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Holy Hell: A Lillian Byrd Crime Story

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Be sure you have some time because you won't want to put this original murder mystery down. This beautifully written Lillian Bird novel gathers momentum as it goes. Join Lillian in her pursuit for justice as she challenges Bucky with an X-Acto knife, meets Minerva for dinner at the Great Enchilada Place by the Bridge, and encounters danger from other quirky characters. Elizabeth Sims maintains suspense well with surprises for even the veteran mystery reader. Will Minerva survive for another book? Is Lou just a big puppy dog or a vicious stalker? What crime will Lillian Byrd solve next?

I'd never heard of Elizabeth Simms before finding "Holy Hell" reviewed along side my own book. The story sounded so interesting that I had to read it! Simms is a master at character development and weaves a plot with just enough twists and turns to keep the reader enthralled without getting overly complicated. Lillian Byrd is a fascinating character, and I hope we haven't seen the last of her. As long as Simms keeps writing, I'll keep reading.

i finished reading HOLY HELL a few minutes ago... i'm not sure what time i started reading it, but i've only had it since late last night! don't start reading it unless you have the time to finish it, because--trust me--you WON'T want to put it down! HOLY HELL is a gripping novel with enough twists and tension (of a few kinds) to make your head swim with delight! the characters are well-developed and even the ones who are only in the book briefly will make you fall in love with them... definitely an impressive first novel--can't wait to see lillian take on more crimes in the future! kudos to elizabeth sims!

Elizabeth Sims is an amazing author. This was one of, if not the best book, I have read in a long time. I could not put it down until I finished reading it.

This is a great book! I could not put it down. It was twisted enough to keep me interested with plenty of humor thrown in along with good old fasioned sexual tension. Lillian Byrd is a three dimensional character, a woman who doesn't take crap from anyone. Buy this book! You'll love it!

while not the most gripping novel i have ever read it is damn close. thanks elizabeth for a wonderful beginning. you have acomplished what another major writer with a number series has only dreamt about. great, believable characters, with real honesty.

Holy Hell is a refreshing, well-written, funny, suspenseful page turner. I was especially taken with Sims' elegant language and look forward to more eloquent Lillian Byrd mysteries.

Holy Hell is very nearly a perfect book.
Holy Hell is funnier than anything I've read in a year.
I'm awestruck by the talent of Elizabeth Sims.
Far and away the best series debut ever.
I laughed, I cried, I sent out for pizza, but I never put the book down until I finished it.

I loved this book! Lillian Byrd is funny, irreverent, and doesn't take crap from anyone. The story is twisted enough to keep your interest with enough humor and sexual tension thrown in for spice. Add to that a rabbit named Todd and life couldn't be better! Buy this book! You won't be sorry.

I loved Elizabeth's Holy Hell. I am always on the look out for a quality book with a strong woman as the main character. And what a character Lillian is! It's a perfect mix of humor, crime writing, and spirit. I look forward to reading more from Elizabeth.