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Harvest House Publishers (2016), 352 pages
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Fiction. Mystery. Romance. Suspense. HTML: What Happened on Beale Street is an exciting addition to the Secrets of the South Mysteries from bestselling author Mary Ellis. These standalone, complex crime dramas follow a private investigator's quest to make the world a better place...solving one case at a time. A cryptic plea for help from a childhood friend sends cousins Nate and Nicki Price from New Orleans to Memphis, the home of scrumptious barbecue and soulful blues music. When they arrive at Danny Andre's last known address, they discover signs of a struggle and a lifestyle not in keeping with the former choirboy they fondly remember. Danny's sister, Isabelle, reluctantly accepts their help. She and Nate aren't on the best of terms due to a complicated past, yet they will have to get beyond that if they want to save Danny. On top of Danny's alarming disappearance and his troubled relationship with Isabelle, Nate also has to rein in his favorite cousin's overzealousness as a new and eager PI. Confronted with a possible murder, mystery, and mayhem in the land of the Delta blues, Nate must rely on his faith and investigative experience to keep one or more of them from getting killed..… (more)
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LibraryThing member alekee
When Nicki Price receives a frantic call from her old high school friend Danny Andre, she rather blows him off, but seconds after she hangs up she has regrets and heads from New Orleans to Memphis as fast as she can.
Her employer and cousin Nick also knows Danny, and goes with her, only to find him
We also meet Danny’s sister Isabelle, Nick had a crush on her in high school that was not returned, and meeting her again, he still likes her, but thinks she puts on airs. We are about to discover that first impressions or thoughts are not always how things are, and when the Price’s offer help, reluctantly Izzy accepts.
I loved Nicki, what a vivacious and fun character she is, and really seems to care about people. She takes the concierge’s grandfather under her wing, and a new adventure begins.
I really enjoyed this story, and was surprised at who finally turned up to be the murderer, and guess I should have seen it coming. This is a sad, but filled with adventure mystery, and recommend it as a good read, and one you won’t be able to put back down once you have turned that first page!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Harvest House, and was not required to give a positive review.
Her employer and cousin Nick also knows Danny, and goes with her, only to find him
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deceased, he was murdered. We delve into Danny’s life and find him to be nothing like he was in high school, and with regrets Nick decides to find out what happen to this classmate.We also meet Danny’s sister Isabelle, Nick had a crush on her in high school that was not returned, and meeting her again, he still likes her, but thinks she puts on airs. We are about to discover that first impressions or thoughts are not always how things are, and when the Price’s offer help, reluctantly Izzy accepts.
I loved Nicki, what a vivacious and fun character she is, and really seems to care about people. She takes the concierge’s grandfather under her wing, and a new adventure begins.
I really enjoyed this story, and was surprised at who finally turned up to be the murderer, and guess I should have seen it coming. This is a sad, but filled with adventure mystery, and recommend it as a good read, and one you won’t be able to put back down once you have turned that first page!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Harvest House, and was not required to give a positive review.
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LibraryThing member Maydacat
A late night phone call from a high school friend surprises Nicki, but when Danny says he is in trouble and needs help, she realizes he means immediate help. She and her cousin Nate travel to Memphis but by the time they arrive, Danny has disappeared. Danny’s sister Isabelle takes an instant
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dislike to Nate, but that doesn’t stop him from using his investigating skills to find out what happened to Danny. Nicki, not as seasoned or cautious as Nate, alienates the police who are investigating the crime. Taken mostly off the case by her cousin, Nicki decides to keep busy by digging into an old mystery at the hotel involving hidden jewels. Delving into Danny’s past, all three of these characters discover that there is much about Danny that they didn’t know. These likable characters come alive on the page as they sort out the clues and go through their paces. Well crafted, well written, and quite intricate, this mystery is one that will keep you turning pages. Show Less
LibraryThing member Robin661
What Happened on Beale Street
Mary Ellis
Book Summary: Cryptic plea for help from a childhood friend sends cousins Nate and Nicki Price from New Orleans to Memphis, the home of scrumptious barbecue and soulful blues music. When they arrive at Danny Andre's last known address, they discover signs of a
Review: This one started off with a bang! Danny the man who dies was a fantastic character and I was sad that he was the victim. I true man who lived out his Christianity authentically. There were two mysteries going on at once. One a murder and totally unrelated was jewelry that was hidden in a scavenger hunt was never found. I loved both of them!! Nikki and Hunter were part of it along with Isabelle and Nate, Nikki’s boss & partner. It just kept getting better and better as it progressed. The mystery did not come together until then end and for someone who likes to guess the ‘who did it’ there was no way to do that!! Which was awesome. Characters were rich and well written with a real life kind of interaction.
