Murder for Nothing

This is the first Ellie Quicke book I have read. I was able to follow the story as there are several individuals introduced. I found it hard to rate and finally gave it to 5 stars. It is really only 4.5 stars as there are so many negative characters. I thought the ringing telephones and doorbell was......more

I have always enjoyed author Veronica Heley’s clever businesswoman Bea Abbott more than beleaguered widow Ellie Quicke. Ellie has come far in the series, considered how spineless she was in the debut Murder at the Altar; however, she’s still dominated by her selfish, amoral daughter and pushed aroun......more

Thank you Netgalley and Severn House for the eARC. Unfortunately, I didn't much like this book. It was way too hectic with many unpleasant characters. Ellie Quick is bullied by her nasty daughter, who is never happy with the way Ellie looks after her grandson, yet constantly dropping him off for baby......more