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  • Miss Riddell's Paranormal Mystery: A Cozy Mystery Where Ghosts and Guilt Reveal Deadly Deceptions (Miss Riddell Cozy Mysteries Book 7)

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Miss Riddell's Paranormal Mystery: A Cozy Mystery Where Ghosts and Guilt Reveal Deadly Deceptions (Miss Riddell Cozy Mysteries Book 7) Kindle Edition

by P.C. James (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars (157)

Unsolved murders. A sleuth with unexpected company. Will she deliver justice, or does grave misfortune await?

Sydney, Australia. 1978. Miss Riddell is pleased to finally secure a temporary oasis down under. But just as she settles into her new routine, ominous voices from inside the house lead her to believe she’s not alone. And when she learns of the tragic deaths of the previous owners, she’s determined to put her expert skills to work and make sure this cold case can rest in peace.

Investigating potential suspects in the decades-old crime, she’s thrown when she endures ruthless workplace pranks played by a shadowy mastermind. But when the trail of clues reveals the malicious attacks could be related, she has to pull out all the stops to avoid suffering a similar deadly fate.

With an unknown enemy working to bury the truth, can Miss Riddell solve this peculiar puzzle before she joins the dearly departed?

Miss Riddell Paranormal Mystery is the seventh book in the lighthearted Miss Riddell’s Cozy Mysteries series. If you like empowered female protagonists, supernatural surprises, and scandals that keep you on your toes, then you’ll love P.C. James’s ghostly tale.
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Praise for the Miss Riddell Cozy Mysteries Series:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Pauline Riddell is sharp. She is curious, maybe a bit nosey, but she gets the job done.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ … an easy read, perfect for a winter night in front of the roaring fire-place with a cup of hot cocoa cuddled up with a few friendly blankets.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ These books are simply a pleasant way to while away a few hours, literary staycations essentially.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Good plot, great pacing, interesting characters.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A cozy mystery in the classic definition, much like curling up with an Agatha Christie.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The author will keep you guessing who did it and why.

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    Miss Riddell Cozy Mysteries
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09B4F9G27
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vinci Books
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 30, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 880 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 232 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 7 of 11 ‏ : ‎ Miss Riddell Cozy Mysteries
  • Best Sellers Rank: #897,097 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars (157)

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I’ve always loved mysteries, especially those involving Agatha Christie's Miss Marple. Perhaps because Miss Marple reminds me of my aunts when I was growing up. But Agatha never told us much about Miss Marple's earlier life. While writing my own elderly super-sleuth series, I’m tracing her career from the start. As you’ll see, if you follow the Miss Riddell Cozy Mysteries series.

However, this is my Bio, not Miss Riddell’s, so here goes with all you need to know about me: After retiring, I became a writer and when I’m not feverishly typing on my laptop, you’ll find me running, cycling, walking, and taking wildlife photos wherever and whenever I can. My cozy mystery series begins in northern England because that was my home growing up and that’s also the home of so many great cozy mysteries. Stay with me though because Miss Riddell loves to travel as much as I do and the stories will take us to the many different places around the world I’ve lived in or visited.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
157 global ratings

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Customers find the book engaging, with one mentioning it kept them captivated from start to finish. The cozy mystery receives positive feedback, with customers appreciating the paranormal elements and one highlighting the great reveal at the end.
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13 customers mention engaging, 13 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book engaging, describing it as a page-turner and captivating read.
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...Such a fun and captivating read! I don’t normally read cozy mysteries, but a friend recommended this one, and now I’m hooked!...Read more
The “Miss Riddell” stories are excellent reading. The characters and settings are very endearing. Cheers to many more of these stories.Read more
...This latest book in the Miss Riddell series kept me engaged from start to finish. It truly was a page-turner for me....Read more
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Customers enjoy this cozy mystery, appreciating its paranormal elements and extra story interest, with one customer highlighting the great reveal at the end.
...I highly recommend this cozy mystery with a paranormal twist. Follow along as yet another case is solved by curious leading lady.Read more
I always enjoy a good cozy mystery. This latest book in the Miss Riddell series kept me engaged from start to finish....Read more
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...I had suspicions about the culprit but the reveal at the end was great....Read more

