Introducing Aunt Dimity, Paranormal Detective: The First Two Books in the Beloved Series

by Nancy Atherton

Book Overview

An irresistible introduction to everyone's favorite bestselling cozy mystery series. Watch out for Nancy Atherton's latest, Aunt Dimity and the King's Ransom, coming in July 2018 from Viking

Over the course of her New York Times bestselling series, Nancy Atherton's Aunt Dimity has become enormously popular. Now, with the first two mysteries in one volume, Introducing Aunt Dimity, Paranormal Detective...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0143116061
• ISBN13: 9780143116066
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.0" x 7.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Entirely enjoyable

I don't really know how I stumbled across this book, but I was really pleasantly surprised by how much I liked it. I have only read the first book so far - very convenient that the second in the series is contained in the same volume! We learn about Aunt Dimity throughout the course of this book following her death. Lori, the central character, has lost her mother who told her the Aunt Dimity stories as a child as though Aunt Dimity was a fictional character. Lori finds out that Aunt Dimity actually existed and travels to her cottage in England to uncover the whole mystery of Aunt Dimity's life with a little guidance from Aunt Dimity herself (won't spoil that bit!).... Without revealing too much, I can say that this is a light read for anyone who wants a little magic, a little bit of a ghost story and a not too tangled plot with thoroughly enjoyable characters. I am looking forward to more in this series.

LOVE this Series!

I first stumbled on one of the Aunt Dimity books at my local library and quickly became entranced. I then went to the start of the series and read each story in order. With each book, I came to like the series more. Humerous, witty, evocative of a world I think most of us would like to inhabit, these stories in turn make me laugh, cry and reflect on my life when they provide a peep of insight I need. I am now in the process of purchasing these wonderful books so I can always have them handy when I want to visit a dear friend. The two stories in Paranormal Detective are the first two books in the series and provide a perfect introduction to the main players in the series. Once you accept the concept of Aunt Dimity and her connection with Lori, you fall quickly under her spell. If you enjoy light hearted, cozy-type mysteries, I highly recommend the entire series. They are each a true delight!

Aunt Dimity is terrific!

I love ALL of Nancy's books. When I finish one....I can't wait for the next one to be out! These books help me escape from the daily stresses!