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Finders, Not Keepers: a suspenseful cozy mystery (The Not So Reluctant Detectives Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Elaine Spaan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 129 ratings
Discovering a diamond lands Terri knee-deep in a murder investigation. Now she needs to survive long enough to find the killer.

When Terri finds an exquisite diamond pendant necklace, she wants to return it to its proper owner. Only the owner was brutally murdered - a crime that remains unsolved - and her heirs want nothing to do with the necklace.

Terri decides to find a charity to which she can donate the diamond. But someone's unhappy with her digging around, and the search becomes dangerous. There's only one thing to do - solve the murder so she can get back to her life.

Can Terri find a home for a lost diamond before a murderer finds her? Hit BUY NOW to find out.

Each book in The Not So Reluctant Detective Series can be read as a standalone.
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  1. Book 1 of 3
    The Not So Reluctant Detectives
  2. Print length
    175 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    August 20, 2018
  6. File size
    493 KB
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"This delightful and adorable cozy mystery contains all I hope to encounter whenever I start a new cozy: warmth, good feelings, characters who readily elicit all my empathy, an involving plot with suspense, and of course, amateur sleuths." ~ Amazon Reviewer

"This was a fantastic book! Really enjoyed this book so much, the storyline was entertaining and the characters were fantastic, and let's not forget about the humor, awesome! Recommend!" ~ Amazon Reviewer

"What a fun book! I loved the characters & the surprises along the way that come with a seriously good cozy. Looking forward to continuing this series!" ~ Amazon Reviewer

"Absolutely loved this whodunnit! All in all a well written mystery to keep you guessing and lots of laughs and a bit of romance along the way."~ Amazon Reviewer

"A great start to anew cozy mystery series. This cozy mystery has plenty of twists and turns, the reader will be held captivated" ~ Amazon Reviewer

"I enjoyed the book from beginning to end." ~ Amazon Reviewer

"Love, love this book!!" ~ Amazon Reviewer

"I really enjoyed this book. I loved all of the twists and turns ... hit this book out into the outfield!" ~ Amazon Reviewer

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07DSWRXMM
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 20, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 493 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 175 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Not So Reluctant Detectives
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,424,423 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 129 ratings

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Elaine Spaan

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Elaine Spaan writes cozy mysteries steeped in charm, chuckles, and just a hint of scandal. A lifelong fan of twisty whodunits and charming detectives, she finds inspiration in rainy afternoons spent watching BBC crime dramas and Scandinavian noir. Elaine believes every passerby is a potential suspect and that every good mystery deserves a side of laughter and love. When she’s not plotting her next village scandal, she’s probably eavesdropping in a café - purely for research, of course.

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Customers enjoy this cozy mystery book, describing it as a fun adventure with engaging plot. They love the characters, and one customer notes it's a delightful new series.

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Customers find the book enjoyable and entertaining, describing it as a fun adventure with good ideas.

"...Just a bit too much but it was still a good read though totally expected. But I would try another one to see 😊..." Read more

"...Suspense, mystery, murder, tons of shenanigans, behavioral quirks, overprotective attitudes along..." Read more

"...I just have to mention, I loved the chapter heading quotes, so fun!" Read more

"What a fun book! It was an adventure in how not to listen to your best friend yet still end up with the "hot neighbor guy"!..." Read more

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Customers love the characters in the book.

"...Complex puzzle for the plot with a cast of zany, colorful, vivid characters to keep you..." Read more

"...I loved the characters & the surprises along the way that come with a seriously good cozy. Looking forward to continuing this series!" Read more

"...this book so much, the storyline was entertaining and the characters were fantastic, and let’s not forget about the humor, awesome! Recommend!" Read more

"The story moved along well and the characters were interesting. What bothered me were some of the details...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the plot of the book, finding it engaging, with one customer describing it as a good light-hearted mystery.

