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Murder Crops Up

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Got a hold of an advanced copy of this book and is the first one of her Liz Sullivan series that I've read. I loved her real life characters. Intriguing garden mystery that involves a free-lance writer trying too eek out a means of living as best as possible but at the same time meeting everyday life characters who are jealous, backstabbing, fru-fru, and murderous. Great to see a main character also who has the support of friends who are moms as well as older women. Happy to see a main character who also 'feels' rather than just being. A true multidimensional character. Also glad that the romance is kept to minimum, that women don't always need men to rescue them in whatever situation.

I don't think even Liz cared who dun it. This mystery was severely lacking in mystery. It was mostly about Liz driving back and forth to the garden and obsessing about whether to make it with Paul Drake. (Maybe in the first book his silly name was explained - Paul Drake as in the old Perry Mason series, I presume.) I found this boring and preachy. I don't think I'll read another in this series -- I enjoyed "Murder in the Marketplace" -- but I'm tired of Liz's poor-but-happy-I-can-shop at-the-thrifts personality. Let's face it - is there a woman alive who doesn't crave a new piece of clothing sometimes?

I enjoyed ths book very much. I found it easy to read and follow. I enjoyed the descriptions which were pleasing without excessive detail. The characters are interesting and believable; moreso than the crimes which are there but beside the point. A little too much politics woven into the story, but all in all a very good read. Well worth the money.

Murder Crops Up is the best yet in a very good mystery series. Liz Sullivan is a character of some depth - a formerly abused spouse who is slowly through the course of the series breaking down some of the walls of defense she's built around herself. Her neice Amy again comes to visit, and she is another character I enjoy very much. Roberts writes smoothly and with considerable wit, and the story moves along easily. A great read - and also a great gift for a mystery reader who enjoys gardening.

I like reading Roberts for the local color, cast of characters. Hey--it's where I'm at; and we ARE like that, many, often, almost daily.. (Not coo-coo,though-except for individual passions...like those composty diggers).However, this book lacks credibility in its basic plot. Cause however could "that" happen with all those people milling around? Of course I read to the very end.