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Better Off Dead in Deadwood (Deadwood Mystery Series) (Volume 4) Paperback – February 24, 2013

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Book 4 of 5 in the Deadwood Mystery Series
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  • Series: Deadwood Mystery Series
  • Paperback: 398 pages
  • Publisher: Corvallis Press (February 24, 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1625289995
  • ISBN-13: 978-1625289995
  • Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 1 x 8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (622 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsThis Is THE Example of How To Write a Paranormal Book EVERYONE Loves
By Douglas C. Meeks TOP 500 REVIEWER on February 19, 2013
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For anyone that reads my reviews I usually try to give enough info to get you interested but in this case this whole series is an example in how to write paranormal books that appeal to a wide cross section of the reading public. Every book has been 5 Star and this one is no exception BUT the trick here is that she has inserted a bit more paranormal into each book (it is barely paranormal most of book #1) until this book is pretty close to a "normal" level of paranormal. Great writing, great humor, serious life threatening plots/situations and some normal problems. Add in several characters you can hate in addition to the REALLY evil guys and it is a formula that can't miss. Start with book #1 and keep going, you will get hooked, there are only 4 of them so far and all top notch entertainment. I HATE her bratty kids but I guess that is a problem most single Moms face when they have to devote a huge amount of time to keeping food on the table and trying to have a love life. Get these books, you will thank me :)

Nearly Departed in Deadwood (Deadwood Humorous Mystery Series #1)
Optical Delusions in Deadwood (Deadwood Humorous Mystery Series #2)
Dead Case in Deadwood (Deadwood Humorous Mystery Series #3)
Better Off Dead in Deadwood (Deadwood Humorous Mystery Series #4)
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1.0 out of 5 starsIf you've read one, you've read them all
By Missus B on April 4, 2014
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I chose this book and the 3 other in the series because I love the Black Hills and especially Deadwood. I read the first one and thought it was only okay and hoped that the next one would pick up the storyline and develop it into something more interesting. That didn't happen but, since I had already bought the other books, I kept reading. The main characters in all the books have 3 things in common; 1) they can't answer a question without being evasive and rarely have a meaningful conversation with another person, 2) they get into a snit because they never actually communicate and stalk off or hang up on each other as a result and 3)they spend most of their time (when they're not ticking each other off) trying to find someone somewhere (anywhere) with whom to have sex. I think the author had one plot and tried to drag it out for four books, so every book in the series is the same, just the ghost and zombie names change. If you're into thin plots, the "undead" and never having a meaningful talk with someone else, this is the series for you! I'm still trying to figure out why I kept reading and I can only guess it's because I paid for them and hate to waste money. I wasted my time instead!
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5.0 out of 5 starsMore excitement in Deadwood!
By T BANEY on February 12, 2013
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The Deadwood gang is back and they are plagued by more mystery, mayhem, and murder. Violet (Spooky) Parker has a whole new set of problems to work through.
This is the fourth book in the always amazing Deadwood series.

This book is a page turner from beginning to end. I loved the character development. From sexy "financial advisor" Doc (fans self), to humorous Old Man Harvey and his words to live by and then throw in an Abe Lincoln looking ghost whisperer, and many other infectious characters there isn't a dull moment.
The paranormal episodes, the danger lurking around every corner is tense, but on top of that Violet has to juggle being a single mom, realtor, lover and so much more. I love this series! Ann Charles is so very talented. She has made the Deadwood gang feel like family!
I am anxiously awaiting the next book! If you have not read the entire Deadwood series I enthusiastically recommend the series. Ann also writes the Jackrabbit Junction series Which is another favorite series of mine.

If you are looking for wonderful, exciting paranormal mystery/romance, Deadwood will capture you.
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2.0 out of 5 starsI didn't laugh at this cluttered mess
By Southwest Woman on March 28, 2013
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If this book was intended to be humorous it isn't. There is such a thing as too wacky; even Lucy and Ethel had to calm down once in a while.
Violet is surrounded by male stereotypes, with the exception of Doc her love interest. He's got baggage, but at least he loves her.
VIolet has no calm moments in this book. She's strung too tight, with too many threats to her well being. Too many plot lines and nothing resolved. If she wasn't such a co-dependent victim I might be able to empathize but the woman can't do anything but react to situations. She refuses to acknowledge her paranormal talents and that just makes her seem stupid and stubborn; not a good combination.
Detective Cooper violates Violet's civil rights sixteen ways from Sunday and the little twit doesn't react like an adult. She shares an office with a guy who should have been sued for sexual harassment two books ago. Nearly every property she tries to sell is saddled with has some horrible thing attached to it, mostly threatening, horrible ghosts, with murderous or victimized pasts.
Nothing was tied up in this book. More plot points pile on, more ghoulies, ghosties and long leggedy beasties show up and none of the plot lines are finalized. She never pins down anything that goes bump in the night.
I've lost patience with this series. I like a solution now and then to keep me interested.
Piling on more strangeness is just gratuitous and I've decided I'm not vested enough to bother reading any more in this series. I'm afraid the authors have painted themselves into a dozen different corners and have no idea how to finish any of the plot lines.
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3.0 out of 5 starsenough with the ghosts

i started reading the Deadwood series from the beginning. the plot line is holds my interest and the characters entertaining, but the ghost stuff is starting to get tiresome and... Read more

Published 7 days ago by Marsha Beach
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I read the Deadwood Novels in order and then the novellas, and thoroughly enjoyed them. Violet is a bit of a ditz with some strange reasons for doing the dangerous things she... Read more

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Ann Charles say it all. If you have not read her you are missing some wonderful writing.

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Great books by Ann Charles. Good reading

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Humorous, but need more background information from previous books in series.

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Can't get enough of these books! Such an entertaining read!

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This is one of my favorite series. I highly recommend it if you like books that can make you laugh but also keep you in suspense.

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