"...like the previous owner. Complex puzzle for the plot with a cast of zany, colorful, vivid characters to keep you..." Read more

"...Detectives Series, author D.E. Haggerty weaves a delightful new cozy mystery series that follows the amateur investigative adventures of best..." Read more

"...Really enjoyed this book so much, the storyline was entertaining and the characters were fantastic, and let’s not forget about the humor, awesome!..." Read more

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Carol Smith - Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars D E Haggerty’s Finders, Not Keepers
    Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2019
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    What would you do if you found a large
    pear-shaped diamond pendant necklace
    in the corner of the attic on the floor?
    That is what happened to Terri Patterson,
    the high school librarian in the process of
    looking for her ex-husband sweater.
    She find herself deciding to clean the
    attic when she discovers the necklace.
    Terri decides to find the previous owner
    to return it with the aid of her next door
    neighbor who is a Private Investigator.
    When the high school guidance counselor
    who is her best friend gets involved anything
    can and does happens.
    Terri discovers the previous owner was
    murdered and the culprit never captured.
    The heirs do not want anything to do with the
    necklace as they have an erratic family
    members. They decide Terri should find a
    place to donate the necklace.
    If Terri is not very, very careful she may end up
    like the previous owner.
    Complex puzzle for the plot with a cast of
    zany, colorful, vivid characters to keep you
    following each person’s escapades until the end.
    Suspense, mystery, murder, tons of shenanigans,
    behavioral quirks, overprotective attitudes along
    with plenty of twists and turns plus a touch of
    romance beginning.
    This is book # 1 in The Not So Reluctant
    Detective series. It can be read as a stand.
    A Recommended Read!!!
    I volunteered to read Finders, Not Keepers.
    Thanks to the Review Crew for the opportunity.
    My opinion is voluntary and is my own.
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  • ShannonVM
    4.0 out of 5 stars The librarian's on the case!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2018
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    Every time a D.E. Haggerty books shows up in my Kindle it reminds me how much I've missed reading cozy mysteries. I get so caught up in reading the same few genres, forgetting where some of my love of reading came from. I need to make some changes and expand my horizons again.

    What I love about books like this is imaging myself as the protagonist. Growing up I loved reading about Nancy Drew, the Hardy boys, and the Bobbsey twins, thinking how cool it would be to live their lives! To this day I still think it would be awesome, but at this point in my life I know it will never happen. At least now I can live vicariously through books like Finders, Not Keepers- a grown-up version of my childhood books.

    Terri gets caught up in a little intrigue when she somes across a diamond necklace in her attic. Tracking down the previous owner turns out to be more than she bargained for, as she has to deal with the dead owners disgruntled family members and antagonistic coworkers, as well as the hot PI next door. (Who I kind of wanted to slap upside the head a time or 2- hot or not, dude had some anger issues). Not to mention some really bad guys who might or might not be hot on her tail.

    Who knew that one necklace could lead to such adventure. From trying to find its owner to landing herself smack dab in the midst of an unsolved murder, Terri sure had her hands full. And I was entertained the entire time.

    If Terri solving a mystery isn't cool enough, she's also a librarian! Imagine being surrounded by books all day, even if you have to deal with all the teen-agers. I kind of wanted to insert myself into this book and be her for a week or 2. Although I think I'm more like her best friend Melanie, who I loved. Inappropriate, filterless, and up for an adventure. Yeah, I'm definitely more Melanie. Fingers crossed hers is the next book!

    ***I just have to mention, I loved the chapter heading quotes, so fun!
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  • Pattyjp
    3.0 out of 5 stars Um.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2019
    Verified Purchase
    Um it was OK, nothing to have me hanging off my seat. The boyfriend was a bit too much always bossing her around and acting like he could control and then her finally being happy that he was. Just a bit too much but it was still a good read though totally expected. But I would try another one to see 😊
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  • JLocke
    5.0 out of 5 stars Keeper !
    Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2018
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    What a fun book! It was an adventure in how not to listen to your best friend yet still end up with the "hot neighbor guy"! There is also the serious theme of how a woman begins to recover after her divorce from an emotionally abusive husband. I loved the characters & the surprises along the way that come with a seriously good cozy. Looking forward to continuing this series!
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars My kind of book
    Reviewed in Canada on July 14, 2022
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    I like the way you wrote it : just enough of mystery, a little bit of romance and humor. I am a French Canadian please pardoned my errors
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  • CM
    4.0 out of 5 stars Finders, Not Keepers
    Reviewed in Australia on September 8, 2019
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    I've become a fan of a D.E. Haggerty story, for some reason I don't seem to be able to get enough of them. This story had me laughing and shaking my head. Terri kept admonishing Ryder for being an overbearing, over protective pain in the butt, she never said no to her overbearing best friend who kept leading to danger. I enjoyed the story and I can't wait to read more in this story, the characters are addictive.
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