I would like to thank Net Galley and Harvest House Publishing for allowing me to read and review this book in return for a free copy and I was never asked to write a favorable review by anyone. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
Mary Ellis
Book Summary: Cryptic plea for help from a childhood friend sends cousins Nate and Nicki Price from New Orleans to Memphis, the home of scrumptious barbecue and soulful blues music. When they arrive at Danny Andre's last known address, they discover signs of a
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struggle and a lifestyle not in keeping with the former choirboy they fondly remember. Danny's sister, Isabelle, reluctantly accepts their help. She and Nate aren't on the best of terms due to a complicated past, yet they will have to get beyond that if they want to save Danny. On top of Danny's alarming disappearance and his troubled relationship with Isabelle, Nate also has to rein in his favorite cousin's overzealousness as a new and eager PI. Confronted with a possible murder, mystery, and mayhem in the land of the Delta blues, Nate must rely on his faith and investigative experience to keep one or more of them from getting killed.Review: This one started off with a bang! Danny the man who dies was a fantastic character and I was sad that he was the victim. I true man who lived out his Christianity authentically. There were two mysteries going on at once. One a murder and totally unrelated was jewelry that was hidden in a scavenger hunt was never found. I loved both of them!! Nikki and Hunter were part of it along with Isabelle and Nate, Nikki’s boss & partner. It just kept getting better and better as it progressed. The mystery did not come together until then end and for someone who likes to guess the ‘who did it’ there was no way to do that!! Which was awesome. Characters were rich and well written with a real life kind of interaction.
I would like to thank Net Galley and Harvest House Publishing for allowing me to read and review this book in return for a free copy and I was never asked to write a favorable review by anyone. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
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LibraryThing member lamb521
Title: What Happened on Beale Street (Secrets of the South Mysteries #2)
Author: Mary Ellis
Pages: 352
Year: 2016
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
My rating is 4 stars.
Nicki Price receives a phone call from her best friend from high school, wanting her help. What Nicki doesn’t realize is that her
With Nate now full-time on the Andre case, Nicki has nothing to do. They are staying in a ritzy old hotel with lots of history so she takes a tour of the hotel. While on tour she learns about a mystery concerning a series of scavenger hunts that took place in the mid to late 1950s. The prizes for the winners of the scavenger hunt were expensive jewels. The last scavenger hunt ended without the jewels being found, so Nicki thinks they are still in the hotel just waiting to be found. She starts her own investigation to find the missing jewels.
I enjoyed the reading of this second book in the series more than the first book. The characters of Nicki and Nate were more developed and I had a history with them carried over from book one in the series. I really liked Nicki’s caring and compassionate nature, especially toward the elderly folks in this story. I thought Nate a great guy with a sense of humor, loyalty and protectiveness toward those who are weaker. I never saw his romantic line of the story coming and was surprised, but pleased. I loved the jewel mystery that Nicki was involved in and the people she met while following the clues. The next book in the series will be released in August 2016 and is titled Magnolia Moonlight.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Author: Mary Ellis
Pages: 352
Year: 2016
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
My rating is 4 stars.
