A Hoe Lot of Trouble: A Nina Quinn Mystery [Large Print] [Paperback]

Heather Webber (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 6, 2004

Taken by Surprise - Nina Quinn's landscaping firm specializing in surprise garden makeovers - is the only thing in her life that seems to be thriving. Her marriage to adulterous police detective Kevin Quinn has wilted. Her antisocial stepson Riley is spreading trouble. And a rather valuable set of her hoes is missing. Worst of all, the delightful old man who introduced her to the joys of horticulture is dead - and not by natural causes.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Nina is a fresh welcome addition to the genre." (Romantic Times BOOKclub )

"Webber weaves a wondrous latticework of plotting and characters in her debut mystery." (Mary Daheim ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Heather Webber writes mysteries in between running her three children to and from various sporting and school events, actively avoiding housework, and wishing someone would give her backyard a Taken by Surprise makeover. This native of Massachusetts was uprooted and transplanted to a little cranny of southwest Ohio shortly after marrying her high school sweetheart. She loves her small town and can usually be found somewhere in the midst of a soccer field or hard at work on her next Nina Quinn novel. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 335 pages
• Publisher: Wheeler Publishing (October 6, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158724747X
• ISBN-13: 978-1587247477
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,254,647 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Heather Webber grew up in a suburb of Boston, where she learned early on how to ride the T, skip rocks in the ocean, and root for the Red Sox. As a young mother, she tried her hand at writing novels and hasn't looked back. These days she lives in southwestern Ohio with her high school sweetheart and their children. She is currently hard at work on her next novel. For more information on Heather and her books, go to: www.heatherwebber.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, August 17, 2004

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Huntress Reviews (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Hoe Lot of Trouble: A Nina Quinn Mystery (Nina Quinn Mysteries) (Mass Market Paperback)

In Freedom, Ohio, successful landscaper Nina Quinn's life is falling apart. Her marriage is failing, her stepson is "out to get her", and her old mentor, Farmer Joe, has just mysteriously died. But Farmer Joe did NOT die of natural causes.

As things start unraveling even more in this small town, Nina tries to piece together what happened to her mentor. Using her business, called "Taken By Surprise", as a cover, Nina begins her own investigation. But as everything comes together, Nina realizes that this mystery strikes too close to home.

***** An entrancing novel that is full of suspense and wit. I thoroughly enjoyed every page of this book. Highly recommended for all mystery fans and those looking for a quick-witted read. *****

Reviewed by K. Blair

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Great Debut Mystery is a Hoe Lot of Fun, April 6, 2006

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L. Kelly (Lakewood, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Hoe Lot of Trouble: A Nina Quinn Mystery (Nina Quinn Mysteries) (Mass Market Paperback)

"A Hoe Lot of Trouble" introduces us to a wonderfully funny new mystery series starring Nina Quinn, professional landscaper. Nina owns a landscaping firm called "Taken by Surprise" which specializes in surprise garden makeovers that are completed in one day. (Think Home and Garden TV). In this opening installment, Nina is in the process of divorcing her philandering husband Kevin Quinn, a police detective in their small town of Freedom, Ohio. The mystery begins when Nina agrees to help her best friend Bridget by looking into the death of her father-in-law, Farmer Joe Sandowski. Add to these problems a series of equipment thefts from her business and trouble with her teen-aged stepson, and Nina certainly has her hands full!

Author Webber does a great job of developing the characters of Riley, Nina' stepson, and other members of Nina's family. The story is full of humor and the characters are real and likable.

I'm so glad to have discovered this new mystery series and am looking forward to reading more of Nina's hilarious adventures.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Hoe Lot of Fun!!, August 2, 2004

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Holly Fuhrmann (PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Hoe Lot of Trouble: A Nina Quinn Mystery (Nina Quinn Mysteries) (Mass Market Paperback)

Nina Quinn's specialty is designing gardens, but she discovers she also has a knack for solving a mystery. In between she has to deal with a teenaged step-son, a police detective ex and a neighbor who likes to keep an eye on the neighborhood.

Tons of fun! Heather Webber's debut is brilliant!