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Praise for the series from Amazon readers:
“It makes you wonder if English country villages are safe places to live. But I certainly would given half a chance.”
“Exham by Sea is populated with wonderful characters.”
“With every book, I grow more fond of Libby and Exham; this time it already felt like coming home.”
“If you like Miss Marple this amateur sleuth will enthral you.”
“A series to watch out for.”
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An interesting post. Great story about why you write. Thank you.
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Please write more Exham on the Sea mysteries. The characters are wonderful and their stories need to be told! Thank you.
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Thanks Natalie, I’m so pleased you’re enjoying the stories. Book Four is on its way, later this year…
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Just finished Murder At the Lighthouse….loved it! Can’t wait to read more of the Echam on the Sea mysteries!
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I’m sorry…Exham. Typing too fast!
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Thanks, Paula, for your lovely comment and for taking the time to let me know you enjoyed the story. Nothing makes me happier!
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I’m not sure how I found your book, Murder at the Lighthouse but I found it just up my street,, I enjoyed the characters and the animals which makes up the stories they let your imagination work wonders.. just started your second book…Exham sounds a nice place to live…
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Just finished all 3 of the Exham on the Sea mysteries and cannot wait for number four!! Love love these books!!
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Joyce and Midge, Thank you both so much for your comments. I’m thrilled that you’ve been enjoying the Exham on Sea mysteries. I love writing them – and Book Four will be ready soon…
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Just finished the first 3 books be disappointed that the next isn’t yet out. A lovely cosy book set in a beautiful part of the world. Libby and Max have a wonderful partnership.
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Betty, I’m so pleased you enjoyed the books. As an author, I simply love hearing from readers, and I’m very grateful when you take the time to let me know you’ve had fun reading about Libby (and Bear) in Exham on Sea. I love writing the stories, and number four will be published soon…
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Read your first two Exham on Sea mystery books. Fantastic, highly recommended. Can’t wait to start the third. Having lived in the area they are set, but now on the levels double the fun. Please don’t stop writing them. I will be your number one fan.
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Hi Sue, thanks so much for your lovely comment, and apologies for taking so long to respond – had a few IT glitches over the past couple of weeks. I’m so glad your enjoying the books – number four will be out in a couple of weeks…
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Love the Exham on sea. Can’t wait for more books. Read all three in one day.
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I’m reading Murder on the Tor, and enjoying it very much, a nice easy read, and knowing the area Makes it even better. A good book if you prefer puzzles to blood and gore.
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Thank you, Cheryl, for your kind comments. You read fast! I wish I could write at that speed. Still, Book Four will be out in a week or so. It’s just going out to reviewers who’ve joined my VIP club…
And thanks also to the anonymous commenter- this is a great part of the world, isn’t it.
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I really enjoyed Murder at the Lighthouse and am looking forward to reading the next books and getting to know the characters better. I like book collections as you get a chance to “put meat on the bones” of the recurring characters and develop an affinity with the people and places in the stories.
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I am usually a biography, history, and true crime reader but also truly enjoy well-crafted fiction – I just finished Murder at the Lighthouse and now I’m hooked on Exham on Sea – the place and the people (and wonderful Bear!) who live there! Thank you for creating such a real and compelling combination. I’m eagerly following the series!
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I just finished Murder at the Lighthouse and I thought it was great. Well written and I couldn’t put it down. Some surprises along the way to keep your interest.
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Enjoyed reading Murder at the Lighthouse, lots of twist & turns
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Just finished reading the three Exham on Sea books. Loved the people, the setting and Bear too, of course. Can’t wait for book 4. Thanks so much for writing these lovely books. As good as a holiday with a twist.
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Have loved the 3Exham on Sea books I couldn’t put them down can’t wait for number 4I’m sure it will be as good if not better thank you again
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Many thanks to you all, Joyce, Gordon, Jackie, M Simmens, Mo and Chris for taking the time to write such lovely comments. I appreciate them very much, and I’m excited to say Book Four, Murder at the Cathedral, is in its final production stages, ready for release on 13 February.
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I’ve just finished reading book number 4, Murder at the Cathedral. I really loved all four of your Exham on Sea mysteries, I couldn’t put them down, the mix of interesting characters and lovable animals; the intrepid Bear and the hauty Fuzzy, not to mention the clever plots, make the books a real treat of a read. I hope you are going to write number 5 in the series? I’ll be waiting to snatch it up!
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I just finished Murder at the Lighthouse what an entertaining mystery. I loved the setting and the characters. I can’t wait to read more.
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Thank you, Lesley, for such a lovely comment. I had great fun writing them, and I’m just about starting on the next. Half the fun, to me, is researching the area and finding good places for a nice juicy murder…
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Hi Leigh, I’m so glad you enjoyed the story. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice comment – it means a great deal to hear from a reader. I hope you enjoy the other books in the series.
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Just finished number 4. I love them all. I hope Libby gets her act together concerning Max
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Thanks, Dee, I’m so pleased you’ve been enjoying the stories. Libby is settting off on her next adventure – with luck and a following wind, it will be available by late summer. Who knows what may happen…
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Just finished the first two Exham on Sea books and loved them. I was really looking forward to reading the next two but I have not been able to find paperback copies.
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Hi Kass,
I’m so pleased you enjoyed the first two Exham on Sea books. The third story, Murder on the Tor, will be available in print in about two weeks, and the fourth, Murder at the Cathedral will be ready about a month. They’ll both be available on Amazon. Happy reading!
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I have read all four books and ready for the fifth. Enjoyed them so much. Easy read but so ingenious regarding solving the crime. You are a fantastic story teller.
