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US Mall 1 - Death's Half Acre
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Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780446196109
ISBN: 044619610X
Label: Grand Central Publishing
Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 272
Publication Date: 2008-08-20
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Studio: Grand Central Publishing
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Summary: Death's Half Acre
Comment: A likable, if not stellar, entry in Margaret Maron's Deborah Knott series. Definitely worth reading more for the atmosphere than for the predictable plot--the conflict between Colleton county natives and the ever-multiplying newcomers is intersting and colorful. But the poetic epigrams at the chapter heads were of irritatingly poor quality, Deborah's eternal imprudence at the climax of these stories continues to strain the reader's belief, and the tales of corruption just plod along. I hope the next Deborah Knott novel is back on track. If you haven't ready any as yet, consider the wonderful first of the series: "Bootlegger's Daughter."
Kindle readers: note that Kindle skips a short introductory portion, and goes directly to Chapter 1. The skipped part is important, so it's worth going back.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Death's Half Acre
Comment:
I have read all Margaret Maron's books that feature Deborah Knott. I have enjoyed all of them. Each one
is better than the last. I recommend her books to any one who asks for a book recommendation.
I am already waiting for the next book.
Customer Rating:
Summary: I've read the entire series. This one was pretty weak.
Comment: I think Maron has hit a bare patch in the Deborah Knott series. The last couple weren't that great, and this one was lackluster. I share Maron (and Deborah's) political sensibilities, but this one seemed dominated more by abstract ideas (development and loss of the Carolina countryside) than by character. I didn't care about ANY of the MANY plotlines, and I figured out the key plot point long before the end.
To my mind, this isn't the first time Maron has found the cupboard bare. There was an earlier weak period in the series - right before Deborah and Dwight got together. I was just about to give up when Maron came storming back with several terrific books. Maybe she'll come out of this rut as well. I sure hope so.
But...I can't say I'll order the next book as quickly as I ordered this one.
By the way, if you're tiring of Deborah Knott, I'd recommend the Sharon McCone series by Marcia Muller. I'd say Muller's best books aren't as good as Maron's best. But Muller's books are of a much more CONSISENT high quality.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Boot legging and black mail equal a southern mystery delight!
Comment: Reviewed by Lynn O'Connell for Reader Views (11/08)
Two deaths in rural Colleton County, North Carolina, put everyone on edge -- including protagonist Judge Deborah Knott and her new husband, Sheriff's Deputy Dwight Bryant. Most recently, beautiful county commission chairman Candace Bradshaw is found dead in her home with a suicide note, saying she killed herself, overwhelmed with her guilt over taking kickbacks from the developers descending upon the county and its rich land. A few months earlier, the editor of the local paper had been killed in a hit-and-run accident. The sprawling urbanization which is squeezing out the farmers also has created incredible tension in the county. And this makes for a fast-paced adventure with a mysterious twist in this fourteenth book in the Judge Deborah Knott series.
Of course, Deborah and her husband ultimately show that both deaths are actually murders. Now, who could the killer be? Meanwhile, Deborah's father, Kezzie Knott, a `retired' bootlegger, is busy trying to outsmart Faison McKinney, the local reverend who is cheating his church and mistreating his female congregants. Yet again, the Knott family rights the wrongs done in Colleton County.
Maron skillfully combines suspense, a meaty plot and humor in this mystery. The Knott family secrets make the tale even more compelling. I personally was very impressed with Maron's in-depth descriptions of this rural North Carolina setting - and, it does indeed remind me of my earlier years living in the South. This isn't surprising since Maron did grow up in North Carolina and then returned to the state before the first book in this series was published.
I also thoroughly enjoyed this author's wonderful character descriptions. Whether the character was on the side of good or evil, all were portrayed effectively and in such detail that they became real to me. I feel like I myself may now be a part of Deborah's extended family.
This book is perfect for the mystery lover, particularly the mystery lover who enjoys tales with wonderful character and setting descriptions. I'll definitely be getting the 15th book in the series when it comes out. I particularly liked Deborah in her role as wife and stepmother. I thought this added something over the earlier books in the series. My only suggestion for the future would be even more concentration on Deborah, her husband, her stepson, her delightful father, and the rest of the family.
"Death's Half Acre" by Margaret Maron had it all - I held my breath, I laughed, and then I was delighted when I solved the mystery - just before Maron revealed the truth behind Candace's death.
