Murder at the Bomb Shelter

Name: Murder at the Bomb Shelter
Brand: Dreamscape Media
Availability: InStock
Author: Lee Strauss
ISBN: 9781666632347

Author: Lee Strauss, Norm Strauss

Series: Rosa Reed Mysteries #3

Narrator: Stephanie Németh-Parker

Unabridged: 4 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Dreamscape Media

Published: 04/18/2023

Categories: Fiction, Mystery & Detective, Traditional British, Historical Fiction, Amateur Sleuth

Synopsis

Rosa Reed's holiday with the Forester Family in Santa Bonita has turned into an extended stay, so she decides to make use of her Metropolitan Police training and sets up a private investigative business—just like her mother! But she finds she's not the only one who keeps business in the family, and when one of the members of the prestigious Gainer family is found dead in his bomb shelter, Rosa is invited to take on the case—much to Detective Miguel Belmonte's chagrin. If Rosa doesn't find the killer soon, the summer of '56 just might be her last...

About Lee Strauss

Lee Strauss is a USA Today bestselling author of a wide range of novels, including the Ginger Gold Mysteries, the Higgins & Hawke Mysteries, the Nursery Rhyme Mysteries, the Perception series, the Light & Love series, and the Clockwise Collection series. For more information, visit LeeStraussBooks.com.

About Norm Strauss

Norm Strauss is a singer-songwriter and performing artist who's seen the stage of The Voice of Germany. Writing cozy mysteries is a new passion he shares with his wife Lee Strauss.

About Stephanie Németh-Parker

Stephanie Nemeth-Parker is a SAG-AFTRA audiobook narrator, voiceover artist, and actress with over thirty years of experience. With a voice that has been described as warm and soothing, her versatility and adeptness with accents has enabled her to work on a multitude of projects.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Victoria on September 24, 2021

I love this series! The author goes into great detail about the style of the time like the clothes and music. But she also portrays the tension and prejudice of the times as well. You feel you are right there alongside Rosa as she climbed down into the bomb shelter. The war is still on the minds of......more

Goodreads review by Laurel McGhee on May 31, 2020

I'm so glad I found Lee Strauss! I love this series and can't wait to read Ross's continuing adventures. She is a fun character and and her stories show a wonderful slice of history.......more

Goodreads review by Kelly on May 20, 2020

Rosa comes into her own in this her first case as a private detective. She faces down not only against the murderer, but also against an upper crust family that thinks its better than everyone else, against blatant sexism, and against feelings for her ex that just won't let her go. This is a fast pac......more

Goodreads review by Saralyn on January 30, 2025

Good. Not as good as the first two but a decent mystery. I missed Gloria and the family. Also there were too many characters in this one. I couldn’t keep track of who was related to who.......more

Goodreads review by Helen on September 22, 2020

The Rosa Reed Mystery Series is addictive! Once I started reading this story, I couldn’t quit until I finished it. I love the characters as they are well developed and most are relatable. The plot reminded me of what was happening in the mid 1950’s. With the various plot twists it was challenging to......more