify and the motive simple to find out as well once we got a bit more info from each of our suspects. This book seemed to focus more on the residents of Reading than the mystery, which I'm ok with seeing as how I wanted to know more about them in the previous novels. Overall, I enjoyed the book. Just like the others, I finished it in a day and now I'm off to get the next one in the series!

Fiona is helping at an event being catered by her best friend Daisy when her child hood rival Vivian French comes to taunt her, and insult her mom. On top of all this, the local fortuneteller tells her that time is running out.When Fiona goes with Daisy the next day to a seance at the fortune teller's home. Things don't go as planned as the old lady dies suddenly.Well... It looks like Fiona is in the middle of another murder investigation. Much to the irritation of local sheriff (and secret heart throb of Fiona) Crew Turner.

I just don’t have anything bad to say about this series.I’m flying through them and dread the day I’m done.

This is my fourth book in this fun series and Patti did not disappoint! I thoroughly enjoy the escapades of Fee and her adorable pug and the other characters of Reading. I love a good mystery with humor sprinkled throughout and this series fits the bill. Looking forward to more!

These tales just keep getting better and better. I'm also still in there rooting for Fee and Crew. They are meant for each other i think, just seem to be fighting it. Great fun story.

Fantastic! I just love how this series is evolving. This one was actually a little scary! I wish Petunia the Pug was in it more, but that's just me! She is still a big part of the book. I enjoyed this one very much!

I was very glad that this book did not delve as much into Petunia the pug's bodily functions. She is a cute little character and a welcome addition to the story line,but bodily functions aside thank you. Enjoyed the book emensely.

Exhilerating, fascinating,!!! I couldn't put it down!!!! I've loved all Patti Larsen's books!!! I really enjoy taking an afternoon to just read her books.

Great addition to the series. Definitely keeps you turning pages so you can solve the mystery. Look forward to reading more in the series!

I just love this series - I'm so glad I found them! Great mysteries with interesting characters - keeps you guessing. There's a sprinkle of humor and romance as well. I hope Ms. Larsen continues with this series...they are wonderful.

This book was relaxing to read. I liked it because there were no gorey paranormals, violence happened mostly offstage and there was no explicit sex. I do wish the heroine had a more romantic life. I can recommend this book.

Creative

Wonderful book. I love the characters and how they come alive on the pages! I can't wait for another one to see what's going to happen!

I really enjoy this series, though I have to say I really didn't like the whole self pity and depression Fee was going through just because she's not in a relationship. She's only 29, not the end of the world.. I hope future books have less of this self pity and poor me attitude. And honestly I really don't want her to have a relationship with the sheriff, that's too typical of cozy mysteries. I'd like for her character to meet a nice guy who isn't a part of the local police department. Anyway, love the murder mysteries and especially enjoyed the paranormal aspect of this one. I also like that she has a great relationship with her parents too. Look forward to the next book.

Fiona has a way of adventure finding her! She's so curious and caring. Another excellent read!!! I can't wait to see where it leads to. Lots of mystery and just a bit of mayhem.

Ghosts and Goblins and Murder A Fiona Feming Cozy Mystery book4 Patti LarsonFiona Fleming is at it once again! With its nod to Halloween, of course there has to be a seance! Daisy drags Fee to a seance with Sadie. After a few chills and thrills, and few not quite 'is this fake' comments, the lights go out. And when they come back on Sadie is dead. So of course Fee has to try to figure out who done it!So Sheriff Crew is back berating Fee, even though it wasn't her fault. Her mom is busy at Petunias and her dad is hanging around helping Fee of all people! Olivia is stressed out as usual. Vivian French is still a bitch and of course Petunia is her normal pudgy puggy self wandering around eating and farting!What a life!What a wonderful book. Once again Ms Larson has accomplished one more creative Cozy mystery! Amongst all her other books she is able to tap into what people want and produce Fiona! is SHE psychic?Can. Not. Wait. For. The. Next. One! please make it magically appear? chuckle.Read this! you won't be disappointed!

This series of mysteries just keeps getting better and better. You ordinarily see a fantastic first book, and then the following ones get less and less and then just peter out. Larsen always breaks the rules there. Her first books are simple warm-ups for what is to come.Fiona, the heroine in these stories, is becoming more interesting as a person, with a very detailed and rich interior life. She goes through what most of us do, at some point, fighting depression and lack of purpose. She gets charged up, though, over unanswered questions. A detective at heart, as one of the other characters points out, with resignation.(Also, let's all agree that Larsen is the Queen of delayed gratification in romance. The romantic interest in this series is one of the more annoying ones you'll read all year long.)Each murder in this series is surrounded by people who have motive and probable intent. It is hard to see through them all until the very end, which makes for a satisfying mystery. I hate the kind of book that gives no foreshadowing of what's to come, leaving us with nothing to do but wait for the reveal. Happily, Larsen strews a few clues over the course of the book, and if you are really attentive, you can see the trail of bread crumbs to the perpetrator.That was the case in this book, as it was with each of them so far. I was able to zero in on one or two possible suspects by the end of the book, and that always leaves a feeling of fulfillment. Granted, it isn't until the end, but at least it engages your mind as well as your attention.Good book. I can't wait for the rest of them. I felt this way about the Nightshade Files, and they had the paranormal aspect to them that I liked. However, that series died, and it was frustrating to not be able to watch it unfold. I hope that isn't the case here.5 Stars.

I liked the appearance of the ghost. It made since to me , Fee needs to stop with the self doubt. She is driving herself mad. Other than that I loved the story and characters. I recommended to any one who likes a good read.