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~ Lynn Hightower (Author) "THE FIRST TIME Sonora saw the farm, it was dusk, and there were horses running in the paddocks..." (more)
Key Phrases: Joelle Chauncey, Dixon Chauncey, Donna Delaney (more...)
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Lynn Hightower's female characters take no prisoners. Sonora Blair, tough-but-vulnerable Cincinnati police detective, knows the father of 15-year-old Joellen Chauncey is involved somehow in his daughter's mysterious disappearance. But Sonora's boss, partner, and colleagues think she's crazy. Dixon Chauncey is a devoted single father of three, and a mild, self-effacing milquetoast who's much too "squishy" to be a suspect. Sonora doesn't buy the official line--that Joellen got caught between two feuding scam artists involved in a thoroughbred swindle--not even when the girl's body turns up, along with an empty, blood-spattered horse trailer. Sonora won't ignore what her gut tells her. And when Joellen's diaries open up a whole new line of investigation tied into a missing children's network, she renews her efforts to find the crack in Dixon's façade. The plot is full of seductive McGuffins: the owner of a riding school who lands in the hospital minus a finger; a mysterious and sexy stranger hanging around the barn. The narrative meanders a bit, taking in Sonora's failings as a single mother to her own kids, her impulsive decision to buy a horse, and her overactive libido (which fastens itself on three different men in a little over 300 pages). But the book is crisply written, with resonant characters and a suspenseful narrative. It's a special treat for horse fanciers. --Jane Adams --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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Sonora Blair knows that some cases are darker than others. Especially when the investigation involves a child. When a young girl disappears from a riding stable, Blair begins the relentless search for a disturbed criminal. Steeped in Hightower's trademark plotting, unforgettable characterizations, and white-knuckled suspense, this novel propels readers toward a harrowing climax.

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  • Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Dell (October 13, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0440225310
  • ISBN-13: 978-0440225317
  • Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #442,029 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, November 1, 1999
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I am a fan of good detective fiction. But sadly, I have found that many pieces of the genre fail to thrill and satisfy me the way Hightower has with NO GOOD DEED. After reading this book, I can easily place Lynn S. Hightower in the same category as John Grisham. Hightower's heroine Sonora Blair is both bewitching and believable. And the ending is a jolt! (As endings should be with any good piece of detective fiction.)
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4.0 out of 5 stars I'm surprized I hadn't discovered Hightower earlier!, December 28, 1998
By Christine Smith (puddytat@mediaone.net) (NE Metro Detroit, Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews
Lynn Hightower spins a good detective/cop story. This one is set in the lower echelons of the horse business, and the auction scenes may break your heart, as they did that of the heroine, Sonora Blair. The plot was intricate and absorbing, had enough twists and turns to keep a veteran reader of this genre interested, and had good characterization, especially of the harried life of a working mother/police detective/single woman seraching for love & romance protagonist, Sonora. And I liked the setting of horsey Cincinnati, even though I'm not particularly horse-enamored. It made me want to take a drive through the area and look again at the marginal horse farms, not just the ritzy ones.

I liked this book well enough to go searching for other detective mysteries by Hightower.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars recommended, June 12, 2003
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This was one of the most enjoyable mysteries I have read so far this year. Hightower's attention to detail is just right, making me feel at times like I was reading a true-crime book. I haven't read any of her other novels (yet), but if they're like this one, then this ranks with one of the best series on mystery fiction. I've docked the novel one star because an important clue was not discovered until the end.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Fair - nothing special
A fair mystery, nothing special. Sonora Blair, tough-but-vulnerable Cincinnati police detective, knows the father of 15-year-old Joellen Chauncey is involved somehow in his... Read more
Published on March 24, 2002 by ruthalice

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, I can do without some of the language.
There are a lot of good books out there. This is one of them. One small mistake: frieze branding is incorrect. The correct term is FREEZE. Read more
Published on July 17, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!
This was my first LH book, but it will not be my last. I am impressed by the reality of the characters, the real worldliness of the primary characters and the crisply written... Read more
Published on November 30, 1998

2.0 out of 5 stars Decent yarn ruined by obtuse detectives!
I wanted to like this book. Sonora is a true original, and the other characters seemed well-drawn, with realistic dialog and many humorous touches. Read more
Published on October 17, 1998 by Mary

5.0 out of 5 stars Great crime novel by a new master
Lynn Hightower is one of the best crime novelists around. If you like original, unpredictable stories, three dimensional characters, vivid atmosphere and gorgeous writing - then... Read more
Published on August 6, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is excellent!
Lynn S. Hightower wrote a masterpiece when she wrote this book. I couldn't put it down and finished it way too quickly. Read more
Published on May 26, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars A very talented author writes an exciting police thriller
Single parent Sonora Blair raises two kids while doing her dangerous day job as a Cincinnati police detective. Read more
Published on March 31, 1998

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