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Murder on Tyneside (Agnes Lockwood Mysteries Book 1) Kindle Edition

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Delightfully entertaining." - Readers' Favorite

Recently widowed Agnes Lockwood is spending a few days on Tyneside in Northeast England, catching up with her past. When expensive jewelry is stolen at the hotel, Chief Inspector Alan Johnson gets on the case.

After Alan recognizes Agnes as a friend from schooldays, they rekindle their friendship and Agnes bombards him with questions about the case. But after dinner one evening, they find a body lying on the roadside.

Fearing for her safety, Alan warns Agnes to stay away from the case. But being an inquisitive woman, Agnes cannot resist getting involved... too involved.

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★★★★★ - "A fun and intricate mystery with a ton of twists and turns."

★★★★★ - "Has the feel of a classic mystery, with a modern flare. A fun British whodunit."

★★★★★ - "Lovable and entertaining.

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  • "I thought your book was delightfully entertaining and I am so glad that I had to chance to read and review it." - 'Readers' Favorite'.
  • July 2017 - Book of the Month at 'Read Freely'.
  • Voted 6th overall in the competition to find the 50 best indie books of 2017

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I simply loved writing this novel. It is based on both Quaysides of Newcastle and Gateshead. As I was born and raised in that area, I kept seeing all the places mentioned in my mind's eye.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01MYXPXC1
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Next Chapter (December 30, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 30, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2532 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
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Eileen Thornton
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Though I now live in Kelso in the Scottish Borders, I was born and brought up on Tyneside; the setting for my last four novels. Once a Geordie, always a Geordie, as the saying goes.

Though I only began writing in 2001, many of my short stories and articles have been published in national magazines here in the UK. But then I felt the urge to move on and write something with a little more grit.

My first novel, The Trojan Project, is an all-action thriller. During the writing process, I felt I was on the ride of my life, as I added so many spine-chilling incidents. I was determined to grab the readers' attention from the very beginning and give them the roller-coaster read of their lives.

Since then, I turned to writing women's fiction. Divorcees.Biz, a novel of fun and romance, shortly followed by, Only Twelve Days, a heart-warming romance.

However, after deciding to turn my hand to writing a series of cozy murder mysteries, I chose my hometown as the setting. Murder on Tyneside - Agnes Lockwood Mysteries Book 1, was released in December 2016, with Agnes as the new sleuth on Tyneside. Death on Tyneside (Book 2) came next followed by Vengeance on Tyneside (Book 3). A Mystery on Tyneside (Book 4) was published in October 2020.

Hopefully, there will be a Book 5 in the series. How could I possibly let Agnes Lockwood down, when she has given me so much fun - she is part of me now.

If you would like to contact me, I have a website: www.eileenthornton.com

Or you can find me on facebook and Twitter. www.facebook.com/EileenThornton www.twitter.com/eileenmaud2

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Customers find the murder mystery enjoyable and satisfying. They appreciate the well-written and easy-to-read content. Readers describe the book as a cozy, lighthearted read with a dash of romance. The characters are described as strong and intelligent. However, opinions differ on the pacing - some find it good at the beginning and engaging, while others feel it becomes repetitive and tiresome.

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97 customers mention "Suspenseful"79 positive18 negative

Customers enjoy the suspenseful murder mystery. They find the plot interesting and entertaining, with enough surprises to keep them excited. The characters are strong, and the journey is exciting with plenty of puzzles. Overall, it's a satisfying and enjoyable read without violence.

"...The book is the first in the series and is a meandering but comfortable read...." Read more

"...The characters were just a little hokey, but the storyline was fantastic. I would recommend it to anyone who likes reading with twists and turns" Read more

"Fun book to read; heartache, new/old friendships, intrigue, and murder! All with humor crazy but true. I enjoyed a midlife heroin!" Read more

"...Lots of mystery and (for me) chuckles. Entertaining. An easy read." Read more

55 customers mention "Enjoyment"55 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it entertaining, exciting, and a quick read that keeps them hooked. The mystery is engaging for readers of all ages, with twists and turns on each page.

