Hallowed Ground (Julie Collins Series #2) (Mass Market Paperback)

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Hallowed Ground is a book that will keep you interested from page one; all the twist and turns will have you on the edge of your seat. Ms. Armstrong has also written "Blood Ties", which is the first of this series, but Hallowed Ground can also be read as a stand alone. This is one of the best mysteries I have to say I have read in a while. Ms. Armstrong will definitely go on top of my list of authors to watch out for in the future.

Reviewed By: Tammy Adams December 2006 -- novelspot.net

If you're looking for one of those heroines who refrains from any and all vices and who shrieks at the sound of gunfire, you may want to pass on this one. But if you prefer your heroine to be a little on the dark side, especially one who likes to smoke, drink, engage in the occasional sexcapade, and knows how to kick some ass with little fear, this highly engaging and fearless PI fits the bill. Armstrong has created in Julie one of the more captivating and emotionally charged female characters to come along in awhile, with her simmering attraction to the wild and disreputable Martinez being especially of note. There's plenty of suspense here, as well, to challenge and interest, with the whole package being one glorious adventure, leaving us eagerly anticipating what's next for this uniquely drawn crew of misfits and miscreants. -- Newmysteryreader.com

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"Armstrong's writing continues to be fresh and exciting in the second book of the series."  —Romantic Times

"Readers will enjoy this superb thriller in which the politics of casinos are right out of Abramoff headlines."  —Harriet Klausner, Gotta Write Network

"One of the best mysteries I have read. Ms Armstrong will go on top of my list of authors to watch out for!"  —Novelspot.com

"One glorious adventure, leaving us eagerly anticipating what's next for this uniquely drawn crew of misfits and miscreants."  —NewMysteryReader.com

"The mystery had me guessing right until the very end, which is how it should be.  This was a fantastically exciting read."  —Romance Junkies

"Lori Armstrong has created an outstanding tale. . . . Gripping from beginning to end, this is one book you want to read without interruptions."  —In the Library Reviews

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: Medallion Press (November 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932815740
• ISBN-13: 978-1932815740
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #153,176 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hold on to your seats!, November 21, 2006

By	Cathleen A. Cody (New England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I read Blood Ties months ago and couldn't wait for HALLOWED GROUND to come out. Boy was it worth the wait! The relationship between Julie and Tony totally made the book for me, but the action and adventure kept me glued to the book when I should have been feeding my kids. The mystery had me guessing right until the very end, which is how it should be. This was a fantastically exciting read and I can't wait for the next book in the series!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars On Hallowed Ground by Lori Armstrong, December 5, 2006

By	Peggy Washabaugh (Rapid City, SD USA) - See all my reviews

I had been awaiting Ms. Armstrong's second book in the Julie series, and I wasn't disappointed!! "On Hallowed Ground" is filled with excitement and action with every turn of the page -- I had a difficult time putting it down. I loved it. How soon is book #3 coming out???

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Character is key, December 14, 2007

By	T.P.H. van der Steen "jvdsteen" (Budel The Netherlands) - See all my reviews

Character is key. This is what Lori Armstrong seems to understand perfectly. Julie Collins, already such a strong character in Blood Ties returns even more full-fleshed. Julie is cranky, smokes and drinks a lot, engages in shallow sex, enjoys rock music and is one tough woman.
The convoluted plot starts out with a missing persons case. Looking for this Native American kid the dead bodies start to turn up quickly when the mob gets involved and rival casinos take on each other. Also love blooms for Julie in the person of the shady owner of a biker bar.
Although the book is a bit too long (almost 500 pages) there's enough action and surprises to keep you entertained.
I loved the characters, the action and writing. What could make this book even more perfect was maybe cut it down in size somewhat and trim a few plot elements.