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A Haunted Murder (A Lin Coffin Mystery Book 1) Kindle Edition

by J A Whiting (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 3,294 ratings
This is book 1 in the Lin Coffin Mystery series. After the death of her grandfather, Lin Coffin returns to the island of her birth, Nantucket, Massachusetts, to make a new start in life, but things don't begin smoothly. After not seeing one for twenty years, a ghost appears in her back yard and her cousin, Viv, becomes a suspect in a murder. Lin and Viv, with the help of several others, work to solve the crime before the killer strikes again. This story has ghosts and some mild paranormal elements.
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    A Lin Coffin Mystery
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  4. Publication date
    September 24, 2015
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B015S2T8MU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ J A Whiting Books and Whitemark Publishing; 1st edition (September 24, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 24, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1517594227
  • Customer Reviews:
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J. A. Whiting, USA TODAY Bestselling Author and Amazon All-Star, loves reading and writing mysteries. Her books have hit the USA TODAY Bestseller list, the Amazon Top 30, the Amazon Top 100, and number 4 on the Barnes and Noble Top 100 Nook Books (The Stone of Sadness). Jeri is the author of the Sweet Cove Cozy Mystery series, Lin Coffin Cozy Mystery series, Claire Rollins Cozy Mystery series, Paxton Park Cozy Mystery series, Seeing Colors Cozy Mystery series, Ella Daniels Witch Cozy mysteries, and the Olivia Miller crime fiction series. She is a co-author of the Hope Herring Cozy Mysteries, Tipperary Carriage Company Cozy Mysteries, Good Harbor Witches Cozy Mysteries, Magical Sleuth Paranormal Women's Fiction Cozy Mysteries, Peachtree Point Cozy Mysteries, and Digging Up Secrets Cozy Mysteries. Jeri lives in New England where she loves spending time with family, traveling to seacoast towns, hiking, cycling, and gardening.

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Book Titles in Order

Sweet Cove:

The Sweet Dreams Bake Shop

Murder So Sweet

Sweet Secrets

Sweet Deceit

Sweetness and Light

Home Sweet Home

Sweet Fire and Stone

Sweet Friend of Mine

Sweet Hide and Seek

Sweet Vows and Promises

Sweet Time in Seconds

Sweet Lies and Deception

Sweet Spirits of Three

Sweet Love and Devotion

The Bitter with the Sweet

Sweet Obsession

Sweet Additions

Sweet Avengers

Sweet Violet's Ghost

Sweet Sun and Shadow

Sweet Thanksgiving

Sweet Blue Water

Sweet Intuition

Sweet Now and Forever

Sweet Paper Flowers

Sweet Lost and Found

Spellbound Bookshop:

Pages and Premonitions

Secrets and Psychics

Myths and Magic

Poison and Potions

Legends and Luck

Shadows and Shamans

Hoaxes and Hauntings

Lin Coffin:

A Haunted Murder

A Haunted Disappearance

The Haunted Bones

A Haunted Theft

A Haunted Invitation

The Haunted Lighthouse

The Haunted Valentine

The Haunted Inn

The Haunted Island

The Haunted Stroll

The Haunted Past

The Haunted Wedding

The Haunted Hotel

The Haunted Dwelling

The Haunted Secret

A Haunted November

The Haunted Fire

The Haunted Shipwreck

The Haunted Violin

The Haunted Garden

Claire Rollins:

Good Fortunes

Reversal of Fortune

Murder and Misfortune

Fortune’s Wheel

Fortune’s Favors

A Fortunate Encounter

When Fortune Knocks

Hostage to Fortune

The Fortune Teller

Fame and Fortune

The Fortune Cookie

Frosty Fortune

Fortune Hunting

Fortune's Secrets

Fortune's Folly

The Murder Posse Mysteries:

Murder in the Moonlight - Novella

Murder Long Ago

Murder on Main Street

Hope Herring Cozy Mysteries:

