- Hardcover: 336 pages
- Publisher: Berkley; 1st edition (April 5 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0425200175
- ISBN-13: 978-0425200179
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 16.3 x 3.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 522 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,935,386 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
In Albert's assured 14th outing for China Bayles (after 2004's A Dilly of a Death), the herbalist and ex-lawyer is worried about the effect of the poor tourist trade on her Pecan Springs, Tex., herb shop, tea room and New Age store owned jointly with her best friend, Ruby Wilcox, when her 14-year-old stepson, Brian, announces a disturbing discovery: while on an archeological dig in a cave, he found a skeleton with its skull bashed in. Analysis later shows that the bones are about 30 years old. After a leading citizen shoots dead an apparent intruder in self-defense, China begins to suspect there's a link between this incident and the past murder. In her own quiet way, China pursues the truth. China's warmth and sensitivity toward Ruby's new boyfriend, the new professor at the local university and others will endear her to readers, while her investigative skills make her a leader among female sleuths. Fascinating information about herbs and tempting recipes round out this leisurely cozy with a Southwestern flair. (Apr. 5)
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Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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China Bayles is always trying to teach us stuff: it's not annoying at all but somehow soothing and fascinating. The ex-attorney turned herbalist in the Texas town of Pecan Springs loves to talk about the plants and herbs she grows; she loves to share recipes and run her business (herb shop, tearoom, catering) with her friend and partner, Ruby; and she loves the opportunity to enjoy her spouse and teen stepson. In this gently narrated cozy, a skeleton in a cave allows China to think about archaeology, forensics, love affairs, immigration, and secrets from the past. Meanwhile, two elderly and reclusive sisters, one imperious and the other frail, the last of their family, donate a building, the funds for its renovation, and property for a community theater, with the stipulation that a play written about their father must be the first production. These events turn out to be intimately connected to the body in the cave, and it makes for an enjoyable journey as China makes the necessary connections one by one. GraceAnne DeCandido
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Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Thyme & Seasons, Sep 18 2005
By Elizabeth Slater - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Dead Man's Bones (China Bayles Mysteries #13) (Hardcover)
14th in the China Bayles series, China and Ruby (China's best friend and business partner) are catering at the opening of a theatre. When China's stepson finds skeleton with its skull bashed in, the duo quietly start investigating without stepping on the toes of their friends - the police chief and the sheriff - who are on the outs with each other. When there is another death in town, China suspects that the two deaths are related. Albert includes - as usual - several interesting recipes and tidbits about herbs, especially the one included in the title. I buy Albert's books in hardback - and continue to enjoy all three of her mystery series.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Good as usual, May 17 2005
By Coppertop - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Dead Man's Bones (China Bayles Mysteries #13) (Hardcover)
I really like this book, although I was a little sorry with how some of the characters were left at the end of the book (Brian's professor lady mainly). But the book was fast paced and interesting. I figured out the bones pretty quickly, but still got some surprises in the mix!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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NICE ADDITION TO A GREAT SERIES, Aug 27 2005
By D. Blankenship - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Dead Man's Bones (China Bayles Mysteries #13) (Hardcover)
This is a long running series and there is a reason for it.. the books/stories are good, well written and just fun to read. I enjoyed this current additon to this already popular. I did not feel it is the best of the bunch, but am not complaining. It was fun to read and left we wanting yet another of the author's offerings. Ms Albert is a good story teller and has developed a very nice group of characters. China Bayles fans will enjoy this work even though it is a bit different. Recommend it highly. Enjoy!
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