Strawberry Tattoo [Import] [Hardcover]

Lauren Henderson (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Random House (1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 009180129X
• ISBN-13: 978-0091801298
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,976,073 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What a great book!, September 25, 2000

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Doreen M. Waver (Brewster, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Strawberry Tattoo (Paperback)

It was initially difficult to get the rhythm of this book (I'm American, and some expressions and spellings created little glitches which detracted from the smoothness of the read), but after a while, I just went wild for the style and humor of the main character. I can't wait until the next Sam Jones escapade!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sam Jones Does Manhattan, May 6, 2001

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Kent Braithwaite (Palm Desert, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Strawberry Tattoo (Paperback)

Over drinks at the most recent Bouchercon, the World Mystery Convention,a fellow mystery writer with whom I had made several Los Angeles appearances, elbowed me and inquired about the identity of the stunning brunette holding court down the bar. I explained the exuberant woman was Lauren Henderson, the creator of Sam Jones. My friend was not familar with Ms. Henderson's work so I went on to give him a brief explanation of Lauren Henderson, Sam Jones, and Tart Noir.

STRAWBERRY TATTOO is a perfect Sam Jones adventure. It has everything Ms. Henderson's readers have grown to expect from her stylish and sexy protagonist.

Sam Jones is invited to New York City as part of a gallery display featuring the works of emerging British artists. Of course, with Sam Jones on the scene, one knows dead bodies are sure to follow. Sam, despite her promises to stay out of trouble, investigates the homicide. As Sam takes on Manhattan, everyone knows Manhattan doesn't stand a chance.

As with all Sam Jones novels, style matters as much as substance. Sam is a true original in mystery fiction. She is a strong, hip, and witty protagonist. Tart Noir is one of the freshest breezes to hit crime fiction in decades, and STRAWBERRY TATTOO is one of the best examples of this sub-genre.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lucky Me!, May 18, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Strawberry Tattoo (Paperback)

I stumbled upon this book in a 5 minute book grabfest at my local library (with 2 little ones its hard to be choosy) and struck gold! As a 30something former party girl I was secretly wishing I was Sam Jones in NYC! ..I have never written a review for a book before but HAD to let anyone considering reading this book to DO SO IMMEDIATELY and order the other ones too because you'll be wanting more!