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Death By Chocolate 6 (Josiah Reynolds Mysteries) Paperback – October 26, 2013

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Ginny Wheelwright begs Josiah Reynolds to solve the disappearance of her son, Dwight. Reluctantly, Josiah delves into Dwight's world of white picket fences and tidy lawns only to discover that it hides dangerous secrets,leading Josiah to the edge of the beautiful and dangerous Cumberland Falls. All the while, O'Nan, Josiah's nemesis, plans his revenge on the woman he thinks ruined his life. This time he gets really close. So close that someone is going to die. Will Josiah survive the thundering waters of the Cumberland Falls, or will O'Nan finally push our brave Josiah over the Falls to meet her maker? One thing is for sure . . . when Josiah and O'Nan clash at Cumberland Falls, one of them will die. As Josiah always says - there is justice and then there is Kentucky justice.
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  1. Book 6 of 19
    A Josiah Reynolds Mystery
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    284 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Worker Bee Press
  5. Publication date
    October 26, 2013
  6. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.69 x 8.5 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0989374556
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0989374552
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FIVE STARS! "I enjoyed this book and the entire series. Josiah is a 50 something woman, divorced, and trying to make a living selling honey from her bees. Knowing her reputation for solving mysteries, Josiah's neighbor asks her for help to find out what happened to her son. As Josiah investigates, a self proclaimed enemy is trying to end Josiah's life. Good thing Josiah's friends have her back. The characters are well developed and Josiah seems like someone I would like to have as a friend. She is outspoken, but honest and the book reveals her human flaws. Very enjoyable read." Valorie, Amazon Customer


FIVE STARS! "Really enjoyed this, nice characters, easy read and kept me interested, what more could you want from a story." Kim Green, Amazon Customer


FIVE STARS! "Josiah is in over her head again in helping a friend trying to find out what happen to the woman's son. To make life more interesting, Josiah's old nemesis is released from jail and is out for payback. Highly recommend! Looking forward to the next book." Mimi 7, Amazon Customer

About the Author

Abigail Keam is an award-winning author who writes the Josiah Reynolds Mystery series about a beekeeper turned sleuth. She also writes an ebook epic fantasy series - The Princess Maura Novels of The de Magela Saga. DEATH BY A HONEYBEE won the 2010 Gold Medal Award for Women's Lit from Reader's Favorite and was a Finalist of the USA BOOK NEWS-Best Books of 2011. DEATH BY DROWNING won the 2011 Gold Medal Award for Best Mystery Sleuth and also was placed on the USA BOOK NEWS-Best Books of 2011 as a Finalist. Ms. Keam is also an award-winning beekeeper who has won 16 honey awards at the Kentucky State Fair including the Barbara Horn Award which is given to beekeepers who rate a perfect 100 in a honey competition. She currently lives on the Kentucky River in a metal house with her husband and various critters. She still has honeybees.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Worker Bee Press (October 26, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 284 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0989374556
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0989374552
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.69 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Award-winning author Abigail Keam writes the Mona Moon Mystery Series—a rags-to-riches 1930s mystery series which includes real people and events into the story line. The series is about a cartographer who is broke and counting her pennies when there is a knock at her door. A lawyer, representing her deceased uncle, announces Mona has inherited her uncle’s fortune and a horse farm in the Bluegrass. Mona can’t believe it. She is now one of the richest women in the country and in the middle of the Great Depression!

She also writes the Josiah Reynolds Mystery Series about a Southern beekeeper turned amateur female sleuth. The Last Chance For Love Series tells of strangers who come from all walks of life to the magical Last Chance Motel in Key Largo and get a second chance at rebuilding their lives, and The Princess Maura Fantasy Series.

One thing Miss Abigail loves to do as an author is to write real people and events into her stories. “I am a student of history and love to insert historical information into my mysteries. My goal is to entertain my readers, but if they learn a little something along the way—well, then we are both happy. I certainly learn a lot from my research, and I hope my readers come away with a new appreciation of beekeeping from my Josiah Reynolds Mysteries.”

