Chesapeake Crimes II [Hardcover]

Donna Andrews (Editor), Maria Y. Lima (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2005

Chesapeake Crimes II is an eclectic mix of mystery and murder. No sooner do the stories start than the bodies begin to fall.
Fifteen mysteries written by fifteen different authors - all members of Chesapeake Sisters in Crime and some of the hottest authors in mystery today - are a must-read for anyone serious about murder mysteries. In these pages you will find Edgar, Anthony, and Agatha Award winners.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 156 pages
• Publisher: Quiet Storm Books (June 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0977007006
• ISBN-13: 978-0977007004
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,656,380 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read!, August 2, 2005

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Shirley Priscilla Johnson "Author/Reviewer -... (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chesapeake Crimes II (Hardcover)

I love a good mystery, one you can curl-up with at night and immerse yourself in; I truly found more than my cup of tea in this work.
We don't just have one mystery to solve, but fifteen, as some top-notch writers take us from one dark corner to the next in reverting tales of murder, mayhem and mystery.
My favorite was,"A Senior Discount On Death." I loved the two main characters, Kate and Marlene and the twist that the story took. At first I felt sorry for them, until I realized it was the 'bad guys,' who needed my pity. I had to chuckle!

However, each story in this book works its own magic, as every author pens their style and talent with excellence. Each story unique, yet brimming with the familiar mystery you anticipated, you will find yourself turning the pages in anticipation and delight. Believe me, you will not be disappointed.
More than a great read, many great reads all wrapped up in one. Outstanding, thank you authors for sharing your talent with a hungry audience that will devour every morsel with joy.
Shirley Johnson
Senior Reviewer
MidWest Book Review

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another outstanding anthology by the Chesapeake Sisters!, January 1, 2007

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Elizabeth A. Root (Laurel, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chesapeake Crimes II (Hardcover)

After reading Chesapeake Crimes I, I immediately looked for a follow-up, and here it is. It's somewhat surprising one might think that a by limiting themselves to a relatively small number of contributors, the editors would have to let in second rate stories, but once again, they have produced an unusually fine anthology with a great variety of stories: dead serious, droll, laugh-out-loud funny; gritty to whimsical. Obviously, the Chespeake Chapter of Sisters in Crime is a talented bunch.

A number of the authors were in the first anthology, but most are not. I don't whether to be sorry not to see some of the previous authors, or glad to meet so many good new writiers. I found the first volume to be a great source for finding interesting series. I hope there will be many more collections.

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this!, January 6, 2012

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Tinker48 "Gloria" (Alexandria, VA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Chesapeake Crimes II (Paperback)

I absolutely loved these short mysteries. . . what great writing. Each and every one were interesting and had some great twists. A very enjoyable read for those who enjoy mysteries and like sampling various authors ~~