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It is odd that even though northern North Dakota is closer to me than most of Canada and the United States, my interest is low because it is not a part of my country nonetheless. We all govern ourselves differently, have our own communities, cultures, mannerisms, and traditions. It is most inspiring to read about our own, especially specific to our province, Manitoba.

I would love it if we could row over to a nearby island and ask a spirit questions any time we wanted to. The originality of this novel containing the kinds of spirit interactions I have longed to see is fantastic!

A friend's husband gave this Orillia, Ontario 'paranormal mystery' author to me and it is really good.

I am impressed with Simon Brett's writing throughout this whole novel. My sole complaint is that he referred to alcohol far too much. It is enough to establish that someone has an addiction or stress drinking problem. Every chapter need not describe a drink or drunk. However, the writing is masterful and the humour is intelligent and amazingly unique. The mystery too, is topnotch and far surpasses the first two.

I waited a long time to obtain a copy of this third novel. Now I can continue Simon Brett's first series. I am enjoying it much more than its predecessors.

I think I know whence the motive comes. These being my own notes that few people read, I will venture ideas. I think the Daughter was born from the visiting woman who fell down the cliff. I think the Son was born from the chauffeur. However, I do not hold truck with the worn out cliché that we do not fall in love with children who are not physically related to us. Any child in our home of any species, is adored.

A very emotional family mystery in a bright, new place for hardworking city dwellers to enjoy nature. I appreciate Rhys Bowen's setting and story very much. I imagine their story reflects the tragedy of Charles Augustus Lindbergh Junior. I think Rhys must have wanted to write them a happy conclusion.

“In Like Flynn” is immensely more interesting than “Murder On Mulberry Bend” by Victoria Thompson. A series about 1900s New York City need not inch along street by street. I enjoy Victoria but Rhy Bowen dips into a wider range of topics and premises. This time, she is investigating spiritualists in a Hudson River manor. Most poignantly, a toddler missing from there for 3 years needs to be found. Very compelling.

I prefer that authors focus on great characters, intelligent premises and plots, original settings, natural dialogue and storytelling. Twists are gimmicks that draw from quality to insert an implausible motive we would not guess about fictional characters or scenarios. However, seeing who a villain is and what their motive must be from the beginning, suggests Victoria again made little effort to go deep in a story.

I prefer that authors focus on great characters, intelligent premises & plots, original settings, natural dialogue, and storytelling. Twists are gimmicks that draw from quality, to insert an implausible motive we would not guess about fictional characters or scenarios. However, seeing who a villain is and what their motive must be from the beginning, suggests Victoria again made little effort to go deep in a story.

It is the year 2023 and I am 50, doing what most of the reading world wishes they could do. I am reading Harry Potter for the first time! I was immediately a film fan. It is time to experience the stories that began on paper. I have had "Beetle The Bard" awhile and recently got "Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone". However, I didn't want to dig in until I had more of the novels. My friend gave them to me!

Fantastic! Marvellous! This original, exciting suspense and emotionally charged mystery are exactly why I love to read!

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Gentle Spectrums is a versatile Canadian lounge for worldwide friends, that has been here for a decade. From all of us in this group, to the Goodreads community: HAPPY CANADA DAY TO YOU!!!! Yours truly, Carolyn & the Gentle Spectrums members. https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

I am glad to know Jann Arden had three cats. It would be nice if she still does have her three from that period. My babies born in 2000 and 2004 just went to the afterlife.

This is very beautiful and introspective more than humorous. I am loving all Jann's pages anyway.