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Just Desserts (A Savannah Reid Mystery #1)
Detective Sergeant Savannah Reid is in her element cruising for crime in Southern California. But when she's told she's too fat to stay on the force, Savannah opens up her own detective agency and soon finds herself investigating a murder. With suspects abounding, Savannah finds herslf sifting through the nasty mess of sex, adultery and down-and-dirty politics.
Paperback, 320 pages
Published
May 1st 1996
by Kensington
(first published May 1st 1995)
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I’ve read several of the Savannah Reid series before and it’s usually mentioned that she once was a police officer on the San Carmelita police force. You know she was fired and it worked out well in the end. (Obviously – this series is about her and her private investigative agency.)
I never knew about the details regarding her termination from the police force. You learn all about that here in this first book of the series. It’s also interesting that she meets the rest of her extended family in...more
I never knew about the details regarding her termination from the police force. You learn all about that here in this first book of the series. It’s also interesting that she meets the rest of her extended family in...more
Sep 11, 2012
Mary Beth (bibliophyte)
rated it
1 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommended to Mary Beth (bibliophyte) by:
Someone I'm never taking book recommendations from again (if I can help it)
I was at the library the other day and one of the adult section librarians asked me if I had read any of McKevett's books. I had no idea who she was talking about and said no. So she ran into the stacks, grabbed the first Savannah Reid mystery, stuck it with my stack of books on the counter and told the librarian who was scanning my books, "She wants this one too!"
Sigh.
I really didn't want to read it but in my experience it is better to stay on excellent terms with your local librarians. And I c...more
Sigh.
I really didn't want to read it but in my experience it is better to stay on excellent terms with your local librarians. And I c...more
Dec 03, 2009
Rebecca
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone who likes mysteries
Recommended to Rebecca by:
my mother
Shelves:
rmr-project
Savannah Reid is a police officer who takes her job seriously. When she gets a job, she cares about doing it right. But when the husband of a local politician is killer, Savannah's dedication to the truth costs her her badge but she still doesn't give up.
Just Desserts was published by Kensington Books and has a 1995 copyright. The author is using a pseudonym, but the real name isn't listed in the book. I couldn't find mention of others, so this must be the first in the Savannah Reid series and t...more
Just Desserts was published by Kensington Books and has a 1995 copyright. The author is using a pseudonym, but the real name isn't listed in the book. I couldn't find mention of others, so this must be the first in the Savannah Reid series and t...more
I enjoyed this, it was fun, short and easily readable. The mystery wasn't much (the villain might as well have a board on them saying they're the villain), but I admit I hadn't an idea of the motive. Also there was a random not-quite-MacGuffin in there, so it kept me guessing.
What makes this book worthwhile is Savannah Reid, and, if I'm being honest, all the chocolate laden stuff she eats. She beats even me! And she's not fat. Well, she's not thin either, but she's a knockout nonetheless.The id...more
What makes this book worthwhile is Savannah Reid, and, if I'm being honest, all the chocolate laden stuff she eats. She beats even me! And she's not fat. Well, she's not thin either, but she's a knockout nonetheless.The id...more
Savannah Reid is a southern raised woman of size and substance. She's a cop in a small California coastal town. She fields the murder of the husband of a prominent politician and as the story of corruption unfolds, it's clear the victim richly deserved to be dead. She uncovers facts that make the cop bureaucracy uncomfortable and gets fired for her troubles. The widow hires her to investigate the murder and that's when the fun begins.
Told with great humor, glamour, and obsession with chocolate (...more
Told with great humor, glamour, and obsession with chocolate (...more
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Feb 06, 2013
Connie N.
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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Shelves:
cozy-mystery,
first-in-series
What a delightfully brash and enjoyable main character. Savannah is fresh, fun, tells it like it is, and her heart is in the right place. She became a cop for all the right reasons--because she wanted to serve the community and help people. But she gets involved in a political situation and ends up making some changes in her life. She's full of confidence yet isn't afraid to show her vulnerabilities. She has good friends and strong family ties. The mystery was fairly interesting but secondary to...more
Nov 12, 2010
Carol
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
mystery lovers who want a light read with a female protagonist
Shelves:
mystery
Two and a half stars. Unusual for series books, part of the plot line leads to our heroine being fired by the police department, which leads to subsequent start of being a private detective. Most books seem to start out with the private detective and then fill in the back story as they go.
The mystery was partly credible. Her skills as a professional police detective were not, however; most of her leads seem to depend upon other people's random suggestions (such as a mysterious phone call) rathe...more
The mystery was partly credible. Her skills as a professional police detective were not, however; most of her leads seem to depend upon other people's random suggestions (such as a mysterious phone call) rathe...more
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I really enjoyed this book. I'm glad I got one of the books for free on my nook. It wasn't this one but thanks to that book I'm going to try more of this series.
Its about a detective, a plus sized woman (woo hoo!) who loves her food and enjoys her job. When the world turns on her she feels as if she's hit rock bottom but she picks herself up and fixes the problem. Either way this is the start of a great series, I can't wait to read more.
