Selena Robins, Author

Love, Laughter & Happily Ever After.

Book Review Monday – A FEW DEAD MEN – Plus a Contest

Like most authors, I’m also an avid reader of many genres and I’m dedicating Monday’s as a day to celebrate other author’s books that I’ve enjoyed. Please feel free to add your own suggestions, as I’m always looking for another good book to read.

This week, I’m reviewing, A FEW DEAD MEN by Nancy Lauzon, author of the Chick Dick Mysteries.

You’ll also have a chance to win either a copy of A FEW DEAD MEN or another Chick Dick Mystery of your choice (details below).

MY REVIEW:

If you’re a fan of murder mysteries and dark comedies with enough twists to keep you in suspense until the last page, then I highly recommend you step into the world of Nancy Lauzon’s, A FEW DEAD MEN, A Chick Dick Mystery.

The dialogue is witty and the plot is smart and fast paced with a splash of unexpected love. The main protagonist, Darcy is a perfect balance of vulnerability and intelligence that makes her relatable and loveable. Each of the secondary characters all play an integral part in the book. The relationship between Darcy and her best friend Gio will give you plenty of laugh-out-loud moments with their amateur sleuthing and relationships with their perspective families.

The developing relationship between Darcy and her new boss, Smith, will have you rooting for them both.

As for the murder mystery, just when you thought you have it all figured out, an unpredictable twist will surprise you.

A FEW DEAD MEN has all the elements you expect in a Chick Dick Mystery, plus more.

Read an excerpt

Available at: Smashwords, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Chapters/Indigo/Kobo.

CONTEST:

I LOVE hearing your thoughts on what books you’ve read or would like to read…or your thoughts on recipes, tv shows, movies, your mood…..anything goes.

To show how much I appreciate your support of this blog I am going to purchase a CHICK DICK MYSTERY of your choice.

INCREASE YOUR CHANCE to win:

Everyone who leaves a comment on this blog is eligible to win with their name added into a hat for a draw.
If you comment and link back to my blog on your blog, your name gets entered twice.
If you are not already a follower of my blog and you sign up to follow this blog, then, you your name again gets entered into the draw.
If you mention my blog on Twitter or your Facebook page, your name again is entered into the draw.

Selena Robins

March 12, 2012

Book Reviews, Contest

Black Comedy, Chick Dick Mystery, Mystery, Nancy Drew, Nancy Lauzon

44 responses to “Book Review Monday – A FEW DEAD MEN – Plus a Contest”

Victoria Zumbrum

March 12, 2012 at 2:02 pm

I really enjoyed reading the Twilight series and Linger, Shiver, and Forever. I want to read the Soul Keepers series I think its called. There are so many different series and books I want to read. Thanks for the giveaway. Tore923@aol.com

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1. Selena Robins Musings
  
  March 12, 2012 at 2:14 pm
  
  Thanks for the recommendations, Victoria and for stopping by. I’ve read the Twilight series, but haven’t heard of the other ones. Will check them out.
  
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2. nancyelizabethlauzon
  
  March 13, 2012 at 12:36 pm
  
  Hey Victoria,
  
  Thanks for stopping by!
  
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SHARON BAKER

March 12, 2012 at 2:03 pm

I love a good mystery and a good laugh when something is funny.
Having both in a book makes for a really good read.

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1. Selena Robins Musings
  
  March 12, 2012 at 2:16 pm
  
  Hi, Sharon, thanks for stopping by. You’ll love A Few Dead Men if you love humor with your mystery. I like humor in suspense novels as well.
  
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2. nancyelizabethlauzon
  
  March 13, 2012 at 12:38 pm
  
  Hi Sharon,
  
  Thanks for your comments, I so agree with your opinion about funny mysteries!
  
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mystchevia

March 12, 2012 at 2:43 pm

I’ve never even heard the term Chick Dick, LOL! So I HAVE to try this genre out! The closest thing to mysteries I’ve read have been the Janet Evanovich Stephanie Plum novels, mostly because they make me laugh out loud at her antics 😀
I typically read paranormal romances, but I love all romance, from sweet to erotic, and I’ll try anything, as long as it has some romance thrown in there somewhere 😉

I’m already an email subscriber and I shared on Facebook and Twitter:

https://twitter.com/#!/Mystchevia/status/179275829740716032

https://www.facebook.com/robertsongena

Thanks so much for the giveaway chance! This has been fun 😀

Gena Robertson
robertsongena@hotmail.com

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1. Selena Robins Musings
  
  March 12, 2012 at 2:47 pm
  
  Hi, Gena, thanks for your support via FB and Twitter of this blog, glad you had fun.
  
