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A Dead Man's Tale (2010)

by James D. Doss(Favorite Author)
3.91 of 5 Votes: 3
ISBN
0312613695 (ISBN13: 9780312613693)
languge
English
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publisher
Minotaur Books
series
Charlie Moon
review 1: Wealthy Sam Reed thinks that someone is going to kill him in one month. He makes a bet with Sheriff Scott Parish and rancher Charlie Moon that the sheriff can not prevent his death. An Oklahoma Indian leader approaches Moon to hill the man that dishonored a family member and Aunt Daisy still communicates with a little spirit man. Two murders occur. Doss seems to be getting more into the mystic with each succeeding story. The latest Charlie Moon story is not up to the standard of the first few.
review 2: Multimillionaire investor Sam Reed comes to Scott Parris and Charlie Moon with a strange problem. He knows he will be murdered on a certain date, and wants them to prevent it. Since he's taken the precaution of making it financially advantageous to them to kee
... morep him alive, the lawman and the rancher agree. Meanwhile, Charlie's wicked aunt Daisy has plans of her own. Doss's rather coy narration may not be to everyone's taste. less
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EllenlemonLight
This is a facetious book that does not quite work for me. It is nothing like Hillerman.
campbelltay
James Doss at his finest. Charlie is hysterical. Must read if you like this series.
Taco
This is not one of the best Charlie Moon mystery I've read. Maybe next time
Mari
This is a light, chatty, irreverent murder mystery
missJaie
always a delight
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