A House to Die For (A Darby Farr Mystery) Review

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A House to Die For (A Darby Farr Mystery) Review"A House to Die For" by Vicki Doudera is one of those rare gems in fiction that the reader doesn't want to end. Doudera has done an exceptional job in character development, exciting pace and unexpected twists of plot. Her prose is well written, accessible and at times, very funny. Still lurking below the pockets of grins lies a darker tale...one that draws the reader in further and further, around a labyrinth of interwoven sub-plots. Before the reader knows it, she has followed the writer down the rabbit hole and into the minds of the characters. Far from being one dimensional, or at the other extreme so prevalent in mystery fiction, too frantic a pace, the novel progresses smoothly, arriving at an unexpected, and surprising, climax of action. Readers who enjoyed "Grange House" by Sarah Blake, or the novels by Joanna Challis, will find Doudera's "A House to Die For" to be an intoxicating, delightful and impossible to put down read.
Vicki Doudera is the author of several non-fiction books, as well as worked as a successful real estate agent. She uses both of these previous skills in creating the fabulous character of Darby Farr. I look forward to her next novel with great anticipation!A House to Die For (A Darby Farr Mystery) Overview
Red-hot real estate agent Darby Farr has spent years trying to forget her hometown of Hurricane Harbor, Maine—especially the painful memories of being raised by her controlling aunt following her parents' tragic deaths. Then one morning, she learns her aunt is dying, and the calculating woman has one final demand: clinch the multimillion-dollar sale of Fairview, a breathtaking waterfront estate.

The deal seems simple, but trouble is brewing on the rocky coast. Within hours of Darby's arrival, an obscure deed restriction scuttles the sale just as the backup buyer is found bludgeoned to death on the property's grounds. Assisted by handsome journalist Miles Porter, Darby uncovers dark secrets that reveal an ugly scandal . . . and even uglier motives for murder. As a brutal storm surges up the coast, Darby must salvage the deal, find the killer—and somehow stay alive.

"[Doudera] expertly weaves a tale of suspense on a Maine island, where murder and real estate are an explosive combination."-Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author of The Mephisto Club

"Here's a fast-paced and well-told story with a smart, savvy real estate agent as the heroine, solving crimes while making sales. Bring on the next one!"-Barbara Corcoran, real estate contributor for NBC's Today Show and author of Nextville: Amazing Places to Live the Rest of Your Life




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Forcing Amaryllis Review

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Forcing Amaryllis ReviewThe last time I was so excited about a first-time mystery writer, I was reading Jonathon King's The Blue Edge of Midnight, which went on to win the Edgar Award for best first novel. Forcing Amaryllis by Louise Ure is a powerful novel, with a fascinating protagonist.
Calla Gentry is a trail consultant in Tucson, a woman who only served as a consultant on civil cases because she was afraid to deal with criminal cases. Seven years earlier, Gentry had been a strong woman who worked in advertising. But, that was before her sister's brutal rape at knife point. Calla lost her sister, Amaryllis, when her failed suicide attempt put her in a coma. Calla also lost her own confidence and sense of security. Amaryllis' rape incapacitated Calla so much that their aunt told Calla she needed to take her life back. She told her, "Just like Amy. It's a life of suspended animation."
When Calla's boss forces her to take on a rape/murder case, she is struck by the similarities between that case and her own sister's. Together with two friends and a private investigator, Calla attempts to link other rapes with Amaryllis'. The descriptions of the rapes, although not graphic, are not easy to read. The jury selection process in the book, and the trial itself are fascinating. But, it is the change in Calla's character, as she forces herself to move out of her safe surroundings, that is the most fascinating.
Give Calla a chance. In my opinion, Forcing Amaryllis by Louise Ure deserves to be nominated for this year's Edgar for best first mystery.Forcing Amaryllis Overview

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Gossip Can Be Murder: Charlie Parker Mystery #11 Review

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Gossip Can Be Murder: Charlie Parker Mystery #11 ReviewI just finished reading "Gossip Can Be Murder." Like all of the Charlie Parker Mysteries, it was awesome. I read it in one day! Once I started, I couldn't put it down. It kept me on the tip of my toes all the way to the end. Charlie is also very funny and had me chuckling at times. I also love the chemistry that Drake and Charlie have together. It is SO worth the read, you won't be disappointed. After you finish it you may also have a great urge to eat green chili enchiladas!!!....Gossip Can Be Murder: Charlie Parker Mystery #11 OverviewCharlie is invited to a plush Santa Fe spa, a week-long spiritual/medical retreat with her friend Linda Casper. The massages and spa treatments sound great, but she doesn't realize that there is something darker going on at the mountain resort.Meanwhile, Drake has his own set of concerns. He's been asked to testify as an expert witness in a helicopter crash case and it's causing him more anxiety than any feat of flying ever did.It seems that Charlie and Drake are each on their own, but their two cases overlap and they find their lives in danger, in more ways than one."Charlie is a fabulous amateur sleuth." --Midwest Book Review"Charlie is slick, appealing, and nobody's fool--just what readers want." --Booklist"This is a dandy. Don't miss it!" --Book Talk

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Pumped for Murder: A Dead-End Job Mystery Review

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Pumped for Murder: A Dead-End Job Mystery ReviewAnother Dead End Job Mystery. Phil and Helen have started their own PI Firm - Coronado Investigations. They have 2 clients and Helen is working as a receptionist at Fantastic Fitness to watch a client's husband for signs of infidelity. Phil is investigating the 25 year old death of Mark - was it suicide or murder. Within the spa are several female body builders with shady dealings. A fun read.Pumped for Murder: A Dead-End Job Mystery OverviewThe latest Dead-End Job mystery from the national bestselling author of Half-Priced Homicide. Helen Hawthorne and her new hubby Phil have opened their own P.I. agency and their very first client is Shelby, who thinks her husband is developing a killer body for another woman. To keep track of the suspected cheater, Helen gets a dead-end job at Fantastic Fitness, where she has to pump iron to stay employed. Then the budding agency takes on a murder case, and Helen has to move her workouts to the early morning just to keep up. With so much weight on her aching shoulders, will Helen catch a killer-or just drop dead from exhaustion?

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Vacations Can Be Murder: The Second Charlie Parker Mystery Review

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Vacations Can Be Murder: The Second Charlie Parker Mystery ReviewAfter a taxing investigation (no pun intended) CPA and part-time investigator Charlie Parker decides to take a vacation to Kauai. She takes a scenic helicopter ride with Drake Langston, but gets more than she bargains for when they come across a dead body in a remote place. Drake's fellow pilot, Mack, is in the wrong place at the wrong time and he is accused of the murder. Drake asks Charlie to help with the investigation, since local law enforcement officers seem reluctant to look for any further suspects. Charlie obliges and, as a result, her relationship with Drake begins to blossom. She pursues the investigation with fervor (how many people would be willing to interrupt their Hawaiian vacation for a side-trip to California?) and eventually finds herself confronted by the killer. Except for a few awkward moments, this is a well-written mystery which has enough red herrings to make it interesting and it keeps the reader guessing until the very end.Vacations Can Be Murder: The Second Charlie Parker Mystery Overview

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