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Poisoned Pedigree (Alex and Briggie #4)
by
G.G. Vandagriff (Goodreads Author)
Paperback, 256 pages
Published
September 11th 2008
by Deseret Book
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this was a great mystery/romance! Alex has had alot of tragedy in her life from the start when young her parents kept secrets from her. Her father was killed over the secret, her mother was an alcoholic and abusive. They sent her away to protect her and she felt abandoned and could never really trust people that they cared about her or loved her. She married and her husband was killed in a airplane crash. She was so distrout over his death that she neglected herself and lost the baby she was car...more
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Kerry McNee, a famous singer and songwriter, has enlisted the help of professional genealogist Alexandra Campbell and her sidekick, Briggie, to explore the star's pedigree. At the age of 37, Kerry wants to marry and have a family, but she is terrified by childhood memories that include whispers of a family curse and “bad blood.” The investigation leads to a remote town in the Ozarks and a strange woman known as the Keeper, who seems to know secrets that no one else will share. But when the Keepe...more
I've just been reading through other people's comments and cannot imagine all the good rating's this book has gotten. I also can't imagine Deseret Book publishing this book. I think I'm going to submit a novel to them, because they will obviously print anything. This book was aweful. My husband can't believe I even finished it, but it was a quick read and I hate to leave things undone. A Geneological Mystery? Really? The mystery itself had a million holes, but that wasn't the worst part. The wor...more
I picked up this book off my Dad's bookshelves because the author is part of a display that BYU special collections had going when we were down there last.
The book was ok. The story line wasn't very believable and I didn't realize that there are other books before this that should probably be read first, because it keeps referencing them. I think most of the character development must have happened in the previous books. If you like murder mystery with a genealogical theme, this one might work...more
The book was ok. The story line wasn't very believable and I didn't realize that there are other books before this that should probably be read first, because it keeps referencing them. I think most of the character development must have happened in the previous books. If you like murder mystery with a genealogical theme, this one might work...more
Okay, who knew being a genealogist could be so dangerous? Though this is obviously the second or third book in a series (who knew?) I still found it interesting.
Two genealogists use a pedigree chart and their family history skills to solve murders. In the process they ruffle a lot of feathers and usually end up being chased and/or almost killed.
Not very realistic if you ask me (but what do I know??) but still a fun little light read. Hang with me, just a few more cheesy LDS novels to go for the...more
Two genealogists use a pedigree chart and their family history skills to solve murders. In the process they ruffle a lot of feathers and usually end up being chased and/or almost killed.
Not very realistic if you ask me (but what do I know??) but still a fun little light read. Hang with me, just a few more cheesy LDS novels to go for the...more
People's true colors come out in this mystery of "bad blood." It seems to be the metaphor for Kerry McKnee's family. Then, there's the relationship between Charles (who happens to be engaged to Alexandra) and Daniel. Alex and Briggie stir things up once again as they are hired by Kerry to solve her relationship to the McHenry's of Trotter's Bridge, Missouri. Actually, they solve more than one mystery when Miss Maddy (record keeper) is found murdered.
The last in the series (I think). I enjoyd the entire series. It is easy reading and entertaining. In this book, again there is murder and secrets tied to the ancestory of Alex and Briggie's client. Again, there lives are in danger. Even though they are just genealogists,it seems they end up being detectives (discovering things that even the police did not know).
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In this fourth installment of the Alex and Briggie Genealogy murder mysteries, we come across a purported curse in the McHenry ancestry in the deep Missouri Ozarks. We even hear of a Mormon Missionary lynching in the mid 1800's that centers around the mystery. Amidst drugs, kidnapping, murder and the townsfolk keeping a lid on things, it takes Alex and Briggie getting bonked and knocked around, to solve the centuries old mystery. When both Charles and Daniel vie for Alex's affection, it's a bit...more
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Jan 15, 2009
EJ Johnson
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3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Mystery readers who like an easy read
Geneologist Alex and her friend/business partner Briggie try to solve the mystery of a folk singer’s worry of bad family blood when murder starts happening. Involves people in southern Missouri whose forefathers had murdered Mormon missionaries. I picked this up to read on the airplane home and it entertained me.
