- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: Sheaf House (Oct 1 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0979748526
- ISBN-13: 978-0979748523
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 13.7 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 318 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #896,446 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"When Grandma Glory Harper sets her mind on something, it’s “never say die.” Even if there’s a dead body right next door. Readers will root for the gutsy Grandma as she wheels her way through her first adventure. Laced with humor and filled with snappy dialogue and endearing characters, A. K. Arenz’s delightful debut is a cozy mystery with attitude." —Cathy Elliott, author of A Vase of Mistaken Identity "A. K. Arenz pens a well-drawn mystery, as well as a fun romp through the pitfalls and pratfalls of spry grandmotherhood. You'll fall in love with Glory and her family. Cozy mystery fans, give yourselves a treat and savor a copy today!" —Jill Elizabeth Nelson author of Reluctant Smuggler “The Case of the Bouncing Grandma is a fun treat for all ages! Arenz has written a light-hearted mystery with richly drawn characters who feel like instant friends. I highly recommend this book. Arenz is an author to watch for!” —Christy Barritt, author of Hazardous Duty, Suspicious Minds ”With the Bouncing Grandma, A. K. Arenz has created a tangled and unique mystery that kept me turning pages. Glory Harper is a sassy, active, older sleuth worth rooting for in love and mystery solving.” —Sharon Dunn, author of Death of a Six Foot Teddy Bear
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Reduced to watching new neighbors move in as a form of amusement, Glory Harper is stuck in a wheelchair with a broken leg, bored and itching for excitement. She just doesn’t expect it to come in the form of a foot dangling from the end of a carpet as it’s carried into her new neighbor’s house. The problem is getting someone to believe her. When the police recognize Glory as the woman whose skateboarding accident resulted in a multi-car pile-up, her believability quotient lowers even more. Then Glory realizes Detective Rick Spencer is more interested in her than in her story. But by now she’s made enough enemies to put herself and her family in real danger. While she’s following what seems to be the obvious path to the culprits, the real criminals are closing in.
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4.4 out of 5 stars (18 customer reviews)
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Can a Wheelchair Confined Fifty Something Grandma Really Solve a Murder?, Sep 11 2008
By Patti Shene - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Case of the Bouncing Grandma (Paperback)
Glory Harper is not your typical fifty-something grandmother. Rather, she is known as the "bouncing" grandma because - well- I don't want to give away all the secrets!. Now, Glory is confined to a wheelchair with a broken leg and bored out of her mind after trying her hand at skateboarding.No one really believes Glory's theory that there's a dead body next door, based on her observation of a foot dangling from a rolled up carpet belonging to the new neighbors as they move in. Despite skepticism from her sister, Jane, her daughter, Andi, and even the handsome blue-eyed detective who investigates her claim, Glory is determined to prove her case.
Suspense deepens as the new residents of small town Tarryton appear to be tied to a crime far more elaborate than harboring a dead body. Glory obtains her evidence simply by extending Christian friendship to the new neighbors along with a little internet surfing.
Glory and her sister Jane share a deep bond as sisters and best friends. The relationship between daughter Andi and grandson Seth is presented with humor intertwined skillfully with drama and real-life emotion. The promise of a potential budding romance for Glory adds depth to her character. Throw the town scoundrel and a past national scandal into the mix and you have a book that keeps you turning the pages until the end.
A. K. Arenz has done a fine job of delivering a great story in this debut novel. I look forward to more work from this talented author.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
A Little Disappointed, Nov 6 2009
By surrounded by mysteries - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: The Case of the Bouncing Grandma (Paperback)
I suffer from intractable migraines and spend most of my time in bed, reading. As a result I am always looking for mysteries that are entertaining and amusing. While I enjoyed the plot and found the characters interesting,and would, in fact, liked to have continued reading the series, I found the heavily Christian element very distracting; I would not have bought the book if I had known about it. Perhaps the publisher should have been a tip-off; if so I was unaware of it.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun, easy reading, Aug 21 2008
By K. Harris - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: The Case of the Bouncing Grandma (Paperback)
First time author A. K. Arenz creates colorful characters with a splash of humor and an artistic rendering of believability. The well-drawn plot begins on page one and paces pleasingly throughout the book. Supporting characters add color and interest to the unfolding mystery. Elements of suspense and romance provide a fresh perspective in each chapter, and the climax reveals a sophisticated Whodunit turn of events.Protagonist Glory Harper is every kid's dream for a grandmother--she's fun loving, resourceful and mischievous. And she bounces right off a skateboard into a murder mystery that has moved into her neighborhood. Glory may have a broken leg, but that doesn't keep her from jumping headlong into cracking the case, despite her naysaying sister. Eventually her entire family gets involved in solving the crime.
The Case of the Bouncing Grandma is a fun, easy read with lots of depth. It's published by Sheaf House, which is synonymous with graphic readability. The font and type size are excellent for lowlight reading.
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