Peanut Butter Murders: (Center Point Premier Mystery (Large Print)) [Large Print] [Library Binding]

Corinne Holt Sawyer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2006 | Series: Center Point Premier Mystery (Large Print)

The dead man was a mere fifty, too young to have much in common with the well-heeled oldsters at the beautiful Camden-sur-Mer retirement community in southern California. His death looks like an accident, but when those ever-alert senior sleuths Angela Benbow and Caledonia Wingate discover that he was courting one of their neighbors, they can't help hoping they'll luck into a nice murder investigation.
A second murder confirms their suspicions that a dangerous killer is on the loose. But between Angela's shameless curiousity and Caledonia's blitzkrieg, a mere murderer hasn't a chance. Unless he can eliminate them, too. . . .

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Fresh from their romp in Murder by Owl Light, widows Angela Benbow and Caledonia Wingate, sprightly residents of Camden-sur-Mer retirement home, help San Diego police lieutenant Martinez investigate the death of neighbor Alexander Lightfoot, who was crushed by a train. The victim was engaged to wealthy Camden resident Edna Ferrier, whose estate is handled by her brother-in-law Wallace Clayton, whom the sleuthing duo dislike. They conscript a fellow resident and former actuary to sneak a look at Clayton's books, but find nothing untoward. Further probing is stonewalled when another new resident, who knew the victim, refuses to answer questions. After Clayton's secretary is bludgeoned to death and Martinez learns that Lightfoot was an ex-con who had changed his name, Angela and Cal renew their efforts. Sawyer's sly sense of humor and her fiesty senior citizens will delight fans of the not-so-violent mystery novel.
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Review

"Sawyer writes with wit, taste, humor and wisdom, and her plotting is impeccable."-- The Drood Review of Mystery

"At last, there is something new and different in a murder mystery!" -- Winston-Salem Journal --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Library Binding: 334 pages
• Publisher: Center Point Large Print (May 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585477621
• ISBN-13: 978-1585477623
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,877,144 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Peanut Butter Did Not Do It!, July 6, 2003

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L Smith "acozylover" (Macomb, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Peanut Butter Murders (Mass Market Paperback)

The 4th book in the Retirement Mysteries by Corinne Holt Sawyer finds the ladies from Camden-sur-Mer at it again. Friends Angela Benbow and Caledonia Wingate investigate the death of Alexander Lightfoot, who was engaged to one of the residents at their retirement community. (not a nursing home!) Even though these two are in their 80's, no one dares to tell them that they are too old to investigate murders, and when they find out the victim was healthy and not suicidal, they immediately decide it was murder. When a second murder victim is found, Angela and Caledonia dig deeper to help Lt. Martinez solve this case, and find out no one (not even the victim) is as they would seem.

I enjoyed the latest book in this series about the irrepressible Angela and Caledonia. Playing a larger part in this book is Tom Brighton, another resident in the community, and his cheerful demeanor in the midst of hip pain adds to the notion that the elderly are adventurous in many ways. I like the spunk and determination of the characters in this series, and I found myself laughing aloud at their antics.

This book shows that retirement does not mean "out to pasture" and shows how valuable the elderly are (to those that, unfortunately, need a reminder!). This was a delightful look at a feisty group of retirement residents that work together to help the police solve a murder. The characters grow with each book in the series and this book was a great addition to the first three. Great for all ages!

The first book in this series is "The J Alfred Prufrock Murders". Enjoy!

4.0 out of 5 stars An easy read, July 17, 2009

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pastapig (Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Peanut Butter Murders: (Center Point Premier Mystery (Large Print)) (Library Binding)

This series is set in a retirement center and features feisty senior citizens who are a long way from sedentary! It's not for those who want a challenging puzzle, but it's a quick and easy read with enjoyable characters that you will have fun getting to know.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars the characters are interesting but the puzzle is faulty, December 28, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Peanut Butter Murders (Mass Market Paperback)

i have enjoyed this series because of ms holts characters but i found the puzzle was simplistic and and easy to solve...i much prefer agatha christie for a more challanging puzzle