Silver Linings

Blood Moon

The Holiday Slay

Red Roses

Hidden Secrets

Kaboom

Yesterday's Stories

Murder and Deception

Deadly Mistakes

Answered Questions

Time Will Tell

Taking Chances

Dreams and Schemes

Christmas Wishes

Endings and Beginnings

Good Harbor Witches Cozy Mysteries:

Sew Dead

Say It Ain't Sew

Be Sew Lucky

Holiday Sew Storm

So Far, Sew Good

Sew Much Better

Every Sew Often

And Sew It Goes

Tipperary Carriage Company Mysteries:

A Fatal New Year

The Diamond Deception

The Halloween Coachman

A Silver Christmas

The Legacy

The Sea Witch

The Runaway

Double Calamity

Lights, Camera, Fireworks

Murder On Stage

The Summer Storm

County Fair Mystery

The Holiday Movie

The One-Time Crime

The Horse Knows the Way

Irish Rose Gold

Death in Dublin

Third Time Charm

Paxton Park:

Peril in Paxton Park

Panic in Paxton Park

A Puzzle in Paxton Park

Payback in Paxton Park

A Problem in Paxton Park

Seeing Colors:

Shades of Murder

Deadly Danger

Catastrophe Cliff

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The Pine Hill Inn

A Murder on Poet’s Hill

Secrets on Nipmuc Hill

Goose Hill Cemetery

Olivia Miller crime fiction series (not cozy)

The Killings

Red Julie

The Stone of Sadness

Justice

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Customers find this cozy mystery book engaging and well-written, with a story that keeps readers guessing and just enough suspense. They appreciate the lovely setting of Nantucket and the character development, with one review highlighting the cat and pup friendship. The book serves as a good start to a new series, and customers enjoy its quick pace.

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130 customers mention "Enjoyment"130 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and exciting, describing it as a fun cozy read.

"Do you like ghost stories and murder mysteries? This is the perfect book for you. I appreciated the setting...." Read more

"...I've read all of them. They are fun reads, with plot twists and interesting characters...." Read more

"...The first book in this series is a quick, but fun, read, and it's a complete story in itself--no cliffhangers (which I hate!)...." Read more

"...She is also a great writer who can tell the difference between 'there' and 'their'; present and past tense, and who has access to (and USES!)..." Read more

117 customers mention "Story quality"109 positive8 negative

Customers enjoy the mystery plot, which keeps them guessing with its twists and just enough suspense.

"...I've read all of them. They are fun reads, with plot twists and interesting characters...." Read more

"Enjoyable ghostly cozy mystery about greed, missing treasure and family...." Read more

"Always happy to find another well written series of stories to read. Can't wait to learn more about the world of Lin Coffin!" Read more

"This cozy mystery has been sitting in my TBR pile and I decided it was time to read it...." Read more

80 customers mention "Readability"76 positive4 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and well written, with one customer noting it's a light read full of details.

"...The main characters are believable and easy to get to know and to like. Best part was that I was able to read the whole book in an afternoon...." Read more

"I love this books, and all the books in the series. I've read all of them. They are fun reads, with plot twists and interesting characters...." Read more

"...This is a quick and easy book for anyone who does not have a lot of spare time and simply wants to read something fun...." Read more

"...The first book in this series is a quick, but fun, read, and it's a complete story in itself--no cliffhangers (which I hate!)...." Read more

62 customers mention "Character development"56 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, finding them mysterious and comfortable.

"...I appreciated the setting. The main characters are believable and easy to get to know and to like...." Read more

"...Ms. Whiting developed the main, recurring characters very well in this book, and continued to develop them in the other nine books...." Read more

"...Whiting is an outstanding writer and author, telling stories with believable characters with clear and reasonable motivation, good pacing and..." Read more

"Likable characters, likable pets, lovely premise and location, with just a bit of supernatural to boot...." Read more

19 customers mention "Series start"19 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy this book as a good start to a new series.