Its about a detective, a plus sized woman (woo hoo!) who loves her food and enjoys her job. When the world turns on her she feels as if she's hit rock bottom but she picks herself up and fixes the problem. Either way this is the start of a great series, I can't wait to read more.
This is the first Savannnah Reid mystery. The author refers to the action in this novel in every other Savannah Reid story. This book gives the full background on why and how Savannah Reid was fired. The characters are not as fully drawn, as would be expected, in this first book, but the seeds are definitely there. This is a real "must" read for Savannah Reid fans!
Yet another potentially cute cozy mystery wrecked by an author's insistence on obsessing about the fact that the female protagonist is Fat/Heavy/Zaftig/whatever BUT STILL BEAUTIFUL. OK, I get it already.
I wish there was a way to identify this sub-genre before reading the books -- it is profoundly annoying.
I wish there was a way to identify this sub-genre before reading the books -- it is profoundly annoying.
Starts out okay, but by the time we get trowed the the end (45 pages) the protagonist ,Savanna Reid has five suspects and not a clue,we then a computer nerd who pretty much solves the case but gets no credit.
This is the first book in a series and I am sure as the characters are developed ,the stories will be much better ,maybe a few real clues.
This is the first book in a series and I am sure as the characters are developed ,the stories will be much better ,maybe a few real clues.
Apr 15, 2012
mlady_rebecca
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommended to mlady_rebecca by:
Saw giveaway for book later in the series.
More like 3 1/2 stars, to be precise.
The characters were interesting, but not particularly compelling. The story was average. I didn't figure out the mystery early, so I guess that's a good sign.
To be honest, it's one of those books where I don't find myself with much to say about it, good or bad. I'm on the fence as to whether I'll continue the series. Guess I'll check to see if the ratings go up or down. *looks* Okay, they go up then they oscillate a bit. Guess that's pretty normal.
The characters were interesting, but not particularly compelling. The story was average. I didn't figure out the mystery early, so I guess that's a good sign.
To be honest, it's one of those books where I don't find myself with much to say about it, good or bad. I'm on the fence as to whether I'll continue the series. Guess I'll check to see if the ratings go up or down. *looks* Okay, they go up then they oscillate a bit. Guess that's pretty normal.
Slow to start, this mystery picks up steam towards the end. Savannah is an atypical mystery heroine. She is not pettite, but infact a normal woman who eats normally and that makes her very appealing. I will definately pick up another one of these mysteries.
Savannah Reid is a police officer in California, but she is from Georgia and her Southern roots play quite a role in her character. This is the first book in a series, and I really enjoyed it. There were a lot of fun characters, and Savannah is very likable.
I won't beat around the bush...this book wasn't very well-written and could be very shallow at times, for lack of a better word.
There's lots of great mystery books out there, and this wasn't one of them.
There's lots of great mystery books out there, and this wasn't one of them.
There was a lot I liked about this book. And, unfortunately, a lot I didn't. I hated Atlanta, and not in a good, "she irritates me" kind of way. She was just horribly stereo-typical. I didn't like the whole, "But you're gay, I though you were madly in love with me" concept, but it was written long enough ago, that maybe that's all it was. I don't remember 1995 all that well.
So, I'm going to embrace that which I loved, and chalk that which I didn't up to a new genre for this writer and read the n...more
So, I'm going to embrace that which I loved, and chalk that which I didn't up to a new genre for this writer and read the n...more
Has potential as a series. Characters need to be developed more. Author should take more risks with the plot. A decent cosy mystery.
I really like this series. The characters progress as the books are written. They are really fun people she has created.
Savannah is not your typical hero. She has curves and I like that. The books in the series has your mystery mixed with some humor and a bit of sass! I recommend this series.
Cop Savannah Reid is fired from the police force while investigating a murder a little too closely. Fun read.
I really enjoyed this book. I can't help hoping Savannah gets together with Dirk.
Jun 17, 2010
Melissa Wehunt
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Just Desserts (Savannah Reid Mysteries) by G. A. McKevett (1996)
An engaging batch of characters. I'll keep going with this series.
First in the Savannah Reid mysteries. I enjoyed the characters, great beginning to the series.
Sep 25, 2011
Diane
added it
Good cozy mystery. Makes me think of the tv series, The Closer.
Loved it. There are some great characters developing in this book.
Jan 15, 2013
Sue
added it
fun to listen to in the car.
Great book!! I can't wait to read the rest of the series!!!
A Savsnnah read
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Since publication of her first novel in 1986, Sonja Massie has authored over fifty published works, including the highly popular and critically acclaimed SAVANNAH REID MYSTERIES under the pseudonym G. A. McKevett.
Sonja's novels range from Irish historicals to contemporary thrillers. Her earthy humor and fast-paced plots delight her fans, while critics applaud her offbeat characterizations and inci...more
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Sonja's novels range from Irish historicals to contemporary thrillers. Her earthy humor and fast-paced plots delight her fans, while critics applaud her offbeat characterizations and inci...more
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