John Newberry, the most hated man in Nettleton Top, is murdered at his own lavish birthday party but no one hears or sees anything. How can that happen in a mansion overflowing with guests? Unless they each have something to hide? Can the mystery be solved? The clues are there… if you can find them. Town matriarch and amateur detective, Mrs. Nettie Pidgeon is on the case. Helping her is her granddaughter Libby, who runs the Mrs. Pidgeon’s Café on Main Street; and her friends, Dr. Babs, the local doctor; and Lynnette Gale, owner of the town’s beauty shop where gossip rules the day. Can Mrs. Pidgeon discover who the killer is before they strike again? If you like brilliant heroines like Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple, Murder She Wrote’s Jessica Fletcher and the quirky Agatha Raisin; and you like challenging puzzles and small-town backdrops, then you'll love Murder In Nettleton Top , bestselling author Anna Mara's fun-to-read, mystery page-turner. Previously published as The Mystery of the Doll's Eyes Reviewer Katy The Sleepy Reader says: “A Murderous Birthday… ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another cozy little mystery novel that kept me guessing until the end. Mrs. Nettie Pidgeon is a classy senior who writes a column for her local newspaper but when two murders take place in her quaint town, will she be able to help uncover the culprit before she becomes the next victim? John Newberry is a toy tycoon that everyone in the town of Nettleton Top loves to hate. He’s a crook and on top of that, he's a bully and an adulterer. His new, younger wife decides to host an over-the-top birthday party for him and everything seems to be going well until he's discovered dead from a blow to his head. Everyone in the town seems to have some sort of motive. Who could have done this, and why? What secrets will Nettie uncover? I really enjoyed this book. A quick read with short chapters is just how I like cozy mysteries. Nettie is a fun character. The story has nice pacing and puzzling clues, as well as a twist ending. All in all, a perfect afternoon read.” Other Readers are loving Murder in Nettleton Top too: ‘A classic mystery…Was a wonderful cozy mystery with its share of twists and turns. Mrs. Pidgeon is delightfully quirky, like a Ms. Marple or Agatha Raisin…’ Natedogg1302 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I had a blast watching Mrs. Pigeon investigate and try to solve the murder…’ Alice Hazelbaker ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fabulous book!... There was so many layers to the story and it was so good… I can't wait to read book 2.’ Kindle Customer DVH ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great story… I loved the characters, the setting, the pace of the book. It was a really good book…’ Jane Starcher ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It was a fun, quick read. There were so many red herrings in the story that anyone could have been the murderer. Small town gossip. Twists and turns…’ Gail ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘So many clues to follow, so much mischief to unwind. Great fun going through the clues with Mrs. Pidgeon!’ Marci ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Readers LOVE Murder In Nettleton Top ! " Murder in Nettleton Top by Anna Mara is a short whodunit mystery novel that will not cease to keep readers guessing. A small-town coffee shop owner, Mrs. Nettie Pidgeon, cannot resist a little independent investigation when the sudden murder of Nettleton Top's toy company mogul gets the town buzzing. What kind of character would kill a man at his very own birthday celebration? Mrs. Pidgeon boldly begins interrogating and spying on the town suspects, gradually uncovering clues, despite her granddaughter's protests. Her head is turned this way and that as her inklings, observations, and local gossip lead her to different discoveries. Mrs. Pidgeon's undying curiosity and desire for justice may just lead her to the right path. I enjoyed this read and thought there were a few things about Murder at Nettleton Top that were very smart and intriguing. Anna Mara filled the book with so many suspects that have a motive to commit murder that it made it difficult to figure out who the murderer was. The incorporation of aspects like the doll eye theme was really clever. Anna Mara has the remarkable ability to keep you on your toes by pointing you in so many different directions. And like any good mystery, it is hard to figure out who the killer is. Just when you think there is a solid lead, another one pops up in a completely different direction. The pace of Murder in Nettleton Top was quite quick and thoroughly entertaining. It is the perfect book for an afternoon read." Reviewed by Michaela Gordoni for Readers' Favorite - 5 Stars "I enjoy mystery novels, and the small town settings are some of the best. Anna Mara does a wonderful job of creating a compelling and lovable cast of characters to solve the mystery. These ladies aren't your average senior citizens, and give me one more reason to look forward to retirement! It's lighthearted and fun, while also being a satisfying story full of suspense and intrigue. I especially like how Mrs. Pidgeon works with her gran