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Carolyn Haines is the author of eighteen novels, including the acclaimed Sarah Booth Delaney mystery series. She was honored with the prestigious 2009 Richard Wright Award for Literary Excellence. Haines was also 2010 recipient of the Harper Lee Award. Born and raised in Mississippi, she now lives in Alabama on a farm with more dogs, cats, and horses than she can possibly keep track of!

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3.0 out of 5 stars Hallowed Bones, June 22, 2004

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A. Christie "bibliofiend508" (Plano, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hallowed Bones (Hardcover)

Southern Belle and P.I. Sarah Booth Delaney along with her best friend, Tinkie Richamond, has finally opened her own detective agency. For her first case they are called upon by a nun looking to help healer, Doreen Mallory. Doreen has been arrested for killing her deformed infant daughter by giving sleeping pills. Doreen swears she did not do it and from all accounts loved her baby very much. Three other suspects are the men who might be the baby's father. Sarah Booth and Tinkie set out to prove Doreen's innocence, and unleash an avalanche of secrets in the process.

If you are looking for gritty realism, this will not be the book for you. It's a charming, atmospheric tale set in the south with a cast of likable and somewhat stereotypical characters. The plot was not overly complex, but it was a light and enjoyable read while it lasted.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another great escapade with my favorite female detective., June 2, 2006

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owl lady "Lady B" (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hallowed Bones (Mass Market Paperback)

Tough, modern Southern woman, Sarah Booth Delaney doesn't let her hearbreak over Sheriff Coleman Peters slow her down as she sets out to find the murderer of a faith healer's handicapped child. Setting aside her own problems, Sarah Booth and her assistant, Tinkie (and friends) travel to the Big Easy to unravel the murder mystery. Set in the cool autumn months of late October, its a refreshing, easy read for a hot summer day!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sarah Booth solves it again!, June 1, 2006

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Carolyn Haines once again takes her readers on yet another ride through the wonderful Mississippi Delta and shows us there is more to being a dectective than solving a "who done it." Sarah Booth's colorful entourage of friends, CeCe and Tinkie assist Sarah as she searches the French Quarter of New Orleans for the murderer of a spiritual healer's handicapped child. In addition to solvng other people's problems Sarah has to deal with her own stress and desire in the form of Sheriff Coleman Peters (her unrequited love interest) and Hamilton Garrett (the man who just won't stay in Zinnia).
A great story with lots of twists and turns. I can't wait for the next mystery in Sarah Booth Delaney's life. Will she go with Hamilton Garrett or will she stay in Zinnia? Will Coleman finally come to his senses? Whatever the outcome, it's always a comfort to know that Sarah Booth will route out the badguy and save the day!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hallowed Bones
Carolyn Haines is a wonderful writer keeping true to the demographics of the south. She keeps you hooked through the whole book wondering who the killer is. Read more

Published 3 months ago by Vicky

5.0 out of 5 stars A bit bony but okay
I love this book and the series and the main characters are quite unique to say the least. If you like a bit of the supernatural and ghost hauntings, this is one book (and the... Read more

Published 5 months ago by Jeanette Santangelo

5.0 out of 5 stars Great
My books were in perfect shape and came extremely fast I look forward to doing business with you again!!!!!!!!

Published on April 21, 2009 by Cherie Sheffield

3.0 out of 5 stars just OK
I want to like these books, but in all honesty, find them to be only intermittently entertaining. They're not BAD, for me they are just slow and the occasional factual mistake a... Read more

Published on March 28, 2008 by M. S. Butch

1.0 out of 5 stars Author has a definite ax to grind.
Please, Carolyn, let us know what you think about religion. I didn't quite get it in this book. Also, please give us your take on morality. Read more

Published on September 1, 2007 by iiiiReader

3.0 out of 5 stars Wallowing in the Past
I've been a huge fan of Carolyn Haines since the beginning of this delightful series, but I'm starting to lose patience with her main character. Read more

Published on February 17, 2005 by Mackie

5.0 out of 5 stars Another fantastic read from Carolyn Haines!
Great characters, a fantastic plot and a writer who knows how to draw both perfectly. Loved every minute of this book. Can't wait for the next Sarah Booth adventure.

Published on December 18, 2004 by Rhonda Nelson

2.0 out of 5 stars Not her best book
I was very disapointed in this book. I was also left wondering if this is the last of the series?

Published on October 1, 2004 by An Avid Reader

1.0 out of 5 stars Revolting beyond belief
This book opens with a ghost giving a silly pro-woman/hate man rant. And that's the not bad part. Then the main character, who has a huge blank hole right where her morals... Read more

Published on July 30, 2004 by A. a Moore

2.0 out of 5 stars Suspension of Belief Required of Sarah Booth...
... and the rest of us. One reviewer says the author brings the Delta to life? Only if there are readers who truly believe that "life" means a land where heroines are pursued by... Read more

Published on June 9, 2004 by Portianay

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WHEN THE BRISK WINDS OF OCTOBER SKIM OVER THE drying bolls of cotton, I find myself caught in the web of time. Read the first page

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Sarah Booth, New Orleans, Doreen Mallory, Oren Weaver, Sweetie Pie, Dahlia House, Lillith Lucas, Michael Anderson, Sunflower County, Adam Crenshaw, Jackson Square, Sister Mary Magdalen, Thaddeus Clay, French Quarter, Senator Clay, Coot Henderson, Daddy's Girl, Reverend Weaver, Trina Zebrowski, Doc Sawyer, New York, Pearline Brewer, Rebekah Mallory, Henri Boudet, Janey Crenshaw

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