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This latest in the Aurora "Roe" Teagarden series (Dead Over Heels, etc.) features the sleuthing Southern librarian in a gripping tale that explores the lengths to which people will go to obtain what they desire. Roe and her new husband, Martin, receive a surprise when Martin's niece Regina arrives on their doorstep with the new baby no one knew she was expecting. Several hours later, after a dinner party, Roe and Martin return home to discover Regina's husband, Craig, murdered in their yard, Regina missing and baby Hayden hidden under a bed. Roe, unable to have children, finds herself burdened with Hayden's care as she and Martin attempt to track down Regina after coming across a wad of money in the diaper bag. Along for the ride is Rory Brown, a friend of Craig and Regina's who is suspiciously interested in Hayden. Harris's story is fast paced and peopled with tragically frustrated characters. Roe, who understands the length to which people might go to have children of their own, is horrified at what she discovers. When Martin, Roe and Hayden arrive at Martin's little-used country house, several other characters, including neighbors Margaret and Luke Granberry, enter the tale. A murder occurs, with tragic consequences for Regina. While all the loose ends are tied up, the heartbreaking solution provides comfort for no one. Harris mixes elements of a cozy and her darker themes with skill and panache. (Sept.)
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Library Journal
Aurora Teagarden, part-time librarian and series sleuth (A Bone To Pick), has a horrible day. First, the man who delivers her firewood inexplicably dances naked in her yard. Next, her husband's niece and new baby turn up unannounced. Then, several hours later, she discovers the niece's husband dead, his parolee buddy asleep behind the couch, and the niece missing. Left holding the baby and facing the onus of a murder suspect in the family, Aurora and hubby are desperate for the truth. Live-wire action, small-town antics, unexpected plot ramifications, and a humorous tone make for fine reading. For all collections. [This is part of St. Martin's new crime imprint, MinotaurAEd.]
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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By Courtney
Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Love love love Charlaine’s mystery/detective series. So different from her other endeavours and just as amazing. Pleasantly surprised how Aurora Teagarden grew on me. Never stop writing, you are a Queen in the novel world.
By yfl
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I'd read all 5 previous books and all Ms Harris' Sookie Stackhouse series so - without reading all the reviews - settled down with this book a few days ago. Colour me disappointed. I kept thinking to myself that the lead character was really stupid. Not the character's fault, of course. Perhaps the author hit the wall and ran out of steam with this series and didn't quite know how to fix it. It almost felt as if the author had a lot of ideas, threw them all in and hoped for the best. No one character was particularly engaging; situations they found themselves and their actions were incredibly annoying. I had figured out whodunnit before the plot twist but, by that time, I really didn't care. I definitely will not be reading any more of this series.
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By "hr2go"
Format:Hardcover
I have enjoyed all of Ms. Harris' different series. Roe Teagarden was delightful because - as one character points out - she is really pretty self centered (in a nice way, can't help of root for Roe). This is yet another tight mystery that we are lead step by step to it's conclusion.
That being said, this book goes along its merry way when all of a sudden we are thrown a very dark twist at the end which is completely out of character for this series.
I certainly hope Ms. Harris does not continue this trend in her other books. I found it dissappointing and a cheap shot for dramatic appeal. I will most likely not purchase any more in this series.
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Unafraid [Mild Spoilers]
I suspect that many of the lower-rated reviews of this book are due in large part to the surprising ending. I myself was taken aback at Ms. Read more
Published on Feb 20 2004 by C. Hodges
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Never Again
Lately, I've found a certain peace in using my own, hard-earned money to make a statement. I seriously doubt that my not purchasing another movie ticket, renting another film,... Read more
Published on May 24 2003
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Very disappointed
This book was not written in the same style as the previous books in the series. There is some humor in the story, but Charlene did not present the relationships in the same... Read more
Published on April 3 2002
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A Fool and His Honey
I read A FOOL AND HIS HONEY when it was first published. I was disconcerted because the content was so different from Charlaine Harris's usual upbeat Aurora Teagarden mystery. Read more
Published on July 12 2001 by ienjoyagoodbook
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Enjoyable�no way!
As an author, Charlaine Harris has the right to take her characters and storyline wherever she desires.... Read more
Published on Dec 4 2000
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Death of a series?
When the book opens, Aurora is treated to a bombardment of logs as the delivery man begins to dance and sing. The book continues to go black from there. Read more
Published on Nov 24 2000 by "alysl"
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A Fool and His Honey
This climax to the relationship between sleuth Roe Teagarden and her new husband, Martin, was as humorous, engrossing and fun as the prior books. Read more
Published on July 17 2000
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This one was hard to put down!
In case anyone has forgotten the "real" Roe Teagarden, may I recommend a return trip to REAL MURDERS? Read more
Published on July 16 2000 by Susan Shedd
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This "cozy" turns dark
Wow! What has happened to that sweet, fun-loving librarian, Aurora Teagarden? This book begins in typical humorous Aurora-fashion with her firewood delivery man going crazy in... Read more
Published on July 6 2000 by Karen Potts
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Oh, baby....
Charlaine has done it again...provided me with an evening of pure entertainment. I was worn out with taking care of that baby long before I had to help fend off the killers. Read more
Published on Jun 27 2000 by marigo1014@aol.com
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