Murder Past Due (Reading Group Mysteries) (Paperback)

~ D. R. Meredith (Author) "I have a suggestion," said Megan Clark, scooting to the very edge of the couch..." (more)
Key Phrases: yellow cushions, dramatic scenario, pool cue, Bruce Gorman, Beal Sneed, Jerry Carr (more...)

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A mystery lover's delight. -- Carolyn Hart

Product Description

The latest from the author of By Hook or by Book finds the Murder by the Yard reading group touring famous murder sites-and reopening an infamous case.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Berkley (March 6, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425178005
• ISBN-13: 978-0425178003
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,001,205 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another winner!, June 18, 2001

By	L. S. Tucker (Port St. Lucie, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When Dr. Megan Clark and the Murder by the Yard Reading Circle decided to do a mystery tour in Amarillo, her best friend, Ryan Stevens, could only hope that this would keep the petite redhead out of trouble. He should have known better. Before Ryan knows it, Megan has been asked to investigate a 20 year old murder by the victim's grandfather-in-law, Bruce Gorman. Ryan struggles with his hidden love for Megan, a childhood friend of his own children, while trying to keep her out of danger.

This series has it all, mystery, budding romance, quotes from old mysteries (in this book, from old mystery films), and great characterizations. I was a fan of the Lydia Fairchild mysteries by this author and missed them when Ms. Meredith switched to her Sheriff series. I am pleased to see her return to a similiar style with the Clark series. I can't wait for the next one!

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A fun cosy, February 17, 2001

By	Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews (#1 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

There is not much demand for the services of a physical anthropologist or a palepathologist in Amarillo, Texas. As such, Dr. Megan Elizabeth Clark resides in her mother's home to keep expenses down. To supplement her income, Megan works at local library. She loves mystery novels and belongs to a reading group, Murder by the Yard, who meet at the Time and Again bookstore. The group currently celebrates its six-month anniversary with Megan creating a tour of famous murder sites in which the group reenacts the homicides of famous murders.

Millionaire and patriarch of a local dysfunctional family, Bruce Gorman joins one of the tours. Twenty years ago, the wife of Bruce's grandson was found murdered in a gazebo with her husband covered in her blood holding the murder weapon. Not too long afterward, he committed suicide, closing the nasty chapter for everyone but Bruce. He has doubts and hires Megan and her cohorts to investigate the homicide even knowing that another family member might be the killer.

MURDER PAST DUE is a delightful installment in a well-written, sweet amateur sleuth series. The book appeals to Christie fans and anyone who prefers a non-violent novel. Megan remains an appealing lead character, who belongs in the world yet still seems to rise above it. D.R. Meredith's five Clark books are all quite good, but leave too much of a gap between their releases to satiate us fans.

Harriet Klausner

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best in the Series, May 15, 2001

By	"barbarafrompa" - See all my reviews

Megan, Ryan and their mystery reading group are back in another great adventure. A fun mix of real life and fictional murder stories and chapters that alternate between Megan's and Ryan's points of view keep the story moving.

If you enjoy mysteries with quirky characters and amateur detectives, read this one!