The Lure: a small town, outdoor adventure mystery (Frank Bennett Adirondack Mountain Mystery Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

Great story, talented author - hope she keeps them coming!

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Amazon Customer

March 24, 2013

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I just tripped over this author while trolling the Kindle Store, and found the trilogy of this and 2 other Adirondack Mysteries she has written, plus one other novel, Another Man's Treasure. Have enjoyed all of them thoroughly - well written, and to be honest, I had a hard time putting them down. Wish she would write more of the mystery series!! I am a fan of Sanford, Crais, Child et al, and she holds her own against them. In keeping with the small town atmosphere of her series, some characters show up in all the books, so it's good to read them in order, but not necessary. She only makes minor reference to a previous 'matter' the protagonist solved in the ensuing books, but the backstory on the 'hero' Frank Bennett is nice to know from the start. Not sure why she stopped writing them and went a different direction, but I'll take whatever she writes, gladly!

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Good story line but the poor spelling and missing words ...

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John T. Roskosky

February 16, 2016

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Good story line but the poor spelling and missing words throughout the book are a detractor. Needs a better reviewer or publisher.

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During the solving of that sad case of death by childbirth he solves the illegal ...

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September 17, 2015

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Very well written, developed plot. Frank Bennett, chief of police of small town in NY sets out to find the missing newborn infant of single woman who died of complications giving birth. Who's the father? He finds that out but eliminates him as the perp. Eventually who has the baby comes out. During the solving of that sad case of death by childbirth he solves the illegal adoption ring, another murder by drugs and who sold the drugs and who shot the father of the missing baby. I'm not telling whodunit. If you want to know you'll have to read the book. I don't tell the ending of a good mystery. Author S. W. Hubbard put too much of herself in the work on the book for me to give away the plot and ending just.....read the book. You won't regret it. It is a great book and not filled with "F" bombs.

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A SECRET IN THE ADIRONDACKS

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Sharon

October 19, 2017

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This is the first book I've read by this author, and was immediately engaged by the story. I wanted to make it last, so I would lay it aside for awhile, and couldn't wait to get back to it! Well written, with no obscenities or gratuitous sex scenes to distract the flow of the story. This author has a way of describing the everyday things that are part of our everyday lives, bringing the characters to life in a way I haven't seen by other authors. The story is set in the Adirondacks of New York State, in a small mountain community of Trout Run, peopled with ordinary souls, some a little quirky, some with hidden agendas and secrets, and all with personalities all their own. The Police Chief, Frank Bennett, takes the lead in this tale, when he finds there is a murderer in their midst., shocking all who live there. As he investigates the crime, he uncovers one scandalous secret after another. The drama unfolds for the reader as the plot begins to thicken, leading to a unforeseen conclusion - very satisfying read! I cant' wait to read the next one in the Adirondack mysteries with Frank Bennett!

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April 14, 2017

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I'm really enjoying this author's work. This series is about a small town chief who isn't bogged down by multiple cases, but bad things do happen in his town.
In this story, two deaths occur with no apparent connection at all. How they are both investigated and resolved makes a very good read. I'm moving to the next in the series and thank you to those responsible for making it available in the lending library. I'm unable to buy a lot of books but at least am able to read, review, and recommend books I find to others who would like to buy or read. Even tho limited to one book a month, it helps to find authors to watch for and enjoy.

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Intriguing mystery with likable small-town characters...

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April 4, 2017

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I'm not usually a mystery reader, but I couldn't help being pulled into the story of Trout Run's colorful residents, as Police Chief Frank Bennett attempts to uncover the truth about Mary Pat Sheehan.

With the help of his young deputy Earl, Frank tries to put together a picture of Mary Pat's final days...and the numerous mysteries surrounding the baby no one knew she was even carrying.

My main peeve was that I couldn't quite figure out what year the story is supposed to be set. The book is published in 2015, so I would presume it's present day. Yet there were several instances regarding technology where the characters act like it's the early 2000s. For example, when Frank wants to send an anonymous email, he starts musing about who he knows that has an email account without their name on it which they could use. Hello, just create a Gmail? Another time, when Frank is questioning Mary Pat's father about whether she might have had internet access anywhere, and dad says he "isn't sure" whether a particular computer did. Ultimately I was unable to decide whether it is indeed supposed to be taking place a couple decades ago, or if the author is just a bit technologically behind.

S.W Hubbard has done it again. I loved loved loved the story. I admired Frank and Earl, the buddy system came into play. I know I said it before but I really loved it.

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