Customer Rating:
Summary: EXCELLENT BOOK
Comment: AGAIN, MRS. MARON DOES A GREAT JOB OF KEEPING YOUR INTEREST THROUGH OUT THE BOOK. SHE MAKES YOU FEEL THAT YOU KNOW THE CHARACTERS AND ARE A FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR FOR A SHORT TIME. ENJOY
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Editorial Reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Death's Half Acre
Comment: A likable, if not stellar, entry in Margaret Maron's Deborah Knott series. Definitely worth reading more for the atmosphere than for the predictable plot--the conflict between Colleton county natives and the ever-multiplying newcomers is intersting and colorful. But the poetic epigrams at the chapter heads were of irritatingly poor quality, Deborah's eternal imprudence at the climax of these stories continues to strain the reader's belief, and the tales of corruption just plod along. I hope the next Deborah Knott novel is back on track. If you haven't ready any as yet, consider the wonderful first of the series: "Bootlegger's Daughter."
Kindle readers: note that Kindle skips a short introductory portion, and goes directly to Chapter 1. The skipped part is important, so it's worth going back.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Death's Half Acre
Comment:
I have read all Margaret Maron's books that feature Deborah Knott. I have enjoyed all of them. Each one
is better than the last. I recommend her books to any one who asks for a book recommendation.
I am already waiting for the next book.
Customer Rating:
Summary: I've read the entire series. This one was pretty weak.
Comment: I think Maron has hit a bare patch in the Deborah Knott series. The last couple weren't that great, and this one was lackluster. I share Maron (and Deborah's) political sensibilities, but this one seemed dominated more by abstract ideas (development and loss of the Carolina countryside) than by character. I didn't care about ANY of the MANY plotlines, and I figured out the key plot point long before the end.
To my mind, this isn't the first time Maron has found the cupboard bare. There was an earlier weak period in the series - right before Deborah and Dwight got together. I was just about to give up when Maron came storming back with several terrific books. Maybe she'll come out of this rut as well. I sure hope so.
But...I can't say I'll order the next book as quickly as I ordered this one.
By the way, if you're tiring of Deborah Knott, I'd recommend the Sharon McCone series by Marcia Muller. I'd say Muller's best books aren't as good as Maron's best. But Muller's books are of a much more CONSISENT high quality.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Boot legging and black mail equal a southern mystery delight!
Comment: Reviewed by Lynn O'Connell for Reader Views (11/08)
Two deaths in rural Colleton County, North Carolina, put everyone on edge -- including protagonist Judge Deborah Knott and her new husband, Sheriff's Deputy Dwight Bryant. Most recently, beautiful county commission chairman Candace Bradshaw is found dead in her home with a suicide note, saying she killed herself, overwhelmed with her guilt over taking kickbacks from the developers descending upon the county and its rich land. A few months earlier, the editor of the local paper had been killed in a hit-and-run accident. The sprawling urbanization which is squeezing out the farmers also has created incredible tension in the county. And this makes for a fast-paced adventure with a mysterious twist in this fourteenth book in the Judge Deborah Knott series.
Of course, Deborah and her husband ultimately show that both deaths are actually murders. Now, who could the killer be? Meanwhile, Deborah's father, Kezzie Knott, a `retired' bootlegger, is busy trying to outsmart Faison McKinney, the local reverend who is cheating his church and mistreating his female congregants. Yet again, the Knott family rights the wrongs done in Colleton County.
Maron skillfully combines suspense, a meaty plot and humor in this mystery. The Knott family secrets make the tale even more compelling. I personally was very impressed with Maron's in-depth descriptions of this rural North Carolina setting - and, it does indeed remind me of my earlier years living in the South. This isn't surprising since Maron did grow up in North Carolina and then returned to the state before the first book in this series was published.
I also thoroughly enjoyed this author's wonderful character descriptions. Whether the character was on the side of good or evil, all were portrayed effectively and in such detail that they became real to me. I feel like I myself may now be a part of Deborah's extended family.
This book is perfect for the mystery lover, particularly the mystery lover who enjoys tales with wonderful character and setting descriptions. I'll definitely be getting the 15th book in the series when it comes out. I particularly liked Deborah in her role as wife and stepmother. I thought this added something over the earlier books in the series. My only suggestion for the future would be even more concentration on Deborah, her husband, her stepson, her delightful father, and the rest of the family.
"Death's Half Acre" by Margaret Maron had it all - I held my breath, I laughed, and then I was delighted when I solved the mystery - just before Maron revealed the truth behind Candace's death.
Customer Rating:
Summary: EXCELLENT BOOK
Comment: AGAIN, MRS. MARON DOES A GREAT JOB OF KEEPING YOUR INTEREST THROUGH OUT THE BOOK. SHE MAKES YOU FEEL THAT YOU KNOW THE CHARACTERS AND ARE A FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR FOR A SHORT TIME. ENJOY
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