Praise for the Ivy Meadows Mystery Series

“This gut-splitting mystery is a hilarious riff on an avant-garde production of ‘the Scottish play’…Combining humor and pathos can be risky in a whodunit, but gifted author Brown makes it work.”

– Mystery Scene Magazine

 

“Vivid characters, a wacky circus production of Macbeth, and a plot full of surprises make this a perfect read for a quiet evening. Pour a glass of wine, put your feet up, and enjoy! Bonus: it’s really funny.”

– Ann Littlewood,

Award-Winning Author of the Iris Oakley “Zoo-dunnit” Mysteries

 

“This gripping mystery is both satisfyingly clever and rich with unerring comedic timing. Without a doubt, Macdeath is one of the most entertaining debuts I’ve read in a very long time.”

– Bill Cameron,

Spotted Owl Award-Winning Author of County Line

 

“Funny and unexpectedly poignant, Macdeath is that rarest of creatures: a mystery that will make you laugh out loud. I loved it!”

– April Henry,

New York Times Bestselling Author

 

“Brown mixes laugh out loud observations about the acting life with a witty and intriguing mystery. Consider yourself warned. Oliver Twisted is a fast-paced addictive read impossible to put down until Ivy has caught the killer.”

– D.E. Ireland,

Agatha Award-Nominated Author of Move Your Blooming Corpse

 

“A definite delight…sit back, wait for the curtain to rise on this one, and then have a whole lot of fun figuring out whodunit.”

– Suspense Magazine

 

“The setting is irresistible, the mystery is twisty, and Ivy is as beguiling as ever, but what I really loved was the depth and complexity of painful human relationships right there in the middle of a sparkly caper. Roll on Ivy #3!”

– Catriona McPherson,

Agatha Award-Winning Author of The Day She Died

 

“It is not easy to combine humor and murder, but Cindy Brown does it effortlessly. Who else would think of combining The Sound of Music with Cabaret with a serial killer? The result is such fun.”

– Rhys Bowen,

New York Times Bestselling Author of Malice at the Palace

 

“A fun and rollicking mystery at sea with a delightfully twisty plot and a heartfelt heroine who is as entertaining as she is soulful. I highly recommend this series. More please!”

– John Clement,

Author of the Dixie Hemingway Mysteries

 

“This novel excels at operating at several different levels. While it is endlessly entertaining and full of humor, the author is not afraid to tackle serious topics and confront contemporary issues...One of the greatest joys of reading this series is watching Ivy grow up before our eyes…a masterful blend of mystery and the entertaining fun of the theater world.”

– Kings River Life Magazine

 

“The mystery kept me glued to the pages…had me roaring with laughter…A delightful read and I can’t wait to see what happens next in this amusingly entertaining series.”

– Dru’s Book Musings

 

“For true Dickens fans, theatre lovers, and mystery buffs everywhere, it is indeed the best of times. Please sir, I want some more!”

– Broadwayworld.com