82 Desire [Paperback]

Julie Smith (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Ivy Books (1980)
• ASIN: B000N773S2
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

More About the Author

Author of the Skip Langdon and Talba Wallis mystery series; Edgar-winner; New Orleans resident.

Also founder of www.booksBnimble.com, an electronic publishing start-up, and author of the YA paranormal adventure, CURSEBUSTERS!

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Customer Reviews

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Skip this Skip Langdon Novel, December 17, 1999

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This review is from: 82 Desire (Skip Langdon Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

Although I am a fan of Smith's work, I found this one to be a bit contrived and convoluted. There were too many sub-plots that demanded more attention than Smith could give in a light mystery novel. The character of the baroness is exciting, though and as always, New Orleans is romantic and seedy all at the same time. Read the earlier books in the Langdon series to get a better example of Smith's work.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Light and fluffy..., February 13, 2004

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Cynthia K. Robertson (beverly, new jersey USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 82 Desire (Skip Langdon Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

After reading several heavy duty histories, I needed something light, fast and entertaining and Julie Smith's 82 Desire fit the bill. This was my first Skip Langdon mystery, and I was very charmed with this book. Yes, there are much better mysteries, but I love New Orleans and it was fun to read a story set in this unique city. The characters could have been developed a little better, but perhaps they are in earlier books from this series. I especially liked the Baroness Pontalba. This will definitely not be my last Julie Smith.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!, October 26, 2001

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Marion "[e-mail]" (Louisiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 82 Desire (Skip Langdon Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

I read "Louisiana Hotshot" before I read "82 Desire" and I was pleasantly surprised to find the exotic poet/detective, Talba Wallis, introduced in this book. I can't agree with the other reviewers that this was not her best. I thought it was just as fast-paced, thought-provoking and intriguing as all of the other books in the Skip Langdon series. Like the other books, it kept me guessing until the end. If you love New Orleans and you love quirky, unique characters, then you'll ADORE this book. I promise you, you won't be disappointed!!!