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The Deep End

Tekijä: Julie Mulhern

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INTRIGUING PLOT, FASCINATING CHARACTERS...

"Part mystery, part women's fiction, part poetry, Mulhern's debut, The Deep End, will draw you in with the first sentence and entrance you until the last. An engaging whodunit that kept me guessing until the end!" â?? Tracy Weber, Author of the Downward Dog Mysteries

Swimming into the lifeless body of her husband's mistress tends to ruin a woman's day, but becoming a murder suspect can ruin her whole life.

It's 1974 and Ellison Russell's life revolves around her daughter and her art. She's long since stopped caring about her cheating husband, Henry, and the women with whom he entertains himself. That is, until she becomes a suspect in Madeline Harper's death. The murder forces Ellison to confront her husband's proclivities and his crimesâ??kinky sex, petty cruelties and blackmail.

As the body count approaches par on the seventh hole, Ellison knows she has to catch a killer. But with an interfering mother, an adoring father, a teenage daughter, and a cadre of well-meaning friends demanding her attention, can Ellison find the killer before he finds her?

Praise for THE DEEP END:

"What truly stands out is the development of Ellison as a very realistic and very likable character...Not to be overlooked is the humor and wit that entertains throughout the novel as readers enjoy following an intelligent heroine completely coming into her own as a compelling, funny, and very intelligent woman." â?? Kings River Life Magazine

"A well-written traditional mystery...Plotting is tight and suspense-filled with plenty of twists and turns. Ellison was a likable character and I'm looking forward to reading more about her." â?? Loralee Peterson, NetGalley Reviewer

"What a fun read! Murder in the days before cell phones, the internet, DNA and AFIS." â?? Books for Avid Readers

"Intriguing plots, fascinating characters. From the first page to the last, Julie's mysteries grab the reader and don't let up. When all is resolved and I read the last page, I wanted to read more." â?? Sally Berneathy, USA Today Bestselling Author

"Ms. Mulhern weaves a tidy tale of murder, blackmail, and life behind the scenes in the Country Club set of the 70s... an excellent mystery, highly recommended, and I eagerly await the next in the series." â?? Any Good Book

Books in the Country Club Murders Humorous Mystery Series:

THE DEEP END (#1)

GUARANTEED TO BLEED (#2) October 2015

Part of the Henery Press Mystery Series Collection, if you like one, you'll probably like them… (lisätietoja)

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The novel is set in 1974, and author Julie Mulhern captures that time period well with occasional passing references to historical events, social mores, and the fashion of the day. I love that Ellison drinks Tab, which was my dad's favorite drink (my mom still has a can of the soda in her refrigerator in his memory). It's touches like that which help me immerse myself completely in a novel.

I liked Ellison's spunk and ability to think on her feet. There is mention that she hasn't always stood up for herself in her marriage or with her mother in the past, but, from what I saw, she makes quite a formidable character. Her husband, Henry, was every bit the moron. And I found her mother extremely overbearing, but it was obvious she loves her daughter. Gossip spreads like wildfire in the country club community and it seemed to work for and against Ellison. There are a number of interesting background characters, many with secrets of their own.

The mystery was well executed. I suspect I figured out who the killer was at just the moment the author hoped I would. Before Ellison but not so soon to say I could see it coming a mile away. I loved the humor throughout the novel--that dry humor that sets just the right tone throughout the novel. This was such an enjoyable read, and I cannot wait to read the next book in the series. ( )
  LiteraryFeline | Jul 4, 2023 |
What a terrific start to a series that is destined for success! Loved the setting of mid 70s country club chic, complete with many unforgettable moments. The author has a great mix of humor, suspense, and hints of romance as this whodunnit plays itself out to an unexpected ending. I can't wait to read more! Oh, and if you don't follow Julie Mulhern on FB, you really should. Her tribute to everything 70's is just too perfect....even if you wish you could "un-see" a few images! ;) ( )
  LizBurkhart | Sep 5, 2019 |
I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to reading more in the Country Club Murders. These books take place in the 70s when the Country Club life was quite exclusive, catty, and appearances were everything. Ellison Russell is a spurned wife of Henry Russell who owns a local bank. She knows about his mistress, but is staying with him because of their daughter. Every morning she heads off to the Country Club to go swimming and at the beginning of this book, she swims into the lifeless body of her husbands mistress. Of course she is the prime suspect.

