Fit To Be Dead An Aggie Mundeen Mystery Book 1 edition by Nancy G West Mystery Thriller Suspense eBooks
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“Fit to Be Dead has it all intriguing characters that point to romance, an engrossing plot, a compelling puzzle and well-disguised clues—a fun read.” – L. C. Hayden, Award-Winning Author of the Harry Bronson Mystery series
Aggie Mundeen, single and pushing forty, fears nothing but middle age. When she moves from Chicago to San Antonio, she decides she better shape up before anybody discovers she writes the column, “Stay Young with Aggie.” She takes Aspects of Aging at the University of the Holy Trinity and plunges into exercise at Fit and Firm.
Rusty at flirting and mechanically inept, she irritates a slew of male exercisers, then stumbles into murder. She’d like to impress the attractive detective with her sleuthing skills. But when the killer comes after her, the health club evacuates semi-clad patrons, and the detective has to stall his investigation to save Aggie’s derriere.
“West’s fine writing and clever plot reveal her mad sense of humor...She has produced a beautifully written book, brimming with wry humor, and a cleverly woven mystery. Highly recommended! I am very pleased to see there is a follow-up Aggie Mundeen novel, Dang Near Dead.” – Diana Hockley, Australian Mystery Novelist and International Reviewer for NetGalley and Kings River Life Magazine
“West's main characters’ histories suggest they could fill a series. I hope so. I love this book!" – Rollo K. Newsom PhD, Professor Emeritus, Texas State University, and an Editor of Lone Star Sleuths
“Aggie Mundeen’s wry observations on life, death, and the struggle to whip mind and body into shape make Fit to Be Dead delightful. Joining a health club has never been so dangerous...or so amusing.” – Karen McCullough, Author of Shadow of a Doubt and A Question of Fire
“A satisfying read with powerful characterization, plot twists and a feisty believable protagonist.” – Midwest Book Review
* LEFTY AWARD FINALIST
Related subjects include cozy mysteries, women sleuths, murder mystery series, whodunit mysteries (whodunnit), amateur sleuth books, book club recommendations, Southern humor, humorous murder mysteries.
Books in the Aggie Mundeen Humorous Mystery Series
FIT TO BE DEAD (#1)
DANG NEAR DEAD (#2)
SMART, BUT DEAD (#3)
RIVER CITY DEAD (#4)
Part of the Henery Press Mystery Series Collection, if you like one, you'll probably like them all...
Fit To Be Dead An Aggie Mundeen Mystery Book 1 edition by Nancy G West Mystery Thriller Suspense eBooks
Aggie is the author of the “Stay Young with Aggie” column and today she decides to follow her own advice. After all, she’s well over 30, admits to a few extra pounds, and looks ahead to growing old with sheer fear. She pulls into the Fit and Firm Fitness Center with the thought that she might be able to improve her social life along with her figure. Once inside, she receives a guest pass and another kind of pass - from a gorgeous blond who introduces himself as Pete Reeves and offers her a tour of the club. She declines the latter and heads for the locker room.As she enters the swimming area, however, she spots something strange at the far end of the pool. It's a body. And it isn't moving! Aggie rushes to the rescue and not a minute too soon. Her yell for help brings instructor Sarah Savoy to revive the young woman, Holly. To their combined horror, the women spot an electric cord snaking across the pool. Hard to say what would have happened to Holly first - drowning or electrocution - if Aggie hadn’t been there. Was it an accident or...? Such questions always make Aggie’s feet itch.
The next day at the gym Holly confesses to Aggie that she had recently given her newborn baby girl—born out of wedlock—to an adoption agency. Trying to swallow her concern and sorrow, Aggie goes to the locker room to shower and dress. But soon she's hearing screams. She rushes outside just as the medics arrive. Aggie knows two things: it’s Holly and she’s dead.
Aggie decides she owes it to Holly to find out what happened. She’s certain that the hit and run was a second—this time successful—attempt on Holly’s life. But questions remain: Who? Why? As the column writer becomes sleuth, her spunk and determination return, along with her unique madcap approach to life.
As Nancy West finished her award-winning Nine Days to Evil (2012), something about one of the supporting characters, Aggie Mundeen, wouldn't let her rest. This character seemed to demand that West make her the protagonist of a new book. Thus, "Fit to Be Dead" was created!
West crafts her characters with considerable expertise and an extensive vocabulary. West knows how to turn a phrase and how to keep you turning the pages. Additionally, this author has the knack of slyly tucking in clues so that they slip past readers at first, then pop up later. Thank you, Nancy West for crafting the Aggie Mundeen mysteries!
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Fit To Be Dead An Aggie Mundeen Mystery Book 1 edition by Nancy G West Mystery Thriller Suspense eBooks Reviews
The book has a good mystery, the characters are interesting but, I just didn't get the plot progression. The main character trains a dog in one day, is sick everyday yet not going to the doctor's office, and hiding clues from the detective she likes. She does this even when someone is trying to kill her. The story is also rather sad, most of the characters are in a depressing situation, just got out of one or are just entering one. I'm really not into all the dry facts about fitness and from her classes. They didn't add to the mystery and just seemed to hang there, like a spare tire, and slow the plot. The mystery and characters are great but the way the story is told hurts both aspects.
