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Martha A. Cheves's Blog – June 2010 Archive (7)

Edith's War - Andrew Smith, Author

Edith’s War – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat

“You know,” said Anna. “We all think we’re so clever. I know I used to be too proud. I had a good husband, three handsome boys who speak English

and get along so good at school. Three fish and chip shops, a nice house

– I thought I have it made. And the bang, suddenly it all disappeared.

When a war happens, it shows you we don’t know nothing. War… Continue

Added by Martha A. Cheves on June 25, 2010 at 4:36pm — No Comments

Dead of Knight - A Jack Staal Mystery - William R. Potter, Author

Dead of Knight – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat

“It’s a good day to die,” he said quietly. “Pardon?” “Happy birthday,

Kim.” “What?” She retreated a step. “How did you know it’s my

birthday?” Tyro clenched the lighter in his fist, pulled back and

struck a quick blow to her throat. The porcelain cup of steaming coffee

burst from her grip and smashed to the ground. Her… Continue

Added by Martha A. Cheves on June 19, 2010 at 6:29pm — No Comments

Sounds of Murder - Patricia Rockwell, Author

Sounds of Murder – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat

‘Pamela followed Kent, running behind him around the corner of the main hallway towards the experimental computer laboratory at the far end of the side

hallway. She could see in the distance that the door to the lab was

wide open and the lights were on. Kent ran through…

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Added by Martha A. Cheves on June 10, 2010 at 4:28pm — No Comments

Bingo the Banjo Picking Bear - Jay Miller

Bingo The Banjo Picking Bear – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat…

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Added by Martha A. Cheves on June 9, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Killer Cousins - June Shaw, Author

Killer Cousins – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat

I’d flown into Gatlinburg, reached my cousin’s house, shoved on the stuck gate of her backyard’s wooden fence, and fallen. “Stevie!” I cried, lying face down

in tall grass. “Ste—vie!” Her screen door slammed. “Oh, Cealie, it’s

you! You came!” She squatted beside me and I noticed my hand…

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Added by Martha A. Cheves on June 5, 2010 at 3:01pm — No Comments

Reel Murder - Mary Kennedy, Author

Reel Murder – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat

‘It was giving me a little chill to think that the murderer was probably right here on the set with us. It had to be someone connected with the Death Watch production,

didn’t it? So many possibilities. I’d…

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Added by Martha A. Cheves on June 2, 2010 at 2:46pm — No Comments

Future Imperfect Book Two Miraculous Deception - P. I. Barrington, Author

Future Imperfect Book Two – Miraculous Deception – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat

“Gavin. Gavin!” Payce’s voice

hissed

urgently in his ear. Only she wasn’t speaking, physically at least. He

sat up in the chair and looked at her, lying silent and unmoving in… Continue

Added by Martha A. Cheves on June 1, 2010 at 3:39pm — No Comments