The characters in this book are wonderful. Starting with Ellison who is a painter and doesn't have much of a spine. As the book progresses, I love how she develops as a person. She starts to stand up for herself and her daughter. Her mother is one of those women that think the world revolves around them and that everything her daughters do reflect upon her. She does have her redeeming moments though. The police detective, her lawyer, the art gallery owner, friends, frenemies, housekeeper etc. are all well written and add so much to the story. I absolutely loved Mistress K, the owner of the kinky sex club. The sexual proclivities of Henry Russell, his mistress Madeline and other subs is mentioned in the book and add some comic relief. As the story progressed, more deaths occurred and they all revolved around Ellison. She needs to find out who the murderer is before she becomes the next victim.

I could not wait to find out who done it. I finally figured it out just before it was revealed in the story. A wonderful cozy mystery that those who love cozies and those who love the 70s will enjoy. ( )
  Carlathelibrarian | Feb 5, 2019 |
This is where it all begins, the origin story of Ellison Russell of the Kansas City Country Club scene!

The first one that I read in this series was actually the second in the series, "[b:Guaranteed to Bleed|25435042|Guaranteed to Bleed (The Country Club Murders #2)|Julie Mulhern|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1433365224s/25435042.jpg|45196491]." I then immediately bought this one, devoured it, and am only now reminded to review it after reading the third in the series, [b:Clouds in my Coffee|29072730|Clouds in my Coffee (The Country Club Murders, #3)|Julie Mulhern|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1455208779s/29072730.jpg|49302616]

Because I read them out of order, reading this was a way of learning how Ellison became Ellison. I knew bits of what happened in her life pre-Guaranteed to Bleed, but the mystery was not spoiled, and the 'backstory' was very satisfying.

Don't miss this series!

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  Critterbee | Apr 16, 2018 |
I love a good mystery, and a mystery touched with some humor, and just a hint of kinky sex is even better. In The Deep End, Julie Mulhern gives us both. I rather doubt there is anything that will startle you more than going for your early morning swim and running into a body. It’s what happens next that kept me awake at night. Protagonist Ellison Russell is a whole lot stronger than she’s willing to admit, even in the mid-1970s when women were just coming into their own. She’s still learning how to stand up for herself, but she’s unwilling to be a doormat, and when independence and submission collide, the fur will fly. I am eager for the next book in the Country Club Murders series.
~ Linda Thompson, Host of TheAuthorsShow.com ( )
  lst0222 | Jan 22, 2016 |
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Fiction. Mystery. Humor (Fiction.) HTML:

INTRIGUING PLOT, FASCINATING CHARACTERS...

"Part mystery, part women's fiction, part poetry, Mulhern's debut, The Deep End, will draw you in with the first sentence and entrance you until the last. An engaging whodunit that kept me guessing until the end!" â?? Tracy Weber, Author of the Downward Dog Mysteries

Swimming into the lifeless body of her husband's mistress tends to ruin a woman's day, but becoming a murder suspect can ruin her whole life.

It's 1974 and Ellison Russell's life revolves around her daughter and her art. She's long since stopped caring about her cheating husband, Henry, and the women with whom he entertains himself. That is, until she becomes a suspect in Madeline Harper's death. The murder forces Ellison to confront her husband's proclivities and his crimesâ??kinky sex, petty cruelties and blackmail.

As the body count approaches par on the seventh hole, Ellison knows she has to catch a killer. But with an interfering mother, an adoring father, a teenage daughter, and a cadre of well-meaning friends demanding her attention, can Ellison find the killer before he finds her?

Praise for THE DEEP END:

"What truly stands out is the development of Ellison as a very realistic and very likable character...Not to be overlooked is the humor and wit that entertains throughout the novel as readers enjoy following an intelligent heroine completely coming into her own as a compelling, funny, and very intelligent woman." â?? Kings River Life Magazine

"A well-written traditional mystery...Plotting is tight and suspense-filled with plenty of twists and turns. Ellison was a likable character and I'm looking forward to reading more about her." â?? Loralee Peterson, NetGalley Reviewer

"What a fun read! Murder in the days before cell phones, the internet, DNA and AFIS." â?? Books for Avid Readers

"Intriguing plots, fascinating characters. From the first page to the last, Julie's mysteries grab the reader and don't let up. When all is resolved and I read the last page, I wanted to read more." â?? Sally Berneathy, USA Today Bestselling Author

"Ms. Mulhern weaves a tidy tale of murder, blackmail, and life behind the scenes in the Country Club set of the 70s... an excellent mystery, highly recommended, and I eagerly await the next in the series." â?? Any Good Book

Books in the Country Club Murders Humorous Mystery Series:

THE DEEP END (#1)

GUARANTEED TO BLEED (#2) October 2015

Part of the Henery Press Mystery Series Collection, if you like one, you'll probably like them

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