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Death on the Range: Target Practice Mysteries 1 Kindle Edition

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When a competitive archer is murdered at the training facility where Di has just started working, she's thrust into the middle of an unofficial investigation before she can even settle into her new life.

With her roommate Mary and a Great Dane named Moo, she begins to unravel the mystery around the death of the victim, but can they solve the case before they find themselves in the killer's sights?
A humorous cozy murder for every sleuth in the family

This is the first book in a brand-new series set at the fictional Westmound Center for Competitive Shooting Sports in rural Wyoming.

"Funny, charming, and occasionally deadly." ~ NYT bestselling author Zoe York
Target Practice Mystery #1

"A humorous first-in-series cozy mystery featuring a darling dog, a sassy heroine, and an amusing cast of characters." — USA Today bestselling author Zara Keane

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B014GDO5C0
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ranch Dog Entertainment, LLC (August 24, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 24, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2005 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 114 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Nikki Haverstock
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Nikki Haverstock is a writer who lives on a small ranch high in the Rocky Mountains. She has studied comedy writing at Second City and has published over a dozen cozy, space and paranormal mysteries that are heavy on the humor.

Before fleeing the city, she hosted a competitive archery reality show, traveled the world to study volcanoes, taught archery and computer science at a university and worked on her family’s ranch herding cattle. Nikki has more college degrees than she has sense and hopefully one day she will put one to work.

Nikki likes to write comedy pieces that focus on the everyday humor of friends, family and the absurdity of life. She tried stand up but the cattle weren’t impressed.

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Customers enjoyed the book and found it entertaining. They found the story clever and a nice short read with interesting characters and an individualistic personality. The writing style was humorous and clean, and they enjoyed the archery-speak. Overall, customers described the book as a quick, enjoyable read that went by quickly.

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113 customers mention "Story length"91 positive22 negative

Customers enjoyed the short story mystery. They found it entertaining with a clever plot and interesting characters. The details enriched the story rather than distracting from it. The well-paced mystery kept their attention, and the characters held the story together. Overall, it was a cozy mystery with all the expected elements like a plucky heroine and quirky sidekicks.

"This has all the cozy mystery standards - plucky heroine, quirky sidekicks, a murder early in the book that must be solved...." Read more

"...It was narrated by the author whom did a good job. The story was entertaining, set around archery, which is unusual...." Read more

"...It's not a cowboy story; the "range" in this case is the target-shooting range, not the cattle-grazing range...." Read more

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112 customers mention "Enjoyment"112 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it interesting and engaging, with a good pace. The setting of an archery center is unusual, and readers enjoy learning about archery. Overall, it's a fun little mystery romp with an unusual setting.

"...It was narrated by the author whom did a good job. The story was entertaining, set around archery, which is unusual...." Read more

"...Their individual personalities shine in each chapter. It was a fun book...." Read more

"...The details of archery technique and competition protocols are fascinating, and will please bow enthusiasts and novices alike...." Read more

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65 customers mention "Character development"54 positive11 negative

Customers enjoy the characters and find them likable. The personalities shine through in each chapter, making the book fun and enjoyable.

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"...The characters were on the light side, no doubt because the book is short...." Read more

"...The chase of characters are great. Their individual personalities shine in each chapter. It was a fun book...." Read more

"...Likable characters and ingenuous humor also add to the reader's enjoyment of this novel...." Read more

56 customers mention "Writing style"49 positive7 negative

Customers enjoy the writing style. They find the characters clever and well-written, with a humorous tone. The language is clean and the author does a good job narrating. Readers appreciate the detailed coverage of competitive archery without being bogged down.

"...It's well written and edited. An example: "Some people dealt with pain by going to therapy, processing their feelings, and moving on...." Read more

"...The writing style is very humorous and I liked it a lot. The mystery wasn’t too complicated although it did have a few twists...." Read more

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"...It's a shame, too, because otherwise the book is virtually free of gutter language or any other offensive content." Read more

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Customers find the book readable. They describe it as a quick, enjoyable read with limited characters. The book is described as light and clean, suitable for elementary level reading. It doesn't bog down in technical details.