"...Good start to what promises to be a good series." Read more

"...It was enough to get and keep you interested throughout the whole thing. You have to keep reading to see who really did it." Read more

"I enjoyed this book and would buy more in the series. I was a bit put off by the "let us solve thus mystery ourselves" approach...." Read more

"I THINK THIS WILL BE A POPULAR SERIES. IT WAS AN ENJOYABLE READ. LIN RETURNS TO NANTUCKET TO START A GARDENING BUSINESS...." Read more

9 customers mention "Scenery"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the lovely setting of Nantucket in the book, with one customer particularly enjoying the detailed descriptions of the town and its flowers and fauna.

"...This is the perfect book for you. I appreciated the setting. The main characters are believable and easy to get to know and to like...." Read more

"...was an enjoyable cozy mystery with likable characters, a lovely setting of Nantucket, a few twists and ghosts to help the MC solve the mystery." Read more

"I really liked this mystery and loved the Nantucket area...." Read more

"...I enjoyed the description of the town and it’s residents. I will be reading more Lin Coffin mysteries." Read more

7 customers mention "Friendship"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the friendships in the book, with one review specifically mentioning the cat and pup relationship.

"Likable characters, likable pets, lovely premise and location, with just a bit of supernatural to boot...." Read more

"...'s a nice little vacation to New England with a little murder , family, pets, & the heroine is a little extra. I've really enjoyed these books." Read more

"Entertaining! Love Nicky and of course, the whole cat and pup friendship! Have a good vision of the area and the friendships! Nice!" Read more

"Loved it. Nice and easy summer reading. Loved the cat and dog interaction." Read more

7 customers mention "Pacing"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one noting it moves smoothly along and another describing it as a fast-moving story.

"...series is a quick, but fun, read, and it's a complete story in itself--no cliffhangers (which I hate!)...." Read more

"...with believable characters with clear and reasonable motivation, good pacing and dialogue...." Read more

"This book moved smoothly along (after I figured out the right three lettered name for the lead character!)..." Read more

"It is a fast moving story with few key characters. The story doesn't get bogged down with minor details. A good ghost story." Read more

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  • Susan Clark
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story
    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2023
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    Do you like ghost stories and murder mysteries? This is the perfect book for you. I appreciated the setting. The main characters are believable and easy to get to know and to like. Best part was that I was able to read the whole book in an afternoon. Sorr, housework. 😊
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  • I Am Celt
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun read!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2016
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    I love this books, and all the books in the series. I've read all of them. They are fun reads, with plot twists and interesting characters. Ms. Whiting developed the main, recurring characters very well in this book, and continued to develop them in the other nine books. I enjoyed every minute of reading them and will definitely go back and read them all a second time in a couple of years. I have been reading mysteries for more years than I care to think about and am usually pretty good at figuring out who the villain is...but not in these books. I haven't gotten one right!

    I only gave a four star review because there were two quirks. The first is that Ms.Whiting does not use the word "of" where it should be used...a habit that Nora Roberts also has. I don't understand why this word is constantly left out. Example..."a couple hours" rather than "a couple of hours." The second quirk, in my eyes, is her mention ad nauseum of the car Danielle drives, a Ford Flex. Everyone else just has a car...Danielle's car is the only one mention by make and model number in all the book, multiple times in many of them. I almost have to wonder if Ford is paying her to tout the car. I hope this isn't going to be a new trend in advertising!
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  • Bookworm1808
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ghostly Treasure Hunt
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2025
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    Enjoyable ghostly cozy mystery about greed, missing treasure and family. Lin Coffin returns to Nantucket after her Grandfather dies to receive her mortal and ghostly inheritance.
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  • Debbi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2024
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    Always happy to find another well written series of stories to read. Can't wait to learn more about the world of Lin Coffin!
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  • Mary F.
    3.0 out of 5 stars A cute beginning to the Lin Coffey Mystery Series
    Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024
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    This cozy mystery has been sitting in my TBR pile and I decided it was time to read it. A Haunted Murder is a cute story featuring two sisters, one of whom can see ghosts. Although she had not seen any since childhood, ghosts once again start appearing to help her solve a local murder – and clear her sister’s name in the process.

