Murder on a Girls' Night Out by Anne George
>> Thursday, February 19, 2009
Series: #1 in the Southern Sister series
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Publication Date: 1996
Pages: 244
Challenges: Support Your Local Library Challenge #7, What’s In a Name 2 Challenge #3 (Time of Day)
Yes, I’m starting a new series. I’ve had this first book in the cozy mystery Southern Sister series on my TBR list for over a year. I first read about this series on Booklogged’s blog.
The Sisters of this series are Patricia Anne and Mary Alice, both in their 60’s and living in the Birmingham, Alabama area. Mary Alice is older and more impulsive than Patricia Anne, but they both have a quick wit and sense of humor. I really enjoy both of the sisters and their family members introduced in this first book.
The story opens when Mary Alice announces to her sister that she’s just purchased a local country western club because it would be fun. The next day, the man she bought the club from is found brutally murdered inside the building. Of course that’s just the beginning. The mystery was interesting and it kept me guessing.
This isn’t a long series to commit to because the author has passed away and there are only 8 books total in the series. This looks to be a fun series to turn to when I need a quick, light book with enjoyable characters.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Publication Date: 1996
Pages: 244
Challenges: Support Your Local Library Challenge #7, What’s In a Name 2 Challenge #3 (Time of Day)
Yes, I’m starting a new series. I’ve had this first book in the cozy mystery Southern Sister series on my TBR list for over a year. I first read about this series on Booklogged’s blog.
The Sisters of this series are Patricia Anne and Mary Alice, both in their 60’s and living in the Birmingham, Alabama area. Mary Alice is older and more impulsive than Patricia Anne, but they both have a quick wit and sense of humor. I really enjoy both of the sisters and their family members introduced in this first book.
The story opens when Mary Alice announces to her sister that she’s just purchased a local country western club because it would be fun. The next day, the man she bought the club from is found brutally murdered inside the building. Of course that’s just the beginning. The mystery was interesting and it kept me guessing.
This isn’t a long series to commit to because the author has passed away and there are only 8 books total in the series. This looks to be a fun series to turn to when I need a quick, light book with enjoyable characters.
No stars – I couldn’t even finish it
1 star – I didn’t like it but I managed to finish it.
2 stars – It was OK. Not good, but seriously just OK.
3 stars - I liked it. I didn’t think it was great, but I thought it was good entertainment.
4 stars – I really liked it. I really think you might like it too.
5 stars – It was amazing. I’d recommend this to just about anyone.
8 comments:
I always think of booklogged when I think of this book too.
I haven't gone back to read the next one in the series although it was very cute. I started this series and Miss Julia at the same time and I kept going with Julia. Maybe I'll come back to this when Julia is done.
I like knowing a series has an end sometimes too:)
Suzi, I read these years ago, picked the first up on a whim while browsing a bookstore during a week at the beach. Pure brain candy and great fun. They remain my favorite cozy series.
I read this book also based on Booklogged's recommendations and really enjoyed it. I have No 2, but didn't even know there were more.
Cheers me that you liked this one. Saddens me that I've only read 2 of the eight. I liked the second book even better than the first. Guess if I'm going to keep up with this series, I'll need to get my hands on book 3. Those sisters are a hoot, aren't they?
I've been wanting to read this book for awhile but have never picked it up. Glad to hear that you enjoyed it!
Raidergirl: Miss Julia is another fun one. I've listened to all but the first two of that series as audiobooks. They're great for driving around town listening.
Jan: I really enjoyed the banter between the characters. It was witty, but at the same time, felt real.
Framed: Yup - she wrote a total of 8 before she died.
Booklogged: thanks so much for the recommendation. It's a fun series.
Samantha: it's a good light quick read, with some fun characters.
Sounds like a good series, I hadn't heard of it. Thanks for the review!
Tiny: I enjoyed it a lot and will continue with the series. Hope you get a chance to read it and like it too.
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