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Pepper Martin #6
Tomb with a View
Cemeteries come alive for amateur sleuth/reluctant medium Pepper Martin.
Cleveland's Garden View Cemetery is hosting a James A. Garfield commemoration. For tour guide and reluctant medium Pepper Martin this means that's she'll surely be hearing from the dead president himself. And when she's assigned to help plan the event with know-it-all volunteer and Garfield fanatic Marjorie Klinker, she'll wish Marjorie were dead... too bad someone beats Pepper to it.
Cleveland's Garden View Cemetery is hosting a James A. Garfield commemoration. For tour guide and reluctant medium Pepper Martin this means that's she'll surely be hearing from the dead president himself. And when she's assigned to help plan the event with know-it-all volunteer and Garfield fanatic Marjorie Klinker, she'll wish Marjorie were dead... too bad someone beats Pepper to it.
304 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published May 26, 2010
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Casey Daniels
16 books371 followersA pseudonym used by Connie Laux, A.K.A Miranda Bliss, Zoe Daniels, Connie Deka, Mimi Granger, Anastasia Hastings, Connie Laux, Constance Laux, Kylie Logan, Lucy Ness..
A couple years ago I applied for a part-time job as a tour guide at a historic cemetery not far from where I live. Why? Well, aside from the fact that the job would force me to step away from my computer and remind me that there was a life beyond writing (even in a place where just about everybody was dead), I love cemeteries.
No, really. I mean it. I really love cemeteries.
Think about it. A cemetery--I mean a really good old cemetery, not these new “memorial parks” where every headstone is flat to the ground and every one of them looks the same--is really a museum without walls. Take a peek into any cemetery that’s more than sixty or so years old and you’re bound to see interesting architecture, sculpture and art. There are stories, too, everywhere you look. One memorial can give you a glimpse into generations of a family’s history. Another might suggest tragedy. Still others speak of undying love and precious memories.
Is it any wonder that a writer’s imagination is bound to take flight in a cemetery?
That’s exactly what happened to me. I didn’t get the job, by the way, but as I drove home from the interview, I did get the idea for Pepper Martin, a cemetery tour guide whose enthusiasm for cemeteries does not rival my own. After all, what could be more perfect that an amateur sleuth surrounded by dead people? And if she just so happened to be able and see and talk to some of them, all the better!
I learned to love mysteries early thanks to my dad, a Cleveland Police detective who enjoyed the Sherlock Holmes stories and spent his days off searching for stolen cars. Often on those trips, I was in the back seat and to this day, I have Dad to thank for my knowledge of some less-than-savory parts of the city. Later, I read my way through every mystery story I could get my hands on. Agatha Christie and Conan Doyle are still among my favorites.
I have a degree in English, experience as a journalist and writing teacher, and lots of ideas for more Pepper Martin mysteries. When I’m not writing, I’m usually with my family and our two dogs, Ernie, an adorable Airedale pup, and Oscar, a rescued Jack Russell who spends far too much time watching TV. I enjoy knitting, gardening and of course, stomping through cemeteries in search of history, stories and inspiration.
A couple years ago I applied for a part-time job as a tour guide at a historic cemetery not far from where I live. Why? Well, aside from the fact that the job would force me to step away from my computer and remind me that there was a life beyond writing (even in a place where just about everybody was dead), I love cemeteries.
No, really. I mean it. I really love cemeteries.
Think about it. A cemetery--I mean a really good old cemetery, not these new “memorial parks” where every headstone is flat to the ground and every one of them looks the same--is really a museum without walls. Take a peek into any cemetery that’s more than sixty or so years old and you’re bound to see interesting architecture, sculpture and art. There are stories, too, everywhere you look. One memorial can give you a glimpse into generations of a family’s history. Another might suggest tragedy. Still others speak of undying love and precious memories.
Is it any wonder that a writer’s imagination is bound to take flight in a cemetery?
That’s exactly what happened to me. I didn’t get the job, by the way, but as I drove home from the interview, I did get the idea for Pepper Martin, a cemetery tour guide whose enthusiasm for cemeteries does not rival my own. After all, what could be more perfect that an amateur sleuth surrounded by dead people? And if she just so happened to be able and see and talk to some of them, all the better!
I learned to love mysteries early thanks to my dad, a Cleveland Police detective who enjoyed the Sherlock Holmes stories and spent his days off searching for stolen cars. Often on those trips, I was in the back seat and to this day, I have Dad to thank for my knowledge of some less-than-savory parts of the city. Later, I read my way through every mystery story I could get my hands on. Agatha Christie and Conan Doyle are still among my favorites.
I have a degree in English, experience as a journalist and writing teacher, and lots of ideas for more Pepper Martin mysteries. When I’m not writing, I’m usually with my family and our two dogs, Ernie, an adorable Airedale pup, and Oscar, a rescued Jack Russell who spends far too much time watching TV. I enjoy knitting, gardening and of course, stomping through cemeteries in search of history, stories and inspiration.
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September 19, 2019
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I was eager to immerse myself in a new Pepper Martin story! It must be said that I always wonder in what situation we will find her because she is very good at putting herself in the most dangerous ones!
This time, it’s the turn of a president that Pepper will face and it will not be easy. He does not want to tell her what he wants and when a volunteer at the cemetery, big fan of the man is found dead by our heroine, she knows that she will do everything to understand what happened. Although Quinn orders her to stay away from his investigation, our young woman is more than determined and she will discover secrets that are worth their weight in gold. Yet it will not be easy, this woman was hated and everyone can easily pass for a suspect.
I really loved this story and it was very nice to meet Scott during part of the novel and see the showdowns with Quinn. The author takes us into a breathtaking and suspenseful story, and even if we suspect something very quickly about Jack, I admit that I did not see the revelation coming. I really enjoyed the interactions with the president as well, which is very different from the ghosts that she has experienced so far.
Really nice story again!
My English review
I was eager to immerse myself in a new Pepper Martin story! It must be said that I always wonder in what situation we will find her because she is very good at putting herself in the most dangerous ones!
This time, it’s the turn of a president that Pepper will face and it will not be easy. He does not want to tell her what he wants and when a volunteer at the cemetery, big fan of the man is found dead by our heroine, she knows that she will do everything to understand what happened. Although Quinn orders her to stay away from his investigation, our young woman is more than determined and she will discover secrets that are worth their weight in gold. Yet it will not be easy, this woman was hated and everyone can easily pass for a suspect.
