She may be a bestselling author, but ex-librarian Jacqueline Kirby's views on the publishing biz aren't fit to print. In fact, she's thinking of tr...
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Jan 10, 2011
Cate
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I love Elizabeth Peters' Amelia Peabody series--fun mysteries steeped in the the minutiae of archeology and Egyptian history. This is the first book of a different series, featuring former librarian turned novelist Jacqueline Kirby, and it's just not as good. The mystery is entirely reliant on the arcane feuds of authors and agents, and is set in a rather loosely sketched contemporary "small Southern town" it lacks the exoticism of location and time that Amelia Peabody books have goi
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Dec 30, 2011
Kate
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"She may be a bestselling author, but ex-librarian Jacqueline Kirby's views on the publishing biz aren't fit to print. In fact, she's thinking of trading celebrity for serenity and a house far away from fiendish editors and demented fans when her agent whispers the only words that could ever make her stay: Naked in the Ice.
"Seven years ago, this blockbuster skyrocketed Kathleen Darcy to instant fame. Now the author's heirs are looking for a writer to pen the sequel. It's a More...
"Seven years ago, this blockbuster skyrocketed Kathleen Darcy to instant fame. Now the author's heirs are looking for a writer to pen the sequel. It's a More...
Jan 05, 2011
Jen
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I downloaded this as an audiobook when I had an Audible.com subscription because...well, I don't remember why I chose it, exactly. Mystery novels are absolutely my personal guilty bookish pleasure, so it's not a stretch to imagine that someone recommended it to me and I picked it up for that reason. Regardless, I greatly enjoyed it. Plot summary: Jacqueline Kirby, loud-mouthed, brash, fearless, hilarious, best-selling romance author, needs a vacation from the publishing biz. Unfortunately, s
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Jul 26, 2009
Booklogged
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This book is the sequel to "Die For Love," starring the incomparable Jacqueline Kirby (first seen in "Seventh Sinner") who is now a bestselling author who previously did two historical romances (which she can't stand). Now she is being approached for one of the biggest book deals in history: Write a sequel to the historical/romance/fantasy epic "Naked on the Ice"--and yes, that is the real title. The author of "Naked," the cult figure Kathleen Darcy, is su
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Dec 24, 2009
Judy
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Peters has written a great story with a character worth remembering. Jacqueline Kirby is a former librarian and writer who falls into a mystery concerning the death of another author for whom she is writing a sequel to the dead woman's best selling novel. Kirby becomes more interested and involved with the mystery of the death and fits the pieces of the puzzle together in the final pages. VERY good reading. Somewhat Agatha Christie.
Sep 19, 2010
Tracy
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Once again, I love Elizabeth Peters. I thought this was a fun, quick read full of entertaining characters. Just when I thought I had figured out the mystery, her heroine came to the same conclusion. We were both wrong and the twists kept coming. All the clues were there, but I was so caught up in the story that I ignored the facts. Really enjoyable.
Feb 02, 2012
Gerald
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This was my first reading of an Elizabeth Peters book. I detested the first part of the book, and if I had not trusted the person that suggested this author, I would not have continued. But I am glad that I did, because she weaves a delightful mystery and presents very believable characters, who are easy to care about.
Nov 11, 2011
"[Kirby] risks mortal danger to unmask the culprit with panache and mastery remarkably similar to Peters's own." - Publishers Weekly
Listen to Naked Once More on your smartphone.
Listen to Naked Once More on your smartphone.
Sep 27, 2010
TheShelfTalker
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It's been many years since I read this one, but I still remember being enthralled by it. The big reveal at the end was a little far-fetched, sure, but it was fun! I'm a sucker for novels where the main character is a writer; throw in some mystery and I'm a happy reader.
Aug 27, 2011
Heather
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I've always wondered whether Jacqueline Kirby is Elizabeth Peter's alter ego.
This book is well written, funny, a little sad, very satisfying. It's very self-aware of genre conventions, but in an effective way. It's funny as a parody, but is also a functional story in it's own right. There's nothing not to like.