Aggie Mundeen decides to get fit and instead ends up saving Holly from a drowning accident. But then Holly is promptly the victim of a hit-and-run. Holly has a similar secret to Aggie and Aggie is afraid that her good friend and detective Sam will find her the secret if she doesn't help solve Holly's murder fast. In the process, she manages to make several other members of the fitness club unhappy. Aggie muddles through, while still trying to take the graduate course with the stuffy professor. I enjoyed the description of the class when she confronted him and I suspect the others in the class did too! Similarly, West's description of the exodus from the fitness center with semi- or unclothed patrons provided a good visual perspective. A solid story line, with many suspects and twists, not to mention Aggie's personal mystery. I am glad to see the second in the series available.
As with any new to me author, I had no idea what to expect. I am happy to say this was a pleasant surprise. A very well written book with a lot of lighter moments to counter the darker ones. I don't know anyone who obsesses about aging like Aggie does. Most of us just accept it and get on with living. I have to say Aggie's description of Fit and Trim has turned me off gym's forever. Just the thought of all those machines gives me cold chills and aching muscles. Her research of poisons was enough to make me look into the products I use every day and take for granted they are safe to use. Eye opener for sure. Her perservance to find Holly's killer was great. I would like to see more of Sam and for Meredith to get her own story. All in all, a great read. Will be reading more of this authors work and recommend it to others.
Retired from her banking job in Chicago, Aggie Mundeen moves to San Antonio where she is busy studying “Aspects of Aging” at the local university, and writing a column “Stay Young with Aggie”. She is unmarried, overweight, almost 40, and struggling to eat healthy and exercise.
Aggie is a realistic character who many readers can identify with. We’ve all been there, but most of us don’t find ourselves in the middle of a murder investigation while going to the gym. Just Aggie’s luck, she goes to the gym and immediately finds a woman in the pool, unconscious and near death. Aggie is sure this is no accident. However, she’s the only one thinking that way.
Sam Vanderhoven is a handsome detective she knew in Chicago. After he loses his wife and daughter in a horrific accident, he moves to San Antonio, too. Aggie seeks his help with the investigation, but then decides to do her own sleuthing. Although she’s also hoping her relationship with Sam will be a bit more deeper than this case.
Aggie is a “larger than life” character. She’s strong, funny and smart. This is the first book in the Aggie Mundeen series. It started off kind of slow for me, but then after a couple of chapters, it just took off. Humor is spread throughout the book…so many great one liners. I didn’t want to put it down. I’m looking forward to reading more in this series.
FTC Disclosure The publisher provided me with a copy of this book to review for this blog tour. This did not influence my thoughts and opinions in any way. All opinions expressed are my own.
Aggie is the author of the “Stay Young with Aggie” column and today she decides to follow her own advice. After all, she’s well over 30, admits to a few extra pounds, and looks ahead to growing old with sheer fear. She pulls into the Fit and Firm Fitness Center with the thought that she might be able to improve her social life along with her figure. Once inside, she receives a guest pass and another kind of pass - from a gorgeous blond who introduces himself as Pete Reeves and offers her a tour of the club. She declines the latter and heads for the locker room.
As she enters the swimming area, however, she spots something strange at the far end of the pool. It's a body. And it isn't moving! Aggie rushes to the rescue and not a minute too soon. Her yell for help brings instructor Sarah Savoy to revive the young woman, Holly. To their combined horror, the women spot an electric cord snaking across the pool. Hard to say what would have happened to Holly first - drowning or electrocution - if Aggie hadn’t been there. Was it an accident or...? Such questions always make Aggie’s feet itch.
The next day at the gym Holly confesses to Aggie that she had recently given her newborn baby girl—born out of wedlock—to an adoption agency. Trying to swallow her concern and sorrow, Aggie goes to the locker room to shower and dress. But soon she's hearing screams. She rushes outside just as the medics arrive. Aggie knows two things it’s Holly and she’s dead.
Aggie decides she owes it to Holly to find out what happened. She’s certain that the hit and run was a second—this time successful—attempt on Holly’s life. But questions remain Who? Why? As the column writer becomes sleuth, her spunk and determination return, along with her unique madcap approach to life.
As Nancy West finished her award-winning Nine Days to Evil (2012), something about one of the supporting characters, Aggie Mundeen, wouldn't let her rest. This character seemed to demand that West make her the protagonist of a new book. Thus, "Fit to Be Dead" was created!
West crafts her characters with considerable expertise and an extensive vocabulary. West knows how to turn a phrase and how to keep you turning the pages. Additionally, this author has the knack of slyly tucking in clues so that they slip past readers at first, then pop up later. Thank you, Nancy West for crafting the Aggie Mundeen mysteries!
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