I really loved this story and it was very nice to meet Scott during part of the novel and see the showdowns with Quinn. The author takes us into a breathtaking and suspenseful story, and even if we suspect something very quickly about Jack, I admit that I did not see the revelation coming. I really enjoyed the interactions with the president as well, which is very different from the ghosts that she has experienced so far.
Really nice story again!
March 10, 2011
Pair one of our less interesting presidents, James A. Garfield, with a cute slender, sexually aware, private detective, cum medium, and what do you get? You get this delightful cozy mystery, one of several in Casey Daniel’s series of Pepper Martin adventures.
But be warned. If you don’t like a bad pun or two, several tongue-in-cheek jokes and a huge riff on one of the presidents of these United States, this delightful novel isn’t your cup of tea.
On the other hand, if your humor runs to the mildly risqué, you don’t mind a self-aware sexy cemetery tour guide(!) who happens to be reluctantly channeling the dead President, and you enjoy fast-paced well-conceived criminally artful plots, this latest adventure of Pepper Martin is definitely a winner.
Around every prominent figure in history there swirls scandal and scandal attracts the greedy. If this author is to be believed, an incredibly audacious land swap plan was under way when anarchist Charles Guiteau fired the bullet that cut short what might have been a sterling presidential career.
That’s all in the past. What’s here and now, is a well-managed, funny, and twisty story peopled with interesting characters, not the least of whom is well-named, Pepper Martin.
But be warned. If you don’t like a bad pun or two, several tongue-in-cheek jokes and a huge riff on one of the presidents of these United States, this delightful novel isn’t your cup of tea.
On the other hand, if your humor runs to the mildly risqué, you don’t mind a self-aware sexy cemetery tour guide(!) who happens to be reluctantly channeling the dead President, and you enjoy fast-paced well-conceived criminally artful plots, this latest adventure of Pepper Martin is definitely a winner.
Around every prominent figure in history there swirls scandal and scandal attracts the greedy. If this author is to be believed, an incredibly audacious land swap plan was under way when anarchist Charles Guiteau fired the bullet that cut short what might have been a sterling presidential career.
That’s all in the past. What’s here and now, is a well-managed, funny, and twisty story peopled with interesting characters, not the least of whom is well-named, Pepper Martin.
July 6, 2021
This one dragged compared to the previous books in the series. Not sure why.
August 18, 2010
While the story was clever (i.e., it centered on a credit-card fraud/identity theft ring making use of one of the mausoleums at Pepper's cemetery), I was extremely disappointed at how dumbed down Pepper was in this book. In past books we've learned that our material girl was an art history major, that she'd become accustomed to the finer things in life but had been taken down a notch after her father was indicted and subsequently incarcerated for fraud. That said, the little jabs about her lack of understanding of some pretty mundane vocabulary rang tinny when she'd been so very clever in previous outings. Not sure what's up with that, but maybe Casey Daniels can return Pepper's IQ to the same level in future outings.
February 22, 2016
Casey Daniels's heroine Pepper is a stitch! A terrific series!
February 17, 2021
I had not read any of the Pepper Martin series before and it is easy to pick up the background information. Pepper is used to living the high life until her dad went to jail for insurance fraud, so she is struggling to make a living as the only paid guide at the cemetery. Imagine Paris Hilton having to get a real job and actually work and you have Pepper's situation down. Pepper will appeal to some but not all readers. She is young, brash, and a bit superficial - although she is working on that. The stand-out character in this book is President Garfield himself. I felt as though the 1880's social moors were brought to life not to mention Garfield's commanding personality in this one character. Well done! The "ex" is sufficiently portrayed as negative in attitude towards Pepper, which spurs her on. There is an FBI agent that might have potential in future books that surfaces.
This is a fast and easy read with a sufficient plot to carry the reader through. The plot actually has several threads going but they all wrap up well. The Garfield memorial provides a good setting within the cemetery itself and Pepper's investigating is on par for a cozy. The big reveal of the murderer had just enough suspense and the wrap-up of the stalker sub plot was perhaps the best scene in the book.
If you are looking for a light and easy spooky read (similar to Kate Collins' Flower Shop Mysteries) this may be just what you are looking for..
This is a fast and easy read with a sufficient plot to carry the reader through. The plot actually has several threads going but they all wrap up well. The Garfield memorial provides a good setting within the cemetery itself and Pepper's investigating is on par for a cozy. The big reveal of the murderer had just enough suspense and the wrap-up of the stalker sub plot was perhaps the best scene in the book.
If you are looking for a light and easy spooky read (similar to Kate Collins' Flower Shop Mysteries) this may be just what you are looking for..
November 25, 2018
In Casey Daniels's Tomb With a View, the 6th installment in the Pepper Martin paranormal cozy series, this newest mystery had a hint of historical flair to add the drama. For Pepper Martin, she's about to host a commemoration on President James A. Garfield for the Garden View Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio. But there seem to be a snag and a big problem. Her name was Marjorie Klinker, the newest volunteer member who claims she's related to Garfield as a know-it-all. She's giving everyone at the cemetery a hard time including Pepper. And when she's about to show off her surprise to Pepper, she wound up dead. Someone must've pushed her over the edge. Now it was up to Pepper to solve the mystery with a hand from President Garfield's ghost who seems to haunt the tomb and haven't crossed over yet. As Pepper deals with a love triangle between Scott from the FBI and Quinn from the Cleveland PD, she has more than enough to deal with like a con man named "Jack" and a stalker. While Pepper tries to solve the puzzle by figuring out whodunit and why, she becomes the next victim on the killer's list if he doesn't get what he wants fast.
March 3, 2022
Pepper Martin is an ex-rich girl. When her physician father is imprisoned for welfare fraud, she is forced to take the only job she can. She is a cemetery tour guide at Garden View Cemetary. A fall leaving her unconscious left her with the ability to see ghosts. She embraces this new career as a paranormal investigator.
She had just told Quinn, her boyfriend, and a Cleveland homicide detective of her abilities he dumped her.
When she discovers the body of a Garden View Cemetery volunteer in the President Garfield mausoleum. Quinn tells her to stay out of his case. She takes it as a challenge to find the murderer first.
