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Title: Mistletoe Man (China Bayles Mysteries (Paperback)) by Susan Wittig Albert ISBN: 0-425-18201-0 Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group Pub. Date: 10 October, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.64 (14 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent.
Comment: I believe MISTLETOE MAN is the 9th in the China Bayles series that began with THYME OF DEATH. This is one of my favorite mystery authors -- she always creates strong charcterization and a good sense of place. By now each visit to Pecan Springs is a real treat for me, like visiting old, loving friends. And loving is really the theme of this tightly woven story. Loving sisters, loving an old "crazy" woman, loving spouses, loving children, loving pets, loving friends, loving life. This is one of the best examples of how the mystery itself is not the most important part of the book. It's the development of the ongoing story of the characters that keeps the series fresh and alive. In this case, a life-threatening illness brings out new feelings and responses in our familiar charcters. A lovely ending. One of the best books in the series so far.
Rating: 5
Summary: Layers of intrigue...
Comment: The further journey into the world of China Bayles in this continuation of her series involves the murder of the Mistletoe Man, Carl Swenson. He is found dead in the ditch from a hit and run, in an effort to solve the mystery, China helps the Fletcher Sisters and their beloved Aunt (who believes she was taken aboard a Klingon ship years ago and expects their return shortly) from being sent to prison for something they didn't do, or did they? While China is putting together the clues leading to the murderer, she also is trying to understand why her best friend Ruby has become distant and remote. One of the things I liked best about this book was not the actual murder story (which was very good) but the subplot of Ruby's story. The life of China is rich with multiple layers and the characters continue to grow and have added depth with each story. I think that is what I like best about the China Bayles series, the characters continue to change and grow like all of us.
Rating: 5
Summary: This book made me a fan...
Comment: As a mystery writer myself, I am very picky about the ones that I read--just personal tastes cropping up. This is the first China Bayles book I've read and I really enjoyed it. I have to say, this was the first mystery I've read in several months where I finished it in one day because it pulled me in so quickly. I am on my second China Bayles book now, and plan on reading the whole series. I like the characters, the writing is mature and the book well-written. Very well done.
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Title: Bloodroot by Susan Wittig Albert ISBN: 0425188140 Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group Pub. Date: 07 January, 2003 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Chile Death: A China Bayles Mystery (West Coast Crime) by Susan Wittig Albert ISBN: 0425171477 Publisher: Prime Crime Pub. Date: 01 October, 1999 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Love Lies Bleeding: A China Bayles Mystery (West Coast Crime) by Susan Wittig Albert ISBN: 0425166112 Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group Pub. Date: 01 November, 1998 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Rueful Death: A China Bayles Mystery (West Coast Crime) by Susan Wittig Albert ISBN: 0425159418 Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group Pub. Date: 01 August, 1997 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Rosemary Remembered by Susan Wittig Albert ISBN: 042515405X Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group Pub. Date: 01 August, 1996 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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