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All the Dirty Cowards (A Silver Dagger Mystery)

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Having read all of Deborah's other books, I had some idea of what to expect and was NOT disappointed. The characters in the present and the past were both animated and interesting. They were funny while still being realistic. Whatever subject Deobrah is enthused about at the moment (This time it was genealogy.) always comes through in her books. When she was into endurance riding, the book was horsey. Now she traces the ancestors of Jesse James-and gives some websites to start you tracing your own family. The only criticism I have is that the plot was a little light and plagued with coincedences, but youll never notice that while you're reading it. Just go with the flow and enjoy!

Deb Adams is my favorite modern mystery writer, bar none. And she does not disappoint in this great book in her Jesus Creek series. Her books often have a tongue-in-cheek feeling, with an underlying stream of consciousness that reflects social standards and Deb's own irony in play. Her fascination with geneaology and Jesse James is terrifically played out in All the Dirty Cowards and I can't wait for the next book! Get writing Deb!

This is my favorite Jesus Creek Mystery, and I am delighted to see it is available again! A clever, often tongue-in-cheek Southern mystery, Deb weaves a tale that keeps you spell-bound. AND laughing!

The old Vickers home has a new owner, who is going to breathe new life in the tired, rundown Victorian farmhouse. But in the digging of a fish pond, a pile of bones emerges, and the confusion begins!

Ms. Adams intersperses the story of the old Vickers Place with excerpts from the Memoirs of Jeremiah Vickers. A mild, meek man, he rides into Jesus Creek to take on the job as school master in the bustling community. Each time we read a snippet of the memoirs, we are closer to solving the mystery of the bones found in modern times.

The characters, both modern and fictionally-historical are beautifully depicted - Delia, the amateur sleuth, her significant other, UFO enthusiast Roger, and their community of friends keep the story moving, and the tale intriguing. Adams provides some great historical footnotes and genealogy. Do yourself a favor, and visit Jesus Creek today!

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