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The Sleuth Sisters

By: Maggie Pill
Narrated by: Judy Blue, Anne Jacques, Laura Bednarski
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We love our sisters, right? It's just that sometimes we love them because of, and sometimes we love them in spite of. But when murder's the crime and solving's your line, sisters count on sisters. It's a family thing.

©2014 Maggie Pill (P)2014 Maggie Pill Cozy Mystery Women Sleuths Feel-Good

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Good basis for more stories, although one would hope that not all the mysteries include deaths or the small town will be bereft of occupants soon. One of the sisters, Barbara, has a spelling and grammar fetish. It's a funny gambit. She goes around fixing signs and writing letters, anonymously, to the paper. Therefore I was quite surprised to hear Barbara's narrator mispronounce detritus.
Interesting idea to have 3 narrators, one for each sister, but they could stop emphasizing so many words and sound more natural. The sisters mostly take care of themselves and each other and only call in the guys when absolutely necessary.
Looking forward to the next book.

Promising First Episode

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I suppose this one might qualify as chick-lit, although I could easily see a similar story featuring three brothers with the same family dynamics. At first, I didn't really care for the youngest sister, Retta, much at all; she seemed as though she did get far in using her looks. Barb, the oldest, came off as a tad cold, although she had her moments. As the book went on, I did feel for the middle sister, Faye, having to play "double agent" with both Barb (in terms of keeping Retta from officially joining the agency), as well as Retta (maintaining friendly contact in spite of that). By the end, I was left with the feeling that Barb and Retta are just so different that they can't really identify with each other much, rather than any sort of actual clear animosity. As a bit of a spoiler, there's a clue that Retta's involvements will be "tolerated" on an unofficial basis, even if her sisters aren't ready to have her join the agency as a partner; Retta seenms as though she'd be okay with that, so I would be as well.

Three stars instead of four owing to the plot itself, which like many series set-up books isn't the strongest. I lost track a few times of who was where doing what with the rotating narration, feeling that it wasn't worth the time to keep going back.

If possible, I'd strongly recommend listening to the audio edition, where having three narrators with very distinct voices helps the reader get into character. That's not to say that when each has to voice the others as part of dialogue it didn't work. Barb's reader came across successfully as an older, never married attorney; I can relate to her surprise, and slow acceptance, when one of the characters shows an unexpected interest in her. Faye sounded a bit ... flat to me at first, but I came to realize that her life had been much ... quieter (shall we say) than her attorney sister, or more aggressively flamboyant one. Interestingly, she's the only one given a pronounced Michigan accent. Retta's voice came across as the closest to one I might expect for a cozy mystery audio - a bit snarky, though not obnoxious; her persona keeps the book from just plodding along with the more serious voices of her sisters.

I'm quite interested to see how a second adventure would turn out.

Three narrators definitely helped make the book!

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I loved this. The characters are really well drawn, their lives much more realistic than the heroines of most cozy mysteries. The women are intelligent and mature, which is refreshing, and the different personalities make for good family dynamics.
I enjoyed the 3 narrators a lot - all 3 did an excellent job.. Seeing things from 3 points of view was completely unique and added a lot to the book.
The mystery itself was pretty interesting and made a good start to the series. Looking forward to listening to the rest!

Intelligent women, good story

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I truly enjoyed this book - the first in the series. The author brings you to Northern MI through the lives of 3 sisters. Having 3 narrators enhances the story.

A Great Cozy Mystery Series

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it was great. It took me s little bit to get in the story but after great

great

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Two sisters start a PI business, so what could go wrong? Third sister of course! Perhaps it is because I had two sisters that I could relate to this story so well, or maybe it is just an excellent story!!

The different narrators helps to keep things straight and it is a great cozy mystery. I couldn't help but love Gabe. Give it a try, I really think you will like it.

OH! OH! THIS IS SUCH A GOOD BOOK!

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loved it, great read, hope to see more, thanks. :)

hope 2 c more of these books

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well paced and upbeat. good mystery for light reading. completely enjoyable. you won't regret listening to this one. clean and fun.

delightfully personable

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Overall I liked this book.
The cast was very good.
My only dislike was Barbara Ann.
I found her condescending and I hope her character improves in future novels.

Good Start to a Series

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The Sleuth Sisters offers the right amount of mystery and humor. The relationship amongst the sisters was realatable and heart warming. I started listening to it while I was wrapping Christmas presents and could not wait to learn how the story was resolved. I will read or listen to the other works by Maggie Pill. I enjoyed her use of multiple narratators.

I can't wait to listen to her other books!

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