I don't know if the author's writing got better over this series or I just adjusted to the type of storyline that I wasn't used to reading before this time. Nevertheless, I really enjoyed this book. It seemed more believable than the previous ones in the series, both the characters and the plot.
This was a lot of fun. I enjoyed it. Although there was one line in the book that is actually incorrect when it comes to doing temple work for the dead. I also thought the ending wrapped up in a whirlwind so it wasn't as believable as the first part of the book. Still a fun read.
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Mystery, quick read. Enjoyed for the quick read. Alex and her partner Briggie are hired to discover some family information in a little town deep in the Missouri woods. The first person they are sent to talk with is murdered, as the genealogy search continues they discover a drug ring.
This book was written by my friend's mother, so it already had something good going for it! It's LDS fiction in the form of a genealogy mystery. It was a fun book to read and I liked it. It's the fourth book in a series; if I'd known that I probably would have read the first three books before this one. But it was good on its own too.
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Nothing too spectacular, but I've been sucked into the series and I have to find out what happens to the characters. I do enjoy the whole geneological mystery side as well. It's amazing what they turn up just by finding out who is related to whom.
Aug 25, 2010
Christine
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anyone who likes a mystery, or geneology
I loved this book because I love family history......This particular book is based in Missouri......I noticed that one of the counties mentioned in the book was one where my father in law lived years ago. I was a good mystery and read for me......
Very entertaining book! This is the 4th in this series and I'm enjoying the characters more and more. Also, the author is masterful at keeping me guessing: what a great mystery! I'd rate it 4½ if I had the option. :)
I really liked this story and the development of Alex and Charles' relationship and Daniel showing his true colors. It was neat to watch the history of the town be discovered (it made me want to check out tombstones in a cemetary) and also surprising to discover who played what roles (lots of twists). I had to go back and re-read this series to refresh my memory when I was done...Cankered Roots, Of Deadly Descent, Tangled Roots, and Poisoned Pedigree.
I had read Cankered Roots and Of Deadly Desce...more
I had read Cankered Roots and Of Deadly Desce...more
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I really like the adventure of family history research! Sometimes I rolled my eyes at the "I love him" "I don't love him" portions of the story. Still it's a good clean read.
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I only skimmed this book, trying to finish up the relationship story that she's been building up IN FOUR BOOKS. The geneology messes/story was too much work to try to follow.
I got really interested in the researching part the geanology. Tale of mystery, suspense, and romance. I liked it and have since read two more of her books.
I can sufficiently say this book drove me crazy! Mormons don't think this way....I love genealogy, but some of the tangents were too much for me.
This is a delightful mystery that is a fast page turner. Anyone wanting a fun read will enjoy this, especially if you like genealogy.
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I picked this book up at the library because the books I expected to be on hold for me were still "in transit" that day, and I really needed something to read, and I had seen this one in a Deseret Book ad so I knew it was clean. I wasn't able to enjoy it that much though, because I haven't read whatever books come before it in the series. I felt lost and confused. Finished it anyway to find out how it ends.
This is the the fourth book in the "Alex and Briggie" series. I am committed to finishing this series of novels, in part, because I like the characters that are ongoing in these stories.
The author manages to create an entertaining mystery around genealogy and at the same time, give family history devotees (like me, for instance) ideas about where to search for information on my ancestors. Every time I have read an installment of this series I have gained a new source for my own personal researc...more
The author manages to create an entertaining mystery around genealogy and at the same time, give family history devotees (like me, for instance) ideas about where to search for information on my ancestors. Every time I have read an installment of this series I have gained a new source for my own personal researc...more
It was awesome! I couldn't put it down. It was full of suspense, love, and had a hint of the gospel in it. Sounds like a recipe...
This is a fun book about a genealogist who is constantly finding herself in the middle of mysteries. It was a fun read. My only problem was this: Sorry, but hardly anyone had cell phones back in 1994! I can't believe that this got past the author and editor! But that's okay, G.G., I still love your work and will continue to read!
I love this series she has done. It puts two of my loves together - mystery and genealogy.
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Jan 15, 2009
Denise
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This book you needed to be a detective. Adventure, Suspense, Romance, and Loyalty.
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I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I plan to read more by this author.
Bought this at Deseret Book and really enjoyed it!
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