Pointe and Shoot (Jenny T. Partridge Dance Mysteries, No. 3) (Paperback)

by Natalie M. Roberts (Author)

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Product Description
Keeping readers on their toes: the new Jenny T. Partridge dance mystery.

Studio owner Jenny needs her girls to win the Ultimate Dancer Championship—and the prize money—to expand her business. But first she’ll have to do some fancy footwork to stay alive.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Berkley (May 6, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425221288
• ISBN-13: 978-0425221280
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #428,871 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This is item 3 in The Jenny T. Partridge Dance Mystery Series.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jenny T. Partridge Dances Around Danger Once Again!, June 12, 2008

By	C. A. Hopkins (The gorgeous Rockies) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Jenny T. Partridge, quintessential non-Mormon living in the Land of Zion, first danced her way onto my bookshelves in TuTu Deadly, followed closely by Tapped Out. Jenny T.'s third outing, Pointe and Shoot (perfect title, BTW) finds everybody's favorite petite but spunky, always quirky redhead trying to ready her young dancers for the Ultimate Dance Championship and the top cash prize. Jenny has dreams of adding a dance store to her small studio in hopes of finally gaining a little financial stability. She works extremely hard and turns out excellent dancers but refuses to compromise quality for quantity - so her enterprise isn't nearly as lucrative as it might be otherwise.

Hard at work, Jenny receives a nasty-gram that seems to question her dancing skills, delivered by a man in a gorilla costume. When said gorilla ends up dead in her father's truck outside her studio, accidents ensue, and there doesn't seem to be any way in heck for the Jenny T. Partridge Dance Academy to keep its eye on the prize. Jenny's old friend, Trevor, choreographer extraordinaire from L.A., comes to the rescue and helps whip the dance routines into shape. His presence also causes a bit of friction between Jenny and her boyfriend, police detective Tate Wilson - who is busy trying to keep Jenny out of harm's way.

The infamous silver Hummer that has been dogging Jenny for quite some time makes several appearances, with dastardly results. But when silver Hummers start showing up all over town and are being driven by several different people close to Jenny, the suspect list grows and grows. With Jenny the target of some apparent madman (or psycho dance mom), her entire life is in upheaval. To complicate matters, Jenny's friend Marlys needs help checking up on her possibly errant husband. No one is quite sure whether or not the terrible things that happen next have something to do with Jenny, Marlys' husband, or both. One thing is for sure, though - the reader is in for a lot of surprises!

I thoroughly enjoyed the first two Jenny T. Partridge dance mysteries, and this one even more. As a heroine, Jenny is extremely likable - hardworking, loyal, self-effacing, honest - I could go on and on. Ms. Roberts does an excellent job getting the reader to care about Jenny and what happens to both her and her friends. This is definitely one of my all-time favorite cozies, and I can hardly wait for the next book in the series to come out!

Carol Ann Hopkins 6/12/2008

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good, Fun Summer Read, July 31, 2008

By	C. M. Mcmahon "Cathy Mac" (Illinois) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have been a fan of the Dance Mysteries since "TuTu Deadly". I have to say that with each book the author just keeps getting better. Character and plot development are good and the stories are just plain funny. The cast of characters are well rounded and each of them truly add to the story.

My only complaint with this series had been Jenny's constant complaint about being hungry and having no money. These complaints are at a minimum in this book, and the story does flow much better. I also like the development of the relationship between Tate and Jenny. It has developed well. I will definitely be buying the next in this series.

4.0 out of 5 stars Cute Series, January 20, 2009

By	A Reader - See all my reviews

I enjoyed this installment of the series, which kept you guessing until the end.

The one thing I continue to find annoying, however, is the author's apparent refusal to use contractions, which makes her dialogue seem too stilted and formal. But other than that, it's an enjoyable way to pass a few hours of reading time.