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Read By: Kate Reading Publisher: Random House Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Death on Demand Mysteries Release Date: February 2003 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781415911846

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

109

Longest Chapter Length:

06:41 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

08 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

04:48 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

45

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Publisher Description

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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  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I just didn't care for this book, made my way through it but found it boring for me! "

    — Lynn, 11/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This book was so disorganized in thought and flow that I struggled throughout. "

    — Jennifer, 7/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " In the mood for a light mystery so snagged this one off the shelf. "

    — Clare, 11/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not impressed with this writer "

    — Sherry, 5/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Cozy murder mysteries set out of a bookstore "Death On Demand." "

    — Vicky, 11/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Annie & Max are always fun. "

    — Julie, 11/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This book was so disorganized in thought and flow that I struggled throughout. "

    — Jennifer, 10/27/2009
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " In the mood for a light mystery so snagged this one off the shelf. "

    — Clare, 6/9/2009
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " 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 has recorded hundreds of audiobooks across many genres, over a thirty year plus career. Audie Awards: The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter (mystery), Breasts (non-fiction), Bellwether (fiction), and Words of Radiance (fantasy). Among other awards, she has been recognized with: the ALA Booklist best of 2019 for Bowlaway (fiction), AudioFile Magazine Voice of the Century, Earphones Awards, Narrator of the Year, Best Voice in Science Fiction and Fantasy, and Publisher’s Weekly’s Listen-Up Award. She records at her home studio, Madison Productions, Inc., in Maryland.