5 Stars
I love this series from Carolyn Ridder Aspenson!

​Book 1:
Before beginning this series I urge you to read the author’s bio. Carolyn Ridder Aspenson’s journey to write this book is wrought with loss and overwhelming sadness at the loss of her mother and father. Mrs. Aspenson takes all that raw emotion and weaves it into a delightful, funny and heartfelt story. While there are moments of sadness and grief, you will find yourself laughing out loud while crying tears of joy.

Before Angela can grieve for the loss of her mom, Fran returns as a ghost. Once Angela gets over the shock and accepts that her mother’s ghost is a permanent fixture in her life, others start to show up. Imagine having to deliver a message to someone’s surviving daughter or wife? That’s just what happens to Angela. The hijinks begin when Fran starts spying on her grandkids and trying to keep them out of trouble. Along for the ride is Melissa (Mel), Angela’s best friend. While she can’t actually see Fran, Mel is along for support and for supplying the cupcakes.

This truly is a wonderful book. You will laugh, cry, snort-giggle and probably crave sweets. I look forward to reading new works from this author.

Book 2:
If you loved Book 1, Unfinished Business, then you are sure to enjoy Book 2, Unbreakable Bonds. It’s a wonderfully written, witty and laugh out loud funny.

Mel’s marriage is put to the test. She needs help carrying out a plan to catch her hubby and who better to assist than Fran. In addition to being a shoulder for Mel, Angela has her own mother –daughter trials to get through. Don’t be fooled. There are just as many hijinks in Book 2.

Another superb read from CRA.

Book 3:
Grab your latte, your box of kleenx, and a change of panties. Carolyn Ridder Aspenson has done it again. She has delivered another 5 Star book in An Angela Panther Novel series.

Working with the police means physic medium Angela Panther is dealing with some serious, not so glamorous cases. This isn’t just passing on a message to a loved one from a ghost, this is unsolved murders and missing children. Hence, you will be needing the klneex.

On the lighter side, Mel’s divorce is almost finalized. Her new best friend “Vinnie” is there to take the edge off, but Mel needs a man and she has her eye on Detective Aaron. When Mel and Angela get together let the hilarity ensue. Add Angela’s ghost mom, Fran, and there is no stopping these ladies. From lattes at Starbucks, to breaking and entering, nothing is off limits to these gals. The Naked British Guy makes a brief appearance too. I love him! You might just pee in your pants from laughing so hard!

Lastly grab that latte cause you are going to be awhile. Once you pick this one up, you won’t be able to put it down.

I am obsessed with this series!  Rachael Amphlett is a brilliant crime novelist and when she pairs her extraordinary work with the talented Alison Campbell, it is BRILLIANT! Their collaboration delivers an edge of your seat thriller.  I highly recommend you check out this sereis!

Author: Rachel Amphlett
Narrator: Alison Campbell
Length: 7 hours 56 minutes
Publisher: Saxon Publishing⎮2019
Genre: Mystery, Police Procedural
Series: Detective Kay Hunter, Book 8
Release date: Oct. 15, 2019

 When a faceless body is found floating in the river on a summer's morning, Detective Kay Hunter and her team are tasked with finding out the man's identity and where he came from.
The investigation takes a sinister turn when an abandoned boat is found, covered in blood stains and containing a child's belongings.
Under mounting pressure from a distraught family and an unforgiving media, the police are in a race against time - but they have no leads and no motive for the events that have taken place.
Will Kay be able to find a ruthless killer and a missing child before it's too late?
Cradle to Grave is the eighth book in the Detective Kay Hunter series by USA Today best-selling author Rachel Amphlett and perfect for listeners who love fast-paced murder mysteries.
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​About the Author: Rachel Amphlett
Before turning to writing, Rachel Amphlett played guitar in bands, worked as a TV and film extra, dabbled in radio as a presenter and freelance producer for the BBC, and worked in publishing as a sub-editor and editorial assistant.

She now wields a pen instead of a plectrum and writes crime fiction and spy novels, including the Dan Taylor espionage novels and the Detective Kay Hunter series.

Originally from the UK and currently based in Brisbane, Australia, Rachel cites her writing influences as Michael Connelly, Lee Child, and Robert Ludlum. She’s also a huge fan of Peter James, Val McDermid, Robert Crais, Stuart MacBride, and many more.

She’s a member of International Thriller Writers and the Crime Writers Association, with the Italian foreign rights for her debut novel, White Gold sold to Fanucci Editore's TIMECrime imprint, and the first four books in the Dan Taylor espionage series contracted to Germany’s Luzifer Verlag.
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About the Narrator: Allison Campbell
Alison Campbell is an actress based in Bristol, U.K. She has lent her voice to 50+ audiobooks, cartoons, documentaries and dramas. She can be found treading the boards across the country, in everything from Shakespeare to hip hop kids adventures. On screen she has appeared in dramas and science documentaries, her most recent co star was a CGI elephant. She can also be found performing the Natural Theatre Company's award-winning surreal brand of interactive comedy around the globe.  
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