The murder may have started her investigation. But, Pepper ends up investigating more.
A fun and relaxing read.
She had just told Quinn, her boyfriend, and a Cleveland homicide detective of her abilities he dumped her.
When she discovers the body of a Garden View Cemetery volunteer in the President Garfield mausoleum. Quinn tells her to stay out of his case. She takes it as a challenge to find the murderer first.
The murder may have started her investigation. But, Pepper ends up investigating more.
A fun and relaxing read.
September 10, 2017
Pepper is still snobby - she makes a lot of internal comments on being grossed out by the elderly having a love life, dissing fast food work and Indiana - but I realize the author plays this up knowing these traits make her unlikable in ways. The mystery is fun and the two cops involved...amusing. This time a ghost isn't wanting her to solve a crime, it ended up being a creative change. Review soon
June 7, 2019
Tomb with a View is the sixth Pepper Martin cozy mystery. In this book, Pepper is helping an annoying volunteer prepare for a commemoration ceremony for President Garfield when she begins to find some shady things in the memorial. Then Marjorie Klinker is thrown over a marble balcony and smashes her head below. Pepper works around handsome FBI Agent Scott as well as adorable Detective Quinn as she tries to solve several mysteries at once.
March 18, 2017
BACK OF BOOK SAYS;
SINCE CLEVELAND'S GARDEN VIEW CEMETERY is going to be celebrating james a. garfields 179th birthday, pepper has been assigned to plan it with marjorie klinker know it all vounteer and garfield fanatic. it's enough to send pepper to an early grave especiallyb ecause marjorie won't shut up about being related to the late president.
but when majorie takes an assited header over the balcony in the garfield memoiral, pepper needs to solve the case if only to show up her detective ex boyfriend.
this was a very good book, very enjoyable. didn't even miss the ex boyfriend all that much, actually like the new almost one better.
book progessesed at a good pace, and wasn't predictable at all. left you guessing who done it until the very end.
which was a surprise. you didn't see coming......
very good .....
this is book 6 in the series,
now on to book 7 a hard days fright
and book 8 wild wild death
SINCE CLEVELAND'S GARDEN VIEW CEMETERY is going to be celebrating james a. garfields 179th birthday, pepper has been assigned to plan it with marjorie klinker know it all vounteer and garfield fanatic. it's enough to send pepper to an early grave especiallyb ecause marjorie won't shut up about being related to the late president.
but when majorie takes an assited header over the balcony in the garfield memoiral, pepper needs to solve the case if only to show up her detective ex boyfriend.
this was a very good book, very enjoyable. didn't even miss the ex boyfriend all that much, actually like the new almost one better.
book progessesed at a good pace, and wasn't predictable at all. left you guessing who done it until the very end.
which was a surprise. you didn't see coming......
very good .....
this is book 6 in the series,
now on to book 7 a hard days fright
and book 8 wild wild death
May 13, 2017
So worth the 5 stars. I love every book she has written. All amazingly beautifully written. You easily fall in love with the characters. You laugh, you cry you even want to yell at times. An amazing mix of a cozy mystery with spookey, fun, loveable Ghosts.
May 29, 2017
Another Pepper Martin mystery this one involving President Garfield. A good read.
June 13, 2021
I don't know when I lost track of this series, but I need to go back and read more of it.
February 14, 2025
DNF. Meh. No substantial plot or characters established by page 75. Dialog was predictable for fictional smart ass comments. I felt no reason to continue.
October 2, 2014
This review was originally posted on Once Upon a Chapter
"Cemetery tour guide and reluctant medium Pepper Martin is always up for some fun that doesn't involve seeing and talking to dead people. So a gig commemorating a dead president can only mean good times are not ahead..."
How do I start to describe Pepper Martin? She's spunky, fun, confident, smart and always fashionably up to date. Just ask her, she'll tell you. Not only is Pepper all of these things, but she is also a private investigator for the dead. Pepper can see those who have not passed over to the Other Side. On most occasions these ghosts have unfinished business here on Earth and they cannot depart until it is taken care of. This is where Pepper steps in.
Pepper works at the Garden View Cemetery. A few years ago, Pepper hit her head on the mausoleum of a gangster named Gus Scarpetti. On that fateful day, Pepper gained her Gift to see the dead. Pepper has helped several spirits pass over since that day. Usually this ends up getting her in some sticky situations and some near misses. Although Pepper is reluctant at first to help, she usually ends up becoming attached to the ghost she is trying to help.
This time around Pepper finds herself working on the commemoration of President James A. Garfield. President Garfield is buried in his memorial at Garden View Cemetery. Not only does Pepper not want to be working on the commemoration but she definitely does not want to be doing so with Garden View's most annoying volunteer, Marjorie Klinker.
Marjorie claims that she is the descendant of President Garfield. She alleges that President Garfield had an affair and that she is the descendant of the son that came of that affair. These claims have been rejected by the President's family, Marjorie's family and those who know her. There was never any proof of an affair. Marjorie has spent her entire life collecting all things President Garfield in hopes of proving her connection to the family. Marjorie and Pepper have to go through the archives at the cemetery and Marjorie's personal collection to decide what should be on display for the commemoration. It is during one of these sessions that Marjorie reveals to Pepper that she will have some new and especially wonderful information regarding the President. Pepper doesn't take the bait and that's really too bad. The next day Pepper finds Marjorie Klinker dead in the Garfield memorial.
What information did Marjorie have that was worth committing murder? There are a lot of questions and it seems few answers. Pepper finds herself in a world of deceit, fraud, murder and scams. She also can't figure out how she's supposed to help President Garfield cross over when it is abundantly clear that he is enjoying himself here in his memorial.
Once again Casey Daniels has taken us on a crazy adventure-filled ride. Pepper is funny, clever and loyal to those she helps. She also demands that same kind of loyalty. Tomb with a View had me laughing out loud and tension filled. I couldn't wait to figure out who-dun-it and per usual, I didn't figure it out until it was revealed to me. Casey Daniels is a mystery mastermind. There was also a secondary mystery that related to the primary mystery so there were several possibilities going through my mind. Never mind that not one of them was right.
