
The Development
Cora Baxter Mysteries, Book 3
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Narrated by:
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Zara Ramm
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By:
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Jackie Kabler
About this listen
After a stressful week, TV reporter Cora Baxter is ready for a quiet weekend. What she isn't counting on is witnessing the shocking death of a young woman on her way home.
Cora discovers that 17-year-old Leanne has been protesting against a new housing development, angering the powerful establishment. Leanne’s death is ruled a suicide, but when puzzling information comes to light, Cora decides to investigate further. She might not know what an unscrupulous businessman, a suspended police officer and hate-mail sending neighbours have to do with the case - but she does know there is a news story there.
With her eccentric camera crew on hand to help, can Cora work out what happened in the days before Leanne’s death? And was it really suicide after all?
©2019 Jackie Kabler (P)2019 Audible, LtdBrilliant
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I feel this novel touched on some real world issues which have been tackled with care.
Well done Jackie !
Another fab Cora Baxter novel !
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Fab
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Cora works as a roving reporter, on her way home one evening she is a witness to the death a young girl, Leanne, when this death is considered a suicide by the authorities Cora disagrees, so she goes to speak to Leanne’s family and near neighbors. What she learns leads Cora to investigate further and reveals a mystery which has many twists and turns.
I was hooked from beginning to the end, my enjoyment of this story was greatly enhanced by the excellent narration by Zara Ramm, her voice is perfect and her accents are brilliant.
I was given this audiobook as a gift and am voluntarily writing my review.
Lovely Cosy Mystery
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A gripping read
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better than expected
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I really enjoyed this cosy mystery (there’s no blood and gore), and though it is the third book in the series it reads well as a standalone. It is well written and fast paced with lots of twists and turns, but I did eventually guess who the killer was, though not until quite close to the end. I enjoyed reading the bits about Cora’s job as a roving reporter and it is clear that Ms Kabler uses her experience in TV to good effect. Cora is a great character – professional, fun, stubborn, a good friend and just plain nosey! The crew were brilliant too, and some of the banter was hilarious.
This book made a nice change from the more gory serial killer thrillers I often read and I have now purchased the first book in the series.
The narration by Zara Ramm was spot on.
Mozzarella - listen and you'll understand!
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Brilliant narration - delightful cosy mystery
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Assisted by her TV crew, of sound-man, photographer and engineer, plus her two girlfriends, Cora gets very involved with some pretty shady characters and asks rather more questions than she maybe should. It also doesn't hurt that her boyfriend is with the police in London.
It seems that Leanne's suicide may be related to an appeal for planning permission, sought for a large housing development at the end of her street, which could result in her family's house being demolished.
The fact that the mystery was set in Bristol was a bonus for me, having lived there for several years. I enjoyed the narration by Zara Ramm and the characters were well drawn. There was some amusing conversation, especially the banter between the film crew. And finally, a pretty good ending.
4.5 stars on sites that allow half stars.
Was it suicide?
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The characters are really well written, and the main lead is warm, tenacious and really likeable. The story kept me hooked from beginning to the end and was a pleasure to listen to. I was sad when this tale ended. The narrator is superb, her voice is gentle and her accents brilliant. . in my book if you do not hear the voice, just the story then it's a job well done.
An all round intriguing tale brilliantly written and told.
A Cracking Listen
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