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Murder under Blue Skies

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I am thankful for books like this one. I quickly tire of all the sex and violence our society is saturated with daily. It was refreshing to me to read "Murder Under Blue Skies" because I didn't have to worry about vulgar language, gratuitous sex, or unnecessary violence. I enjoyed the easy and relaxing read! Way to go Mr. Scott!!!!!! I look forward to "Murder in the Mist".

You can definitely tell that the protagonist (Stanley Waters) was modeled after Willard Scott, but in this his first book (in collaboration with Bill Crider), I think Mr. Scott has a hit. From the opening page where the victim falls face first into a bowl of salsa dip, through the rest of the book in fictional Higgins, Virginia, it is definitely a trip worth making. The characters, despite all their faults and complexities, are fun to follow. This is an excellent first book, and is great if you are looking for a quick, fun read.

The loveable Stanley just coincidentally resembles Willard phisically and in his background. Never the less this is a highly entertaining light reading mystery. Humorous from the beginning when the local not so loved lady drops dead face down in the salsa at the opening festivities of Stanley's retirement B&B through his unrequited affair with his highschool sweetheart, who just happens to be the local chief of police (they're both widowed). Quick reading and witty throughout!!

Received this book as a gracious gift from "A reader in Virginia." It will never go down in the annals of Great American Literature but was a good, light hearted, down-home book. An easy read for a lazy rainy afternoon. Look forward to more of the same from "Stanley" the retired weatherman who is clearly modeled on Willard Scott himself.

"Murder Under Blue Skies" caught my eye at the grocery store one night...mainly because it stated Willard Scott was the author. As I began reading it that night, it became obvious that Mr. Scott definitely was the model for the main character! Although the story was predictable (and for once I guessed the murderer!), I did find it relaxing reading, as it had a "homey" feel to it. My main complaint with the book, though, was its tendency to incorporate long sentences. I counted one with 80 words...I believe a little editing should have taken place there!

In summary, I plan to pick up a copy of Mr. Scott's next mystery as I enjoy the laid-back style. However, for those who like a lot of action and excessive four-letter verbage, I would recommend that you stick with other authors!

I truly enjoyed his character Stanley and his interaction with the townfolk in his fictitious Virginia town of Higgins. I live in Northern Virginia and found myself trying to figure out where he would situate Higgins. Never could. I hope there will be many more Stanley Waters mysteries.

To be honest I read this book because I enjoy Willard Scott on NBC's Today's Show and other endeavors. I found the book entertaining and tried to figure out "who done it." It also caught my attention because I too would like to own a B&B somewhere. Perhaps not in Virginia but in upstate New York. All that on the side "Murder Under Blue Skies," was a good read but not what I would call a page turner until near the end when the killer was about to be caught. This was the first Stanley Waters mystery. "Murder in the Midst" which follows is next on my to read list.

I picked this book up because I thought it might be a light book written by the Today show's beloved weatherman. Was I ever wrong! It was boring. The only reason why I finsihed it was I had nothing else to read. Don't even waste your time with this one.

This book was awful. I bought it because a book written by Willard Scott, a funny and likeable weathercaster, looked like a good shot. As the old saying goes, Willard shouldn't give up his day job just yet. His writing skills leave alot to be desired. This book was awful. Did I say that before? Well, that's the way his book reads...