  I thought Nancy’s concept of naming her series Chick Dicks was genius. Nothing like it out there. Us chicks can be detectives any time, any place. LOL
  
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2. nancyelizabethlauzon
  
  March 13, 2012 at 12:41 pm
  
  Hi Gena,
  
  If you like Stephanie Plum, you’ll like the Chick Dicks! Thanks for your comments!
  
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3. Selena Robins Musings
  
  March 14, 2012 at 2:27 pm
  
  CONGRATULATIONS, Gena, your name was picked in the draw. Not only will you, along with EVERYONE else here receive a copy of a FEW DEAD MEN, but you’ll also receive another Chick Dick Mystery of your choice.
  
  I will email you the details.
  
  ENJOY!
  
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LINDA B

March 12, 2012 at 2:49 pm

HI SELENA! LOVE PARANORMAL AND MYSTERY! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND READING DEAD WITNESS BY JOYLENE NOWELL BUTLER, CATCH MY REVIEW AT AMAZON!

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1. nancyelizabethlauzon
  
  March 13, 2012 at 12:42 pm
  
  Hi Linda,
  
  Thanks for the recommendation, sounds like a great book!
  
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Joan Woods

March 12, 2012 at 3:38 pm

I read a lot of romantic suspense novels with a little comedy mixed in. Would love to win A Few Dead Men. I have read the entire Death series by JD Robb.

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1. nancyelizabethlauzon
  
  March 13, 2012 at 12:43 pm
  
  Hey Joan,
  
  Love JD Robb! Thanks for stopping by!
  
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2. Selena Robins Musings
  
  March 14, 2012 at 2:28 pm
  
  Thanks for the JD Robb recommendation, Joan. You will have a chance to read A FEW DEAD MEN, Nancy has generously decided to give EVERYONE a copy of her book.
  
  I will email you with details.
  
  ENJOY!
  
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catslady

March 12, 2012 at 3:41 pm

I enjoyed being surprised and like varitey so this seems to be just the thing! I am now a follower. And I shared on facebook under this name: Jeanne Sheats shared a link. (I don’t have a clue how Gena did it up above, sorry.

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1. nancyelizabethlauzon
  
  March 13, 2012 at 12:44 pm
  
  Hi catslady!
  
  Thanks for your comments!
  
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2. Selena Robins Musings
  
  March 14, 2012 at 2:28 pm
  
  Thanks for the follow, Catslady and for sharing the link.
  
  You will have a chance to read A FEW DEAD MEN, Nancy has generously decided to give EVERYONE a copy of her book.
  
  I will email you with details.
  
  ENJOY!
  
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Theresa N

March 12, 2012 at 4:03 pm

Kimberly Frost’s Southern Witch Series are really good, lots of comedy and the mysteries aren’t easy to figure out.

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1. nancyelizabethlauzon
  
  March 13, 2012 at 12:45 pm
  
  Hi Theresa,
  
  Sounds like a fun series, thanks for the tip!
  
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2. Selena Robins Musings
  
  March 14, 2012 at 2:29 pm
  
  Thanks for the recommendation, Theresa. I’m getting a lot of titles to add to my TBB pile for the summer.
  
  You will have a chance to read A FEW DEAD MEN, Nancy has generously decided to give EVERYONE a copy of her book.
  
  I will email you with details.
  
  ENJOY!
  
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Joy Isley

March 12, 2012 at 5:08 pm

I am always looking for new authors to read and your book sounds really good. I like a good mystery. I like reding those mysteries written by the British especially Agatha Christie. I just finished reading Dead Head by Rosemary Harris. it was really good and QI plan to read the other books of hers in that series.

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1. nancyelizabethlauzon
  
  March 13, 2012 at 12:46 pm
  
  Hi Joy,
  
  I’ll keep Dead Head in mind, sounds great!
  
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2. Selena Robins Musings
  
  March 14, 2012 at 2:30 pm
  
  Dead Head sounds like an interesting title, thanks for the recommendation, Joy.
  
  You will have a chance to read A FEW DEAD MEN, Nancy has generously decided to give EVERYONE a copy of her book.
  
  I will email you with details.
  
  ENJOY!
  
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JackieW

March 12, 2012 at 6:37 pm

Thanks for the info on this book…I’ve never read a Chick Dick story so would love to win this one to read.

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1. nancyelizabethlauzon
  
  March 13, 2012 at 12:48 pm
  
  Thanks, Jackie, for stopping by!
  
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Mary Preston

March 13, 2012 at 12:57 am

I’m reading the series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE by George RR Martin. It is brilliant. I have not yet watched the first book GAME OF THRONES.

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1. nancyelizabethlauzon
  
  March 13, 2012 at 12:49 pm
  
  Sounds like a keeper for by TBR list, Thanks Mary!
  
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2. Selena Robins Musings
  
  March 14, 2012 at 2:31 pm
  
  Another interesting recommendation, Mary, thanks.
  