Tomb With a View is a great addition to this series. The mysteries are great and Pepper is a refreshing and funny heroine. If you haven't read any other book in the series, I honestly don't think that you would have to before you read Tomb With a View. I like having the entire back story so I've read them all and have added each one to my keeper shelf.
"Cemetery tour guide and reluctant medium Pepper Martin is always up for some fun that doesn't involve seeing and talking to dead people. So a gig commemorating a dead president can only mean good times are not ahead..."
How do I start to describe Pepper Martin? She's spunky, fun, confident, smart and always fashionably up to date. Just ask her, she'll tell you. Not only is Pepper all of these things, but she is also a private investigator for the dead. Pepper can see those who have not passed over to the Other Side. On most occasions these ghosts have unfinished business here on Earth and they cannot depart until it is taken care of. This is where Pepper steps in.
Pepper works at the Garden View Cemetery. A few years ago, Pepper hit her head on the mausoleum of a gangster named Gus Scarpetti. On that fateful day, Pepper gained her Gift to see the dead. Pepper has helped several spirits pass over since that day. Usually this ends up getting her in some sticky situations and some near misses. Although Pepper is reluctant at first to help, she usually ends up becoming attached to the ghost she is trying to help.
This time around Pepper finds herself working on the commemoration of President James A. Garfield. President Garfield is buried in his memorial at Garden View Cemetery. Not only does Pepper not want to be working on the commemoration but she definitely does not want to be doing so with Garden View's most annoying volunteer, Marjorie Klinker.
Marjorie claims that she is the descendant of President Garfield. She alleges that President Garfield had an affair and that she is the descendant of the son that came of that affair. These claims have been rejected by the President's family, Marjorie's family and those who know her. There was never any proof of an affair. Marjorie has spent her entire life collecting all things President Garfield in hopes of proving her connection to the family. Marjorie and Pepper have to go through the archives at the cemetery and Marjorie's personal collection to decide what should be on display for the commemoration. It is during one of these sessions that Marjorie reveals to Pepper that she will have some new and especially wonderful information regarding the President. Pepper doesn't take the bait and that's really too bad. The next day Pepper finds Marjorie Klinker dead in the Garfield memorial.
What information did Marjorie have that was worth committing murder? There are a lot of questions and it seems few answers. Pepper finds herself in a world of deceit, fraud, murder and scams. She also can't figure out how she's supposed to help President Garfield cross over when it is abundantly clear that he is enjoying himself here in his memorial.
Once again Casey Daniels has taken us on a crazy adventure-filled ride. Pepper is funny, clever and loyal to those she helps. She also demands that same kind of loyalty. Tomb with a View had me laughing out loud and tension filled. I couldn't wait to figure out who-dun-it and per usual, I didn't figure it out until it was revealed to me. Casey Daniels is a mystery mastermind. There was also a secondary mystery that related to the primary mystery so there were several possibilities going through my mind. Never mind that not one of them was right.
Tomb With a View is a great addition to this series. The mysteries are great and Pepper is a refreshing and funny heroine. If you haven't read any other book in the series, I honestly don't think that you would have to before you read Tomb With a View. I like having the entire back story so I've read them all and have added each one to my keeper shelf.
February 18, 2013
Once again, Pepper Martin Mysteries took another approach. That’s what I love about the book, there is always something unexpected. Tomb With View mostly surrounded around actual living person’s death, unlike the other books, which usually involved the ghosts. Despite me disliking the person, I was curious to find what happens. At same time I was eager, to find the reason why President’s ghost was hanging around. I couldn’t help but get observed in the story. I’m excited to see what adventure Pepper will come across next, what ghost she come across.
GOODREADS SUMMARY
Cemeteries come alive for amateur sleuth/reluctant medium Pepper Martin.
Cleveland's Garden View Cemetery is hosting a James A. Garfield commemoration. For tour guide and reluctant medium Pepper Martin this means that's he'll surely be hearing from the dead president himself. And when she's assigned to help plan the event with know-it-all volunteer and Garfield fanatic Marjorie Klinker, she'll wish Marjorie were dead...too bad someone beats Pepper to it.
Unlike other books, this actually involved a murder of living person, instead of ghost coming to Pepper, asking for help. Though there is ghost involved, a late president James Garfield, and I found curious that his ghost suddenly appeared after so long, I knew there was a reason besides him, having another chance of presidency because his term was cut short. Towards the end, I was glad that he stuck around, that he was able to help Pepper with her stalker, because I was really afraid for her, afraid of what he would done if it wasn’t for the President. From all the ghosts through the books, he was the ones that I seemed to like the most, despite the complaints he seemed to have through the book. President Garfield seemed the one who helped her most, coming to her rescue and that makes him a hero to me.
Marjorie. I disliked her right from start of the book. To me it looked like she only cared about herself, about what she wanted. Way she bossed Pepper around, it made me want me to strangle the women. I was surprised when I found that she had been related to president though, I was sure that it was something that she made up, just like everyone else. But it was because of her, the obsession that she seemed to have with President Garfield that I learned more about president that I was aware of before reading the book. Actually I didn’t know anything about the president, not till I read the book. I loved fact that they added bit of historical aspect to the book. I got say, despite me having not much respect for this character, she wasn’t nasty to Pepper but everyone around her, seemed like she didn’t respect anyone or their feelings, she didn’t deserve die way she did. From moment she was killed, I found myself wonder who killed her and why.
I was curious what happened with Scott, he hasn’t been around, not since he sent her those flowers towards end of Night Of Loving Dead. I found myself wondering if Pepper and him would actually see each other again, it looked like two of them seemed to have some sort of connection in 4th book. I was glad to see that he was mentioned more in this book. I’m eager to find if their relationships will lead, to anything more in future books. As for Quinn, is it really end for him and Pepper? I eager to see if he at some point believes that she is telling him the truth, I’m hoping that he will. It doesn’t seem like Pepper is happy without him. I see Pepper and Quinn together at some point, they have that sort of connection, despite their arguments, and they always end up with each other in the end.
I was sure Nick was the killer; it seemed like all the clues pointed to him. Of course he didn’t end up the killer, there always some sort of twist like that towards the end. That’s what I love at books, that keep you guessing and when you sure you figured out who killer is, there is another twist. If you are into mystery, suspense, ghosts be sure to pick up Pepper Martin Mysteries.
