Who Was Sylvia? (Maxey Burnell Mystery) [Paperback]

Carol Cail (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Boulder, CO, reporter Maxey Burnell, whose main squeeze works as an arson investigator for the fire department, ponders the apparently unnoticed, "accidental" death of bag lady Sylvia Wellman. While trying to fill in the blanks of Sylvia's life, Maxey also attempts to identify the victim of a suspicious fire in her own neighborhood. When she probes too near the truth, a so-called relative of the fire victim threatens her and a costumed villain kidnaps her. Relatively simple plot, lively activity, and comfortable prose make this a nice choice for most collections.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Deadly Alibi Press Ltd. (January 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886199043
• ISBN-13: 978-1886199040
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 4.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,187,925 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Who Was Sylvia? Only the beginning!, February 23, 2002

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Clay Brown (Selah, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Who Was Sylvia? (Maxey Burnell Mystery) (Paperback)

What a fun book to read. Carol Cail has taken a simple neighborhood and a small alternative newspaper to set an entertaining story. Real life people and real life humor are mixed with a variety of seemingly unrelated characters and the result is a stew that is fun, exciting, and truly enjoyable. The unexpected twists and turns keep you glued and surprised.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing Maxie Does It Again, June 28, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Who Was Sylvia? (Maxey Burnell Mystery) (Paperback)

Who Was Sylvia? by Carol Cail is another Maxie Burnell mystery that will keep you rivited to your seat, and reading long into the night. The characters are so real they could live next door. The writing is crisp, fresh, and humorous, and Cail's fast paced plotting leads the reader to a satisfying conclusion. Can't wait to read the next Maxie Burnell mystery. Keep them coming!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Who Was Sylvia?, June 9, 2000

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Susan M. Franks (Chicago, Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Who Was Sylvia? (Maxey Burnell Mystery) (Paperback)

I was anxiously awaiting the next book in the Maxey Burnell Mystery series and am happy to say I was not disappointed. Carol Cail has created a delightful character in Maxey Burnell and it is always fun to get involved in her next adventure. Her characters are genuine people with personalities, situations, and feelings you can relate to. Most importantly, there's always a lively mystery happening that you never lose sight of while you are also unraveling another part of Maxey's life. The reading is easy and enjoyable. If you're a Sue Grafton (Kinsey Millhone) fan, chances are good you'll enjoy Carol Cail's books as much as I do.