
That Wasn't Chicken
Until the Fat Ladies Sing Cozy Mystery Series, Book 4
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Linda Kozar
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Murder, mystery meat, and morning sickness! Hudson and Lovita are expecting, and she's having trouble keeping food down for the first time in her life. Her best friend, Sue Jan, is busy juggling mommyhood. The Crown of Glory Beauty Salon and Boutique is busier than a one-toothed man in a corn-on-the-cob-eating contest.
Things are great until a handsome law intern disappears after an argument with their top stylist's once-upon-a-time wayward son. So Lovita and Sue Jan put down their forks and pick up the trail to solve the mystery before Jolene's son has to trade in his chef's uniform for prison stripes. But the supersized sleuths soon discover something very unusual about a popular new barbecue restaurant in town. Does everything taste like chicken, or did they risk it eating brisket?
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- April H.
- 02-23-16
That Wasn't Chicken: Until the Fat Ladies Sing
"This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast."
Sue Jan, Lovita and friends are back solving mysteries and fixing hair. The southern flavor and humor made me warm and cozy.
The narration was well done, absolutely spot on !!!
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- Pedsrn1988
- 08-04-22
Cute Mystery
Michelle Babb does a great job of voicing these zany characters with their southern US accents and 'isms'. The amateur sleuths of this cozy little town pray for guidance and answers.
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- Jess H.
- 03-12-21
cozy mystery
The narrator did a great job. She's easy to listen to, does different voices for the different characters, and sounds pleasant.
This book is part of a series, but you can start anywhere. I still haven't read the first couple of books yet.
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- Terri
- 07-11-15
I love this series!
I received this book in exchange for a honest and unbiased review. I love this series! These ladies in this series are a group of characters! Each one has their own sense of humor , trouble and danger too. Together they are a riot and unstoppable. Lovita is so intelligent and has a real knack for the PI business. Sue Jan, Jolene and the others are just as much trouble and fun. So many funny lines such as a taco in the oven and Boiled as an owl.
The author, Linda Kozar has an amazing ability to write with so much wit & charm for a cozy mystery. I love how this series carries on, as the girls are so much fun, that I hate to see them ever come to an end. The plot is excellent and there are so many twists and turns, it could be mistaken for a highway! The narrator, Michelle Babb does wonderful with all her accents for the characters. She makes the story so much fun and captures the wittiness of all of Lovita's friends and you can hear it in her different voices. Michelle is one talented lady. Kudos to both ladies for such a wonderful series!
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- Frode
- 10-29-15
That Was Better then last book
That Wasn't Chicken: Until the Fat Ladies Sing Cozy Mystery Series, Book 4 is better then Dead As a Doornail. The story felt "tighter" and i did like the plot line better. There something about Linda Kozar that i really like, and here in this books it feels like it comes better in play. There are maybe more mystery in this book then the last, and that shows in a way i really enjoy. Linda Kozar is growing on me, and i really enjoy that feeling in a book.
Michelle Babb does a brilliant job as always. She reads this as a champion! 6 hrs and 27 mins never feels boring, 6 hrs and 27 mins never feels bad ether! There is something about Michelle Babbm, and i really think more books should be read like this! Michelle Babb is the standard, and that standard is HIGH!
I got this book for a honest review, and that is what you see here!
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- Booklover
- 09-17-16
Loved The Story
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I would absolutely recommend this to a friend. The story was delightful and was great to listen to while driving. I really like the different voices the narrator uses for the range of characters.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Loved Lavetta. (not sure it I spelled her name correctly) She is a very calm, reasonable person. She is a delightful character.
Which scene was your favorite?
I liked the end when Suzanne's family gets involved. Don't want to say too much because it might spoil the ending for others.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I did not have an extreme reaction to the book. However it was very enjoyable.
Any additional comments?
The narrator does such a good job with the voices that it is easy to identify who is talking during each scene. The author writes a very enjoyable book and I really like this series.
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- Ashley Hedden
- 04-22-17
Great Read
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That Wasn't Chicken by Linda P. Kozar was a good read. In this book you find Lobito and Sue Jan getting caught up in solving murder again. Hudson and Lolita are now expecting a child. I enjoyed reading this book and can't wait to read more by Linda P. Kozar.
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- Danafs97
- 10-29-21
That Wasn’t Chicken
I’m loving this series. The mystery just pulls you right in. You never know what trouble these 2 ladies are going to find.
Michelle Babb brought these characters to life. Onto the next one.
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- gerald
- 05-12-21
A Fun Romp through the South and Stereotypes
Michelle Babb really captures and plays on assumptions in this tale of private eyes on the side as they investigate a very odd death in their town. This tale looks at how we view others' cultures through food but really on the core issues of what people will do for power and control.
The narration is fun and lures you in with a folksy style while playing with your assumptions. Murder Mysteries never tasted so good. Head on over to Wachita and sample all the flavors.
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- Blackeagle
- 10-03-20
Eat at your own risk.
I must admit I love these little mysteries but this book made me queasy about eating out in restaurants. Michelle Babb once again brings the narrative home with an amazing bang. The story is well written and very accurate in detail. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves cozy mysteries and has a strong stomach.
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