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Backyard Bones

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This is the second in what we hope is an ongoing series of mysteries featuring Regan McHenry, Santa Cruz realtor. In "Backyard Bones," the body of a pregnant teenager is found bearing a pentagram carved into it, and one of the prime suspects is a Wiccan, who also just happens to be a client of Regan's. He, along with two other suspects, all have secrets relating to the dead girl, but refuse to give a DNA sample that might clarify their position as the possible father of the unborn child she was carrying. The plot is cleverly crafted, with lots of misdirects designed to keep you guessing right up until the very end, which I guarantee will leave you breathless. Don't miss this one. As the Twig is Bent

Well, this is a shift from the author's first book to a more normal mystery style - more clues and red herrings and a later-in-the-book revelation of who done it. The reader gets to know who the murderer is just a bit before Regan does, so you find yourself yelling "Watch out, Regan!" Very Nancy Drew-ish - you'll see what I mean.

The wit between Regan and Dave continues and is perhaps even more entertaining than The Death Contingency. I got to learn more about Wiccans than I ever knew. And fog in the redwoods: I live in the redwoods, but there is new info here for me.

I read this book a second time to make sure all the clues are there. They are - very tight writing. I read it a third time just to enjoy the characters and the dialog one more relaxed time.

Ebook lovers: it's in Kindle and for my mother-in-law, large print.

If the first hadn't been good enough, and the hints about the second weren't catchy enough, the second novel in the Regan McHenry series would not have been bought.

Things I liked--mild treatment of Wiccans as if it were a little known but mainstream religion, more twists and turns than the last novel, and still more Santa Cruz settings. There is a wide variety of personalities who are anything but flat, and there is an increasing sense of Santa Cruz culture showing.

There was a stream of thought process in depicting Regan's suspicions that allow you to see the inner workings of her mind--mistakes and lightbulb-on moments.

I agree with Joseph Perrone's review all the way. So, when are you going to buy this one? You know you want to...

Yes, I do know the author. But I also knew several well-known fantasy authors when they had their first books out, and I'm still reading them 30 years later because their books were that good.

I really enjoyed this mystery set in Santa Cruz, California. It is one of three I have read by the author. The unlikely detective solving this series of mysteries is a local real estate agent named Regan. With the help of her supportive husband and a family friend in law enforcement she must try to solve mysteries involving one of the properties she is selling. As a local resident it was fun to read about all the Santa Cruz locations, but they also offered an engrossing mystery to solve. I am looking forward to reading more of the author's books.

"It's not the first time Regan has experienced déjà-vu. But when the sensation involves finding a second body buried where one was found just weeks before, déjà-vu takes on new meaning."

BACKYARD BONES is a wonderfully told story from the Regan McHenry Mystery Series that takes the reader on a non-stop ride of surprise and intrigue.

Ms. Jarvis once again weaves her magic as she takes everyday neighborhood events to another level. The reader is rewarded by a tale told with humor and the skill reminiscent of Agatha Christie. Another highly recommend mystery by a very talented writer!

I love female sleuths and Regan McHenry, Santa Cruz realtor, is a great female sleuth! I love the characters, the plotting is wonderful, the pacing is terrific, and all in all, this is a great read! Now I've got to go back and read the first one and I hope there will be many more in this series.

Take the time to read backyard Bones. You will should find it enjoyable. The author does a good job building the characters.

This book, which is the second in the Regan McHenry Mystery Series, has Wiccans, politicians, preachers, and lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing who the murderer is.

This second book in the Regan McHenry mystery series has many twists and turns to keep you guessing who did it.