This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
Rules of Murder
Bethany House Publishers (August 1, 2013)
by
Julianna Deering
The first Drew Farthering book has me longing for the next…immediately. I am a huge fan of classic black & white murder mysteries like the Thin Man series of movies. Rules of Murder made me think of those, only with the British accent of a Maisie Dobbs mystery. I ADORED it. And I don’t state that lightly.
Drew Farthering is a British playboy in search of a purpose. The purpose flops in his lap as two people are murdered at his country estate on one night. As he investigates he gets help from his sidekick Nick and an American gal who has come to visit her uncle, his stepfather. There’s corporate espionage, murder, mayhem, and an attempt to break all ten of the rules for not solving a murder. I loved the romance — the interplay between Drew and Madeline was wonderful if occasionally over the top as the last murder unfolds.
This book gets five solid stars from me. Bring on the next Drew Farthering mystery. The sooner the better!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
JULIANNA DEERING has always been an avid reader and a lover of storytelling, whether on the page, the screen or the stage. This, along with her keen interest in history and her Christian faith, shows in her tales of love, forgiveness and triumph over adversity. A fifth-generation Texan, she makes her home north of Dallas with three spoiled cats and, when not writing, spends her free time quilting, cross stitching and watching NHL hockey. Her new series of Drew Farthering mysteries set in 1930s England debuts with Rules of Murder (Bethany House, 2013) and will be followed by Death by the Book (Bethany House, 2014).
ABOUT THE BOOK
Downton Abbey Meets Agatha Christie in This Sparkling Mystery
Drew Farthering loves a good mystery, although he generally expects to find it in the pages of a novel, not on the grounds of his country estate. When a weekend party at Farthering Place is ruined by murder and the police seem flummoxed, Drew decides to look into the crime himself. With the help of his best friend, Nick Dennison, an avid mystery reader, and Madeline Parker, a beautiful and whip-smart American debutante staying as a guest, the three try to solve the mystery as a lark, using the methods from their favorite novels.
Soon, financial irregularities at Drew’s stepfather’s company come to light and it’s clear that all who remain at Farthering Place could be in danger. Trying hard to remain one step ahead of the killer–and trying harder to impress Madeline–Drew must decide how far to take this game.
If you would like to read the first chapter of Rules of Murder, go HERE.
Comments 27
This book has captured me from the first time I saw the cover. The more synopses that I read about it just continues to draw me in. I’m so wanting to read this book. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Author
The cover is PERFECT! I wouldn’t change a thing.
i love murder mysteries and would love to win this book thanks
Shirley B
I love murder mystery books and would like to read this based on your report..
Mystery and Suspence seem to be the only types of fiction that really interest me.. Thanks for the chance to win this book 🙂
Author
I like my books with an element of intrigue, too. I read everything from Steven James to Colleen Coble to Brandilyn Collins and Mark Mynheir. Love a great suspenseful tale.
Author
I like my books with an element of intrigue, too. I read everything from Steven James to Colleen Coble to Brandilyn Collins and Mark Mynheir. Love a great suspenseful tale.
Thanks for featuring my book. I’m so excited to be able to give one away to your readers! 🙂
Author
Thanks for writing such a great book!
My favorite time periods are early 1900’s – present.
Author
I love that time period, too. Probably why I write my books during WWII.
I’m currently reading Rules of Murder and enjoying it very much. I’m glad it is the first of a series; I’m sure I won’t be ready to give up these characters when I’m finished with the book. I think it is a book my daughter will enjoy too; she has been reading all the Agatha Christie mysteries.
Thanks for giving away a copy of this book. I won’t enter since I have one, but just wanted to say how much I’m enjoying it. I’m sure others will as well.
Author
Pam, I definitely wasn’t ready to give up time with the characters! So glad there will be another!
I love reading about all different time periods in history.
This book is definitely on my “to read” list!
I love the late 1800’s
Author
That Gilded Age is a great timeperiod, too!
I love the 1930s as well. But I think my very favorite is the 1700s or 1800s. But then again, I really love ancient history, too! And the middle ages. Then again, the depression era…
Author
You sound like me, Karla. I love a well-written historical. Transport me and I’ll be a fan!
I generally prefer reading contemporary fiction. However, I do enjoy historical fiction, too. I enjoy learning about different times, cultures, and events through novels. They make history come alive in a way that history textbooks don’t. I can’t pick a particular time period, though.
Author
Me, too, Randi! I love the learning aspect of a well-researched historical!
This sounds and looks fantastic! Thanks for the giveaway.
Sounds interesting. Count me in!
I’ve not read the book yet, but can’t wait to do so. The cover draws one in. Love it.
Read the back of this book at work the other night and it sounds really intersting. I love the cover and 1930’s theme, I think it will be a great read. Count me in!
Author
The cover grabbed me, too.
I like this time period and like Tommy and Tuppence dectectives of Agatha Christie! I really love mysteries and this book sounds awesome!