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Broometime Serenade: A Gripping Crime Thriller from Down Under (The Oz Files Book 1) by [Barry Metcalf, Mishael Witty]

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WINNER: Pinnacle Book Achievement Award -- Best Thriller

When authorities fail to identify human remains discovered in and around Broome, Martin and Claire are despatched to the idyllic seaside resort to investigate. Little do they know their every move is watched, as they follow first one lead then another, until they are face to face with a ruthless enemy who is determined to end their lives.

"The author has created an intriguing mix of suspense and the supernatural in a breathtaking tale that left this reader wanting more. The vivid descriptions of Broome and its surrounds made me want to pack a bag and fly there—and I would have but for other constraints. Dialogue was exceedingly well used and served to drive the action. An excellent read." ~ PWindsInspirations

EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS the first thrilling installment in "The Oz Files," featuring a series of intriguing thrillers set in Australia, written with great authenticity by Aussie author Barry Metcalf. [DRM-Free]

Book 1: Broometime Serenade
Book 2: Intrigue at Sandy Point
Book 3: Spirit of Warrnambool
Book 4: Lost at Logans Beach
Book 5: Picnic at Gantheume Point [Coming 2020]
Book 6: The Fremantle Doctor [Coming 2020]

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Length: 316 pages	Word Wise: Enabled	Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
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File size : 2257 KB
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 316 pages
Publisher : Evolved Publishing LLC; 1st edition (29 November 2014)
ASIN : B00PD8M57A
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Language: : English

Best Sellers Rank: 230,514 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- 2,773 in Serial Killer Thrillers
- 6,187 in Crime Thrillers (Kindle Store)
- 7,880 in Murder Thrillers

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michelle turner

excellent book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 August 2015

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I was pleasantly surprised by this book because as well as being a crime,thriller and suspense book it had some aspects to it I hadn't expected which kept me turning the pages to find out what Martin and Claire would find out every time they looked into new leads on the case they were assigned when they were sent to Broome. There were lots of twists and turns in this tale of murder and mayhem along with an on going romance between the two lead characters which I enjoyed as well as trying to figure out who the bad guys were.to start and how it would all work out. Also I enjoyed the details and descriptions that were given about Broome I found it fascinating and can`t wait to read more adventures staring Martin and Claire.
So all in all I found this to be well-written and entertaining an I Will be one I'll read again because I'm sure I'm find little bits that I didn't pay enough attention to the first time I read it.

booklover

A KILLER TERRORIZES AUSTRALIA

Reviewed in the United States on 18 July 2015

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This book takes place in Northern Australia .... someplace I've always wanted to visit. The book is very descriptive and I can see in my mind's eye exactly what the author was going for. The dialogue is very clear, even with unique Australian colloquialisms.

The story itself is well written and thought out. There were a few moments when reading that the descriptions seemed to have taken over the suspense, but since I actually enjoyed reading about the culture, history, etc., the overlong descriptions did not bother me.

Not having read the first in the series, I was surprised by the arrival of a mysterious witch who possesses magical powers. I'm still not sure how I feel about witch Wanda.

The back and forth between the two protagonists, Martin and Claire, are a little muddled. They seem to be quite intelligent, and even funny at times during their investigation of a killer, but the personal relationship didn't ring quite true for me. Maybe that's a male author trying to write a woman's point of view without having a woman guide him, somewhat.

Not a bad book at all. I may check out the next in the series, to see if some of these things have been improved upon.

I received a copy from the author in exchange for an unbiased, honest review.

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VClifton

Mystery and Intrigue

Reviewed in the United States on 22 June 2015

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3.5-4 stars

Broometime Serenade is set in Australia, and is full of intrigue and mystery. There’s a treasure trove of lost pearls, a sadistic witch, a pair of Australian secret agents, a trail of bodies and even a pack of nosy old ladies who love a good mystery. I quite enjoyed the antics of Mildred, the nosy old neighbor lady. :)

The dialects and writing style/language are distinctly Australian, and the language seemed a bit “high brow” for the average reader. The author’s writing is a bit flowery (for instance, at one point the agents mention intercepting their “quarry” rather than their “suspect”, or having someone “perturbed” instead of ... ticked off, or having a villain saying they are “quite wrong”). This is most likely just a cultural difference between Australian authors and American authors (?) The book took a while to build up interest—it started slowly—but soon you’re pulled into the plot.

I really didn’t like Wanda at all- she’s a creepy, creepy lady. Toward the end, she did what??? Well, you’ll have to read it to see. If you’re into mystery, give this book a try!

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Madhatt

Riveting!

Reviewed in the United States on 17 July 2015

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Wonderful story; mystery, suspense and some romance portrayed by captivating characters in a tropical paradise. Very well written, I could easily place myself in the story along with Martin and Claire as they pieced together the puzzle and once again foiled the witch Wanda Jean attempt at world domination. Highly recommend reading, I’m planning on going back and reading the first one now! Martin and Claire are agents for a government sect similar to the X-Files (yeah they get the REALLY weird stuff), they are sent to Broome undercover to investigate skeletons that were found after a strange cyclone (one they suspect may have been influenced by a witch they have encountered before). At first clues are few and far between but as things start to come together they come to the conclusion they are again up against the witch Wanda Jean and the chase is on.

Adam sharp

Things like the ABC needed explanation

Reviewed in the United States on 16 December 2014

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A taut thriller set in Tropical Australia.

A lot of research has gone into the background so the reader is immersed into the history, geography and culture of the area through a series of flashbacks and background.Some history is also explained in the endnotes.
This is part of a series of books set in central and Northern Australia beginning with The Nightmare in Alice Springs, and with the same protagonist, the mysterious witch Wanda who possesses immense powers.

The dialogue is well thought out so it is fast paced and clear. The language is uniquely Australian, however readers from different countries will have no trouble accessing it.The chapters are linked together quite well.
The only issue I had with the book was that the witch was not introduced early enough, in order to get to the danger and enormous tasks the two heroes and lovers face .Things like the ABC needed explanation.

A good read and leading to the next instalment. I cannot wait.

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