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Sweet and Deadly

Sweet and Deadly

byCharlaine Harris
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Michael McKinney
4.0 out of 5 starsFun Southern murder mystery
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on November 22, 2022
I enjoyed this story though I did figure most of the mystery out before the end. This book is a fact read as Harris knows how to tell a story and get you interested in the main character,
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K. Gilligan
3.0 out of 5 starsLeft me unsatisfied
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on March 13, 2007
Charlaine Harris is my favorite author, so when I found out they were rereleasing the hard to find "Sweet and Deadly" I ordered it immediately.

Having been spoiled by fantastic characters such as Lily Bard, Aurora Teagarden, and Sookie Stackhouse, it was hard to really like Catherine Linton. Perhaps if this had been any other author, I would have been satisfied, but I expected more from Charlaine Harris. I do keep in mind that this was one of her first books, and her writing has grown in leaps and bounds since this was published. I think my biggest problem was that the ending seemed rushed to me, as if Catherine realized she only had a few more pages left to solve the mystery!

If you're new to Charlaine Harris, I'd skip this one. If you'd like to read some great novels by Charlaine Harris, (and I recommend you do!) try the Aurora Teagarden mysteries. (Real Murders: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery, Bk. 1, A Bone To Pick: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery, Book 2, Three Bedrooms, One Corpse: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery, The Julius House: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery, Bk. 4, Dead Over Heels: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery, Bk. 5, Fool And His Honey: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery, Bk. 6, Last Scene Alive (Aurora Teagarden Mysteries), and Poppy Done To Death: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery, Bk. 8.)

Or if you'd like to try a different series by Charlaine Harris, check out the Lily Bard mysteries.(Shakespeare's Landlord (The First Lily Bard Mystery), "Shakespeare's Champion", Shakespeare's Christmas", "Shakespeare's Trollop", and Shakespeare's Counselor")

Or her new supernatural Southern Vampire Mysteries featuring telepath Sookie Stackhouse (Dead Until Dark (Southern Vampire Mysteries, Bk. 1), "Living Dead in Dallas", "Club Dead", "Dead to the World", "Dead as a Doornail", "Definitely Dead", and "All Together Dead")
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read. Brava, Ms. Harris.
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on June 7, 2020
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I love Charlaine Harrisโ€™ books and have followed her since the Sookie Stackhouse collection. I opened โ€œSweet and Deadlyโ€ one morning during the Covid 19 quarantine and could not put it down until the end. I am a avid reader but I have never before been able to be so focused or entertained by a story. Brava, Ms. Harris.
The story follows the return of a woman to her childhood home after the death of her parents. She begins work at her local news paper and settles into a quite, private life until she discovers the dead body of her fatherโ€™s, the town former physician, nurse. Soon another body hits the ground and she, the sheriff and killer are off to find or destroy evidence which will lead to the culprit.
The story is beautifully written and well thought out. I did determine the identity before the climax but it was toward the end of book. The ending was sophisticated and strong until the end.
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Lisa Readsalot
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on February 16, 2021
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I have never been disappointed by a Charlaine Harris story. This one was a wonderful addition to her work. Awesome ending.
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michelle
5.0 out of 5 stars I love the way Charlaine Harris writes.
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on March 31, 2010
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I've read all the Sookie Stackhouse books and all of Aurora Teagarden's adventures. While waiting for my Harper Connelly mysteries to arrive (yes, I ordered all of them), I picked up "Sweet and Deadly". I couldn't put it down. Charlaine Harris' characters are wonderful. The pace and tenor of the the story match that of a small southern town lifestyle. Someone mentioned they thought the book was "racist". The book was published in 1981.If you lived in a small southern town in 1981,you would know that "race" was a promintent issue in all social interactions,especially with older people. Ms Harris' descriptions are accurate for that time and place. Another great book by Charlaine Harris!
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janelleh123
5.0 out of 5 stars Charlaine Harris can create a good mystery without monsters
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on March 1, 2015
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I was already a fan of Charlaine Harris before reading this mystery. This book gave me a whole new reason to love her work. She excels at giving you a great insight into the main character. She is so descriptive that you can see the scene in your mind. This was an enjoyable mystery that had me rooting for the heroine from beginning to end. Kudos to Ms. Harris for an entertaining read! No fan of hers will be disappointed, and this should gain her fans that don't care for the supernatural genre. I highly recommend it!
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Owen Morell
5.0 out of 5 stars Good story and put together well without lapses in timeline.
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on August 20, 2019
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It appears to me that Harrisโ€™ early work may be her best. This one well written, good plot. Her later works seem to be hastily put together to meet quota or just to churn out some money makers. I really recommend this book!
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Joup
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Charlene Harris Read
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on October 7, 2018
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Sweet and Deadly was a really good mystery. . The mystery was solved in a logical manner--a thing I look for in a good mystery. The characters interesting and well done. They were easy to keep separate as I read. I was very happy with this book.
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John A. Dirba
5.0 out of 5 stars Edge of my Seat!
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on March 28, 2014
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This book is incredible! I must say, I am not an avid reader, but I am trying to get back into reading more and decided to give this book a try. I read a couple of Charlaine Harris' books and enjoyed them, but this one had a different feel and tone of the others. I loved the suspense and twists around every corner which made the reader feel like a detective alongside of the protagonist. I definitely recommend this book. Thanks Charlaine!
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Frances J. Jessup
5.0 out of 5 stars Charlaine Harris's books are always excellent.
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on July 15, 2019
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I liked the book...unfortunately in this case, I had duplicated the copy. So , am sending the extra copy back. All her books are really very good, I recommend them all.
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Dr. Andrea Guazzo
5.0 out of 5 stars Realistic characters
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on May 15, 2016
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Right from the start, Charlaine Harris has had characters that act like real people. They are complicated, and relationships are imperfect. Those are some of the things I have always loved about her books. I really enjoyed reading her debut, and it would have hooked me if I had read it when it first came out.
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kasey
5.0 out of 5 stars Charlaine Harris does it again.
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on April 5, 2019
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I have yet to find a book by Mrs. Harris that I don't like and this one was no exception. Worth the read, I promise it won't disappoint.
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