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Hello Francie,
Thanks for leaving your great comment, and I’m very pleased you’re enjoying the stories. I love your name – is it short for Frances? Not too many of us around…
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I have just finished Murder at the Lighthouse, didn’t want it to end, so heading for the next one! So pleased I have found your books, they’re just my cup of tea! Thank you so much for writing my type of story.
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I’m so pleased to hear you enjoyed Murder at the Lighthouse and I hope you enjoy reading the next story as well. It’s very kind of you to take the time to contact me. Such a lovely comment makes my day. Thank you.
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I’ve read all four of the Exham on Sea stories. They are wonderful. So intriguing and love all the characters, even the dogs! So nice to see another part of the world through your descriptions. Hope you are planning on more adventures for Max and Libby. I’ve tried several times to access your Kitchen Cheat Sheet without success. Any ideas on how to get this?
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Hi Nola,
Thanks for getting in touch and letting me know you’re enjoying the Exham on Sea mysteries. Yes, Book Five is in the pipeline, though it still has quite a distance to travel. I’m sorry to hear your Cheat Sheet hasn’t arrived. Your name is on my VIP list so the email with the link must have floated off into the ether! I’ll email you with a fix that I hope will work. Thanks for letting me know – I’d hate not to deliver on a promise.
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Just finished Murder at the Lighthouse….thoroughly enjoyed it, bought the next three from Amazon, start next one tonight! Great characters in an interesting setting!
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Hi Jerry,
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. It’s a thrill when a reader lets me know they’ve enjoyed a book.
I hope you like the others in the series. I’m writing No 5 at the moment, so that should be out later this year.
Thanks again, and happy reading!
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I have just finished reading all four Exham on Sea novels would like to ask will there be a fifth?
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Having already read ‘Murder at The Lighthouse’ and ‘Murder on The Levels’, I was delighted to download ‘Murder at The Tor’ and finished it last night.
Great characters and plot lines …………………. really looking forward to reading ‘Murder at The Cathedral’ next and will be holding my breath for the next in the series.
Thank you for my ‘Kitchen Cheat Sheet’ ;-)!
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Hi, Glynis and Olga, and thanks for your very kind comments. I’m delighted to know you’re enjoying the series. Book Five is nearing completion, and should be published by the summer. I’ll be sending out information to all of you on my VIP list to let you know details nearer the time. I’m very excited about it…
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Dear Frances,
You books are great! Just finished number four and waiting with bated breath for number five. Good luck with your writing and thanks for a good read. Pam
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Hi Pam, thanks very much for your kind comment. I love to hear from readers like you. It’s very exciting to have someone enjoy my stories. Number four will be ready soon…
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I just finished reading all four books and thoroughly enjoyed each one. For one thing it helps me feel less homesick. I was born and raised in Bristol, then moved to Keynsham in Somerset before moving to USA 46 years ago. Thank you for being an excellent story teller. One observation, there will not be many characters left if they keep getting killed and the culprits are in jail!!!
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Hi Valerie, and thanks for leaving your very kind comment. It’s great to think of a Bristolian living all the way across the Atlantic. I wonder if you still have a West Country accent?
I love your comment on the population. I’d hate to run out of characters! My Somerset neighbours are starting to look nervous in case they’re next…
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I am hooked. Great characters and plausible week of intrigue. More, please.
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Thanks so much, Cyd. I love to hear from readers who enjoy my stories. It gives me a boost for the day! Thanks for taking time to comment so kindly.
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Thank you so much for the Exham on Sea mysteries! I’ve read the first three and about to start Murder at the Cathedral. I’ve really enjoyed the characters from this small town (where everyone knows your every move, and everyone has their own secrets) and am curious to learn more! Keep on writing and I’ll keep on reading!
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Hi Jerry, thanks for leaving your lovely comment. I’m so glad to hear you’re enjoying the stories. I love small towns, especially here in beautiful Somerset. Book five will be available soon…
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Thank you, waiting patiently! Really enjoy your stories.
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LOVE Murder at the Lighthouse!! I’m about to start the next one and I’m so very glad there are more. Keep writing, Please!!
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I loved the book being from a beach fairing town the reading was very enjoyable . Never ever would have guessed the endinding looking forward to reading more of you books sincerely Sally Presbrey
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Sally, thank you so much for your kind comment. I’m delighted to hear you enjoyed the story – and that it managed to keep you guessing! Happy reading…
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Sheila, Many thanks. I do hope you’re enjoying the second story. Yes, I’m still writing, and book Five will soon be available…
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Hi Frances, I’ve just finished reading Murder at the Lighthouse, loved it! Going to look for book 2!
Thanks so much, I’m really glad you’re enjoying the books. All the best, Frances
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I just finished Murder at the Bridge and loved it! I love interacting with these characters and the animals also. I was really surprised at the ending of this book, didn’t see that coming as to who was behind it all. Keep them coming and I will look forward to more of the series! Sandy
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Hi Sandy, thanks very much for this great comment. So glad you liked the new story…
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Is book 4 available in book format or just kindle?
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Hi Nan, Book Four is currently just available as a kindle version, but it will go into paperback later this summer, along with Book Five. I’ll put a note on this website when it’s available. Thank you so much for your interest in the Exham on Sea stories, Best wishes, Frances
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Thank you for an enthralling new (to me) series! I, especially, love those with humans & their pets as main characters. Bear is a treasure! I look forward to reading more in the Exham on Sea Mysteries set.
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Hi Poppanana, thanks for your kind comments. I’m very fond of Bear – he’s quite a character, named after a lovely dog I knew many years ago when I lived in Belgium…
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When will Murder at the Cathedral and Murder at the Bridge come out in book form. Just discovered this series and love it but like a “real book”.
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Hi Alison, it’s so good to know you’re enjoying the series. I’m pleased to be able to tell you that Murder at the Cathedral and Murder at the Bridge are both due to be released in paperback by autumn this year.
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