
The Scented Cipher
A Nora Black Midlife Psychic Mystery, Book 9
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Margaret Strom
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Renee George
About this listen
My name is Nora Black, local shop owner and part-time psychic consultant in the resort town of Garden Cove.
When an anonymous letter in the local paper exposes my extrasensory secret, our normally idyllic town is plagued by a series of mysterious accidents, and I find myself drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse.
A cunning killer has targeted me by planting scent clues to a murder he plans to commit. His clues are muddy, but the message is clear: Catch me before I kill.
Thankfully, I won't have to piece together the puzzle alone. With my best friends Gilly and Pippa and my sweetheart Detective Ezra Holden by my side, we'll sniff out the trail of the would-be killer.
But as the danger escalates, I'll have to rely on my unique ability to decipher the clues and outsmart my devious foe before it's too late.
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- Debbie Lacey
- 10-09-24
Well Done
I enjoy this series with it's unique premise (Nora's "smelly vision"), relatable characters, and plenty of camaraderie and chemistry, but this was a particularly well crafted mystery that kept me guessing. The stakes are high for Nora in this latest outing, and all of her friends, young and not as young, are engaged in a unique hunt for a malicious villain. The clues are clever and directed at Nora, her gift, and to a great extent, her generation. In my opinion, this book is a level above the usual fun read. I look forward to more scented investigations with Nora, Ezra, and the gang.
Margaret Strom does a good job of bringing these characters to life.
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- Tamye Whitener
- 12-11-24
Intriguing Story!
This is an intense cozy mystery with relatable characters who worm their way into your heart. A few might remind you of people you know or know of who you wish you hadn’t. I love the friendship and blended families. I was kept guessing throughout and enjoyed the ending.
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- Diny123
- 04-10-25
surprise ending
I usually figure our who done it...not this time.
bad guys gotten andmore of Nora to come I hope.
Renee did good
Alsays worth the wait for audible.
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