"...This is a novella so a quick read or listen. I found it enjoyable. I loved Moo, the Great Dane dog." Read more

"...I also really like the dog Moo. This is a quick read. The series should probably be read in order...." Read more

"...This was a short read and tended toward gossip about the characters. There was some indication of the rivalry between members of the Olympic team...." Read more

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Customers find the book's pacing fast and engaging. They say it moves quickly with a good story. The setting is interesting and different from many other books.

"...shallow and the characters didn’t feel fully fleshed out but it was a fast, okay read." Read more

"...I did like parts of the book, I even liked Di - she had a good sense of humor. The story just didn't seem very fleshed out to me...." Read more

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Customers find the setting interesting and unusual. They enjoy the archery center setting and the tone of the novel.

"...author's passion for archery is evident throughout, and gives the book a unique setting...." Read more

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22 customers mention "Interest"13 positive9 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book. Some find it interesting and informative without being boring. Others feel it lacks character development and archery lingo, and doesn't hold their interest for long periods of time.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2019
    This has all the cozy mystery standards - plucky heroine, quirky sidekicks, a murder early in the book that must be solved. The author's passion for archery is evident throughout, and gives the book a unique setting.

    As with most of this genre, I didn't find it laugh out loud funny, rather a light style. I didn't try to guess the whodunit, I just went along for the ride. It's well written and edited. An example:

    "Some people dealt with pain by going to therapy, processing their feelings, and moving on. I cracked jokes. Sometimes it upset people when I laughed instead of cried, but I’d rather someone think I was a little daft than pity me."
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2019
    Diana, she prefers Di, has gone through a bad divorce and needs a change. When her friend from high school, Jess, wants to hire her, Di is happy to pack up and move to Wyoming where Westmound Center for Competitive Shooting (archery and guns) is located. Once there, she finds the place almost empty, except for her bubbly new roommate Mary and a friendly Great Dane Moo. Di will be the new computer person for the firm.

    Westmound is starting a new archery program and they’ve already recruited the coaches among the top archery competitors. Four of them competed in the Olympic Summer Games together but there’s quite a bit of bad blood between them. Di did also shoot for a while but gave it up years ago.

    Then one of the new coaches is murdered. Mary decides to investigate her death and drags Di along with her. However, many people hated the murdered person and she did also boast that she’s writing her memoir where she’ll expose a lot of people. So, Mary and Di have their work cut out for them.

    The writing style is very humorous and I liked it a lot. The mystery wasn’t too complicated although it did have a few twists. The characters were on the light side, no doubt because the book is short.

    I liked most of the cast and most, of course, Moo, the Great Dane and his antics. Mary the enthusiastic sidekick was also great fun and a source of good gossip, er I mean, information on the characters.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2024
    I listened to the audible version of this book. It was narrated by the author whom did a good job. The story was entertaining, set around archery, which is unusual. I learned a few things about the sport. Di has just started a new job and discovers a dead body. She and her friend Mary decide to become amateur sleuths to find the culprit. This is a novella so a quick read or listen. I found it enjoyable. I loved Moo, the Great Dane dog.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2019
    This is the first of Nikki Haverstock’s books that I have read. Being the first in the series, it was a great place to begin. Trying to move on from her former life, Di takes a job as a tech consultant and moves to an archery facility her bestie runs. Her first night there, she stumbles across the dead body of a former college teammate. Her and her new roommate, Mary decide to snoop around and see if they can solve the mystery. The chase of characters are great. Their individual personalities shine in each chapter. It was a fun book. My husband is an avid hunter so I am around bows and archery, but I had no idea what the world of competitive archery entailed. Nikki made sure to explain all the technicalities of it all in order for a clueless reader to understand. Can’t wait for the next adventure Di has. Hearing the book from the author is always a plus. You can hear the emotions in their writing.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2017
    After a painful divorce, Diane relocates to rural Montana to take a job at an archery training and practice center, finally making use of her long-abandoned college passion. Diane makes friends quickly, especially with Moo, the big lovable resident dog who adopts her, but not everyone at the center is friendly. Soon Diane and someone she hopes is trustworthy are united in ferreting out a center resident who has murdered a competitive archer.

