Cow Crimes and the Mustang Menace (Ruby Taylor Mystery Series #3) [Paperback]

Sharon Dunn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 9, 2005

This award-winning series continues with a mystery of Ruby Taylor proportions—complete with thieving ranchers, tangled romance, and the redheaded heroine who just doesn't know when to quit. Guaranteed fiction! (20060101)

Editorial Reviews

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"The work is lively, upbeat and full of colorful characters. It is a mix of humor, Christian principles, and emotional conflicts while satisfying the mystery lover in all of us. Definitely one that is perfect to curl up with for a fun enjoyable read." (MBR Bookwatch 20051001)

Cow Crimes and the Mustang Menace is a fun-filled mystery that makes you want to cozy up with a mug of hot chocolate. Sharon Dunn has a way with words. Enjoy! (Kristin Billerbeck Author of She's Out of Control and What a Girl Wants )

"What a fun read. We will highly recommend the book to not just mystery readers, but anyone who enjoys a well written, funny, and intriguing story. " (Browsing Bison Books )

"Sharon Dunn teaches us a lot about grace and forgiveness and Christian growth, while spinning a terrific mystery/murder novel! I can't wait till Ruby Taylor Mystery #4!" (Dave Kirby Troy Broadcasting Corporation )

From the Back Cover

Investigating a series of bizarre ranch thefts, dealing with the expectations of a Betty Crocker mom, and entering a recipe in the Potato Festival cook-off, have Ruby Taylor in over her flaming-red head. When an outsider turns up dead, it’ll take more than a steaming mocha espresso—and her unpredictable yet intriguing Wesley—to save Ruby from the danger.

“Cow Crimes and the Mustang Menace is a fun-filled mystery that makes you want to cozy up with a mug of hot chocolate. Sharon Dunn has a way with words. Enjoy!”

—Kristin Billerbeck
Author of She’s Out of Control and What a Girl Wants

“A wild ride of larceny, laced with humor and earthy wisdom. Ruby Taylor is a sassy heroine you won’t forget!”

—Lyn Cote
Author of The Women of Ivy Manor series

“Ruby handles it all—the thieves, murders, and the handsome, but frequently infuriating, deputy in her life, Wesley—with good humor, a strong faith, and a tart wit that will keep you both laughing and reading.”

—Lorena McCourtney
Author of Invisible (The Ivy Malone Mystery series)

“What a wonderfully funny, intelligent, and supremely satisfying read!”

—Linda Hall
Author of Steal Away and Chat Room

“If you’re buying Sharon Dunn’s book, buy two. [This] is a story meant to be shared with a friend. I’m still giggling.”

—Lois Richer
Author of Shadowed Secrets

Sharon Dunn is causing quite a stir with her popular Ruby Taylor Mystery series. Romantic Times magazine nominated book one as the Inspirational Novel of the Year, and book two was honored with the ACRW Book of the Year award. Sharon is an instructor and tutor at Montana State University, but her cats and her kids pretty much run her life.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 284 pages
• Publisher: Kregel Publications; 2nd edition (May 9, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0825424909
• ISBN-13: 978-0825424908
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,974,817 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The third Ruby Taylor mystery, July 3, 2005

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Camy Tang "Romance novels with a kick of wasabi" (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cow Crimes and the Mustang Menace (Ruby Taylor Mystery Series #3) (Paperback)

From the back cover:
Investigating a series of bizarre ranch thefts, dealing with the expectations of a Betty Crocker mom, and entering a recipe in the Potato Festival cookoff, have Ruby Taylor in over her flaming red head. When an outsider turns up dead, it'll take more than a steaming mocha espresso-and her unpredictable yet intriguing Wesley-to save Ruby from the danger.

Camy here:
Once again, Ruby Taylor saves the day with her unique brand of strength and sass, flavored with the bittersweet of her inner fears and insecurities. It all makes for a very likable, sympathetic character.

I thought that this book sparkled with more humor than the other two. Ruby's sarcasm knows no bounds, and some scenes border on slapstick.

In contrast, this book also seemed to delve deeper into the intricacies of a relationship between a godly man and woman. Ruby faces her preconceived notions and the struggle to be authentic and vulnerable rather than hide behind her usual self-sufficiency.

The ending is satisfying without being cheesy. The book entirely lived up to my expectations of an entertaining, engrossing read.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book, June 16, 2005

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This review is from: Cow Crimes and the Mustang Menace (Ruby Taylor Mystery Series #3) (Paperback)

This is the first book by Sharon Dunn that I have had the pleasure of reading but it certainly won't be my last. You ask what genre is this book? I couldn't name just one. That would be doing it an injustice, for it spans many genres. This is the third book in The Ruby Taylor mystery series. Ruby is a smart and sassy red head, who is always finding herself in the middle of trouble. She, of course, can't help but try and solve the crimes that are happening on the nearby farms and ranches. At the same time, she struggles to come to terms with the Proverbs 31 woman. Throw in a cute infuriating deputy, a Potato Festival, and a murder of an outsider and you have yourself a wild ride. This is a fun tale that you won't regret reading. Sharon has written a wonderful collection of eclectic characters.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sassy and quick-witted as always, June 11, 2009

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Review by Gigi Hoffman

The final installment of Sharon Dunn's A Ruby Taylor Mystery is just as entertaining as books one and two. If you've read the first two in the series, the third is a must!

Ruby, sassy and quick-witted as always, gets herself into even more crazy situations. Take a Potato Festival recipe contest, a murder, old town family secrets, and curious thefts. Throw in some quirky friends, a mocha, and her strong faith, and you've got Ruby's life. And don't forget about Wesley--her unpredictable, sometimes infuriating boyfriend. What can come from all this? Only time will tell. So, sit down with a cup of coffee and prepare to ride along with Ruby Taylor in one of her craziest adventures yet!