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Caught Dead in Philadelphia (Amanda Pepper, Bk 1)
Caught Dead in Philadelphia - Amanda Pepper, Bk 1
Author: Gillian Roberts
Amanda Pepper, English teacher at Philly Prep, does not hate her life. But when a fellow teacher who's engaged to a senate candidate, begs for rest on Amanda's couch, then dies, things could be better. Then the police suspect her of murder, she begins her own investigation, and ends by teaching a certain blue-eyed cop a thing or two....
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ISBN-13: 9780345353405
ISBN-10: 0345353404
Publication Date: 10/12/1988
Pages: 208
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  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 60 ratings
Publisher: Fawcett
Book Type: Paperback
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RobbieM avatar reviewed Caught Dead in Philadelphia (Amanda Pepper, Bk 1) on + 71 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
I really enjoyed this one. It's the first of the Amanda Pepper series about a funny and smart Philadelphia schoolteacher. Not that many mysteries actually make me laugh, but this is one. The characters have some depth, and I especially enjoyed the Philadelphia/Ardmore setting after having a relative living there for a few years.
Gracious-Granny avatar reviewed Caught Dead in Philadelphia (Amanda Pepper, Bk 1) on + 137 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
First book in series
very well written, looking forward to the rest of series.
reviewed Caught Dead in Philadelphia (Amanda Pepper, Bk 1) on + 33 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Returning home from school, Amanda finds a friend has been murdered in her living room. Always in the right place at the right time (later, she happens upon a second body in much the same way), Amanda is up to the task, and ultimately solves the mystery with a few clever deductions. She also conveniently solves the problem of her personal life by falling in love with a charming detective with a Southern accent and a solid background in English Lit, who has been assigned to the case.
reviewed Caught Dead in Philadelphia (Amanda Pepper, Bk 1) on + 99 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Will read author again.
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First in the series of Philadelphia teacher Amanda Pepper's adventures.
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reviewed Caught Dead in Philadelphia (Amanda Pepper, Bk 1) on + 426 more book reviews
I figured this one out before the end, but believe it's still the start of a great series. Interesting characters with some sass.

Looking forward to book 2.

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