    If you love dogs and mysteries, with a little of romantic interest, you'll enjoy Death on the Range. It's not a cowboy story; the "range" in this case is the target-shooting range, not the cattle-grazing range. The details of archery technique and competition protocols are fascinating, and will please bow enthusiasts and novices alike. Likable characters and ingenuous humor also add to the reader's enjoyment of this novel.

    I dropped this book one star because, sadly, I cannot recommend it to all ages, due to one instance of a graphically described sexual escapade by a supporting character. It's a shame, too, because otherwise the book is virtually free of gutter language or any other offensive content.
    16 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2015
    I really enjoyed this book, written about participants of a Skill by someone actually familiar with that Sport. I have some slight familiarity with Archery, and I learned even more about it. All while being entertained by a good mystery. I would have said that the mood of the story is a bit 'Light-hearted', but death by murder could never be considered that. The main character was however, fairly upbeat in her new environs. And 'Blue' was, is, an amazing companion; and I hope that he remains an integral part of all these stories.

    Side issue (based on personal interest): I can no longer stand for the length of time necessary to line up my shot. Without being forced to use a crossbow, are there facilities and/or equipment for people like me? Or are we forever to be relegated to the sidelines?

    Thank you, Ms Nikki, for writing such a great book; and I look forward to reading more of your work.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2023
    This was an okay story but short and lacking in depth. The murder felt shallow and the characters didn’t feel fully fleshed out but it was a fast, okay read.

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  • Kindle customef
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Read
    Reviewed in Canada on November 10, 2021
    It is not a long book to read but it was enjoyable.
  • Clare O'Beara
    5.0 out of 5 stars Death on the range
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 8, 2017
    This is a nice briskly moving cosy mystery about a new employee at an indoor archery range, who has her hands full. Some fiercely competitive archers arrive at the Wyoming centre for a training course in how to teach archery. Sadly they hate one another although - or because - they competed in the Summer Games, which I have to think means Olympics although that word isn't used. One of them, a self-centred woman, has written a memoir puffing herself up at others' expense, and wants a tv contract but the others are more genuinely into the sport. And then the unpopular lady is found dead.

    A scene-stealing harlequin Great Dane could surely do with a better name than Moo. Aside from him, I found a good variety of characters and personal details. The story isn't long so you can enjoy it over lunch or on a train ride. The series continues and will be on my to-read list.

    This is an unbiased review.
  • Bookwyrm
    5.0 out of 5 stars Death on the Range
    Reviewed in Germany on June 26, 2017
    Freud, Leid und... Mord bei Spitzensportlern in der olympischen Disziplin Bogenschießen. Die Geschichte ist gut aufgebaut und so humorvoll geschrieben, dass ich das Buch gar nicht aus der Hand legen mochte. Etwas für mich ganz Neues ist die verwendete Methode der Hobbydetektive den Mörder zu entdecken, in dem die Protagonistin sich von ihm fast umbringen lässt. Immer dabei: ein liebenswerter Vierbeiner, der alle um die Pfote wickelt.
  • Elisa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
    Reviewed in Australia on November 29, 2015
    Really enjoyed this story looking forward to more
  • The Accidental Artist
    4.0 out of 5 stars How to buy the gold
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 25, 2021
    There is a new game in town - the sponsors are a corporation who m_and weapons for too athketes. On the first weekend they open for courses there is not one but two murders of Olympic standard archers! Watch out for the amateur schools and their sidekick Moo!

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