This book is well written, funny, a little sad, very satisfying. It's very self-aware of genre conventions, but in an effective way. It's funny as a parody, but is also a functional story in it's own right. There's nothing not to like.
Mar 08, 2011
Janet
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Jacqueline Kirby returns to solve another mystery. Slated to write the sequel to a hit romance novel whose author died under mysterious circumstances, Kirby finds herself embroiled in the mystery and with her own life in jeopardy.
Aug 12, 2010
Laurie
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Just continuing my love affair with Elizabeth Peters. The Amelia Peabody books are still my fave, but the heroine of this one is great as well, and I will search out more in this series. I recommend this for fun, light, mystery reading.
Jun 25, 2011
Jill
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Apparently this is a series for the Jaqueline Kirby character. Haven't read the other ones, but I enjoyed this one. Murder mystery with interesting characters.
Aug 11, 2011
Trude
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Loved this one more than I thought I was going to. The main character was much more interesting to me this time around, and the pacing was done masterfully. A fun mystery with fantastic pokes at the publishing industry that still ring true today.
Mar 30, 2011
Dharma
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Fun, not terribly deep. Main character reminded me a bit of two friends, if blended together and made only a tad more outrageous then they are.
Oct 15, 2009
Polly
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Early mystery novel with lots of fun digs at writing and publishing. Not as good as Amelia Peabody, but fun.
Nov 21, 2011
Chris
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I really enjoyed this fun story with its suprises and all, but it was just too long for what was there. And can any one character be right all the time?
Dec 17, 2009
Holly
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Good solid entertaining mystery about a flamboyant author that is offered the chance to write a sequel to a famous novel called "Naked In The Ice", and then uses the opportunity to figure out who killed the author of the original book. Perfect for those fans of small town mysteries that feature spunky older female protagonists (like Mrs. Pollifax, Agatha Raisin, etc.) The audiobook is beautifully read by Barbara Rosenblat.
Nov 16, 2011
Clare
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This book started slowly but got increasingly better as I made my way through it. Loved the ending and grew to really like the main character.
Jun 22, 2008
Melissa
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My favorite of the three Jacqueline Kirby books that I've read. This one just captured my imagination I guess. Jacqueline's character seems to have smoothed out a bit and the plot, though not unpredictable, was at least understandable (something I couldn't really promise for Die for Love.)
May 14, 2009
Libby
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Excellent fun--my first Jacqueline Kirby mystery, and I'm amused at how her character is similar to Amelia Peabody's, although with her own quirks. I especially liked the (ironic) glimpse at the publishing world, and that Kirby is an ex-librarian.
May 31, 2008
Elizabeth Peters is hilarious in this mystery, which is also a send-up of the romance-writing industry. The main character reminds me of vary cagey Auntie Mame.
Jan 18, 2010
Olivia
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What's not to love--a librarian-turned-romance-novelist-turned-detective, with satisfyingly ludicrous sections of her latest novel . . . good times had by all.
Aug 10, 2008
Natalie
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This looks like a trashy raunchy mystery romance, but it is SO GOOD! It sparkles very quietly and is written flawlessly but not flashily.
Dec 04, 2007
Maggie
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This is the last of the Jacqueline Kirby mysteries. She still ranks as my favorite heroine of all time. She's smart, bold, and sarcastic.
Oct 02, 2009
Donna
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A marvelous romp through the publishing world lead by the unquenchable Mrs. Kirby. Peter's tongue in cheek style is wonderful!
Mar 03, 2008
Rosalyn
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This mystery, which takes place at a romance writers' convention, is not only a fun mystery but a wonderful spoof of romance novels.
Mar 22, 2008
Jean
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I really liked this novel - it's so much fun! The supporting cast is a riot and Jacqueline is formidable as usual!
Apr 04, 2008
Krissi
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This book was much slower moving than the other Elizabeth Peters' mysteries I have listened to.