AWARDS

2010 Gold Medal Award from Readers’ Favorite for Death By A HoneyBee: A Josiah Reynolds Mystery

2011 Gold Medal Award from Readers' Favorite for Death By Drowning: A Josiah Reynolds Mystery

2011 USA BOOK NEWS-Best Books List of 2011 as a Finalist for Death By Drowning: A Josiah Reynolds Mystery

2011 USA BOOK NEWS-Best Books List of 2011 as a Finalist for Death By A HoneyBee: A Josiah Reynolds Mystery

2017 Finalist from Readers’ Favorite for Death By Design: A Josiah Reynolds Mystery

2019 Honorable Mention from Readers’ Favorite for Death By Stalking: A Josiah Reynolds Mystery

2019 Murder Under A Blue Moon: A 1930s Mona Moon Mystery voted top ten mystery reads by Kings River Life Magazine

2020 Finalist from Readers' Favorite for Murder Under A Blue Moon: A 1930s Mona Moon Mystery

2020 Imadjinn Award for Best Mystery for Death By Stalking

2022 Finalist in Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Finalist for Best Historical Category - Murder Under A Full Moon

2022 Finalist the Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award for Best Historical Category - Murder Under A New Moon

2022 Death By Chance: A Josiah Reynolds Mystery Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Finalist for Best Cozy Mystery

PASSIONS

Besides loving history, Kentucky bourbon and chocolate, Abigail loves honeybees and for many years made her living by selling honey at a farmers’ market. She is an award-winning beekeeper who has won many honey awards at the Kentucky State Fair including the Barbara Horn Award, which is given to beekeepers who rate a perfect 100 in a honey competition.

A strong supporter of farmers' markets and local food economy, Miss Abigail has taken her knowledge of beekeeping to create a fictional beekeeping protagonist, Josiah Reynolds, who solves mysteries in the Bluegrass. While Miss Abigail’s novels are for enjoyment, she discusses the importance of a local sustainable food economy and land management for honeybees and other creatures.

She currently lives on the Kentucky River in a metal house with her husband and various critters. She still has honeybees.

Miss Abigail would love to hear from you!

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BOOKS

THE MONA MOON MYSTERY SERIES

1930s Historical Mysteries

Murder Under A Blue Moon I

Murder Under A Blood Moon II

Murder Under A Bad Moon III

Murder Under A Silver Moon IV

Murder Under A Wolf Moon V

Murder Under A Black Moon VI

Murder Under A Full Moon VII

Murder Under A New Moon VIII

Murder Under A English Moon IX

Murder Under A British Moon X

Murder Under A Bridal Moon XI

Murder Under A Honeymoon XII

Death By (Series)