GOODREADS SUMMARY
Cemeteries come alive for amateur sleuth/reluctant medium Pepper Martin.
Cleveland's Garden View Cemetery is hosting a James A. Garfield commemoration. For tour guide and reluctant medium Pepper Martin this means that's he'll surely be hearing from the dead president himself. And when she's assigned to help plan the event with know-it-all volunteer and Garfield fanatic Marjorie Klinker, she'll wish Marjorie were dead...too bad someone beats Pepper to it.
Unlike other books, this actually involved a murder of living person, instead of ghost coming to Pepper, asking for help. Though there is ghost involved, a late president James Garfield, and I found curious that his ghost suddenly appeared after so long, I knew there was a reason besides him, having another chance of presidency because his term was cut short. Towards the end, I was glad that he stuck around, that he was able to help Pepper with her stalker, because I was really afraid for her, afraid of what he would done if it wasn’t for the President. From all the ghosts through the books, he was the ones that I seemed to like the most, despite the complaints he seemed to have through the book. President Garfield seemed the one who helped her most, coming to her rescue and that makes him a hero to me.
Marjorie. I disliked her right from start of the book. To me it looked like she only cared about herself, about what she wanted. Way she bossed Pepper around, it made me want me to strangle the women. I was surprised when I found that she had been related to president though, I was sure that it was something that she made up, just like everyone else. But it was because of her, the obsession that she seemed to have with President Garfield that I learned more about president that I was aware of before reading the book. Actually I didn’t know anything about the president, not till I read the book. I loved fact that they added bit of historical aspect to the book. I got say, despite me having not much respect for this character, she wasn’t nasty to Pepper but everyone around her, seemed like she didn’t respect anyone or their feelings, she didn’t deserve die way she did. From moment she was killed, I found myself wonder who killed her and why.
I was curious what happened with Scott, he hasn’t been around, not since he sent her those flowers towards end of Night Of Loving Dead. I found myself wondering if Pepper and him would actually see each other again, it looked like two of them seemed to have some sort of connection in 4th book. I was glad to see that he was mentioned more in this book. I’m eager to find if their relationships will lead, to anything more in future books. As for Quinn, is it really end for him and Pepper? I eager to see if he at some point believes that she is telling him the truth, I’m hoping that he will. It doesn’t seem like Pepper is happy without him. I see Pepper and Quinn together at some point, they have that sort of connection, despite their arguments, and they always end up with each other in the end.
I was sure Nick was the killer; it seemed like all the clues pointed to him. Of course he didn’t end up the killer, there always some sort of twist like that towards the end. That’s what I love at books, that keep you guessing and when you sure you figured out who killer is, there is another twist. If you are into mystery, suspense, ghosts be sure to pick up Pepper Martin Mysteries.
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March 22, 2020
I love Pepper Martin though I am really tired of her taste in men. For heavens sake find a nice guy that you can be with for more than two seconds.
The story line was a little hard to deal with because there were quite a few side stories not only who threw the lady no one could stand over the balcony but who was stalking Pepper, which guy was the guy of the day plus all the presidential stuff. That being said the descriptions and the way the characters react to each other make the story. I also like the fact that while Pepper can take care of her self she knows better than to go into danger without calling the cops unlike a lot of female characters.
The story line was a little hard to deal with because there were quite a few side stories not only who threw the lady no one could stand over the balcony but who was stalking Pepper, which guy was the guy of the day plus all the presidential stuff. That being said the descriptions and the way the characters react to each other make the story. I also like the fact that while Pepper can take care of her self she knows better than to go into danger without calling the cops unlike a lot of female characters.
July 30, 2016
Synopsis:
Cemeteries come alive for amateur sleuth/reluctant medium Pepper Martin.
Cleveland's Garden View Cemetery is hosting a James A. Garfield commemoration. For tour guide and reluctant medium Pepper Martin this means that she'll surely be hearing from the dead president himself. And when she's assigned to help plan the event with know-it-all volunteer and Garfield fanatic Marjorie Klinker, she'll wish Marjorie were dead...too bad someone beats Pepper to it. (Goodreads)
Review:
Pepper is going through a bit of a rough time in her life. Ella, her boss and friend, has asked her to help plan a James A. Garfield commemorative celebration at the cemetery that she is a tour guide for. As if that is not bad enough, she has to work with Marjorie Klinker, a volunteer at the cemetery who is a know-it-all on all things President Garfield. Then there is the little matter of a stalker who has been bothering her for a while. Add to that the fact that she has broken up with Quinn, her detective boyfriend, and like I said, life is a little rough right now. And when Marjorie turns up dead, Pepper’s plate has just started overflowing. Pepper decides she needs to solve the murder before Quinn does, just so she can show him up. Nothing would give her more pleasure than doing just that. But she had better be careful, before she finds herself a permanent resident of the cemetery!
The characters are well developed and well rounded. Pepper has such a sarcastic irreverent sense of humor that I found myself laughing every few pages. She is definitely my kind of protagonist. She is very full of herself and does not lack self confidence, but she is not snooty or spoiled. She used to live a privileged life, until her father ends up in jail. She makes the best of her situation and does not really complain. I enjoy the relationship between Pepper and Ella. They really could not be more different but Pepper really likes Ella and tries to do things to keep her happy. The bickering between Pepper and Quinn is very funny and I enjoyed it a lot. I also enjoyed the interaction between Pepper and President Garfield. I love her ghostly encounters.
There are really three mysteries to solve in this book (I enjoy when there are more than one). The first is who killed Marjorie, the second is who is Pepper’s stalker, and I do not want to say what the third is because I do not want to spoil it for other readers. Pepper really has her hands full trying to get answers to all these questions. There are enough twist and turns and suspects to keep Pepper (and me) guessing until the very end. There was enough tension and suspense to keep me turning pages well into the night.
The writing style flows smoothly and the book is a quick, easy read. The author is very talented in her descriptive writing and through much of the book I felt like I was right there watching Pepper in action. I really enjoy the fact that the series takes place in the Cleveland area and it is great to know the areas that the author is mentioning and describing.
I have read the first five books in this series and I have loved them all. I am not sure how I got behind in the series but I will definitely being reading the rest of the books until I get caught up.