  You will have a chance to read A FEW DEAD MEN, Nancy has generously decided to give EVERYONE a copy of her book.
  
  I will email you with details.
  
  ENJOY!
  
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Robin in NC

March 13, 2012 at 8:55 am

Selena, thanks for a chance to win a book by an author new to me! Nancy, the excerpt from A FEW DEAD MEN definitely makes me want to read the whole book!
I’m not a an avid TV watcher, but I have to admit…I’m addicted to Blue Bloods!! It’s got suspense, it’s got drama, it’s got family values, it’s got Tom Selleck…what more could you ask for?!?! 😉

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1. Selena Robins Musings
  
  March 14, 2012 at 2:32 pm
  
  Hi, Robin, I’m a Blue Bloods fan as well. Tom Selleck is at his best in this role. I love the suspense and family drama as well. I hesitate to say I love this show, because when I really love a program it usually gets cancelled. LOL
  
  You will have a chance to read A FEW DEAD MEN, Nancy has generously decided to give EVERYONE a copy of her book.
  
  I will email you with details.
  
  ENJOY!
  
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nancyelizabethlauzon

March 13, 2012 at 12:24 pm

Thanks, Robin, I’m glad you enjoyed it!

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Mel K.

March 13, 2012 at 3:01 pm

I’m not in a good mood. Spent last night in the ER. I have 2…2 hernias!! I feel terrible but I bet a CHICK DICK mystery would cheer me. I’m reading a lot now. Basically all I can do is sit on this infernal machine or lie on the couch and read. Love the name and cover for AFDM.

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1. Selena Robins Musings
  
  March 14, 2012 at 2:33 pm
  
  Mel, sorry to hear about your medical challenges, feel better soon and YES, reading is a great escape when you’re feeling low.
  
  You will have a chance to read A FEW DEAD MEN, Nancy has generously decided to give EVERYONE a copy of her book.
  
  I will email you with details.
  
  ENJOY!
  
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2. nancyelizabethlauzon
  
  March 15, 2012 at 8:30 am
  
  Mel, so sorry to hear about your illness. Nothing more depressing than an ER dept. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
  
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Selena Robins Musings

March 14, 2012 at 2:36 pm

Nancy, thank you for visiting us again on my blog. Love having you and your books here. On behalf of everyone who commented, thank you also for generously giving away a copy of a FEW DEAD MEN to EVERYONE who commented.

I will be contacting each of you via email to give you the details as to how to pick up your free copy.

Congratulations to Gena Robertson, her name was picked in the draw. I will purchase a copy of another of the Chick Dick Mysteries of her choice.

I appreciate all the book recommendations and I as well as Nancy are grateful for your support of books and blogs.

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1. nancyelizabethlauzon
  
  March 15, 2012 at 8:32 am
  
  Selena, you’ve got the best fans EVER. I’m always so impressed with the amount and quality of the comments you get. You guys ROCK!
  
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  1. Selena Robins Musings
    
    March 15, 2012 at 10:16 am
    
    Thanks, Nancy, they are a cool bunch! Come back and visit us again.
    
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Anne

March 14, 2012 at 3:14 pm

I have Gone Groom Gone by Nancy, but I haven’t read it yet. After reading your review of A Few Dead Men, I’ll have to move it up my incredibly long TBR list.

I enjoy mysteries and a little humor never goes wrong. This series sounds a little like Stephanie Bond’s Body Mover series or Lois Greiman’s Chrissy McMullen series.

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1. nancyelizabethlauzon
  
  March 15, 2012 at 8:31 am
  
  Anne,
  
  You’re bang on, I’d say it’s in good company with Stephanie Bond. At times a bit dark, but what can I say, that’s the way my mind works.
  
  Thanks for stopping by!
  
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2. Selena Robins Musings
  
  March 15, 2012 at 10:17 am
  
  Hi, Anne, I’ll send you an email with a coupon code for your copy of A FEW DEAD MEN.
  
  Enjoy!
  
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Gena Robertson

March 14, 2012 at 4:53 pm

Squee!! Thank you so much, Selena! I’m so excited and thrilled to get a chance to sink my teeth into this new to me genre 😀 I can’t thank you enough for the generous giveaway! (((Hugs!)))

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1. nancyelizabethlauzon
  
  March 15, 2012 at 8:34 am
  
  Gena, so pleased for you. As an added bonus, I should mention that ANYONE who reads AFDM and likes it enough to write a review can send me the link and win a 2nd Chick Dick Mystery of their choice, absolutely free.
  
  All the best,
  Nancy 🙂
  
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LINDA B

March 16, 2012 at 3:08 pm

SORRY TO HEAR THAT MEL AND FEEL BETTER SOON!

THANKS NANCY! I CAN HIGHLY RECOMMEND SEEKING A SCRIBE BOOK ONE BY MARSHA MOORE!!

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