Murder Unleashed: The Dead-End Job Mysteries, Book 5
Murder Unleashed is Book 5 in Elaine Viets's Dead-End Job Mysteries series. Helen Hawthorne works at a Fort Lauderdale dog boutique and discovers a client has been murdered, then investigates discreetly while keeping her own past hidden. This Kindle edition is listed at 299 pages and includes reader-oriented features such as Word Wise and enhanced typesetting.
At a glance
- A cozy mystery centered on Helen Hawthorne, a dog boutique worker investigating a client's stabbing.
- The story is set in Fort Lauderdale and involves wealthy dog owners, salon staff and a growing pool of suspects.
- Kindle features listed include supported screen reader use, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The dog-salon setting gives the mystery a specific backdrop and a distinctive suspect pool.
- Word Wise and enhanced typesetting are listed as enabled for the Kindle edition.
Technical specifications
12 specifications| Series | The Dead-End Job Mysteries |
|---|---|
| Publisher | JABberwocky Literary Agency, Inc. |
| Publication date | March 6, 2018 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 299 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1625673220 |
| File size | 3.4 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
What to know before buying
- The listing describes a murder investigation that Helen pursues without reporting the crime, because she fears her own criminal past may be exposed. This is the fifth book in the series.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for a cozy mystery with a pet-boutique setting and amateur investigation.
- Readers following Helen Hawthorne's Dead-End Job Mysteries series.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a standalone story without series context, or a mystery without a murder premise.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the book as fun, light reading and highlights its characters and plot twists. That points toward an accessible, entertainment-focused cozy mystery, while the available feedback summary does not establish whether readers prefer the series context or a standalone read.
Positive themes
- Readers describe it as fun, light reading.
- Feedback highlights the characters and plot twists.
Frequently asked questions
What is Murder Unleashed about?
Helen Hawthorne finds a client stabbed to death after delivering a freshly groomed Yorkie. Afraid her own past will come to light, she looks into the murder quietly.
Is this a standalone book?
It is identified as Book 5 in The Dead-End Job Mysteries. Readers unfamiliar with the series may prefer to check earlier installments for character background.
What Kindle reading features are listed?
The listing says screen reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip are enabled. X-Ray is listed as not enabled.
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