Ghostly cozies are one of my favorite genres to read and the Pepper Martin series is as good as any I have read. I would definitely recommend this book, and series, to any cozy mystery lover.
Cemeteries come alive for amateur sleuth/reluctant medium Pepper Martin.
Cleveland's Garden View Cemetery is hosting a James A. Garfield commemoration. For tour guide and reluctant medium Pepper Martin this means that she'll surely be hearing from the dead president himself. And when she's assigned to help plan the event with know-it-all volunteer and Garfield fanatic Marjorie Klinker, she'll wish Marjorie were dead...too bad someone beats Pepper to it. (Goodreads)
Review:
Pepper is going through a bit of a rough time in her life. Ella, her boss and friend, has asked her to help plan a James A. Garfield commemorative celebration at the cemetery that she is a tour guide for. As if that is not bad enough, she has to work with Marjorie Klinker, a volunteer at the cemetery who is a know-it-all on all things President Garfield. Then there is the little matter of a stalker who has been bothering her for a while. Add to that the fact that she has broken up with Quinn, her detective boyfriend, and like I said, life is a little rough right now. And when Marjorie turns up dead, Pepper’s plate has just started overflowing. Pepper decides she needs to solve the murder before Quinn does, just so she can show him up. Nothing would give her more pleasure than doing just that. But she had better be careful, before she finds herself a permanent resident of the cemetery!
The characters are well developed and well rounded. Pepper has such a sarcastic irreverent sense of humor that I found myself laughing every few pages. She is definitely my kind of protagonist. She is very full of herself and does not lack self confidence, but she is not snooty or spoiled. She used to live a privileged life, until her father ends up in jail. She makes the best of her situation and does not really complain. I enjoy the relationship between Pepper and Ella. They really could not be more different but Pepper really likes Ella and tries to do things to keep her happy. The bickering between Pepper and Quinn is very funny and I enjoyed it a lot. I also enjoyed the interaction between Pepper and President Garfield. I love her ghostly encounters.
There are really three mysteries to solve in this book (I enjoy when there are more than one). The first is who killed Marjorie, the second is who is Pepper’s stalker, and I do not want to say what the third is because I do not want to spoil it for other readers. Pepper really has her hands full trying to get answers to all these questions. There are enough twist and turns and suspects to keep Pepper (and me) guessing until the very end. There was enough tension and suspense to keep me turning pages well into the night.
The writing style flows smoothly and the book is a quick, easy read. The author is very talented in her descriptive writing and through much of the book I felt like I was right there watching Pepper in action. I really enjoy the fact that the series takes place in the Cleveland area and it is great to know the areas that the author is mentioning and describing.
I have read the first five books in this series and I have loved them all. I am not sure how I got behind in the series but I will definitely being reading the rest of the books until I get caught up.
Ghostly cozies are one of my favorite genres to read and the Pepper Martin series is as good as any I have read. I would definitely recommend this book, and series, to any cozy mystery lover.
August 7, 2024
2.5. Very quick, easy read. Personable characters!
April 2, 2011
The Pepper Martin books are always enjoyable and quick reads. In the latest addition to this series, our favorite Garden View Cemetery guide is charged with partnering with cemetery volunteer Marjorie Klinker to plan a celebration for the 179th birthday of president James A. Garfield, who is buried at the cemetery. Unfortunately for Pepper, Marjorie is an annoying know-it-all Garfield junkie who believes, despite what history says, that she is a descendant of the assassinated U.S. president.
When Pepper finds Marjorie dead in the Garfield memorial, she’s left with the ghost of a former president and a number of possible suspects, as nobody was particularly fond of the dead volunteer. In order to solve the mystery, Pepper has to figure out not why someone would want to murder Marjorie, since everyone from her exasperated neighbor to her fellow volunteers who she used and humiliated had motives, but who had the best motive. Add to the mix her detective ex-boyfriend Quinn, a hot teacher from Indiana named Jack, an FBI agent named Scott, who she worked with on a previous case, a stalker and an unknown yet missing historical item, which may or may not be the cause for the murder, and you can see why Pepper has her work cut out for her.
While I really like Pepper, I have a couple of problems with her. Though she’s written as a smart, hard-to-fool, P.I. to the deceased, she too often comes off as a complete moron. I mean, she’s in her mid-20s and doesn’t know what decorum, discerned or semantics mean (though the semantics line was pretty funny). And she majored in art history yet is beyond bored by anything vaguely historical, art or not, and doesn’t even know what a bas relief is? Plus, she seems to think anyone over the age of 30 is beyond ancient and comments on “old” people constantly. Yeah, I have no desire to see a couple of people in their sixties getting it on, but c’mon. In one scene she did get a bit of comeuppence when a teen working at a fast food restaurant let her go behind the counter to speak to an employee told her that it didn’t matter if anyone sees her because they’ll think she’s from the main office since she’s old too.
However, for the most part, Pepper is smart, capable and, unlike other leading ladies in mystery books, doesn’t get taken in easily or allow herself to be duped or used, making her a fun and likeable character. It’s also amusing to read a book in which the apparent love interest is held in serious contempt by the main character. It helps that the mysteries aren’t easy enough to be solved by the second chapter and that the plots are actually plausible. Hope the next book, which, judging from the last sentence will have something to do with the Beatles, continues along the same vein.
When Pepper finds Marjorie dead in the Garfield memorial, she’s left with the ghost of a former president and a number of possible suspects, as nobody was particularly fond of the dead volunteer. In order to solve the mystery, Pepper has to figure out not why someone would want to murder Marjorie, since everyone from her exasperated neighbor to her fellow volunteers who she used and humiliated had motives, but who had the best motive. Add to the mix her detective ex-boyfriend Quinn, a hot teacher from Indiana named Jack, an FBI agent named Scott, who she worked with on a previous case, a stalker and an unknown yet missing historical item, which may or may not be the cause for the murder, and you can see why Pepper has her work cut out for her.
While I really like Pepper, I have a couple of problems with her. Though she’s written as a smart, hard-to-fool, P.I. to the deceased, she too often comes off as a complete moron. I mean, she’s in her mid-20s and doesn’t know what decorum, discerned or semantics mean (though the semantics line was pretty funny). And she majored in art history yet is beyond bored by anything vaguely historical, art or not, and doesn’t even know what a bas relief is? Plus, she seems to think anyone over the age of 30 is beyond ancient and comments on “old” people constantly. Yeah, I have no desire to see a couple of people in their sixties getting it on, but c’mon. In one scene she did get a bit of comeuppence when a teen working at a fast food restaurant let her go behind the counter to speak to an employee told her that it didn’t matter if anyone sees her because they’ll think she’s from the main office since she’s old too.
