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In Deep Voodoo (The Mojo #1)
Start With Bad Mojo . . . There's something strange afoot in the small town of Mojo, Louisiana. Yet even as the annual voodoo festival gets underway, Penny Francisco, who runs a health food business, refuses to believe in black magic. Her mind is on celebrating her divorce from her lying, cheating husband Deke.
Add a Pinprick of Revenge . . .
Fueled by run-ins with her ex-mo...more
Add a Pinprick of Revenge . . .
Fueled by run-ins with her ex-mo...more
Mass Market Paperback, 372 pages
Published
October 1st 2005
by Avon Books
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First let me say I read this book in a single sitting because I couldn't stop once I started. This book kept me guessing from the first page and when I reached the conclusion I was blown away! That doesn't happen often so this book gets 5 stars for that and for being one of the best written book I've read in a long time. Add a hint of romance into an already incredible book and you've got bestseller material. Can't wait to read more and having the book based in Louisiana just gave it more bang i...more
Another very good book by this author. Again, there are some real laugh-out-loud moments or expressions in it and I really enjoyed it. It's about Penny who is recently divorced and her pals throw her a freedom party. She's given a voodoo doll dressed as her ex and stabs it. All in good fun until said ex is found murdered !! So it's got a nice dose of murder and thriller mixed in with the humour.
Penny is a little uptight and certainly eats some odd stuff all in the healthy living cause and she'd...more
Penny is a little uptight and certainly eats some odd stuff all in the healthy living cause and she'd...more
This is an amusing story and a quick read.
Newly divorced Penny owns a business across the street from her old home - a Victorian that she lovingly restored. She is horrified to see that her ex-husband's girlfriend (the woman he cheated on her with) is having it painted 'puke pink.'
She's still not over the divorce despite having left him and starting divorce proceedings 10 months ago. One of her employees throws Penny a divorce party and this is where a lot of the trouble starts. Penny receives...more
Newly divorced Penny owns a business across the street from her old home - a Victorian that she lovingly restored. She is horrified to see that her ex-husband's girlfriend (the woman he cheated on her with) is having it painted 'puke pink.'
She's still not over the divorce despite having left him and starting divorce proceedings 10 months ago. One of her employees throws Penny a divorce party and this is where a lot of the trouble starts. Penny receives...more
I chose this book from my free downloads for the Kindle. This was a really fun and quick read. There is plenty of laugh out loud moments all the way to the end.
I enjoyed all of the characters in this book. Penny is the main character and while she helps solve the mystery, she is not portrayed as a “true amateur sleuth” in this book. She kind of takes side notes with B.J. the PI who is visiting town working on missing persons cases. Penny has a few secrets herself.
Penny owns a health food store...more
I enjoyed all of the characters in this book. Penny is the main character and while she helps solve the mystery, she is not portrayed as a “true amateur sleuth” in this book. She kind of takes side notes with B.J. the PI who is visiting town working on missing persons cases. Penny has a few secrets herself.
Penny owns a health food store...more
3 1/2 out of 5 stars. Having never before read any of this author's works, I was pleasantly surprised by how entertaining this light mystery is. It is not destined to be a classic or even a book I remember reading six months from now but it satisfied what I wanted at the time --- something fun, enjoyable, and the literary equivalent of a small bag of potato chips.
There were parts grisly enough that they didn't bear thinking about too much. There were voodoo sacrifices, not much appreciated by me...more
There were parts grisly enough that they didn't bear thinking about too much. There were voodoo sacrifices, not much appreciated by me...more
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I like Stephanie Bond and her ability to bring some background information on various topics into fun (and sometimes very sexy) mysteries.
"In Deep Voodoo" we learn about some of the often misunderstood practice of voodoo...not a deep lesson, but enough to understand that there are people who hold this practice in deep regard, and there are those who use it as an excuse to do very bad things.
It's tough enough to get divorced as a result of infidelity, but to have your ex-husband's mistress paint...more
"In Deep Voodoo" we learn about some of the often misunderstood practice of voodoo...not a deep lesson, but enough to understand that there are people who hold this practice in deep regard, and there are those who use it as an excuse to do very bad things.
It's tough enough to get divorced as a result of infidelity, but to have your ex-husband's mistress paint...more
From the window of her herb shop, Penny Francisco heartbreakingly watches painters slather on coats of Pepto Bismal Pink paint to the old Victorian home she had put her blood, sweat and tears into restoring. It was no longer her home - not since her cheating lying ex, Deke, got it in the divorce. Now, his young blonde floozy of a girlfriend lived there. And clearly, she had about as good taste in decorating as she does in men.
As much as she hated Deke for what he'd put her through, she didn't wa...more
As much as she hated Deke for what he'd put her through, she didn't wa...more
Overall I enjoyed this book. It was a quick read that had a lot of amusing characters and ideas. I think that I'd probably continue reading this series. It reminded me of the Southern Vampire Mysteries series (Sookie Stackhouse) by Charlaine Harris. It had the quirky characters, the mystery and the southern bent.
There was a lot that wasn't wrapped up in the story but I know there are more in the series. I'm fairly certain these issues will crop up again.
