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Strawberry moon Kindle Edition

by Joy M. Lilley (Author), Joy Gerken (Author), Chris O'Brien (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars (15)
The Patterson family leaves the U.K. to begin a new life in France. St Severin, in the Dordogne, provides the backdrop for the family's new home and all of the life-changing obstacles they are about to encounter. Maisie, who is almost seventeen, narrates this unpredictable story. Maisie struggles as she experiences the changes of coming of age, the pain of loss, and the rollercoaster ride of competing love interests. Maisie's older brother, Dan, rebels over the move and frequently threatens to return to England when his studies are over. Dan starts an affair with a married French woman. After a few months in France, he goes missing which begins to unravel the family. What starts as an exciting move becomes more difficult with each passing chapter. Maisie is left navigating this complicated new world, all while trying to plan the rest of her adult life.
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  1. Print length
    245 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publication date
    September 30, 2020
  5. Reading age
    14 - 18 years
  6. File size
    1.8 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08KHKV8ZN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ lONG OVERDUE
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 30, 2020
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.8 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 245 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1091704497
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 - 18 years
  • Best Sellers Rank: #16,450 in Coming of Age Fiction (Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars (15)

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Joy M. Lilley

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Hello, My name is Joy Gerken,pen name Joy M. Lilley I write/blog[joymlilley.blogspot.ca] and was a trained nurse, all my working life, until I retired in 2015.

My first novel is 'Figs, Vines and Roses' a tale of love and loss at the turn of the nineteenth century.

My second novel is called 'The Liberty Bodice'.This is a completely different genre to the first novel and follows the trials and tribulations of a young girl working for the Special Operations Executive[S.O.E.]in W.W.2.

You can also find my short story 'Lost and Found' published in Liphar short stories Vol 1.[Liphar short stories}by Liphar magazine.

In 2016 my novella 'Times pendulum swings again' was published. This tells of a hospital romance that starts well, until the truth about the surgical registrar admitting to his nurse girlfriend that he is married with two sons back home in Nepal.

I am hoping to release my forth publication 'Strawberry moon' a crime, mystery set in the Dordogne, France.

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4.1 out of 5 stars
15 global ratings

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  • Jane
    5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing
    Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2019
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    This is literally the first “coming of age” story I’ve read in my life, and I must say I really liked it, especially because of the murder mystery elements, which just happens to be my favorite genre. With its relatable characters and fast pace, it was an easy and enjoyable read, perfect for a relaxing summer day on the beach. I wonder if the author decides to turn this into a series (or at least writes a sequel) and let us know what happens to Maisie later in her life. I’d eagerly read that!
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  • Charles Jones
    3.0 out of 5 stars Missed the Mark For Me
    Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2025
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    You know those books that you really want to like, but as the story progresses, you just don't? Sadly, Strawberry Moon was that book for me. Joy is a great author, but for some reason, I just couldn't connect with this story. It started out interesting, but then it became a series of unfortunate events, and featured odd love interests for a teenage girl. As I read, I came upon several passages where I thought, oh, here we go, this is where it's gonna hit hard, but nope. I'm still unsure who the murderer was. I can't like them all.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A family in chaos in a foreign country
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2021
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    This beautiful Strawberry Moon keeps you guessing with every turn of the page! Joy M. Lilley is a master storyteller. The reader may think they have an inkling of what is to come, who is the protagonist and antagonist, who are the "good guys", but nothing and no one is exactly what they seem. Lilley is true to her craft, piecing the story together seemingly in unrelated scene-dominated, dramatic events. "No spoilers here." The craftsmanship that went into Strawberry Moon gives the reader a story and an ending that catches your breath, touches your emotions, and fulfills expectations beyond your imagination . Well done!
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  • D.L. Finn
    4.0 out of 5 stars This story held my interest until the last page.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2019
    Sixteen-year-old Maisie and her family move from the U.K. to France for her father’s work. I loved where they lived, the culture, and the countryside surrounding their community. It drew me into that part of the book. The house they move into is run down with part of the roof missing. The family makes the best of it, but tragedy strikes when her brother disappears. The story moved at a faster pace after Maisie’s brother went missing. Although there was a mystery, I found the aftermath of that event more dominate for Maisie and her family. Maisie seemed rather mature for her age, but she was strong-willed and as confused as a teenager would be. I rooted for her but didn’t fully connect with her until halfway through. I liked some subjects covered, including alcoholism and drinking and driving. “Strawberry Moon” crossed the line once, at least for me as a YA read, along with a reaction that I wished had more reflection on Maisie’s part. Still, this story held my interest until the last page. I’m hoping there’s a second book to resolve all those unanswered questions.
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  • Chris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Murder mystery meets coming of age story
    Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2019
    Format: Paperback
    Really enjoyed this novel! The author has a gift for describing scenery and presenting real characters, flaws and all. It’s a unique murder mystery where there is less focus on the “who did it” and more focus on how a family copes and moves on. And great cover!
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  • RoxB
    3.0 out of 5 stars Thought Provoking and Unsettling
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2023
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    Ms. Lilley delivers a coming-of-age mystery that delves into challenging issues from Maisie’s point of view. The Patterson family moved from England to France in 2010 for Dad to secure employment. Moving away from friends and connections as teens, present challenges for Maisie, nearly 16, and Dan, pushing 18. The house in France needs significant repairs, but high costs mean additional work by family members. Mr. Patterson provides general maintenance for the quaint community with distinctive yet needy neighbors.

