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Overdue for Murder (Pecan Bayou Series) Paperback – June 5, 2012

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Book 2 of 9: Pecan Bayou Series

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Writing Can Be Murder When authors present their books on romance, vampires, chick lit and alien abductions at the Pecan Bayou Library, one of them gets a killer review. Betsy Livingston, there to talk about her book on helpful hints, finds herself pointed at for the murder and must find a way to prove her innocence. Join Betsy in her second mystery as she tries to clear her own name in this hilarious tale of small town Texas life and murder.

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June 5, 2012
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4.0 out of 5 stars Improving with each book By Gayle Carline I've read both books in this series so far, and I am seeing a real improvement in this author. The characters are compelling and I find myself invested in how they are doing. Even better, this crime is a little more complex and fun than the first. I can't wait to read more from Ms. Trent.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (June 5, 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 156 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1478105607
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1478105602
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.7 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.36 x 9 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #5,256,288 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #75,452 in Cozy Mysteries (Books)
- #81,583 in Women Sleuths (Books)

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Teresa Trent writes the Piney Woods and the Pecan Bayou Mystery Series from Houston, Texas where she loves the people and even the weather. Teresa includes Danny, a character with Down Syndrome in her Pecan Bayou family and in real life is the mother of an adult son with Down Syndrome/PDD. Creating the character of Danny and all of the other inhabitants of Pecan Bayou has been a joy for her. Even though she lives in the big city, her writing is influenced by all of the interesting people she finds in small towns and the sense of family that is woven through them all.

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Ron Mac

~Fun, light, mystery

Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2019

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~As with any fictional super sleuth, the main character was way smarter than any of the other people in the story…and while we all knew she was not really guilty, the author did an excellent job of weaving the story to make all the evidence point toward our main character.
~The story moved along at a good pace. It made for enjoyable reading. This is a light murder mystery, so there is a touch of romance included.
~While I say this is a light mystery, I was completely surprised when the actual murder was revealed…I did not see that coming!
~I do not like to give spoilers…however, there was one point in the story while the investigating Police Officer (the main character’s father) was gathering evidence and statements at the crime scene which spoke very clearly of the humor of the book.

“…My dad went back through his list. “So let me get this straight, Miss Hoffman. You are saying you think Betsy here was responsible for killin’ Miss Scarlett in the library with the candlestick?” I stifled a giggle. It was highly inappropriate to laugh when a human life had just been taken. I heard another giggle behind me and saw Pattie trying to hide it in a cough. Whispers went up behind her as Ruby’s crowd, who had snuck in behind Pattie, repeated the joke and then more muffled laughter.”
~Definitely recommend this book for a relaxing weekend read.

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Very Entertaining Murder Mystery

Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2013

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This is book two in the Betsy Livingston Mystery series. Betsy is a single mom and writes a column 'Happy Hinter' for the local newspaper in Pecan Bayou, Texas.

Betsy also penned a novel based upon her column but it hasn't had much of an audience yet and she is desperate to get the news out. So, when her Editor assigns a original creative cooking contest at the mall for her to participate in, Betsy sees it as an opportunity to get her title recognized at least locally.

Betsy isn't the only columnist at the paper though, snobbish fashionista Vanessa Markham, also book published is attending. Betsy does have one friend at the competition though, her friend, Patti of PattiCake's, also dislikes the clever Vanessa.

Then, the head librarian comes to meet and fawn over chick-lit Vanessa (pen name Scarlett,) and invites her to 'Authors Night' at the Library. Vanessa for reasons unknown insists that Betsy be included and with great reluctance the librarian agrees.

Surrounded with Vampires, UFO enthusiasts, romance and more, Betsy waits her turn to expound about her helpful household book. When Vanessa doesn't show for the second evening Betsy hopes for a chance to give her small speech. However, during the recess, Betsy finds more than she expects...a body...of Vanessa. Now, she is the main suspect and the need to solve the crime.

I truly enjoyed this book. Betsy has guts, to be inelegant, and credibility. I also enjoy the other characters in the book. The Down Syndrome cousin, Danny is done with respectability and caring.

I laughed and found myself shocked by the several plot endings in the book. I look forward to reading the third novel.

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C. L. Exline

This series gets better and better

Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2013

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Loved this book more than the first book in the series and can't wait for book three. Terrific storyline. Once again -- great characters and a host of suspects. Danny and Zach are super today. Betsy is an awesome single mom who seems to stumble upon dead bodies. Thanks goodness her dad is a policeman. Oh he makes he follow the rules but he has her back. Another great ending and didn't see what was coming.

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Cozy read

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2013

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This is what I would call a cozy mystery series. Take a small Texas town, a single mom who stumbles onto the body of an enemy, a little romance, coming to terms with your awful past, loving support from family and friends, and then the unveiling of the murder (the author leaves clues along the way for the reader-clever). Can't wait to read the next one from this author (Doggone Dead).

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Kass

Enjoyed the 1st book, liked this one even better!

Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2014

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I totally enjoyed book 1 and was pleasantly surprised that this story is even better. The plot's a bit more complex, which kept me turning pages for sure. And I love Betty and her family!

I see there are several others out now in the series that I haven't read. Off to add them to my kindle!

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ev

never guessed who done it till the end

Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2013

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This is the 3rd pecan bayou book I have read and I have enjoyed them all. Betsy just can't stay out of trouble but family is always there to help out. Good book no explicit sex, no profanity. My kind of book! Looking forward to the next one.

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Ndma

Cozy Murder Genre Thrives

Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2013

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Enjoy the main character who is the daughter of a small town sheriff. She keeps getting caught up in mysteries and is often accused of the crime. The book themes around the library...thus the term overdue....

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So glad I got this book! What a winner!

Fun mystery

Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2013

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Trent keeps things moving with fun characters. Welcome to south Texas and small town life where everything goes wrong for Betsy! This was so much fun I am going back to the first book in the series.

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