"...Overall, it was a great read and I look forward to reading the rest of the series." Read more

"I enjoyed this light breed immensely. The characters were just a little hokey, but the storyline was fantastic...." Read more

"Fun book to read; heartache, new/old friendships, intrigue, and murder! All with humor crazy but true. I enjoyed a midlife heroin!" Read more

"...Lots of mystery and (for me) chuckles. Entertaining. An easy read." Read more

31 customers mention "Character development"26 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the book's characters. They find the characters engaging, with strong personalities like Agnes.

"...But it reinforced my view of the book. Agnes is a strong character who some readers may like but other readers may think undermines the police..." Read more

"...The character of Agnes is very likable and I’m curious to see what she’s up to next." Read more

"...Agnes is a likeable character. The case was interesting, as was the conclusion...." Read more

"...I like her character and her bravery. Interesting twists and turns. Well worth reading." Read more

20 customers mention "Writing quality"16 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the writing quality of the book. They find it well-written and easy to read. The plot is enjoyable and keeps getting better as the story progresses.

"...The writer did a good job making the reader feel just as frustrated about the disparate thefts that seem to be confusing the main detective, DCI..." Read more

"...There was a touch of possible paranormal, which I don't mind. Well written and did not include anything gory or racy." Read more

"...Lots of mystery and (for me) chuckles. Entertaining. An easy read." Read more

"...The writing and editing was quite acceptable...." Read more

7 customers mention "Cosy content"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the lighthearted and romantic content of the book. They find it a comfortable read with well-matched characters.

"...The book is the first in the series and is a meandering but comfortable read...." Read more

"Curl up on the couch with a cup of tea and enjoy a quick, cozy and satisfying mystery. I look forward to the next installment." Read more

"...All the characters blended well together and complimented each ego well...." Read more

"Eileen Thornton has created a light-hearted cozy with a dash of romance – and the promise of more...." Read more

7 customers mention "Intelligence"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's intelligent heroine. They praise her for identifying clues and helping the police with their investigation. The story provides enough detail to pique their curiosity.

"...The plot was good with lots of misdirection. Agnes is a smart, intelligent woman and I kept wondering how she was out-thinking the Police...." Read more

"...She’s smart about it though, identifying clues and making herself valuable in the investigation...." Read more

"...I couldn't figure it out until the end. I like Agnes. She is a determined lady. No one tells her what to do, even if it is for her own good...." Read more

"...Of course, things begin to happen around her, and she helps the police with their investigation...." Read more

11 customers mention "Pacing"7 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing. Some found it engaging and improved as the story progressed, while others felt it became repetitive and boring.

"I thought I would like this book at first. Seemed a good start...." Read more

"...with Newcastle-on-Tyne the story itself became less realistic and quite laborious (for a light, quick read)...." Read more

"...Great job, Eileen Thornton!" Read more

"Very well written. Kept getting better as it went on. Looking forward to reading the next book. Very very good" Read more

You will have a really good time reading how Agnes follows the clues!
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You will have a really good time reading how Agnes follows the clues!
This is definitely a fun murder mystery with an irrepressible Agnes Lockwood determined to help her old schoolmate-now a Police Chief--solve what is actually two cases--or are they connected?You will have a really good time reading how Agnes follows the clues and outwits the Chief who is hopelessly under her spell!!
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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2019
    I read this book not knowing the geography because I live in the States. So I spent some time on Wikipedia looking up Tyne, the Tyne Bridge, the Millenium Hotel and the Millenium Bridge. This helped me to understand the setting and familiarize myself with British terms like quay. Once I was able to do that, then the book fully came to life. It is more of a book about thievery than it is about murder. The murders are more of a side note to the overall storyline.

    The writer did a good job making the reader feel just as frustrated about the disparate thefts that seem to be confusing the main detective, DCI Johnson. It can baffle readers because the plot unfolds slowly, but readers should persist so that they can get the pay off at the end.

    After reading the book, I read some of the reviews to see if my point of view differed because of my location. But it reinforced my view of the book. Agnes is a strong character who some readers may like but other readers may think undermines the police force and makes them look buffoonish under the guise of a romantic interest. It worked for a while, but can be distracting simply because of the lack of concrete evidence. The plot moves forward by inquisitive speculation which is different from what I am used to.

