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When seasonal mischief turns deadly, bookstore owner Annie Darling and her husband, Max, must again close the book on a killer, in this delightful new whodunit from the Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Award–winning author. Reading about deadly doings remains as popular a pastime as ever for citizens of stormy Broward’s Rock. Now, with spring newly sprung, Annie Darling has conceived of an ingenious promotional scheme: offering a free book to anyone who can solve a series of clues from popular whodunits. Annie and hubby Max pass out their flyers all over town. But an April Fool prankster is distributing a counterfeit flyer–complete with not-so-vague accusations of murder. Suddenly the Darling name is mud, thanks to the vicious slanders of an unknown counterfeiter. And Annie knows that she herself is going to have to do the bulk of the sleuthing. Then, just as things couldn’t seem to get any worse, they do. In the wink of a bloodshot eye, Annie’s hunt for a malicious trickster has become a desperate search for a killer. Because now more than her reputation is at stake. If she can’t rid her idyllic isle of a secret slayer, the malefactor’s next murderous “joke” may be on her!
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"This was my first read of this series and i found it quite interesting. I definitely look forward to reading more in the series. "
— Amber (5 out of 5 stars)
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“The Death on Demand series never loses its charm, not only because of the likability of the characters but because of the well-plotted puzzles they contain. April Fool Dead shows Ms. Hart at her finest.”
— RT Book Reviews (4½ stars)
April Fool Dead Listener Reviews
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" I just didn't care for this book, made my way through it but found it boring for me! "
— Lynn, 11/1/2013 -
" another PG-rated "cozy" mystery - only for beach reading, but not substantial, characters are stereotypes and are even named "Annie DARLING" "
— Michelle, 9/16/2013 -
" My first "Death on Demand" book. Not particularly impressive, but suitable for a quick beach read if something else not readily available. Not running out to get more of this series immediately but wouldn't refuse to read more..... "
— Christina, 8/27/2013 -
" Not a great mystery. The plot seems a little thrown together. Too many references to other mystery writers (too many that I don't think are very good, or have never heard of.) I think I might have read the first book in this series, but I won't be looking for any more. "
— Rachel, 8/8/2013 -
" This book was so disorganized in thought and flow that I struggled throughout. "
— Jennifer, 7/2/2013 -
" Another good Annie Darling mystery. What with Annie constantly getting involved with murders, it's a wonder she has time to run her Death on Demand mystery bookstore. I do like the little contest with paintings she always has going in the store. I try to guess the names of the books. "
— Biblophile, 6/29/2013 -
" Eh. This was better than the other book I read from the series, but I don't expect to hunt down any more. Of course, if I can't find *anything* else to read... ;-) "
— Beth, 4/21/2013 -
" Entertaining enough story, but I probably won't rush to another in the series. Felt a little like the author wanted me to be impressed by her vocabulary. "
— Jenny, 2/26/2013 -
" In the mood for a light mystery so snagged this one off the shelf. "
— Clare, 11/21/2012 -
" This is a good series. The characters are likable and the mystery is light enough to be enjoyable. Good summer reading. "
— Vivian, 8/14/2012 -
" Not impressed with this writer "
— Sherry, 5/23/2012 -
" Carolyn Hart is a new-to-me author. I really enjoyed this book. It's a light mystery, but it's a little more "meaty" than the Hannah Swenson mysteries I've been reading. I'll read more of these "Death on Demand" mysteries. "
— Connie, 4/21/2012 -
" I have enjoyed several of Hart's books ~ great for pool side reading. Totally light but she does get a bit bogged down in irrelevant descriptions that I tend to skim over. "
— Penny, 12/23/2011 -
" Cozy murder mysteries set out of a bookstore "Death On Demand." "
— Vicky, 11/30/2011 -
" Annie & Max are always fun. "
— Julie, 11/9/2011 -
" This was my first read of this series and i found it quite interesting. I definitely look forward to reading more in the series. "
— Amber, 7/3/2011 -
" I have enjoyed several of Hart's books ~ great for pool side reading. Totally light but she does get a bit bogged down in irrelevant descriptions that I tend to skim over. "
— Penny, 4/9/2011 -
" My first "Death on Demand" book. Not particularly impressive, but suitable for a quick beach read if something else not readily available. Not running out to get more of this series immediately but wouldn't refuse to read more..... "
— Christina, 2/11/2011 -
" This book was so disorganized in thought and flow that I struggled throughout. "
— Jennifer, 10/27/2009 -
" Entertaining enough story, but I probably won't rush to another in the series. Felt a little like the author wanted me to be impressed by her vocabulary. "
— Jennifer, 10/22/2009 -
" Eh. This was better than the other book I read from the series, but I don't expect to hunt down any more. Of course, if I can't find *anything* else to read... ;-) "
— Beth, 8/4/2009 -
" In the mood for a light mystery so snagged this one off the shelf. "
— Clare, 6/9/2009 -
" another PG-rated "cozy" mystery - only for beach reading, but not substantial, characters are stereotypes and are even named "Annie DARLING" "
— DarcyMom, 4/10/2009 -
" Annie & Max are always fun. "
— Julie, 11/9/2007
About Carolyn Hart
Carolyn Hart is the bestselling author of the Death on Demand mysteries. Her books have won multiple Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Awards. She is a recipient of the Malice Domestic Lifetime Achievement Award, and In 2014 she received the Mystery Writers of America’s Grand Master Award. She lives in Oklahoma City.
About Kate Reading
Kate Reading, named an AudioFile Golden Voice, has recorded hundreds of audiobooks across many genres, over a thirty–year plus career and won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration. Among other awards, she has been recognized as an AudioFile Magazine Voice of the Century, Narrator of the Year, Best Voice in Science Fiction and Fantasy, and winner of an Publisher’s Weekly’s Listen-Up Award. She records at her home studio, Madison Productions, Inc., in Maryland.