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Thistle and Twigg (Thistle & Twigg Mystery, #1)
by Mary Saums
by Mary Saums
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bookshelves: mysteries, a-mystery-for-every-state-project, books-set-in-alabama
Apr 05, 08
bookshelves: mysteries, a-mystery-for-every-state-project, books-set-in-alabama
As if I didn't have enough projects, I've set myself another. I'm going to read a mystery set in each of the states of the Union, and to make it more interesting, it has to be a book by an author who's new to me.
So, to start with Alabama, I couldn't count the Anne George book I read recently. Fortunately, I had THISTLE AND TWIGG by Mary Saums waiting on
the TBR shelf. The motto for this book, and the series to come, might be "Never underestimate the power of a woman -- especially two women."
The much-traveled Thistle and the small-town, trusting Twigg each have hidden strengths that become apparent as they battle murderers and
despoilers of the environment. There is a supernatural element to the story as well, which is not a problem for me, especially as it is tied
in so well with the local history and love for the land that infuse this book.
I've spent all of 9 weeks in Alabama in my life, in WAC basic training at Fort McLellan near Anniston. Saums' fictional Tullulah is set in
northwest Alabama, but since it and Anniston both lie near National Forests, I had a memory of red clay soil and pine trees that is probably
fairly accurate. Mary Saums filled in the picture with evocative description of the land. It is not surprising that she is also a
published poet. I'll be looking forward to more of Thistle and Twigg.
So, to start with Alabama, I couldn't count the Anne George book I read recently. Fortunately, I had THISTLE AND TWIGG by Mary Saums waiting on
the TBR shelf. The motto for this book, and the series to come, might be "Never underestimate the power of a woman -- especially two women."
The much-traveled Thistle and the small-town, trusting Twigg each have hidden strengths that become apparent as they battle murderers and
despoilers of the environment. There is a supernatural element to the story as well, which is not a problem for me, especially as it is tied
in so well with the local history and love for the land that infuse this book.
I've spent all of 9 weeks in Alabama in my life, in WAC basic training at Fort McLellan near Anniston. Saums' fictional Tullulah is set in
northwest Alabama, but since it and Anniston both lie near National Forests, I had a memory of red clay soil and pine trees that is probably
fairly accurate. Mary Saums filled in the picture with evocative description of the land. It is not surprising that she is also a
published poet. I'll be looking forward to more of Thistle and Twigg.
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I try to challenge myself by reading the cozy mysteries set at that holiday. My one rule is that I have to read them in order. I have allotted three months for Halloween and Thanksgiving this year, calling instead my Autumn mysteries. I have to read so many just to get to the Autumn books. I have 35 to read before November 29. I too have to choose new authors which will give new series to follow. I am reading Thistle and Twigg to get to Them Mighty Old Bones.
Good luck in your endeavors. Thanks for that idea. I might sprinkle them in throughout my next year.