    Overall, it was a great read and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
    6 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2024
    Murder on Tyneside is a delightful cozy mystery. When the protagonist Agnes Lockwood decides to visit Tyneside, a place where she grew up, she becomes involved in an adventure that she did not see coming.

    The book is the first in the series and is a meandering but comfortable read. The character of Agnes is very likable and I’m curious to see what she’s up to next.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2024
    I really wanted to like this book. I generally enjoy cozy mysteries. It was a bit slow in the beginning and did improve but only after about 40% through the book. Agnes is a likeable character. The case was interesting, as was the conclusion. It just felt off that she was solving this case when a seasoned detective couldn't.
    There was a touch of possible paranormal, which I don't mind. Well written and did not include anything gory or racy.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2024
    I enjoyed this light breed immensely. The characters were just a little hokey, but the storyline was fantastic. I would recommend it to anyone who likes reading with twists and turns
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2024
    Fun book to read; heartache, new/old friendships, intrigue, and murder! All with humor crazy but true. I enjoyed a midlife heroin!
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2024
    Agnes returns to the town where she was born but left at an early age. She meets up with an old (male) friend. He is a police officer. She thinks it all very exciting when they find a body. She decides that she is to be part of the police investigation and the story unfolds. Lots of mystery and (for me) chuckles. Entertaining. An easy read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2023
    The story was slow to start. I kept putting it down because it seemed to move too slowly.
    The plot was good with lots of misdirection.
    Agnes is a smart, intelligent woman and I kept wondering how she was out-thinking the Police. I like her character and her bravery.
    Interesting twists and turns. Well worth reading.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2025
    Our protagonist, Agnes, is a 50 something year old widow and empty nester or as she quaintly puts it, "lady of leisure." She decides to insert herself into a murder mystery because she's bored. Now, to each their own but her trying to solve a murder because she sees it as fun just doesn't sit well with me. The next problem I had with this book was the fact that the detective (or whatever the role is called in Tyneside) decided to share info with Agnes about the case on an ongoing basis because he's sweet on her. Police letting civilians in on what should be confidential info is always a no-no for me. The third issue I had and ultimately why I decided to give up on the book is because Agnes realizes that she is in direct danger, staying at the same hotel as a suspected killer who obviously has it out for her but SHE REFUSES TO LEAVE. This might appeal to some but it didn't to me, sorry author.

Top reviews from other countries

  • Eva R Muller
    5.0 out of 5 stars Liking mysteries
    Reviewed in Canada on July 4, 2024
    Like the author and enjoying mysteries
  • eylenea
    5.0 out of 5 stars excellent detective novel on the Tyne
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2024
    One of the best who did it novels I have read in a long time . Agnes Lockwood is visiting her childhood home when thefts start happening in the hotel she is staying in. Becoming friendly with the detective in charge leads Anne’s into becoming a Miss Marple of the north
  • Amazσn Custσmer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mysterious Book
    Reviewed in India on December 1, 2023
    Very interesting topics. Story are very interesting.
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A VERY ENJOYABLE READ.
    Reviewed in Australia on August 22, 2021
    Agnes Lockwood's husband had died the year before, with her children living away, she decides to go back to her own place at Tyneside to see how things had changed. She books into a hotel. Its here she meets an old school friend who happens to be Chief Inspector Alan Johnson, who works for The Newcastle Police Force. They soon find themselves friends again. When jewelry starts getting stolen from the hotel, then two murderers happen, Agnes finds joy in helping, Alan, seeing she was with him from the time it happened. Trouble is, Agnes hasn't realised the danger she can get involved in. But action certainly seeks out Agnes in this thoroughly enjoyable read.
    A recommended Read.
  • PETER J FLETCHER
    4.0 out of 5 stars A fun read with a few twists and turns.
    Reviewed in Canada on September 15, 2024
    It was a pretty good read, not too descriptive, just enough to set the scene. The characters were easy to like and you felt like you’d recognize if you’d meet them. The author weaves together a good story, using different characters to illustrate the plot.

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