Death Comes Too Soon: A Bridget O'Hern Mystery (Paperback)

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Bridget O’Hern, a nonprofit consultant, goes to the Oregon coast to work a little and play a lot. At least, that’s her intention. Her friend Bev Tilton, Oregon Coast Art League board member and B&B owner, wants Bridget to find out if the art league’s executive director is embezzling funds. Bridget has doubts about accepting the assignment, but the lure of free lodging provided by her friend during tourist season is too appealing. Bridget is “seeking her bliss” since recovering from the tragic end of her twenty-three-year marriage, but in this instance, the road to bliss is littered…with a body. Once again, as in Death Stalks the Khmer, Bridget finds herself helping the investigating police. In particular, she works with the interim police chief, Sam Alpern, who has his own dark history that he’s overcoming, which gives the two something in common besides the case.

Product Details

• Paperback: 199 pages
• Publisher: PublishAmerica (July 18, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1413777082
• ISBN-13: 978-1413777086
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,727,523 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Amateur Sleuth!, November 1, 2005

By	armchairinterviews.com (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

Bridget O'Hern's husband of 23 years divorced her, remarried and then died all within six months. She is now getting back on her feet as a consultant for non-profit organizations. Beverly Tilton has suspicions that George Harris, the executive director for the Oregon Coast Art League, is siphoning funds and asks Bridget to come and investigate. Bridget figures she can go and ask a few questions and then spend a little quality time on the beach. However, at a black-tie fundraiser her first night in town, Beverly dies after falling down a flight of stairs--and her death looks intentional.

Bridget hears conflicting information about Bev from members of the community and from the board members. Beverly's manic-depressive disorder didn't seem to help matters either. Margaret Medlow, the head of the Art League's board, asks Bridget to continue her investigation and to clear George Harris' reputation that has been tarnished by the rumors Bev has been spreading. Bridget agrees, believing that during her investigation she will get closer to finding out who killed Bev.

While Bridget is asking questions and reviewing the League's records, Harrington reveals the clues that come together nicely in a satisfying conclusion. I enjoyed this book very much and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys amateur sleuths.

Armchair Interviews says: It is the second book featuring Bridge O'Hern and stands alone nicely without giving away too much of the first book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hard to put down mystery!, October 28, 2005

By	Dawn Dowdle "mysteryloverscorner.com reviewer" (Lynchburg, VA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Bridget O'Hern's friend Bev Tilton talks her into coming to the Oregon coast to look into the local art league. Bev is afraid that the art league's executive director is embezzling funds. Bridget is a nonprofit consultant, but she has doubts about taking on this assignment. The lure of free lodging in Bev's bed and breakfast is too enticing. So, she goes.

Bridget is trying to heal from the end of her twenty-three-year marriage. What she gets is a dead friend, Bev. Bridget continues investigating the art league and trying to get information about who might have killed Bev. Interim police chief, Sam Alpern, is none too happy that she is investigating. Nothing will stop her. Not even when she finds herself in danger.

Can Bridget figure out what's going on in the art league and who killed her friend without becoming a victim herself?

This is the first in this series that I've read. I really enjoyed it. Found it hard to put down. I can't wait to read the next one. I loved the setting on the Oregon coast, too. Bridget is a likeable character and the people in this small town really added to the story. Sam Alpern is a great character, and I hope he'll be in future books.

I highly recommend this book!

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, August 13, 2005

By	Gramma Elsie "Elsie" (Washington) - See all my reviews

This is a fun mystery that kept me guessing to the end as to "who done it." I like the author's style and her sleuth, Bridget. She's not sappy, but smart and compassionate. There are a lot of interesting characters in the story . . . and I hope things work out between Bridget and that police chief.
I think Bridget needs a little romance in her life to help her concentrate on her sleuthing. Hope to hear more about her in future books