One issue I had was the number of people...more
There was a lot that wasn't wrapped up in the story but I know there are more in the series. I'm fairly certain these issues will crop up again.
One issue I had was the number of people...more
Stephanie Bond's light and fluffy romance, "In Deep Voodoo" is set in the fictitious town of Mojo, LA, where black magic is all too real. The town's voodoo festival sets the scene for health food business owner Penny Francisco is celebrating her divorce from cheating husband Deke. Deke's mother is the town's mayor and this causes problems for Penny. Add to this Deke's new wife, a busty blond named Sheena who paints an old mansion pink just to annoy Penny.
At Penny's emancipation party, she is gi...more
At Penny's emancipation party, she is gi...more
FREE for my kindle,and up until the denouement I was prepared to recommend it pretty highly for someone who is interested in a cozy-mystery romance. Better written than most, and the main character was well-done. Her feelings about her ex-husband, etc., seemed very real. The dialogue was better than in typical books in this genre. Personally I can do without the erotic scenes, but they weren't offensive.
The ending WAS offensive, however. I will not describe it because I HATE spoilers, but I dis...more
The ending WAS offensive, however. I will not describe it because I HATE spoilers, but I dis...more
This was a nice, fun book to read. The main character, Penny, was interesting and likable. The private investigator/love interest, BJ, was also a good character. Both had a little bit of mystery surrounding their past, but we learn what that is by the end of the book.
The story concerns a murder taking place during a voodoo festival. This makes for a nice atmosphere, but we really don't learn much about voodoo during the book. There is also a subplot about some missing girls. The secrets that we...more
The story concerns a murder taking place during a voodoo festival. This makes for a nice atmosphere, but we really don't learn much about voodoo during the book. There is also a subplot about some missing girls. The secrets that we...more
A well written novel, with an interesting plot and though it was "somewhat" predictable to some extant, the mystery was still grabbing enough to make it a page turner.
This was a great read, it kept me guessing all the way through. I would consider this a fun and quick read, a book that will help you to relax and get your imagination flowing. I enjoyed this story and it's characters so much that I have bought the second book in the series. There is an array of characters and they were well written, so much so that I am able to remember each one individually and their backgrounds.
If your looking for a small town series with great characters to meet and learn t...more
If your looking for a small town series with great characters to meet and learn t...more
Should have known by the hoaky title. It was an amusing book but got a little stupid about 3/4 of the way thru. It takes place in Louisana during an annual voodoo festival. Health food business owner (female) is recently divorced and then acquised of killing her ex husband because the reason of the divorce is he cheated. His mom is mayor, which doesn't help; her business is directly across the street from his home, then comes in a very good looking P.I. of course looking for a missing girl. It h...more
This is the first book of the Mojo Louisiana Humorous Mystery series. It was a quick read with lightheartedness and then darkness due to the Voodoo Festival - its rituals, participants and the murder of a local. There were a lot of twists and turns and the murder investigation didn't look like it would ever be resolved. Some great characters and some that I wouldn't want to meet up with again. A happily ever after and nice closure. I look forward to reading the rest of the series! There was a ni...more
I was under the spell of IN DEEP VOODOO by about page 5. The setting immediately drew me in, and the characters and storyline soon after. At first, I was afraid that there were too many characters to keep them all straight, but everything added up in the end in a satisfying, if darker-than-expected conclusion. The most confusing part of the book, for me, was the tone. Lots of light humor inter-mixed with some pretty dark stuff, like a murder and a grisley conclusion. Still, I enjoyed reading it...more
First, let me say, I like Stephanie Bond and have been a fan of her Body Mover series since book one. This was a departure from her usual books, and I think she did a pretty good job. I loved the premise of the book - all voodoo and mojo and I wish she'd explored that a little more. I enjoyed the characters and their interactions particularly after how they were 'reunited'. I did not like the ending. It was too cut, too pat, too disappointing. It's a good read, fun, and the characters are differ...more
This was a fun, light, entertaining and enjoyable murder mystery, located in a small town not far from New Orleans. Stephanie Bond has created a cast of quirky, entertaining characters and I was completely engrossed from start to finish. I am no amateur sleuth, so the eventual solving of the murder (plus an additional sub plot surprise) were well hidden through the story line.
This was a great book for whiling away a Sunday afternoon, a beach or holiday read and I will be searching out more of S...more
This was a great book for whiling away a Sunday afternoon, a beach or holiday read and I will be searching out more of S...more
Penny Francisco owns a health food store in the small town of Mojo. Her husband Deke, the local lawyer. He winds of dead and Penny is the prime suspect. More going on in Mojo than any one knows, missing women, Deke sleeping around and the police chief has a big secret. BJ comes to town looking for a missing woman, only to become involved with Penny. Yep, the usual meet... attraction... sex and misunderstandings between BJ and Penny. In the end, everyone is happy, the murderer is revealed and BJ...more
I've read a couple Bond books now. She's usually funny and light. This was no exception. The divorce has gone through and Penny and Deke are now offically divorced. Unfortunately, Deke's new girlfriend is painting the house that Penny worked so hard to restore bright pink. Penny also discovers othe things about her ex just before he is murdered. And guess who the prime suspect is. However, Penny is just too stupid to really enjoy fully. Enter a PI on the trail of a missing persons and we have a...more
I really enjoyed In Deep Voodoo The Mojo 1. It was a fast-paced, fun-to-read murder mystery that kept me guessing.