    This is a quick and easy book for anyone who does not have a lot of spare time and simply wants to read something fun. Pet owners will also be enchanted by the dog who is a part of this story.

    Although the ghosts and some of the townspeople try to help provide clues, these hints are often misinterpreted. However, the killer is eventually apprehended.
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  • kybookworm
    4.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed this story that takes place on Nantucket Island about ...
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2017
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    I enjoyed this story that takes place on Nantucket Island about a woman returning to the place of her birth after inheriting her grandfather's cottage. It's a typical cozy mystery in that there's a murder in a small town and an amateur sleuth (the heroine) attempting to solve it, but there's a little something extra in that the heroine can see ghosts. The first book in this series is a quick, but fun, read, and it's a complete story in itself--no cliffhangers (which I hate!). Good start to what promises to be a good series.
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  • L. N. Potts
    5.0 out of 5 stars Drop everything. Read this author.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2015
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    There are writers and there are authors. Writers publish books, regardless of quality; authors tell stories; again, regardless of quality. Whiting is an outstanding writer and author, telling stories with believable characters with clear and reasonable motivation, good pacing and dialogue. She is also a great writer who can tell the difference between 'there' and 'their'; present and past tense, and who has access to (and USES!) spell-check. There are too many authors out there in e-book-land who seem to think that because they can self-publish, they SHOULD self-publish - often without the benefit of an editor or even a proof-reader. Coming across Whiting's books, therefore, is an absolute delight. Each of her series sticks to it's own tone, from breezy/cozy to serious. All are an excellent read. (Plus, she really gets cats...) My recommendation is to read everything she has written.
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  • Tweets
    5.0 out of 5 stars A nice, quick cozy - thoroughly enjoyed
    Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2016
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    Likable characters, likable pets, lovely premise and location, with just a bit of supernatural to boot. I was looking for a 'light, easy read' and got my wish in spades. Halfway through Lin Coffin #1, I ordered the remaining four books in the series.
    I usually shy away from short reads like this because I view 200 pages as more of a novella than a book. Plus if I like a story, 200 pages just isn't enough 'book' for me. Glad I broke my own rule.
    Highly recommend if this is your cup-of-tea.
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  • Marilyn Roach
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on January 29, 2017
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    great book
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  • Joyce
    5.0 out of 5 stars It's a "yes" from me!
    Reviewed in Australia on October 4, 2015
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    I have just finished reading this book, with new characters than in the other JA Whiting books. I enjoyed it, easy reading with a few nice little twists. Just enough of the ghostly stuff to be interesting.I look forward to the next one!
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  • Linda Raughter
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Treasure of a book!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2017
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    Ghosts; murder; treasure; this book has it all. The storyline flows and makes it a real page turner. I think this is a perfect holiday read for on the journey of on the beach. I am now going to get some more of the same!
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  • Skokie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Liebenswerte Charactere...
    Reviewed in Germany on October 31, 2016
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    Diese Serie von J A Whiting ist genauso unterhaltsam wie die Sweet Cove Mystery Serie. Liebenswerte Charactere und ihre Haustiere, die Kriminalfälle lösen. Allerdings haben beide Serien einen leicht paranormalen Anstrich und wer so etwas nicht mag, sollte besser die Finger davon lassen. In diesem Fall kann eine der Haupfiguren, Lin Coffin, Geister sehen. Meiner Meinung nach genau das Richtige für einen regnerischen Nachmittag auf dem Sofa.
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  • Donna Copeland
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on January 11, 2017
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    good read
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