Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940000719480 |
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| Publisher: | Columbine Publishing Group, LLC |
| Publication date: | 10/31/2009 |
| Series: | Charlie Parker Mystery Series , #1 |
| Sold by: | Smashwords |
| Format: | NOOK Book |
| Sales rank: | 1,778 |
| File size: | 331 KB |
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Deadly Gamble: A Girl and Her Dog Cozy Mystery
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I just read Deadly Gamble, the first Charlie Parker mystery novel, last night and couldn't wait to get back online to review it. I found the book to be thoroughly entertaining. The mystery was compelling, contained several twists, and ended with a surprise. Along the way I grew to care about both Charlie, a simple CPA who takes on sleuthing for a friend, and her dog Rusty.
The mystery plays out against the backdrop of Albuquerque, New Mexico, which the author brings to life with descriptions of local haunts and the odd weather (the last time I was there, it snowed on me in May). Food is also discussed which made me have to eat huevos rancheros this morning.
Looking for a simple, comfortable mystery without the lurid details, this may be the book for you.
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The Charlie Parker Series is another winner from Connie Shelton.
I enjoy the fact that I can read her books and not have to worry if I will run into offensive language or explicit scenes. On top of that the series has likeable characters that are well thought out with a good amount of back story.
This book in particular had me unsure, right up until the end, about 'who dunnit'.
A nice cozy; I thoroughly enjoyed the read.
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I really liked this book and the Charlie Parker character.I just wished it had been longer, but am planning on reading more in the series.
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A good read. About a husband who was murdered then later his wife is found dead, only gets interesting toward the end when they catch the killer.
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Absolutely a good story! I will read more of these books. Do yourself a favor, get it and enjoy.
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Thrilling, exciting and entertaining.
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You think police wouldn't search the house of murder victim and find evidence in night stand? Heroine s
I like my mysteries a little better researched please.
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Good read. Interesting bool from first to last page.
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Set in the 70s I think but pretty good.
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Dated but good.
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Good read. GJRA
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I will definitely be reading the nwxt book.
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While I found the general story line satisfying, and enjoyed the characters and their plights, I never really connected with any of the characters, and found the climax to be a bit lacking. I don't want to put in any spoilers, but I feel a mystery should have enough clues along the way that at the end, you have the big "AHA" moment and thump yourself on the forehead for not figuring it out sooner. I didn't find that to be the case, so I was left feeling a little unfulfilled.
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I'm counting on the rest of the series to be as great as this one!!
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This was a good read, enjoyed her and her dog. I just felt like whie reading...the kid did it.
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Mystery with a twist. LL
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I think I've said it all.
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