I liked Penny a lot and felt invested in her and her quest to prove her innocence.
The town of Mojo, Louisiana, is practically another character in the book. It is a quirky and appealing little town. I'm glad this is the first book of a series so I can visit Mojo and its residents again.
I liked Penny a lot and felt invested in her and her quest to prove her innocence.
The town of Mojo, Louisiana, is practically another character in the book. It is a quirky and appealing little town. I'm glad this is the first book of a series so I can visit Mojo and its residents again.
In Deep Voodoo by Stephanie Bond is a light romantic suspense novel set in Louisiana with cute, funny characters and a simple but entertaining plot. Penny Francisco, newly divorced, is celebrating her new freedom from her cheating scumbag ex-husband, Deke, in the small town of Mojo, Louisiana at the same time that the annual Voodoo festival is going on. While she’s having a good time at the divorce party her friends have thrown for her, she receives a joke gift of a voodoo doll that looks a lot...more
This is the first book of Stephanie Bond that I have read.
Penny is a newly divorcee. Her health shop is right across the street where her now ex-husband Zeke and his mistress, Sheena (who was the cause of the failed marriage) now live.
One of Penny's employees, Marie, throws her a divorced party and it really takes off from there. Next thing Penny knows is that her ex is dead and she is the number one suspect. Penny joins forces with BJ, who is a private detective in town during the voodoo festiv...more
Penny is a newly divorcee. Her health shop is right across the street where her now ex-husband Zeke and his mistress, Sheena (who was the cause of the failed marriage) now live.
One of Penny's employees, Marie, throws her a divorced party and it really takes off from there. Next thing Penny knows is that her ex is dead and she is the number one suspect. Penny joins forces with BJ, who is a private detective in town during the voodoo festiv...more
Stephanie apparently did not do her research. I continued reading
after in chapter three there was mention of “new subdivisions carved
into the hills." However, I stopped reading after she referred to the ridiculous notion of a “basement” in chapter four.
This book is set in the fictitious town of “Mojo,” a suburb of New
Orleans. New Orleans and surrounding cities are at, or below sea
level. There are no hills and there are absolutely no basements.
These facts ruined the story for me.
after in chapter three there was mention of “new subdivisions carved
into the hills." However, I stopped reading after she referred to the ridiculous notion of a “basement” in chapter four.
This book is set in the fictitious town of “Mojo,” a suburb of New
Orleans. New Orleans and surrounding cities are at, or below sea
level. There are no hills and there are absolutely no basements.
These facts ruined the story for me.
In Deep Voodoo is a well-written, intriguing story in the mystery/romance/humor genre. This book kept me interested throughout, leaving only a few loose ends. I imagine that the next book in the series Voodoo or Die is meant to tie those up...I'll see, because I intend to read it. Stephanie Bond clearly has a sense of humor, as well as a knack for weaving a number of story lines into a compelling plot. This isn't literature, of course, but it's a fun summer read!
This was an entertaining, campy book. The characters were pretty well developed and the story was fun enough with just a bit of mystery that kept you entertained. Not a serious book by any means and not a whole lot of dramatic scandal going on, but it flowed enough that i was able to say hmm interesting. I didnt enjoy all the extensive detail that the author gave of the surroundings. i understand she was creating an atmosphere but some of it was tedious. But despite that small hiccup, I enjoyed...more
I loved, loved, loved this book. I bought it on accident from the Kindle store (I thought it was another book I'd been looking for for awhile). It turned out to be a pleasent accident. I love the characters in the book, especially the old woman, Jules. And the humur thrown in was a big bonus. If you like your mystery with a little voodoo twist, then I highly recommend this book!
I liked this. A fun little mystery, that was easy and quick to read. I Though the whole time reading it that any of the characters could have done it, and had no solid feeling for the murderer the whole time. Then was totally shocked at the end with the result. I liked her writing and am interested in another of hers. So good job Stephanie Bond, you have a new fan in me.
At first I thought that this was a Cozy but a little over 3/4ths through there is a sex sceen, fortunately not real graphic, as I do not like graphic sex scenes in a mystery. It is a fun mystery and close to being a Cozy. If you can handle some sex scenes and love mysteries then you should like this book. Because of the sex in the book I could not give 4 stars.
I didn't guess the ending for once! BJ is super hot and Penny is a very likeable character. Being from the south, the idea of a specialty health food store being a success in a small town is a stretch but you root for the character nonetheless. I really enjoyed this book and bought the second one (it helps that it was on sale for kindle).
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Almost a Family and License to Thrill was originally published under the pen name of Stephanie Bancroft. Three Wishes was published in 2013 by Stephanie Bond, but it was originally published under the pen name of Stephanie Bancroft and titled Your Wish is My Command.
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