Send in the Clowns

Name: Send in the Clowns
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (44 reviews)
Author: Julie Mulhern

Clowns, crimes, and coffee—cozy mystery gone bloody

Written byJulie Mulhern

Narrated byCallie Beaulieu

Length7h31m

Release dateNovember 22, 2016

GenreMystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Cozy

LanguageEnglish

★★★★☆ 4.8 (44 ratings)

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Author	Julie Mulhern
Narrator	Callie Beaulieu
Runtime	7h31m
Published	November 22, 2016
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.8 / 5 (44 ratings)
Categories	Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Cozy, Historical
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Meet Ellison Russell, a whip-smart single mom and part-time painter who’d rather sip Earl Grey than chase killers. But when a knife-wielding clown starts leaving bodies in Kansas City’s most stylish neighborhoods—tossing bloody red noses like calling cards—Ellison’s forced back into detective mode. Julie Mulhern’s *Send in the Clowns* isn’t your average cozy mystery: it’s a sharp-witted, high-stakes whodunit where small-town charm collides with gruesome theatrics. The plot crackles with unexpected twists, red herrings dressed as friendly faces, and a killer who’s equal parts terrifying and absurd. If you’ve ever dreamed of outsmarting a villain who thinks a honking nose grants immunity, this is your audiobook. The story balances humor and horror with deft precision, making it impossible to pause—especially when Callie Beaulieu’s narration keeps you glued to every punchline and gasp.

Tags: cozy mystery with a dark twistaudiobook with strong female protagonistKansas City murder mysterycozy thriller with humormystery audiobook with quirky villains

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Expert narration by Callie Beaulieu brings every character and scene to life across 7h31m of immersive audio.
Highly rated at 4.8 stars by 44 listeners.
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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

AudioBook Atlas

Callie Beaulieu’s narration is the secret weapon here—she doesn’t just read the lines; she *performs* them. Her Ellison Russell is sardonic yet vulnerable, with a dry wit that makes even the grisliest moments feel like a chat over martinis. The pacing is impeccable, with Beaulieu shifting seamlessly between Ellison’s sarcastic inner monologue and the tense, dialogue-driven scenes. That said, the clown angle wears thin in the final act; the killer’s reveal leans heavily on shock value rather than clever deduction, leaving some threads feeling hastily tied. Still, the production quality is top-tier—crisp audio with just enough ambient dread to make you glance over your shoulder. If you’re craving a mystery that’s equal parts smart and silly, but delivered with zero condescension, this audiobook delivers. Just maybe don’t listen alone in a clown-free room.

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