Death on Dartmoor Edge by Stephanie Austin is a captivating mystery that masterfully combines suspense with the eerie beauty of the Dartmoor landscape. Austin creates an atmospheric setting, where the rugged, windswept moors add tension and intrigue to the unfolding investigation. The novel follows an engaging protagonist as they uncover secrets and confront danger in a tightly-knit community, where everyone has something to hide. With well-developed characters and plenty of twists and turns, Death on Dartmoor Edge keeps readers guessing until the very end. It's a compelling read for fans of British crime fiction, blending traditional mystery elements with vivid descriptions of the haunting Dartmoor scenery.

Many thanks to Netgalley for this arc. I received this book in exchange for my honest review. My thoughts are entirely my own.

Juno Browne is involved in another mystery. This time her friend Elizabeth is involved in the mystery and she finally sees David her lost love and is reunited. Juno discovers something odd at Dartmor Manor which involves cannabis and cocaine and a crime family. Juno of course investigates and ends up getting discovered by the bad Gus and David helps her after unknowingly getting involved after simply trying to help someone who is a member of a crime family. The plot was very good but not one of my favorite cozy mysteries. I would suggest reading previous books in the series before jumping in.

Such a fun read! Highly recommend.

Many thanks to Netgalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

Juno is a Jill of all trades and is quite busy trying to juggle it all. She also keeps an eye on Maisie an elderly, demanding lady and is soon entangled with her friends nephew newly arrived from London with a murky past. Arriving in a hamper of used costumes was eccentric, but his story of escaping and the reason he did so, was even more so.

Ashburton and Torquay were delightfully described, Dartmoor ditto. The moors seem a very apt area if you do not want much attention drawn to anything nefarious you are up to. It’s quite desolate and lonely but seems very lovely as well.

Juno is the central character in the story and she is pivotal in the detection and solving of the crimes. The story was varied involving blackmail, as well as a large scale smuggling operation carried out in an unusual manner. Plus two murders.

Altogether a good read.

The plot
Juno, an antique shop owner, part time dog walker and Domestic Goddess has a new case to investigate. Juno’s friend, Elizabeth, is being blackmailed and Ricky’s Nephew has got himself involved with some very dubious characters. Juno sets out to investigate – from London’s starry theatre land to rural Devon, this case is full of twists and turns…
The Review
A delightful novel that put the cosy into crime with a warm cast of rather eccentric characters. Juno was an excellent sleuth, always actively working on her investigation, (sometimes putting herself in danger). I could see her running her own investigation bureau. I love how the narrative drew me in and had me puzzling over each clue alongside Juno. For me, what stood out was the deep connections Juno had with those around her and because the criminal activity was about those closest to her, the plot didn’t seem far-fetched or over theatrical! The plot also had a natural, easy flow and all the details came together like a lovely devon cream tea.
Alongside the main story line, Juno’s messy personal life intrigued me as much as the plot. I also could clearly picture the Devon Landscape, including Torquay, a place I enjoy visiting. I haven’t read any of the other books in the series, so I didn’t immediately click as to who the characters all were. Some of them obviously have a well established relationship to Juno, and for that reason, I’d recommend starting at the beginning of the series with Dead in Devon. Oh and I’d like to hang out at the Antiques shop, hopefully Juno would bring Bill the cat. 4.5 stars.

Stephanie Austin delivers another entertaining and compelling mystery that kept me reading and having fun. Well plotted, full of surprising twists, it kept me guessing.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Are you looking for your next mystery thriller novel?! Check out Death on Dartmoor Edge. It was a great book!

Thank you to NetGalley and publisher Allison & Busby for an advance copy introducing me to this charming series.
Even thought it was my first time following ‘Domestic Goddess’, dog walker and antique store owner, Juno, I was able to get drawn into her world quite easily. Details of the countryside, the description of a meeting with homeless man and his dog living rough, the efforts to help an elderly woman to remain at home as opposed to a care home, and many more really served to give a sense of place to both the story and a window into Juno’s personality and big heart. That big heart drew her into helping a friend being hunted by a criminal gang, I enjoyed the way the story wove different plots together.
I definitely recommend the book to those who enjoy mysteries that has relatable characters in a beautiful part of the world, I’m looking forward to starting with book 1 now!

I love this series and this one was as good as the others. It was such a a treat to be back with all the characters with some new ones too. These books are so easy and such good mysteries that I read them very quickly. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

This book was gripping and hard to put down. It didn't feel like everything else you see out there, it felt very fresh. I really enjoyed this book!

Thank you Netgalley for a chance to read this book!

I did not realize prior to starting this book that it was part of a series. Had I known that, I likely would’ve read the books in order, because that’s how my brain works. With this series, it is not necessary to do so. I was able to understand the storyline and distinguish between different characters . A huge bonus.

It felt like I knew the characters Juno and Maisie. I am going to go back and read the first book in the series!

Thank you for the chance to read this ARC in return for my honest opinion

I have read the first 4 books in the series and jumped at the chance to read this one.

I did feel however feel that I had missed some important facts about Juno and her friends lives by missing the intervening books - though if this was the first one you picked up then it would be easy to follow the narrative.

As always the books are well written, the author cleverly managed to weave two stories together but you didn't feel they were disparate entities.
It was certainly thought provoking in it's content.
I hope there will be more in the series to come.

I enjoyed this book quite a lot. Big hearted Juno is pulled in all directions covering her shifts at her antique store as well as her “domestic goddess” and dog walking duties. Of course her detective skills come into play when friend Elizabeth starts getting menacing threats and visits associated with her dead husband’s gambling debts. Coincidentally a visitor to friends Ricky and Morris ties in to Elizabeth’s problems. As usual Juno leaps in and gets into quite a few tight situations, but it all comes right in the end, especially when a long waited acquaintance appears in the nick of time.
A typical cosy, easy to recommend, no sex or language to offend. No graphic details.
A good series that continues to please, it’s not necessary to read in order, but some things might make more sense if you do so. Thank you to NetGalley, and Allison & Busby for the advance digital copy. I enjoyed it very much.

The latest in the Juno Browne series was one of my favorites. Juno yet again gets tied up in a murder mystery while trying to help a friend. This time the mystery involves organized crime, the theater, and eventually a one regular character who has largely been absent from the last couple of books. The mystery is well-written as usual, with updates on some of the regular characters and a potentially big change for Juno. The ending is more resolved than some in the series, although there is still some uncertainty that will have me anxiously awaiting the next entry. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy. All views are entirely my own.

Unfortunately, the file was a pdf which I can't read on my e-reader. So I have been unable to review this book.