Madam Tulip: (A Madam Tulip Mystery - Book 1)
By David Ahern
“Character-driven mystery at its best!”
In an Irish castle hotel, a famous rap artist is found dead. Mystery, suspense and laugh-out-loud moments, as Madam Tulip (aka out-of-luck actress Derry O’Donnell) tells fortunes for the rich and famous and stumbles into a tangled web of crime and intrigue.
A glamorous supermodel. Her racehorse-owning husband. A pop star couple with a taste for cocaine. Add a friend with a talent for trouble, and the reader is in for a mystery adventure that’s gripping and funny.
What readers are saying about Madam Tulip:
“Oh my word, this book was so good! I absolutely loved it! Madam Tulip has just the right amount of mystery, humor, suspense, and all around great writing!” – Carriek’s Book Reviews
“There is not one sentence in this novel that is dull. I absolutely loved loved loved this novel and can’t wait to read the next one!”
– Kerensa’s Reading Nook
“Totally, totally delightful. This is very much a perma-smile book. … an intelligent, articulate, witty and funny writer.” – CNK Book Reviews
“Madam Tulip is pure entertainment … an ideal balance of comedy and suspense” – The New Podler Reviews
“You will laugh, double guess yourself and still miss something. Going looking for the next book. – Amazon customer review
“Ahhhh what a lot of fun that was!’ – Carole Rae’s Random Ramblings
“Simply fantastic! A funny enjoyable mystery liberally sprinkled with the pure gold of Irish wit and humour.” – Bits About Books
“A diverse and wonderful array of characters … you can’t help but enjoy loving every minute of this read.” – Emily Williams Author
“A richly described tale with compelling and fully fleshed-out characters. This one is a keeper.” – Amazon customer review
“The plot had enough twists to make it nearly impossible to put down. Highly recommend!” – Amazon customer review
“This book is the most fun I have had since reading Harry Potter eight times over.” – Amazon customer review
“Omg! This book was so much fun! … it’s really entertaining, with a plethora of odd-ball characters and a really endearing protagonist … a classic cozy mystery.” – Reads and Reels
“Madam Tulip” is a story of characters. Big, colourful supporting characters … minor characters with pizzazz. And a fully rounded, sympathetic main character with a wry sense of self-deprecation that you’re going to love.” – Renaissance Writer
“Snarky dialog and quips, great characters, terrific settings (Dublin! Yay!) and nicely-delivered humor … memorable characters and a great sense of voice and style.” – Barb Taub, author
“Derry is a brilliant and authentic character that you can’t help but fall for and cheer her through all the drama.” – Aoibh Reads
“…quirky character driven plot told with an underlying dark humour … couldn’t put it down!” – My Chestnut Reading Tree
“Keeps you guessing until the very last page.” – Buchelli Books
“Character-driven mystery at its best!”
In an Irish castle hotel, a famous rap artist is found dead. Mystery, suspense and laugh-out-loud moments, as Madam Tulip (aka out-of-luck actress Derry O’Donnell) tells fortunes for the rich and famous and stumbles into a tangled web of crime and intrigue.
A glamorous supermodel. Her racehorse-owning husband. A pop star couple with a taste for cocaine. Add a friend with a talent for trouble, and the reader is in for a mystery adventure that’s gripping and funny.
What readers are saying about Madam Tulip:
“Oh my word, this book was so good! I absolutely loved it! Madam Tulip has just the right amount of mystery, humor, suspense, and all around great writing!” – Carriek’s Book Reviews
“There is not one sentence in this novel that is dull. I absolutely loved loved loved this novel and can’t wait to read the next one!”
– Kerensa’s Reading Nook
“Totally, totally delightful. This is very much a perma-smile book. … an intelligent, articulate, witty and funny writer.” – CNK Book Reviews
“Madam Tulip is pure entertainment … an ideal balance of comedy and suspense” – The New Podler Reviews
“You will laugh, double guess yourself and still miss something. Going looking for the next book. – Amazon customer review
“Ahhhh what a lot of fun that was!’ – Carole Rae’s Random Ramblings
“Simply fantastic! A funny enjoyable mystery liberally sprinkled with the pure gold of Irish wit and humour.” – Bits About Books
“A diverse and wonderful array of characters … you can’t help but enjoy loving every minute of this read.” – Emily Williams Author
“A richly described tale with compelling and fully fleshed-out characters. This one is a keeper.” – Amazon customer review
“The plot had enough twists to make it nearly impossible to put down. Highly recommend!” – Amazon customer review
“This book is the most fun I have had since reading Harry Potter eight times over.” – Amazon customer review
“Omg! This book was so much fun! … it’s really entertaining, with a plethora of odd-ball characters and a really endearing protagonist … a classic cozy mystery.” – Reads and Reels
“Madam Tulip” is a story of characters. Big, colourful supporting characters … minor characters with pizzazz. And a fully rounded, sympathetic main character with a wry sense of self-deprecation that you’re going to love.” – Renaissance Writer
“Snarky dialog and quips, great characters, terrific settings (Dublin! Yay!) and nicely-delivered humor … memorable characters and a great sense of voice and style.” – Barb Taub, author
“Derry is a brilliant and authentic character that you can’t help but fall for and cheer her through all the drama.” – Aoibh Reads
“…quirky character driven plot told with an underlying dark humour … couldn’t put it down!” – My Chestnut Reading Tree
“Keeps you guessing until the very last page.” – Buchelli Books