Nicki Price receives a phone call from her best friend from high school, wanting her help. What Nicki doesn’t realize is that her
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help is needed right away. She decides to answer her friend’s request, but by the time she flies to see him she has trouble finding him. She phones his sister and the search begins. Nicki and Nate are hired by Isabelle Andre, the sister of the missing man. Nate and Isabelle rub each other the wrong way and don’t get along. Nicki pushes too hard on the investigation, getting herself thrown off the case.With Nate now full-time on the Andre case, Nicki has nothing to do. They are staying in a ritzy old hotel with lots of history so she takes a tour of the hotel. While on tour she learns about a mystery concerning a series of scavenger hunts that took place in the mid to late 1950s. The prizes for the winners of the scavenger hunt were expensive jewels. The last scavenger hunt ended without the jewels being found, so Nicki thinks they are still in the hotel just waiting to be found. She starts her own investigation to find the missing jewels.
I enjoyed the reading of this second book in the series more than the first book. The characters of Nicki and Nate were more developed and I had a history with them carried over from book one in the series. I really liked Nicki’s caring and compassionate nature, especially toward the elderly folks in this story. I thought Nate a great guy with a sense of humor, loyalty and protectiveness toward those who are weaker. I never saw his romantic line of the story coming and was surprised, but pleased. I loved the jewel mystery that Nicki was involved in and the people she met while following the clues. The next book in the series will be released in August 2016 and is titled Magnolia Moonlight.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
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LibraryThing member vintagebeckie
What Happened on Beale Street was By The Book’s January 2017 selection. We read book 1, Midnight on The Mississippi, in 2016 and really liked it. Mystery/suspense is our favorite genre, and when you combine it with potential road trip destinations . . . well, we are definitely in! The second book
In this second novel in the series, Nate is the main character. His character is expanded and he is introduced to a love interest. Nicki and Hunter, the two main characters from the first book, are given a secondary story line that was innovative and interesting. Although there is a mystery to solve with plenty of suspects and a stalking to thwart, What Happened on Beale Street was more about Nate and Izzy’s attraction. This is a romantic suspense where romance is front and center. In the end, the resolution of the crime was quick, almost too quick. However, I was ready for the mystery to be solved. One unusual feature of this book is that the victim was a genuinely good guy who everyone loved (at least almost everyone!). Many times authors make the victim the bad guy that no one mourns or often are glad they are gone. Danny’s character was revealed through those he had interacted with during his life. His death left a void in all the characters’ lives.
At least two more books in the series remain. We will probably be along for all the mysterious doings with Nate, Izzy, Nicki and Hunter.
Recommended.
Audience: adults.
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in Ellis’s Secrets of The South series features returning and new characters and a brand new mystery to investigate. These novels are standalone offerings, allowing the reader to jump in at any time. While those who read the book (yes we don’t always get the books finished before our meetings 😉 ) generally liked it, the general consensus was that it was a bit slow to develop. Also there are two mysteries being investigated, and we felt that the progress of the story lines often felt interrupted. Overall, though, we enjoyed What Happened on Beale Street and would recommend it.In this second novel in the series, Nate is the main character. His character is expanded and he is introduced to a love interest. Nicki and Hunter, the two main characters from the first book, are given a secondary story line that was innovative and interesting. Although there is a mystery to solve with plenty of suspects and a stalking to thwart, What Happened on Beale Street was more about Nate and Izzy’s attraction. This is a romantic suspense where romance is front and center. In the end, the resolution of the crime was quick, almost too quick. However, I was ready for the mystery to be solved. One unusual feature of this book is that the victim was a genuinely good guy who everyone loved (at least almost everyone!). Many times authors make the victim the bad guy that no one mourns or often are glad they are gone. Danny’s character was revealed through those he had interacted with during his life. His death left a void in all the characters’ lives.
At least two more books in the series remain. We will probably be along for all the mysterious doings with Nate, Izzy, Nicki and Hunter.
Recommended.
Audience: adults.
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Language
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English
Physical description
352 p.; 8.5 inches
ISBN
0736961712 / 9780736961714