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In Colt Blood

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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 JodyJaffe@Aol.com. 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)

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.

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.

Wealthy Fuzzy McMahon owns her own prestigious stable, wears designer clothing and jewelry, and drives luxurious automobiles. However, in spite of her opulent lifestyle, Fuzzy is unhappy. Instead, she is a mean spirited individual, who takes her anger and frustrations out on anyone who happens to be in her vicinity. No one is shocked when the despised Fuzzy is murdered and left in a pile of horse manure.

Normally, Natalie Gold, who has been involved with a few murder investigations, would never be involved with the McMahon case. However, the prime suspect, horse communicator Sarah Jane Lowell has disappeared along with Natalie's father, who adores the woman. Natalie soon discovers that Sarah Jane is a top rate gifter, who has numerous aliases and many arrests. Natalie is determined to find her father before he can get into any more trouble. At the same time, Natalie wants to protect Fuzzy's adolescent daughter, who has stolen a piece of her heart, from any harm.

Jody Jaffe always provides an entertaining mystery and her latest book, IN COLT BLOOD, is no exception to that ironclad rule. Ms. Jaffe adds an interesting subplot involving what it is like being a Jew living in the south, which is handled with an accurate perspective, as well asbeing nonjudgemental . As usual, the culprit is quite a surprise. It is refreshing to read a story where justice is tempered with mercy. The female protagonist's moral dilemma is easy for readers to identify with even if some will not agree with her decision. This winning book deserves award recognition.

Harriet Klausner

I love Jody's books. And they get better and better! I am at the point now where I ration out each chapter so I do not finish the book too soon. Jody has the horse world society nailed. Anyone who is a horse person will say: Is she spying on me or what? Bring on the next book, please! (and put more chapters in it)

In Colt Blood is the latest of the Nattie Gold mysteries. I absolutely love Jody Jaffe's books. Every frustrated horseperson out there should read them. If you are trying to make it in the equestrian world and are tired of the rich people, definitely read In Colt Blood. It will make you laugh!

I've read two of her three books and have been looking for this one to buy (In Colt Blood) because she's fantastic! I wish she would write more; I'd buy them all. I've read several other authors of this genre, and Jody is by far the best. They go deeper than a lot of mysteries and she has a great sense of humor, plus her characters are well written and real. What more could you ask for?

How I wish Jody Jaffe would continue her series with Natty Gold, the Charlotte, NC, fashion writer who is an amateur sleuth and show rider. The characters are well defined, the horse show knowledge is unsurpassed and the mysteries are believable, taking place in accurately-researched settings. Interestingly, the killers in all three books are female, proving that women are up to the task of evil too. In this book, I have a slight nit to pick, and hate to even suggest anything but a 'clear round.' However, the loose ends nagged at me: Natty's Asheville, NC, hotel room is trashed, while the real culprit is more than three hours away from the scene at the time and no other potential trashers are in evidence. Then in the same chapter, Nattie is at an outdoor wedding, also in Asheville, where she is shot at, yes real bullets go whizzing by her head. Again, the real culprit is miles away, and no one else with motive, real or imagined, is anywhere nearby. In both instances, Natty simply goes on and never refers to either incident again, at all. Nerves of steel maybe, but for one so curious, she spends no time trying to find out who wanted her scared, dead or both. Neither event is resolved in any way. I am assuming Ms Jaffe's editors did her no favors in this chapter and did not bother to read before or ahead for the sake of sense. But I still hope Ms Jaffe will revive the series. Three books should be just the beginning!

This whole series is GREAT! When does the next one come out? I hope they're not yearly. This is the only adult series I know of that is about the hunter/jumper world. Keep 'em coming!

Please let me know when this book is going to go into paperback....... thank you.