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  • musicmum
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not Too Much
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2025
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    I am usually not a fan of paranormal mysteries, but I enjoyed this one. There is always a question of whether they are real or imagined. Miss Riddell herself is not sure what to believe. I enjoyed trying to solve the case with her. James does an excellent job guiding us to think and believe as Pauline. I love this series, but was not sure I wanted to read a "paranormal mystery." I am so glad I did. You will be too.
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  • Ilona Nurmela
    4.0 out of 5 stars Miss Riddell is like a middle-aged pre-Thatcher Miss Marple with a murder mystery to solve in Oz
    Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2022
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    I loved the fist book in the series more than this one. It was almost too neat - a murder mystery gets solved by a random stranger in 3 weeks by interviewing people abou what they remember 20 years later. James’ books remind me of Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple books and are about a Miss Riddell, a woman who by book 6 has worked herself up from secretary to manager and does amateur sleuthing on the side. What I liked was that the clues were drip fed and that there were a few red herrings as well, to keep the reader guessing. I probably need to go and read books 2-5 to understand how Miss Riddell found herself in management, but while necessary for context pre-Thatcher era in Australia was not that interesting for me personally. I liked the set-up in the preamble where the real-life circumstance were said to be fiction and the paranormal events were said to have actually have occurred. Having said that, I expected more exciting delivery on this at resolution time and was a bit disappointed, although the explanation was, indeed, interesting. All-in-all, 4 stars and do read it yourself to make up your mind. Recommended for lovers of neat&ordered easy, yet not fast paced adult detective stories with female sleuths.
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  • Mise
    5.0 out of 5 stars A haunting Australian murder mystery.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2021
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    I always enjoy a good cozy mystery. This latest book in the Miss Riddell series kept me engaged from start to finish. It truly was a page-turner for me.

    It's not just a murder mystery, a cold case that warms up again once Pauline Riddell starts investigating. There's also a supernatural aspect that adds an intriguing element to the story.

    I think cozy mystery fans should definitely enjoy this latest, well-written work. My only minor quibble is that I felt some of the chapter titles gave too much away and lessened the wonderful suspense the author created. Still, I'm looking forward to Miss Riddell's next adventure.
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  • Susan H
    5.0 out of 5 stars Miss Riddell does it again
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2021
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    So glad to see Miss Pauline Riddell super-sleuthing again! I don’t believe it is just a coincidence that Pauline’s name rhymes with riddle, or it is Rye-dell? A fun connection either way.

    The author’s choice of selecting novels for Pauline was interesting. I have read both The Thorn Birds as well as All Creatures Great and Small, two books I enjoyed reading many years ago.

    I have read all the Riddell Cosy Mysteries so far and love them all. Each one is certainly a page-turner and difficult to put down until the end, wanting more. Thanks, P.C. Keep up the good work!
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  • 50Laine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Haunted
    Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2022
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    On a six month job in Australia, Miss Riddell rents a nice house in a quiet neighborhood and sets out to help a company try to prevent theft in the future over a lot of objections. She hears voices arguing in the night and a creepy cold spot in her bathroom. What happened in her pretty little house?
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  • Beryl J Loomis
    4.0 out of 5 stars A little weird
    Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2022
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    Not what I usually like but it was interesting and the author did a good job of creating a mystery in a different way. The story itself pulled me in.
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  • Dorenda Doyle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging Mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2021
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    This was my first “Miss Riddell” mystery, but won’t be my last. She is a strong female character that one immediately likes and trusts. The author simultaneously weaves more than one mystery into the mix, with Miss Riddell being the common thread. Very engaging and entertaining. Being an American, I broadened my knowledge of some English phrases (Google to the rescue!) that were used in the stories. Delightful read!
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  • David H
    5.0 out of 5 stars A cozy mystery with a paranormal twist
    Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2021
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    I am enjoying this series tremendously. The paranormal twist in this story adds a wonderful new element, handled with aplomb by Miss Riddell, whose development as an amateur sleuth is a fascinating aspect of the series. Seeing her amateur sleuth status balanced by a successful business career added extra interest to the story, and the setting in a small town Australia adds further intrigue. Altogether a great read!
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  • jarchow
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another cozy read
    Reviewed in Canada on December 4, 2021
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    Miss Riddell solves another mystery in her own unique way. She brings the puzzle together piece by piece during her investigation without too many off-shoots and complications. It keeps cozy in this 70's small town Australia setting. I always look forward to another book from this author.
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  • Ingrid Peter Bartsch
    5.0 out of 5 stars P C James ist immer Spitze
    Reviewed in Germany on March 24, 2024
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    ... und dieses Buch der Serie Miss Riddel war einfach noch hervorragender. Es gab Momente wo ich zweifelte bei diesem Thema, aber es war so 'menschlich' geschrieben, man verliert sich in der Geschichte und genießt jeden Augenblick und jedes Wort, wie immer bei diesem Autor. Gut gefallen hat mir auch die Beschreibung der Arbeitswelt Finanzen, ich konnte alles nachvollziehen. Die 'investigation' machte also nicht den Hauptteil des Buches aus. Hochinteressant.
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  • Miriam Verbeek
    4.0 out of 5 stars I loved the intrigue
    Reviewed in Australia on November 2, 2021
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    Miss riddle really has her courage on the line in this book - should she just cut and run or should her sympathetic heart and enquiring mind persist and solve the mystery most people just want to leave alone? I really enjoyed this book and anyone who wants to cosy up to a cosy mystery will enjoy it too.
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  • A Wai
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome paranormal mystery!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2021
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    A spine tingling mystery that had me hooked from the start. I love Pauline's super sleuthing, this time with a paranormal vibe. A highly entertaining story for all cozy mystery readers! I can't wait for the next book in this series.
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