Thanks to Lynn T, those of you who haven't already been introduced to Jeanne M. Dams' Dorothy Martin mystery books, may enjoy hearing about this. Lynn T has discovered that some of Jeanne M. Dams' Dorothy Martin mystery books are now in Kindle format. Since Lynn T. was so nice to have shared this bit of information with me, I thought I would pass it on:
Jeanne M. Dams
Dorothy Martin Mystery Series
Main Character: Dorothy Martin, Schoolteacher-retired, England
3. Holy Terror in the Hebrides
5. The Victim in Victoria Station
6. Killing Cassidy
7. To Perish in Penzance
8. Sins Out of School
9. Winter of Discontent………………CHRISTMAS
Thank you, Lynn T!
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Oh, I love these books – I thought they were out of print! Thank you!
Jennifer, I think that’s the reason Lynn T. wrote me, to introduce people to Jeanne M. Dams.
I wanted to read a Dorothy Martin book by Jeanne Dams after reading the monthly recommendations by readers on this website. Whenever I went to Amazon, the early books were out of print and not available in kindle format. I would click on “yes” I would like to read this book in kindle format. I would check back and there wasn’t a change.
In early December 2012, I read A Killer’s Christmas In Wales. Dorothy Martin made a cameo appearance at Penny’s Brannigan’s spa. I thought “That’s it. I am going to find a copy of “The Body In the Transept.”
Checked Amazon-no luck. Was able to find it at the library.
Recently stumbled across the information on Amazon that on Dec. 22nd, they put the first four books in Kindle form. However, they did not link it to the main book page with the hard back book, paperback, etc. So it can be more difficult to find. Thought maybe someone else might be interested in trying an out of print series that many seem to like. I am going to continue with the series.
Lynn, this constantly aggravates me, too. I finally discovered a few months ago that to ensure you find ALL Kindle books, search by the author’s name (not go to their Amazon page). Also, if an author goes by their initials (e.g., J.A. Doe), sometimes you need to search for J A Doe and JA Doe. I sent Amazon a note about this after seeing the cover for Penny Warner’s latest book on her Amazon page, but it wasn’t in her list. The almost canned response was that the book was on Amazon and could be found by searching. Duh! Oh, yeah, and another stumbling block is when the first and last names are transposed. I think it was during the Severn sale a couple of months ago that I noticed several like that. Can’t remember the authors now, but it wasn’t like their names were John Sampson or McDonald Hampton.
At any rate, keep on clicking the “I would like to read this book on Kindle” button because maybe somebody will realize when passing the info to the publisher that the book is already Kindlized.
And, there are websites that will notify you when books are Kindlized although that is dependent on Amazon’s info and can be after the real date.
Lynn T, I’m glad you were looking around for one of Jeanne M. Dams’ Dorothy Martin mysteries, and that you found them on the Kindle. Thanks for letting us all know!
Thanks a lot! These look good.
Bill, you’re welcome! (Lynn T. deserves the credit for getting the word out.)
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