THE JOSIAH REYNOLDS MYSTERY SERIES

Death By A HoneyBee I

Death By Drowning II

Death By Bridle III

Death By Bourbon IV

Death By Lotto V

Death By Chocolate VI

Death By Haunting VII

Death By Derby VIII

Death By Design IX

Death By Malice X

Death By Drama XI

Death By Stalking XII

Death By Deceit XIII

Death By Magic XIV

Death By Shock XV

Death By Chance XVI

Death By Poison XVII

Death By Greed XVIII

Death By Theft XIX

THE PRINCESS MAURA TALES

Epic Fantasy

Wall Of Doom I

Wall Of Peril II

Wall Of Glory III

Wall Of Conquest IV

Wall Of Victory V

THE LAST CHANCE FOR LOVE SERIES

Sweet Romance

Last Chance Motel I

Gasping For Air II

The Siren's Call III

Hard Landing IV

The Mermaid's Carol V

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Do yourself a favor, read this and every other Josiah Reynolds book!
Another vacation, another amazing read! It’s gotten to the point that i take an Abigail Keam book with me on any trip. This book was probably one of my favorites in the Josiah Reynolds series. Centralizing around a disappearance of a kind man. One thing in particular i loved was that we had lots of exposure to our “core” characters and MUCH more involvement of one of the most intriguing characters of the entire series, “Asa”. Who can resist a book about murder, a mysterious spy, a lunatic ex cop and most importantly Kentucky history! Keam brings you into Josiah’s world and let’s you feel like you are sitting in “the Butterfly” and taking it all in, first hand!
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Fidget
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Quick Read
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2015
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I have enjoyed reading all of the Josiah Reynolds mysteries. The characters display the personalities of real people. Although it has an element of mystery, there is also a comical side. All have been a very quick,light,read which is good for a tired mind. I would recommend them for a fun, fast read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Mystery in the South
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Death by Chocolate took me by surprise. I had to look back at the title once or twice to see if I was reading the right book, of course that was before the chocolate horse was revealed. I was also surprised by Josiah because I was expecting a male! Josiah was certainly different from the 'detective' one expects to find in a cozy mysteryThe book was a mixture of history, murder, thriller and a special type of humour that added extra spice to the story. It was different from the usual cozy mystery but still very enjoyable. The blend of characters added extra flavour to story and served to entice me to keep the pages turned, not to mention the many displays of food sharing and friendships.
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Jili Power
5.0 out of 5 stars Loving this series...
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2017
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These stories are well constructed, easy and enjoyable to read. They are full of interesting tidbits and Kentucky lore. There are quirky twists of plot as well as quirky characters. I highly recommend reading the series in order as there is a story thread to follow, which may or may not have been resolved in Death By Chocolate.
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Lost Mom
3.0 out of 5 stars Ok, not great
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2016
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I read "Death by a Honeybee" one and a half years ago, and just read "Death by Chocolate". So I've skipped books 2,3,4 & 5. Although it was fairly well written, I didn't like "Death by Chocolate" as much as "Death by a Honeybee". Josiah's southern vocabulary seemed a little bit off, like she was trying too hard to talk like a local. And Josiah was less likable in "Death by Chocolate". Otherwise, I have no complaints. Characters were developed. For those that need to know: No profanity that I can remember and no sex.
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Belinda Laumbach
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Mystery but Not Excellent.
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
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I enjoyed reading “Death by Chocolate, however there were a few events included that did not really enhance the plot. For example, the characters involved with jewelry theft were not developed enough to contribute much to the story.
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jennifer ann dalley
5.0 out of 5 stars What a Sweet mystery!
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2024
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This came in the middle of a Josiah Reynolds' feast. I've read SEVEN Josiah Reynolds Mystery books since Christmas. I am loving them! One of the things that keep me interested, besides the fantastic and fun writing style and the mysteries themselves, is the back story. The characters get deeper and deeper as the series goes on.
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5.0 out of 5 stars In addition to a good suspense the writer fills you in on Kentucky's history ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2014
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The author wrote a story that was entertaining from the begging page. Her characters are memorable. In addition to a good suspense the writer fills you in on Kentucky's history and bee keeping lore. I found it so entertaining that I immediately ordered two more of her books and now want to read the rest. QAS
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J. Gregory
4.0 out of 5 stars This author gives a refreshing twist to mystery novels
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2014
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I discovered this author by accident. My reason for purchasing my first book of hers was due to the setting of her stories. She lives and writes about the area of central Kentucky where my family was from and where I visited as a child and for many years thereafter. I did not expect much plot, but was surprised to find that this lady can spin quite the tale.

What intrigues me the most about her writing is that she does not try and make the deduction of the murderer or even the motive very secret. She even reveals the method use to kill in her titles. Her focus is on revealing the thought processes her sleuth uses to piece the puzzle together and to do so in a way that would help prove the case in court. This approach sets her apart from other mystery novelists.

Her cast of characters may seem a bit far fetched to those who have never spent time in central Kentucky. But I find them delightfully reminiscent of people I met in Nicholasville and Lexington. That part of the Commonwealth has long had its own rich and multi-layered culture that still manages to survive. How much longer is debatable. But I have little doubt that the characters in her books were inspired by real life people,the sips thorns knows.
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Fluffyfangs
5.0 out of 5 stars Woo wee
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 21, 2020
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What a ride can’t believe it and can’t say any more as don’t wait to give the game away but damn
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katurner
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on January 1, 2017
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I really enjoyed the book. I will now look into reading the earlier part of the series
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Pamela
3.0 out of 5 stars Needs some editing
Reviewed in Canada on October 7, 2014
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I enjoyed the story but in places the lack of editing, especially in the dialogues was a bit jarring. It's a long time since I read things like "he ranted" or "I grimaced" . It's redundant and annoying.
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Sue
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 10, 2014
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Each book was lovely to read. An easy going exciting crime mystery. Some things got a bit predictable as in Josiah getting into scrapes, but a good read and who would have thought he'd have it in him....
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Liz
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on June 5, 2017
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Cute detective story for the summer.
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