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This smart, sassy series introduces Deborah Knott, candidate for district judge—and daughter of an infamous bootlegger. Deborah's campaigning is interrupted when disturbing new evidence surrrounding a murder that has never been solved surfaces and she is implored to investigate.
Attorney Deborah Knott is running for district judge in good-old-boy-ruled Colleton County, N.D.
Margaret Maron grew up on a farm near Raleigh and lived in Brooklyn for many years. Returning to her North Carolina roots prompted Marcia to write a series based on her own background, the first of which, BOOTLEGGER'S DAUGHTER, was a Washington Post bestseller and swept the major mystery awards for 1993. DEATH'S HALF ACRE is the fourteenth book in the acclaimed Deborah Knott series. Visit her website at margaretmaron.com.
John_Claude
Posted Wed Jul 18 00:00:00 EDT 2012
Excellent debut book in an excellent series! I've read all the books in the Deborah Knott series (and her Sigrid Harald series). Maron is an excellent observer of the changes occurring in the New South. Her characters are rich and multi-dimensional and her sense of place is spot-on! Very highly recommended, as is her entire series!
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Posted Sun Feb 14 00:00:00 EST 2010
Well thought out characters wit an interesting plot line. The protagonist, a lawyer, Deborah Knott, has a unique background and plentiful relatives and strong friendships. She has a good head on her shoulders and strong professional ethics. The murderer was a real surprise until the end. Deborah's southern roots come in loud and clear and the Christian references, while clear, were muted and not preachy. The protagonist and other peripheral characters were so interesting that I'm going to continue reading more books in the series.
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Posted Fri Oct 09 00:00:00 EDT 2009
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This book is great because the story is different than the standard first mystery in a series and it makes you want to read the next book. Even though these books have been out for a while, I just discovered Margaret Maron and am enjoying reading through the Deborah Knott series.
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Posted Wed Jan 23 00:00:00 EST 2013
Pretty good story.
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Posted Mon May 14 00:00:00 EDT 2012
The first book in the Deborah Knott Series - learn about Deborah Knott and the "life road" she has travelled and how that road has affected her. The author has done an excellent job of letting you "feel what Deborah feels". An excellent read!
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Posted Thu Nov 23 00:00:00 EST 2006
this was my first book by this author -- totally impressed -- fast and funny and suspensfull -- excellent writing. Will be on the lookout for more of her work. Recommend to ALL that like decent fine mysteries without a lot of trashy language and sex.
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Overview
This smart, sassy series introduces Deborah Knott, candidate for district judge—and daughter of an infamous bootlegger. Deborah's campaigning is interrupted when disturbing new evidence surrrounding a murder that has never been solved surfaces and she is implored to investigate.
Attorney Deborah Knott is running for district judge in good-old-boy-ruled Colleton County, N.D.