In Colt Blood [Mass Market Paperback]

Jody Jaffe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 3, 1999

When Nattie Gold's boss at The Charlotte Commercial Appeal orders her to find a local horse whisperer to interview, she knows just the person: yellow-haired New Age belle Sarah Jane Lowell. Unfortunately, before Nattie can set up a meeting, Sarah Jane vanishes along with her newfound friend: Nattie's eccentric father. Suspiciously, their sudden disappearance coincides with the brutal murder of Fuzzy McMahon, whose bludgeoned body was found at the very stable where Nattie was supposed to meet Sarah Jane. Who would stoop to such a bloody act of violence? Nattie's splitting her money between a few front-runners--Sarah Jane and her own father included. . . .

Editorial Reviews

From Kirkus Reviews

If horses could talk, what would they say? (``I don't like going to horse shows? I feel like I'm always being judged''?) Because her editor's have read The Horse Whisperer, Natalie Gold, fashion reporter for the Charlotte Commercial Appeal, needs to interview a horse psychic like Sarah Jane Lowellwhich is why she's on hand for the discovery of the mortal remains of Sarah Jane's client, baleful Family Value Stores heiress Fuzzy McMahon, as it's being returned to the soil via a pile of manure. Since Sarah Jane's known to have had very unprofessional relations with Fuzzy's philandering widower, it's not surprising that she hightails it out of the McMahon spread, but why does she have to take Nattie's manic-depressive father with her? With philosophical resignation, Nattie and Tony Odom, her buddy in the sheriff's department, turn their attention to the other suspects, whom Fuzzy's sunny disposition has made nearly coextensive with the Charlotte telephone directory. Aside from lascivious Bobby McMahon, theres a raft of New Age fakirs and fakers; the scheming parents of young Ashlee McMahon's girlfriends-turned-rivals in the show ring; and, for good measure, hate-spouting preacher Rowe Quarrels, who may fancy little boys--all of them dished in Nattie's inimitably bratty prose. Even more than in Nattie's first two cases (Chestnut Mare, Beware, 1996, etc.), the distinctive milieu here, complete with reported equine dialogue, overshadows the conventional mystery. It's probably just as well, as Mr. Ed would say. -- Copyright ©1998, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

"Nattie is pure gold . . . Spunky, quirky, and lots of fun."
--The Philadelphia Inquirer

"Pitch-perfect . . . [Jaffe] expertly transports the reader to a foreign but intriguing subculture, the horse-show circuit."
--Los Angeles Times

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback
• Publisher: Fawcett (August 3, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080411711X
• ISBN-13: 978-0804117111
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,216,367 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hi., June 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: In Colt Blood (Mass Market Paperback)

I am Ben Shepard, son of Jody Jaffe. Aside from being a great mother, she is a fantastic writer in all genres. After being raised by her for my 14 years on this rotating ball of gas and water, I have realized recently that she is in need of support for her mystery writing career. Write to her at [e-mail]. Please tell your friends and co-workers about this suburb book written by a exellent mommie. (P.S) (I am chet(and am totally unlike him)

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite book..., January 3, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: In Colt Blood (Mass Market Paperback)

Jody Jaffe's latest hunter/jumper mystery is one of the best books I've read. It's description of the hunter/jumper A circuit is dead on, the end is suprising and satisfying and it had me chuckling throughout. As a teen competing on the A circuit I can identify with Ashlee's life and struggles. A fabulous book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic book !, December 30, 1999

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NorthernValkyrie "northern-valkyrie" (Ankeny, Iowa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Colt Blood (Hardcover)

Jody has again produced a delightful tale. Her characters are interesting and three dimensional. The story she tells keeps me turning pages and staying up too late at night because I can't put the book down. Great job Jody! I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good mystery, especially if they have any connections to, or a love for horses.