Carolyn Haines

This is the 28th book in the author's Sarah Booth Delaney mystery series but it's the first one I read. I especially enjoyed the goings-on at the Christmas time Elvis fest in Tupelo as well as Sarah Booth and her friends participating in the various events. That whole Elvis thing was a hoot.

Unfortunately, I had a hard time keeping the mystery plot and characters straight. I was confused and felt like there was a lot of repetition in the story. I think it's best for me to start at the beginning of the series and got more accustomed to the characters and such. I can certainly understand the attraction of this series and will certainly give it another chance.

I'd recommend this book to friends who love mysteries but would suggest starting at the beginning of the series.

(I received a copy of this book from the publisher, via Net Galley, in exchange for a fair and honest review.)… (more)

Thank you to NetGalley, Minotaur Books, and Carolyn Haines for providing this advance reader copy (ARC) of the story. I'm providing my honest review below.

As this is book 28 in the Sarah Booth Delaney mystery series the author must have a devoted following. This is my first encounter with the writer and series and it's a shame that I don't feel the same way. I never clicked with the characters, found myself apathetic. I liked the book PR blurb about the Elvis Christmas festival in Tupelo, I'm from Memphis so Elvis is always fun. Even an abundance of Elvi couldn't keep me turning pages. I began to skip around to speed up the story. Going over and over the same information discovered with the same formula wasn't entertaining but convoluted which became tiresome; I skipped a few chapters and found I hadn't missed much action. I did appreciate the Elvis themed events and Sippi, what a lovely image I came up with in my mind.

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Sarah Booth and her friends are celebrating at the annual Elvis festival in Tupelo, MS. But before the revelry can get underway, a priceless jewel-encrusted belt once belonging to Elvis is stolen from its display case, and Sarah Booth and Tinkie are roped into one of the biggest heists in the history of Mississippi.

Being a Mississippi girl, I enjoyed so much about this tale. I loved the setting of Tupelo…I just live down the road. And of course, how could you not love Sarah Booth Delaney. She is one of my favorite characters.

Once again, Carolyn Haines has nailed it! This is adorable and entertaining. Add in the Elvis stuff…from impersonators to the music…and you have a charming holiday yarn!

Need a blue Christmas tale…this is it! Grab your copy today.

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