Published: Jan. 31, 2011
Words: 10,203 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781458168498

Description

DJ´s Daim Stories (Daim/Dajm is a Scandinavian candy bar), the first volume in a planned series. Thirteen flash fiction stories, a collection of cosy and humorous crime, some of which have been published earlier on my blog. A reviewer said: "...much like consuming a delicious plate of tiramisu (with extra cognac or brandy)"

Tags

humour, flash fiction, crime fiction, cosy mystery

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Reviews

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Review by: Clarissa Draper on April 18, 2011 :
These short stories are so cute. If you're a fan of cozy mysteries with a good twist, pick up these ones. You'll be able to read through the lot in about an hour or two.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Mason Canyon on March 15, 2011 :
This is a volume of 13 short stories that will have you saying, “ahh,” “hmmm,” and laughing out loud.

I sat down to read one story and had finished half the book before I realized it. They are humorous stories of mushrooms, misunderstanding, a woman’s love for her dog, and red slippers to mention a few.

With works like CANDIED CRIME, I have a better appreciation of e-books. According to Dorte’s blog, she is thinking of a second volume featuring her more serious flash fiction - can’t wait. This is a fun read.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: J.P. GANLEY on March 05, 2011 :
These are delightful laugh-out-loud stories. I’d never heard of flash fiction until I struck Dorte Jakobsen’s crime blog a few months ago. I was intrigued and had many a giggle so it was a pleasure to find Candied Crime in one volume, many of the stories I hadn’t yet read. The titles are engaging and the character names are a total scream –Kickinbottom, Dr So Wat, Barbara Cartwheel, DCI Derek Gruesome, Jack the Hipper … . You know you just have to find out more.

It’s hard to pick a favourite story here but if I had to, I loved A Nightly Burglar – check out that escape route! Candied Crime has a nice dollop of wit, charm and humour. Highly recommend. I’m looking forward to Volume 2!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Cathryn Grant on March 04, 2011 :
The title of this collection is appropriate because Dorte Jakobsen’s stories are like a dish of candy. After you gobble up one or two, you’ll find yourself saying – Just one more.

The book takes its title from a Scandinavian candy bar (Daim/Dajm) and offers thirteen cozy and humorous crime stories, with backdrops that range from a knitting club to a school classroom to a diplomatic gathering.

Each story has a twist. Each one makes the reader smile at the quirky characters and their innocent and mostly not-so-innocent behavior. My favorites are Grammy, The Knitting Club, and A Nightly Burger. Although there’s also The Princess on the Pea, Trick or Treat … well, you get the idea.

An excellent crime writer, one to watch.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Kerrie Smith on Feb. 11, 2011 :
I sincerely hope we see a lot more of Dorte Jakobsen's writing in publication in the near future. It is hard to write a review of this book as there is so much variety in the flash fiction stories, from vignettes which stir the imagination to longer pieces which introduce the residents of Knavesborough, the location of a cozy that Dorte is currently working on.
Humorous crime isn't usually my cup of tea but this is delightful reading, and I certainly want to read more of Dorte's writing.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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