“Sketcher in the Rye” by Sharon Paper Book Review/Giveaway (Ends 1/12) WW

By Ruth on January 9, 2014 in book, mystery, review
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I apologize for posting this review so late.  Read about more about this book here.
Sketcher in the Rye (Portrait of Crime Mystery #4)Sketcher in the Rye by Sharon Pape

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I guess I can say that I have mixed feelings about this cozy mystery. First of all, it is a clever story with some intriguing characters. And the ending was indeed a surprise. It follows the normal formula for a cozy mystery–no violence, no gore, minimal profanity (extremely minimal, to be perfectly honest), and no sex.

Since this is part of a series, I felt a bit lost since I had read none others in the series. I wish I knew more about Zeke. In fact, some of my favorite portions of the book involved flashbacks to the Marshall’s life. I easily could have read an entire book about him. I could have done without his being a ghost, but that is just a personal preference of mine. I would have preferred time travel or something like that.

The writing of the story was certainly better than average, and it is a quick read. But I highly recommend reading the series from the beginning before jumping into this book.

I was sent a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.

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“Don’t bend; don’t water it down; don’t try to make it logical; don’t edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.” — Franz Kafka Ruth is an inspirational entertainment journalist who instinctively sees the best in all and seeks to share universal beauty, love and positivity. She is an artist who leads with her heart and gives readers a glimpse of the best of this world through the masterful use of the written word. Ruth was born in Tacoma, Washington but now calls Yelm, Washington her home. She lives on five acres with her parents, a dog, two miniature goats, cats and a teenage daughter who is a dynamic visual artist herself. Ruth interviews fellow artists both inside and outside of the film/television industry. At the core of all she does is the strength of her faith.

2 Comments

  1. Diane Elizabeth March 23, 2015 Reply

    I love cozy mysteries, but this series is new to me. Thanks so much for sharing!

  2. Judy Thomas February 4, 2015 Reply

    Sounds like a good book and series.Thank you

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