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Rage Against the Dying (Brigid Quinn, #1)

Becky Masterman

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Nov 25, 2019 Colleen Chi-Girl rated it really liked it

Shelves: crime-mysteries, audiobooks, 2019, women-centered, us-no-amer

I wasn't sure if this was a 3-1/2 or 4 stars so I rounded up. As I work on genealogy and packing boxes, and long work commutes, I enjoy listening to audio books. This has a strong female lead, as well as snarky and snappy dialogue to go along with the thriller/murder-mystery. Becky Masterman is a master at intelligent, saucy dialogue. I was excited to read about the main character, a middle age woman and ex-FBI...yes! Another strong woman as the lead.

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Dec 03, 2019 Colleen Chi-Girl rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2019, crime-mysteries, us-no-amer

I was excited to read about the main character, who is a middle age woman...yes! Another strong woman as the lead. So we have Brigid who is ex-FBI and married to ex-priest (I was willing to go along with this and feel in love her sweet, stoic husband.) She is a rocking, strong s-hero and there was a lot to like about it. However, there were times when I wanted to scream at her or at the author (sorry Ms. Masterman), to open up and tell her husband "some things" and to not turn into a wuss when i ...more

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Jul 05, 2013 Andy Plonka rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Except for a few inconsistencies this is a good mystery. A little more hard boiled than a cozy, it gives a nod to the abilities of the over fifty crowd's ability to think and act in difficult situations ...more

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