However, for the most part, Pepper is smart, capable and, unlike other leading ladies in mystery books, doesn’t get taken in easily or allow herself to be duped or used, making her a fun and likeable character. It’s also amusing to read a book in which the apparent love interest is held in serious contempt by the main character. It helps that the mysteries aren’t easy enough to be solved by the second chapter and that the plots are actually plausible. Hope the next book, which, judging from the last sentence will have something to do with the Beatles, continues along the same vein.
November 4, 2016
this is a good sink-your-teeth in kinda mystery with a legally-blond-type heroine.
Yep I said it … legally-blond-type. I can’t help the image that pops in my head, but Pepper was so dense in this book, even with the red hair I thought of that girl in that movie.
Example: Oh he’s so hot and he’s looking at me… but of course because I am gorgeous in my fancy name dress and fancy name shoes… only I have this awesome fashion. Like OMG.. now another gorgeous guy likes me and wants me and we kiss and it was so amazing…. um I’m sorry what was your name? Oh dear your a murderer… I should feel bad but your an awesome kisser.
Thumbs Up! the story-line was very good ‘Daniels’… I so enjoyed it. I love a good mystery and I have all my notes to prove it ;)
I wonder IF anyone else reads this review would comment their opinion on Pepper’s character. I don’t remember her being so ditsy. I remember really enjoying her in the earlier books and I wonder… did Pepper change or did I? I know I have read other characters and wonder if my thoughts and feelings of a strong female heroine have evolved? So plz share your thoughts… much appreciated.
The story grabbed me from the beginning when she said Marjorie was murdered. We had all the information given to us like a good detective show should and the suspects lined up so we could gather evidence. I had my suspicions and was close.
I was totally dead on when I suspected something was up with Jeremiah Stone, that little buggar kept popping up to often.
This book is all about President Garfield…
You have the stalker that is found out at the end… The President learns of his unfinished business and moves on.. We have the credit card guy running around free.. but he was just so cute.. pepper kissed him just before he run off and got away.
The murderer thank goodness is going to jail for a very long time.
Now as for the hunks… Quinn shows up at the end and thinks he is gonna wiggle back in with Pepper but… to his dismay she has Scott there with her and they have plans.
Note to Self: Read no further with this series…
Yep I said it … legally-blond-type. I can’t help the image that pops in my head, but Pepper was so dense in this book, even with the red hair I thought of that girl in that movie.
Example: Oh he’s so hot and he’s looking at me… but of course because I am gorgeous in my fancy name dress and fancy name shoes… only I have this awesome fashion. Like OMG.. now another gorgeous guy likes me and wants me and we kiss and it was so amazing…. um I’m sorry what was your name? Oh dear your a murderer… I should feel bad but your an awesome kisser.
Thumbs Up! the story-line was very good ‘Daniels’… I so enjoyed it. I love a good mystery and I have all my notes to prove it ;)
I wonder IF anyone else reads this review would comment their opinion on Pepper’s character. I don’t remember her being so ditsy. I remember really enjoying her in the earlier books and I wonder… did Pepper change or did I? I know I have read other characters and wonder if my thoughts and feelings of a strong female heroine have evolved? So plz share your thoughts… much appreciated.
The story grabbed me from the beginning when she said Marjorie was murdered. We had all the information given to us like a good detective show should and the suspects lined up so we could gather evidence. I had my suspicions and was close.
I was totally dead on when I suspected something was up with Jeremiah Stone, that little buggar kept popping up to often.
This book is all about President Garfield…
You have the stalker that is found out at the end… The President learns of his unfinished business and moves on.. We have the credit card guy running around free.. but he was just so cute.. pepper kissed him just before he run off and got away.
The murderer thank goodness is going to jail for a very long time.
Now as for the hunks… Quinn shows up at the end and thinks he is gonna wiggle back in with Pepper but… to his dismay she has Scott there with her and they have plans.
Note to Self: Read no further with this series…
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 1, 2010
Never let it be said that Pepper Martin cant solve a murder case.
In this 6th installment, Pepper is now solving the murder of one of the living, and using the help of the dead to aide her.
After Marjorie Klinker, a cemetary volunteer, is found dead after being pushed over a stair case, Pepper and Ex-beau Quin go neck and neck to solve the crime. Disliked as she was, Marjorie was determined to prove she was related to the former President Garfield, and was a hardcore collector of his memoribilia. With a suspect list a mile long, including Nick Klinker (Marjories' nephew), Jack MacArthur (history teacher from Indiana), Ted Studebaker (antique Collector) Doris and Ray, (fellow volunteers) and Gloria (Marje's nosy busybody neighbor) Pepper has a time putting together all the clues to solve the murder.
Throw in a stalker, a credit card scandel, a smart and savvy new detective, ex-lax brownies, and a document that could have changed US history, and you have a fun, fast paced ghostly mystery full of twists and turns.
I never did guess the killer until the reveal, but Pepper does a good job eliminating the suspects one by one. We are left in closing with Pepper off to visit the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, and Pepper hearing the song playing "Its been a Hard Day's Night"
In this 6th installment, Pepper is now solving the murder of one of the living, and using the help of the dead to aide her.
After Marjorie Klinker, a cemetary volunteer, is found dead after being pushed over a stair case, Pepper and Ex-beau Quin go neck and neck to solve the crime. Disliked as she was, Marjorie was determined to prove she was related to the former President Garfield, and was a hardcore collector of his memoribilia. With a suspect list a mile long, including Nick Klinker (Marjories' nephew), Jack MacArthur (history teacher from Indiana), Ted Studebaker (antique Collector) Doris and Ray, (fellow volunteers) and Gloria (Marje's nosy busybody neighbor) Pepper has a time putting together all the clues to solve the murder.
Throw in a stalker, a credit card scandel, a smart and savvy new detective, ex-lax brownies, and a document that could have changed US history, and you have a fun, fast paced ghostly mystery full of twists and turns.
