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Terry Moore I completely disagree. Every person, except Frank Knox, who is discussed in the Kennedy subplot actually exist and were, at one time or another suspec…moreI completely disagree. Every person, except Frank Knox, who is discussed in the Kennedy subplot actually exist and were, at one time or another suspected to have been involved in the assassination. Not that they were, but the theory put forth by Agents Kaiser and Stone was completely possible, and added an extra layer of intrigue and insight into th hearts of the Knox clan.(less)

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So, I see that this is book 2 of the Natchez Burning trilogy nestled inside a slightly bigger series, that of Penn Cage and this being book 5 in that one. Should I start with The Quiet Game (Penn Cage #1) or can I start with Natchez Burning (Penn cage #4/Natchez Burning #1)?

William Butt Agree... start with # 1 in the series... I've read all except 'The Death Factory #3.5' (on my list)... each one is as excellent as the other!!! amazin…moreAgree... start with # 1 in the series... I've read all except 'The Death Factory #3.5' (on my list)... each one is as excellent as the other!!! amazing books. start with # 1 for sure.

To add to this... as you read the each book, having read the previous ones, things will make more sense around story lines.(less)

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For those who read Natchez Burning & The Bone Tree, I have a question. I am currently reading the new book Mississippi Blood and am trying to remember what Caitlin & Dr. Cage (Penn's Father) were doing together at the Bone Tree? Who killed her and who killed the shooter?

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Alma Carpenter I found so many inconsistencies that it was like, who was the editor? Dr. Tom was driving a truck with a tied up drugged policeman on a dirt/gravel ro…moreI found so many inconsistencies that it was like, who was the editor? Dr. Tom was driving a truck with a tied up drugged policeman on a dirt/gravel road and pulls off onto a cotton field. Doc throws knife to man to get out, then tell him to drop it and you can hear it fall on the pavement! NO! Ain't no pavement there!
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Being from Mississippi I love all of his books. Seems like I can relate more to writers from the South. Little dialect, customs, just how we do things. Is that true with others?

Janelle Eastham Sometimes, when the book is well done, I prefer books about the South. It is easier to understand the characters. But a well written book is always we…moreSometimes, when the book is well done, I prefer books about the South. It is easier to understand the characters. But a well written book is always welcome, no matter where the setting. (less)

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