    The Patterson family faces significant issues that stem from anger at the move, lack of friends, and limited financial resources. When Dan goes missing, the family begins to fall apart in earnest. Later Dan’s body is discovered, and the speculation on his killer shifts the story’s pace into gear. Maisie finds her dreams of university study and independence at risk when her Mum is institutionalized for alcoholism. Elements of this dysfunctional family highlight excessive drinking, mental illness, and unresolved anger.

    Fans of YA fiction can relate to Maisie’s future choices as she tries to become assertive. Several unanswered questions may get delivered in a subsequent sequel. I must admit I liked the cover, which caused me to purchase this book, but I wish it mapped closer to the story. Overall, the story uses complex characters who are memorable, but need additional dimension to further engage readers. I would be interested in your thoughts.
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  • Balroop Singh
    3.0 out of 5 stars Weak plot with no conclusions
    Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2019
    I wonder why this book is entitled Strawberry Moon! Having a misleading title that doesn’t connect with any of the events in the story, this book has a weak plot but is quite readable and keeps the suspense alive by digressing a thousand times and still not arriving at any tangible solution to the so called “life-changing obstacles.” It goes round and round in circles, ending at the same spot. Probably Lilley has a sequel in mind but most of the books that run into series conclude in a satisfying manner. I kept waiting for the revelations that deserve to be disclosed but was disappointed in the end.

    Is it a family saga or a murder mystery? Or just dwells on the travails of growing up from the eyes of a teenager – the author seems as confused as her protagonist Maisie. Everyday problems are thrown in as fillers. None of the characters appear strong enough to handle the challenges. Even Maisie’s stoic father banks on his daughter who is struggling to spread her wings and study further. Franz comes in as a wild card addition to the maze. A careful editing is required for this book.
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  • Tony Bassett
    5.0 out of 5 stars A highly entertaining read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 14, 2022
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    Strawberry Moon combines adventure, romance and mystery in an absorbing tale about a family’s move from England to France.
    A series of challenges and calamities beset the Patterson family as they try to settle in the beautiful Dordogne. The greatest shock in the book comes a third of the way through, after which the book really gathers pace.
    The main character, seventeen-year-old Maisie Patterson, is a headstrong, precocious young woman striving to cope with romantic encounters, human tragedy, neighbours’ prejudices and the decline of a family member into alcoholism.
    The author has an engaging style while dealing with all these intense human issues and relationships. This, along with her skilfully drawn characters and clever dialogue, drives the reader to keep turning the pages to find out what happens next. A highly entertaining read.
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  • Catherine Hibbert
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    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 20, 2020
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    Such a disastrous journey through starting life in France to becoming a adult with so much turmoil pain loss and finding love. The author took you through this process and kept you engaged to the extent you thought nothing else could go wrong. Well written and a definite page turner.
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  • MRS M J PHILLIPS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Strawberry Moon by Joy M Lilley
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2019
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    I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone who likes a good mystery novel. Wish I had found out who the murderer was!
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  • Mrs Enid J Watson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thriller with a twist
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 18, 2019
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    This thriller of an English family leaving England on the spur of the moment to live in France
    and the traumatic experiences they experienced was a real page turner! Amazing characters who gave us
    a laugh but sadness as well. The suspense as to who did the murder was kept up right until the very end. Really enjoyed the
    Novel and the eye catching cover is great!
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