Keep your best friends close and your enemies closer!
What happens onboard doesn't stay on board!
“Cute fun and friendly. Adorable characters and good plot, made me laugh out loud.” -- NetGalley Reviewer
“The embodiment of the entire cozy mystery genre. I absolutely adored this book - I gobbled it up in 2 days! I was hooked by the first chapter; but the cover and title are what drew me in initially.” --NetGalley Reviewer
“A delightful contemporary cozy mystery from the Cardboard Cottage Series (number 4 and I am very much inspired to read the previous books!).” -- NetGalley Reviewer
“Jane Elzey has a great writing style and it [Killer Croquet on the Emerald Isle] left me wanting more in this series.” -- NetGalley Reviewer
“The way the author wrote about their trip, it made me want to pack a bag for the Emerald Isle.” -- Melissa Steadman, Goodreads Reviewer
“The descriptions of Ireland were wonderful. If you enjoy lighthearted mysteries and warm friendships then you’ll likely enjoy this book.” -- Melanie, NetGalley Reviewer
“It is always fun when Americans tour Ireland as we are reminded of the wonder of the ancient history we take for granted in the UK. Aside from the fantastically woven story line that kept me guessing all the way, I found myself chuckling at the antics and commentary of the friends. The descriptions of the landscape were breathtaking and the connections between the ladies heartwarming.” -- Kathryn, NetGalley Reviewer
“What a fun book! I loved Killer Croquet on the Emerald Isle and Jane Elzey has a winner. I felt like I was on vacation along with the Arkansas Four visiting the Blarney Castle and kissing the Blarney Stone. There was a lot of excitement, fun games to play and a murder to solve for Amy and her friends.” -- Deborah, Reviewer
“Very entertaining cozy mystery. This is the first book I have read by this author and I will definitely be reading more by her. I loved the interplay of the characters, the amateur sleuthing, and a cozy isolated resorted. This book has something for everyone and even includes found family." -- Holly, NetGalley Reviewer
“The story is so creatively woven and took a while to set up, but man those characters are a group of women who can hold their own. I love being inside their head as they start to piece it all together. Surprise at every turn as the mystery unfolds. -- Arkansas Blogger
"When a husband is murdered, four besties realize what’s said at the dominoes table might not have stayed at the table. It’s 'Golden Girls' meet Agatha Christie in this sassy who-done-it.
Way to start a series!
— D.D. Ayres, best selling author of K-9 Rescue Series
"Cozy mystery readers are in for a delightful treat that engages female mystery readers, presenting a circle of savvy friends dedicated to supporting each other with affection while staying candid and realistic about all the possibilities in an evolving conundrum that threatens their lives, their trust in one another, and their ability to cheat the odds." — D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
“If a thrilling mystery is what you crave, then Dice on A Deadly Sea by Jane Elzey should be your next read. This enthralling second book in her Cardboard Cottage Mystery Series will certainly draw you into its captivating characters and gripping situations -- the perfect recipe for a must read series!." -- Authors Reading
"I'm on page seven and I love it. I feel wrapped in wisteria and I can smell the smoke and hear the clicks of the dominoes. I could teach allusion, assonance, alliteration, imagery, and characterization with just these seven pages! I've got to go read my new favorite author!"
— Cindy Clark, retired ESOL Teacher
“Happy 50th on a Cruise? What could go wrong? Zelda Carlisle and her three besties find out when they trip over a dead body on deck. Ruin the cruise with a police investigation or keep the party hardy? 'Weekend at Bernies' on the high seas ensues, along with giggles and close calls aplenty. Slapstick and lipstick and sleuthing go hand in hand.
––D.D. Ayres, author of K-9 Rescue Series
“Jane Elzey’s characters remind me of the saying, 'A good friend will bail you out of jail. A great friend will be in the cell with you!’ These gals are great friends. Jane Elzey spins a yarn full of twists and turns and I-never-saw-that-coming moments that make for a very fun read.”
—Julia Simonello,
Rabid Reader & Artist
“A roaring narrative gallops along as the four, middle-aged friends scramble to solve the mystery of one of their husband's death! I found myself literally jealous of the friendship these women share, Elzey captures the emotions and ties so beautifully!"
—Whitney Reinhart,
Reader / Reviewer
“Jane Elzey continues to entertain. This 3rd adventure hooked me early. I could not guess who did it. Wonderful intrigue, perfect suspense. Surprises at every turn. Getting to know the depth of the 4 main characters has felt like being a part of the Cardboard Cottage group. Can't wait to go to Ireland with them." -- Elizabeth Carol, VIP KIller Club
"Jane Elzey excels in the story tension department.”
— Cayce Berryman,
Kingsman Editing
“I didn’t think Jane could create a better 'edge of your seat' mystery as good or better than her first two in this series, but she’s done it. I loved this book and have given several away to friends who now feel the same. I can’t wait for the 4th. Bring it on, Jane Elzey, bring it on." -- Florida Painter
“Jane Elzey is a wickedly talented storyteller with a writing voice that entertains from the first page to the last. You will find that the killer isn't always the butler, in the den, with a knife. Enjoy the ride!” — Woody Barlow, Author of Tarzan Wore Chaps and The Aluminum Ballet
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