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Anne George (c.____ - 2001) was the Agatha Award-winning author of the Southern Sisters mystery series which culminate in Murder Boogies with Elvis, publishing in August 2001. Like Patricia Anne, she was a happily married former school teacher living in Birmingham, Alabama. Ms. George was also a former Alabama State Poet and a regular contributor to literary publications. During her lifetime she was nominated for several awards, including the Pulitzer. Being a true lady of the Old South, her date of birth will forever be a mystery.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Just a hoot!!, September 15, 1999

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This review is from: Murder Shoots the Bull:: A Southern Sisters Mystery (Southern Sisters Mysteries) (Hardcover)

These sisters keep you laughing, make you think and truly make you miss your sister or wish you had one. This book just keeps you looking for the next one---and makes you re-read the others while you wait.

The best gift I've given my friends, according to them, was an introduction to this series of books

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of my Favorites- light, funny and enjoyable, June 6, 2002

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This review is from: Murder Shoots the Bull: A Southern Sisters Mystery (Southern Sisters Mysteries) (Mass Market Paperback)

Anne George is one of my favorite authors. The Southern Sisters are hilarious. Patricia Anne, the skinny retired teacher, once again teams up with her sister Mary Alice, the widowed three times sister to solve a murder.

In this story there is a complicated cast of characters that Anne George manages to gather together in a murder mystery. The long time next door neighbor is under suspicion for murder and their house burns down. Throughout all of this the sisters manage to join an investment club, solve the murder, and deal with a daughter in law who moves in. In the end, everything turns out just fine.

I laughed out loud at Mary Alice's story of what happened of Ruffner Mountain

Enjoy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Pepsi Out My Nose!, January 27, 2000

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This review is from: Murder Shoots the Bull:: A Southern Sisters Mystery (Southern Sisters Mysteries) (Hardcover)

That is exactly what happened when I read a particular paragraph in the book about the funeral of the woman Mitzi's husband is accused of killing. I have read all of Anne's books, and although it is difficult to choose, I think Murder Shoots the Bull is my favourite. It is rare that I buy a hardcover, but I take exception with the Southern Sisters mysteries. I love the 'girls' and the talent of their creator, Anne George. I love a good light hearted mystery, and it doesn't hurt that I actually learn something in each of them...be it about folk art or endangered animals. In this one, I learned it's not a good idea to be entomed on a windy day! Thanks Anne, for another great book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars As Good as All The Rest!
The book took a while to get here, but they were in good shape. Anne George's Southern Sister's Mysteries are lighthearted and fun. Read more

Published 5 months ago by Geminisplitz

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book Series
I love this book series. Author does a great job with the characters. I like when an author can make me laugh and still keep me interested in the story line. Read more

Published 11 months ago by K. Weaver

2.0 out of 5 stars VERY LITTLE HUMOR HERE---
As my wonderful grandmother aged, her conversations became more and more negative and harder to sit through...that's how I felt about this book. Read more

Published 15 months ago by SJ

3.0 out of 5 stars Not the best but still fun!
There's no bull about it, Southern Sisters Mary Alice and Patricia Anne are back to entertain us! In Murder Shoots the Bull, Patricia Anne's neighbor finds himself accused of... Read more

Published 17 months ago by blondie

4.0 out of 5 stars Southern Sisters Mysteries R so Enjoyable!
I have listened to all the audiobooks read by Ruth AnnPfimister. She really brings out the best in the characters esp. the 2 sisters. Read more

Published 19 months ago by Julie A. Peters

4.0 out of 5 stars "How do people make it through life without a sister?" - Sara Corpening
This sixth installment finds retired school teacher Patricia Anne (Mouse) and her larger than life ( she likes to say she's 5'12" ) sister, Mary Alice, cooling their heels in the... Read more

Published 20 months ago by L. Burns

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure fun!
Roaringly funny! True-to-life picture of good Southern ladies. I have read this book a dozen times, and plan to read it many more.

Published on February 14, 2010 by Faye Anderson

5.0 out of 5 stars Great summer reading from Anne George
A good friend got me started on Anne George books, and I can't quit. I would recommend this book as well as the others in the series. They are all funny and quick reading. Read more

Published on July 14, 2009 by C. Blackwell

5.0 out of 5 stars Anne George's Murder.....Series
Do buy all 8 books in this....laugh out loud, can't put it down....series. The late Anne George's literary talents invite the reader in then keeps said reader entertained page... Read more

Published on June 1, 2009 by Kathleen

5.0 out of 5 stars Y'all read this one
Are all southern families like this one? Do all southern families have neighbors like these? You have to love this family, their neighbors and friends crazy as they are. Read more

Published on April 30, 2009 by Patricia Ann

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The way my sister Mary Alice got us arrested was simple enough; she hit the president of the bank over the head with my umbrella. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
investment dub, peanut stuff, crocheted hat, investment club

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Mary Alice, Patricia Anne, Bonnie Blue, Sophie Sawyer, Joseph Batson, Andrew Cade, Bellemina Health, Peyton Phillips, Aunt Pat, Aunt Sister, Hunan Hut, Arthur Phizer, Alcorn Jones, Miss Bessie, Sue Batson, Arabella Hardt, Joanie Salk, Dickie Batson, Coralee Gibbons, David Sawyer, Red Mountain, Kathie Lee, Mitzi Phizer, Piggly Wiggly, World War Two

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