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Lindsay (1760 KP) rated The Lady Ghost (The Decoders #2) in Books

Feb 16, 2020  
The Lady Ghost (The Decoders #2)
The Lady Ghost (The Decoders #2)
Alba Arango | 2018 | Children
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
You looking for an adventure book for your child or children to enjoy? Well, the series called “The Decoders” by Alba Arango is a good one. It seems to focus on helping others out but also doing what they love to do. Which is solve cases. I have rated it 4.5 Moons – (Stars).

It about three smart kids, how they have adventures. They seem to help their friends and family out. Though in this book it about “The Lady Ghost”. What is happening on the movie set? Why are they scaring people to leave? Is the ghost real or is it fake?

The plot is done well. The characters are developed well. Matt, Steve, and Jenny seem to have different skills that they use to solve mysteries. The stories and mysteries are different. They seem to find someone or a few that seem to help them out.

The adventures seem enjoyable. I enjoy each one. I love that the mysteries are entertaining but not overwhelmed. They are really good for middle graders and children. It one that children can read and fall in love with.

The author does a wonderful job of this and keeping it suitable for children. I just think the story could have been a bit more with the ghost and with movie set. It was a good read. I hope to able to read the next one. I want to read the other adventures of the decoders.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2355 KP) rated Eggnog Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery, #23.5) in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
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Eggnog Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery, #23.5)
Leslie Meier | 2016
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
A collection of three Christmas novellas set in Maine and starring the series sleuths by the authors. We get two murder by eggnog, and one missing moving truck and winds up with a dead body. Will these mysteries be solved by Christmas?

All three of these stories will get you in the Christmas spirit with a dead body along the way. We do get some time enjoying holiday traditions (recipes included with all three stories), some of them unique to Maine, which is a lot of fun. The mysteries are all good, although the first seems to wander quite a bit before it gets fully engaging. If you are a fan of one of these authors, here is a good way or sample some others while catching up with your favorite sleuth at Christmas time.

NOTE: I received an ARC of this book.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2016/10/book-review-eggnog-murder-by-leslie.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Rocketgirl (4 KP) rated Sizzling Sixteen in Books

Jul 23, 2017  
Sizzling Sixteen
Sizzling Sixteen
Janet Evanovich | 2011 | Fiction & Poetry
10
7.9 (9 Ratings)
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This series is brilliant. The mysteries generally are not very deep. But the characters will keep you howling. Stephanie is a bounty hunter, for whom nothing every goes right. She is surrounded by a hilarious cast of characters. My favorite is her pistol packing grandma who goes to funeral as the highlight if her social scene. Fast paced and funny, this is a great series.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2355 KP) rated Death by Pantyhose (A Jaine Austen Mystery, #6) in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
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Death by Pantyhose (A Jaine Austen Mystery, #6)
Laura Levine | 2007
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
The sixth Jaine Austen mystery finds Jaine agreeing to write jokes for an unfunny stand-up comic. But before she can get started, the woman is arrested for murder. The weapon, a pair of pantyhose. Definitely for those who love funny mysteries, this one will keep you laughing while you puzzle over the clues.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-death-by-pantyhose-by-laura.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2355 KP) rated Relentless (Dominion, #1) in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
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Relentless (Dominion, #1)
Robin Parrish | 2007
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Collin Boyd is walking to work one day when he looks up to see…himself walking to work. Thus begins a wild and crazy fantasy adventure that involves assassins and secret conspiracies. Yes, a decided break from my normal mysteries, but the fast paced story kept me turning pages. Can't wait for the next two.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-relentless-by-robin-parrish.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.