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5.0 out of 5 stars Virginia Lanier, Jo Beth and Bobby Lee do it again!, February 23, 1998

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This review is from: A Brace of Bloodhounds (Hardcover)

Virginia Lanier has brought Jo Beth Siddon back again with her beloved Bobby Lee taking the spotlight. Jo Beth and her "family", both human and bloodhound, have become great friends to her faithful readers.

Lanier knows the swamp. It is her next door neighbor and she makes you feel the heat and humidity, the terror of the unseen source of a dry rattle somewhere nearby, the agony of no-seeums, as well as the beauty of the swamp. If you have never had a chance to visit the Okefenokee Swamp, you will want to do so after reading Lanier's books and going into it with Jo Beth and her trusty hounds on quests for lost children, murderers, escaped convicts, and green outdoorsmen who go into the swamp thinking they know it all.

Lanier also captures the real people from the good ole' boys to genteel southern ladies even those like Jo Beth who tend to be a bit liberated. She gives short courses in southern country manners and hospitality through her characters as well as tossing in the odd mysteries that let Jo Beth and her bloodhounds shine.

A couple of tips. If you have never read any of the "bloodhound" books, go first to Bloodhound Red and get to know Jo Beth and the gang and read them in the order written. The second tip, allow plenty of time for reading because once you start, you won't want to put any one of them down.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another exciting bloodhound thriller, September 9, 2000

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This review is from: A Brace of Bloodhounds (Jo Beth Sidden, No. 3) (Mass Market Paperback)

The intrepid Jo Beth Sidden and her lovable, talented bloodhounds continue their daring exploits in this third suspenseful mystery of the series. This time our heroes deal with the kidnapping of a child, a murderous judge who's carrying on nefarious deeds in the woods, a bank robbery perpetrated by two drunken locals, and a rampaging alligator. And, yes, psycho ex-husband Bubba is still around. Add dangerous treks through the Okefenokee Swamp and stakeouts in the forest, and you've got an absorbing, unputdownable thriller. Unconventional characters, exciting subplots, vivid descriptions, humor, Southern atmosphere and, above all, those irresistible canines make for a most enjoyable read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars As we say down here in the South,, DANG GOOD'EN, May 22, 2000

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This review is from: A Brace of Bloodhounds (Jo Beth Sidden, No. 3) (Mass Market Paperback)

From the Opening chapter, Miz JoBeth Siddon, drags us along herlife and adventure. Wonderful cultural "Points of the South"along the way. Great new charcters, plenty of old ones to fill out a Dang Good mystery. Funny, sad, scary and full of heart felt quips, fast moving and never boring. Me I'm in love with the dogs, Hound Dogs.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Tail of Bloodhounds
Ms. Lanier grabbed my attention with the very first book I read of hers in this wonderful series of mysteries starring her beloved bloodhounds. Read more

Published on June 28, 2006 by B. Buonassissi

5.0 out of 5 stars With sorrow
I just learned that my new favorite Author has died. I had just finished a Brace of Bloodhounds and was looking for the next installment. Mrs. Read more

Published on November 2, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars how about another book
I hope nothing has happened to Virgina. this a great series. A new book would be great.

Published on February 28, 2003 by MARY S. WILSON

5.0 out of 5 stars Third in series of a gripping mystery
This is *NOTE* the third book of a series. It is well done enough that you can pick up the series here but it will be more enjoyable if you start from the beginning. Read more

Published on February 3, 2003 by Kathleen Loughlin

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Reading
I have read all of Virginia Lanier's books (date of review 8/7/00). All five are full of excitement and suspense as well as romance and humor. Read more

Published on August 8, 2000 by marxd

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun
A well written story with plenty of humor and great characters. A Very enjoyable read, especially for dog lovers.

Published on July 19, 1999 by N. Sausser

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Lanier read!!!
Got the hardcover for a looong bus ride across the desert. I was never bored a minute! I almost wish I had a bloodhound after reading this series, although I know they are not a... Read more

Published on October 1, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars a great read --- perfect for a long airport layover
The book is a great remedy for the dreaded boring airport layover. Captures your attention and really keeps it. Something is always going on in the book and it never drags.

Published on October 1, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Virginia Lanier you need to write faster!!!
I first read about Virginia Lanier's books in a Jacksonville Florida Times Union Article and maybe because it was about dogs ... I was curious so I bought her first book ... Read more

Published on March 14, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Jo Beth does it again!
A Brace of Bloodhounds continues to amuse and entertain as Jo Beth Sidden and her wonderfully trained bloodhounds once again pursue the bad guys through the swamplands of southern... Read more

Published on July 11, 1997

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rescue suit, grooming room, six trainers, rescue sled, deer jerky

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Donnie Ray, Bobby Lee, Mark Anthony, Deputy Rigdon, Miz Jansee, Dunston County, Virginia Lanier, Miz Jo Beth, Sheriff Cribbs, Balsa City, Gilsford County, Clara Ainsley, John Fray, Diet Coke, Johnston's Landing, Miz Clara, Sheriff Scroggins, Chief Webber, Judge Dalby, Pilter Phelps, Rescue One, Rhett Butler, Balsa Arms, Judge Sanford, Lena Mae

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