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Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
This engaging but flawed election-time read, the fourth mystery (after 2004's Plains Crazy) to feature Sheriff English of Benteen County, Kans., examines the nexus of politics and religion. English, up for re-election, faces stiff competition from a born-again Christian who tells voters they should oust the sheriff because his daughters have had abortions. When a deputy crashes into a school bus full of teens on a choir outing, the bus driver vanishes. Before English can figure out what happened to the driver, he must contend with a school shooting. The frequent shifts of point-of-view at times disrupt the narrative flow, while having both of the sheriff's daughters named Heather is confusing. Still, the novel's focus on hot-button political issues will help hold readers' attention, and a setup for a sequel that gives the more intriguing Heather a central role may entice them to come back. (Nov.)
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From AudioFile
Set in sleepy Benteen County, Kansas, this action-packed mystery, part of a series, features Sheriff English, better known as "Englishman." Lloyd James dramatically changes tone and accents for the variety of characters--from teenage boys whose voices are changing to born-again Christians full of religious fervor. Englishman's Cheyenne brother, Mad Dog, and his daughters, the two Heathers, all become involved in the investigation of how and why his deputy crashed into a school bus full of teens in the early morning hours. James's pacing is excellent. He quickly adjusts to the tense hostage situation, low-key humor, and depictions of small-town life. S.C.A. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
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This engaging but flawed election-time read, the fourth mystery (after 2004's Plains Crazy) to feature Sheriff English of Benteen County, Kans., examines the nexus of politics and religion. English, up for re-election, faces stiff competition from a born-again Christian who tells voters they should oust the sheriff because his daughters have had abortions. When a deputy crashes into a school bus full of teens on a choir outing, the bus driver vanishes. Before English can figure out what happened to the driver, he must contend with a school shooting. The frequent shifts of point-of-view at times disrupt the narrative flow, while having both of the sheriff's daughters named Heather is confusing. Still, the novel's focus on hot-button political issues will help hold readers' attention, and a setup for a sequel that gives the more intriguing Heather a central role may entice them to come back. (Nov.)
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
From AudioFile
Set in sleepy Benteen County, Kansas, this action-packed mystery, part of a series, features Sheriff English, better known as "Englishman." Lloyd James dramatically changes tone and accents for the variety of characters--from teenage boys whose voices are changing to born-again Christians full of religious fervor. Englishman's Cheyenne brother, Mad Dog, and his daughters, the two Heathers, all become involved in the investigation of how and why his deputy crashed into a school bus full of teens in the early morning hours. James's pacing is excellent. He quickly adjusts to the tense hostage situation, low-key humor, and depictions of small-town life. S.C.A. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
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