I never did guess the killer until the reveal, but Pepper does a good job eliminating the suspects one by one. We are left in closing with Pepper off to visit the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, and Pepper hearing the song playing "Its been a Hard Day's Night"
September 23, 2011
Mobi/Paranormal Mystery: I think I skipped a book along the way because I apparently missed some aspects of Pepper's crazy life. I've like her since the beginning of the series. She is a fashion diva trapped in a polo shirt while solving crimes in the greater, spookier, Cincinnati area. In this one, you learn from the beginning that one of Pepper's co-workers has been murdered. She is an obnoxious woman who Pepper can't stand, but Pepper, being Pepper, can't help herself. She is bound and determined to outwit Quinn and find the murderer first.
Pepper does get some help along the way: from President Garfield. Pepper hit her head, in the first book, and can talk to dead people.
There were a lot of pluses to the book. The mystery kept you guessing and the book kept pace and there were no dull moments. Pepper is lovable, as well as the secondary characters. However, the plot was way out there. The local police and FBI procedures were way off. If I was the murderer, I'd just shut my mouth. All the evidence was circumstantial until the the murderer confessed. The murderer should have just walked away from the situation. There is also the situation with Pepper's stalker. It was a ridiculous premise, but is finally wrapped up in this book.
Pepper does get some help along the way: from President Garfield. Pepper hit her head, in the first book, and can talk to dead people.
There were a lot of pluses to the book. The mystery kept you guessing and the book kept pace and there were no dull moments. Pepper is lovable, as well as the secondary characters. However, the plot was way out there. The local police and FBI procedures were way off. If I was the murderer, I'd just shut my mouth. All the evidence was circumstantial until the the murderer confessed. The murderer should have just walked away from the situation. There is also the situation with Pepper's stalker. It was a ridiculous premise, but is finally wrapped up in this book.
May 27, 2014
I enjoy the Pepper Martin books. The cool-fashionista-caught-in-a-dorky-job thing is funny, her snarkiness is rather appealing, and trying to deal with ghosts that only she can see or hear while not getting committed is worth a giggle...but this one just didn't hold up to the previous books. For one thing, Pepper is not the deepest(although she has a good heart). In fact, at the beginning if she was a puddle you could walk through without getting water on the top of your shoes. Slowly, though, there was some tiny whisper of growth-especially after the events of the TV show. Yet, all of that growth and depth of character, such as it was, was missing in this book. Her snark at times veered very close to cruel, and she was less tolerant than ever. Character development that doesn't 'stick' from book to book is always annoying. In this case, her character was a bit annoying to start with but was tolerable as long as she grew, however slightly--but regressing was particularly unpleasant. Still, the mystery was interesting, and I enjoyed the ghost aspect. Overall, a fun read although I think it didn't do Pepper justice.
February 13, 2012
Oh, how I love Pepper Martin. She'd be the coolest chickie to be friends with just with her weensie snarky personality, let alone her ginchy ability to talk to ghosts.
I feel for her, as snarky as she can be, she's not mean spirited (pardon the pun). The woman she has to work with, Marjorie, is a real piece of work. If it were in me to do so and I knew someone like Marjorie, I'd assist her over the rail too. Marjorie is so well written, I was smacking the book after one of her supercilious tirades.
Pepper's dealing with President Garfield is hilarious. She shows proper respect as much as she can, but he does get a wee bit ponderous in his presidential pontificating, so her patience gets tested.
The mystery is two-fold, plenty of action going on with a mysterious handsome man, murder, and secret visitors at all hours.
Five ghostly mystery beans.....
I feel for her, as snarky as she can be, she's not mean spirited (pardon the pun). The woman she has to work with, Marjorie, is a real piece of work. If it were in me to do so and I knew someone like Marjorie, I'd assist her over the rail too. Marjorie is so well written, I was smacking the book after one of her supercilious tirades.
Pepper's dealing with President Garfield is hilarious. She shows proper respect as much as she can, but he does get a wee bit ponderous in his presidential pontificating, so her patience gets tested.
The mystery is two-fold, plenty of action going on with a mysterious handsome man, murder, and secret visitors at all hours.
Five ghostly mystery beans.....
July 8, 2010
I am not an eloquent reviewer, but I do know when I read a great book. I have read all the Pepper books and they keep getting better. I love the way Casey Daniels writes. It flows, it's engaging and you really can get into Pepper's head. I am normally not a mystery fan, but paranormal mystery is fun! Throw in a little romance and I am in heaven. Pepper butts heads with Quinn (ubercop, uberhot, just uber) she is always getting involved in his murder cases or maybe he just keeps getting mixed up in hers. See, Pepper can talk to ghosts and has become a kind of private investigator for the undead. Unfortunately Quinn needs to be taken down a peg or two. I hope in the end they end up together, but not before Pepper gets the satisfaction of making him grovel . Everyone can enjoy this book.
June 27, 2011
Quinn, What is your problem ??? Such and hard headed stubborn man. Well Pepper, gets the hard side of Quinn in this edition of the series. She is trapped in another murder investigation and is once again in danger herself. Quinn just wants her to be safe little women, so not Pepper. First the ghost will not leave her alone and second she now has a stalker and third, somebody at the cemetery was murdered. Her ghost of the moment is President Garfield and he's a very interesting ghost, a lot of history. Poor Pepper, she just keeps getting poked at through the whole book.
I enjoyed the history and the varied nasty characters through the whole story. I can't wait for the next book in the series.
I enjoyed the history and the varied nasty characters through the whole story. I can't wait for the next book in the series.
August 23, 2011
I really enjoy fluffy mystery novels like these. Ones where the protagonist is light, fun and interesting, she isn’t perfect, but she’s also not TSTL. I especially enjoy them when the mystery isn’t too easy to figure out. The books in the Pepper Martin series are fun, perfect summer reading with just the right amount of love interest, intrigue and mystery. As much as I love books like this, I don’t think I would ever own them unless given to me as a prize in a contest or as a present. But I definitely recommend them to anyone who loves fun, flighty mysteries. There really isn’t anything different to say about each book as they follow the same formula and saying more than that would give away the plot of the book.
May 4, 2014
Since I don't normally write reviews unless I have something specific to say, here's the break down of how I rate my books...
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It had earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It had earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
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