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Oct 31, 2010
ok for YA. Fun, fast.
This is what I think about Carol Higgins Clark: Her plots are great. Her characters are quirky or smart alecks or self-obsessed, but not well rounded. There is plenty of action, but no drama, nothing tense, emotional, and nobody that I really care about. Regan Reilly (the private investigator star of this series) is arrogant and annoying. Carol does have some writing potential, but she is NOT her mother. If you want to read a mystery that will have lots of characters t More...
This is what I think about Carol Higgins Clark: Her plots are great. Her characters are quirky or smart alecks or self-obsessed, but not well rounded. There is plenty of action, but no drama, nothing tense, emotional, and nobody that I really care about. Regan Reilly (the private investigator star of this series) is arrogant and annoying. Carol does have some writing potential, but she is NOT her mother. If you want to read a mystery that will have lots of characters t More...
Apr 06, 2010
If you need proof that mysteries can be written without reliance on lots of gratuitous sex or unnecessary profanity, this author provides that proof. Amateur leuth Regan Reilly comes across throughout this series as a genuinely nice person despite her somewhat privileged upbringing. In this book, she must find out who is stealing works of art from homes in Aspen dring the Christmas season. To make matters worse, the main suspect in the thievery seems to be a caretaker she recommended for the j
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Feb 13, 2010
There is something comforting about reading Carol Higgins Clark. Pretty much the same thing every time. Three or four stories that end up being intertwined. Since each part of the story is only 6-10 pages long, the books are generally a fairly swift, incredibly light, highly enjoyable read. This book, of course, is no different.
Regan Reilly is going on vacation, with her famous author mother and funeral home director father, to Aspen. When she arrives, there have been paintings stolen (bla More...
Regan Reilly is going on vacation, with her famous author mother and funeral home director father, to Aspen. When she arrives, there have been paintings stolen (bla More...
Apr 27, 2009
I enjoy Carol Higgins Clark "Reagan Riley" Mysteries as light-hearted and fun reads. The main recurring character Reagan is always solving mysteries and I think first appears in one of Carol Higgins Clark and Mary Higgins Clark Christmas mysteries. I've read most of the Reagan mysteries and I find them very fun and enjoyable. Easy beach reads!
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Aug 14, 2009
This has been a good and quick read. I like the plot, characters and the way it has been put together.
This is a good clean book with a mystery/suspense plot that I enjoyed and I think I can recommend this book to our 9 year old daughter. The plot is clean, refreshing and even has a couple good twists to it.
I am really starting to like Regan Rielly. I have one more to read and may start looking for others.
This is a good clean book with a mystery/suspense plot that I enjoyed and I think I can recommend this book to our 9 year old daughter. The plot is clean, refreshing and even has a couple good twists to it.
I am really starting to like Regan Rielly. I have one more to read and may start looking for others.
Nov 25, 2008
Typical Regan Reilly, LA private investigator, mystery. There's the usual humor and several intertwined plots in which everything comes together at the end. This mystery involves art thieves in Aspen during ski season, stolen art, missing people, and the opening of a new restaurant.
Feb 16, 2011
I am enjoying catching up on the early mysteries in the Regan Reilly series. I learned about the history of Aspen, Colorado while enjoying a lively story with charming and quirly characters. Very satisfying ending with at least two surprises that I did not see coming.
Jul 19, 2010
First time I jabe read A mustery novel by this author. It is the kind of book I like to read when I feel in an escapist mood. I'll be going to the library tomorrow abs borrow a fewore in this series for the fun of it.
May 31, 2009
I enjoy the Regan Riley series. They are funny light-hearted reads. These books always have such quircky characters. The mystery is pretty easy to figure out, but they are enjoyable.
Sep 14, 2011
I listened to this one on a long drive to a conference. It was a nice change from the radio or at least the static that I got while in mountain passes.
Apr 25, 2010
Iced will melt any qualms you may have about mysteries! As I am reading Carol Higgins Clark's Regan Reilly books in order I find they keep getting better. Humor, danger, romance (between characters you would not expect!) and many hidden twists come together in the telling of this tale.
Set in Aspen, Iced tells the story behind a series of high profile art heists, while introducing the reader to a cast full of characters whose motives are not all that they seem.
Next stop f More...
Set in Aspen, Iced tells the story behind a series of high profile art heists, while introducing the reader to a cast full of characters whose motives are not all that they seem.
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Apr 20, 2011
Definitely better than the first two Regan Reilly mysteries. The dialog is a little awkward in places. But a pretty decent mystery. I'm willing to try the next book in the series.
Feb 23, 2011
A nice mystery taking place in Aspen Colorado.
Lots of interesting characters with some interesting twists and turns!
Lots of interesting characters with some interesting twists and turns!
Jan 03, 2010
The Good: Kept me interested, albeit not a "page turner". Good surprise ending. Wish I had heated towel racks!
The Bad: Unbelievable.
The Ugly: Nothing ugly.
The Bad: Unbelievable.
The Ugly: Nothing ugly.
Mar 27, 2011
PI Regan Reilly goes to Aspen on a vacation but ends up in a plot involving art thieves and murderers.
Nov 10, 2010
It was just OK all the way through, but the ending was just stupid - really wasted my time on this one.
Aug 29, 2010
Good read, with mystery & a little humor. Nice Cozy Mystery. Love Carol Higgins Clark & Mary Higgins-Clark.
Oct 25, 2011
3 and a half. I read this on my trip home from Utah. Cute mystery as expected--nothing earth-shattering.
Feb 05, 2009
This book was horribleThe ending leaves much to be desired...and is just bad!
Jul 26, 2011
Typical Carol Higgins Clark novel. It gets cheesy at times but it's alright.
Jul 05, 2009
This was a good mystery read. I love Regan Reilly, and all the characters she gets involved with.
Jul 29, 2011
Carol Higgins Clark doesn't write as well as her mother, but this series of mysteries involving Regan Reilly are good light quick reads. I enjoyed this one and will read the next soon.
Jun 03, 2011
Nice easy listen. Quick paced story. I especially enjoyed the familiar locale.
Feb 11, 2008
Carol Higgins Clark is Mary Higgins Clark's daughter and I have to say that I wouldn't have picked this book up if that weren't the case. Carol's writing isn't quite as good as her mother's, but the story held my attention.
Sep 22, 2008
Okay, I'm a little embarassed, but everyone needs a good corny book once in awhile...........read at the cozy rustic cabin by the lake this summer, since it was part of their library and not much to chose from!
Sep 29, 2008
This was a good book - easy and fun to read. I don't like Carol Higgin Clark's books as well as I like her mother's (Mary Higgin Clark), but it was still a fun read.
Jun 08, 2008
Second one I read by this author, it was nice to see one by the same characters. The ending was a little unbelievable but it was still a pretty nice story nonetheless.
