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The Chocolate Pirate Plot (2010)

by JoAnna Carl(Favorite Author)

3.72 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0451231279 (ISBN13: 9780451231277)

languge

English

genre

Fiction

publisher

NAL Hardcover

series

A Chocoholic Mystery

review 1: Lee and Joe were the first to encounter the comedic pirates who boarded boats on Lake Michigan, and the town of Warner Pier became excited as people hoped to recount such an adventure for themselves. When someone goes missing, and another person - possibly one of the pirates - ends up dead, the good times come to a halt. This book wasn't as funny as some of the others, but that isn't a bad thing. The mystery seemed a bit scattered, and the recurring characters played much less of a role in this story than usual. Almost all the characters with whom Lee interacted were new to town, and she, Joe, and Hogan worked together to solve the mystery.
review 2: Although these books are set about an hour north of my hometown, I must admit the big draw is seeing just ho... morew many inaccuracies (especially in geography) are bandied about under the guise of artistic liberty. Thankfully, her stories are amusing enough to keep me coming back.Set in "Warner Pier" which seems to be a fictionalized combo of Grand Haven and Saugatuck on Lake Michigan's shoreline, the author captures much of the charm of the area, including the Pennsylvania "Dutch" (German) and Dutch (as in actually from the country) influences in the area. Unfortunately, she often puts Detroit on Lake Michigan as well...when true Michiganders know that Lake Huron is a better choice for Detroit.It's also very true that most people up here (especially Nordic descendants) are tall and blond. When I lived in FL, I was considered average height. Here in Michigan, my mostly French heritage means I can easily get lost in a crowd and I was always in the front row or on the end for group shots!Theobromine is also found in tea leaves and the kola nut. I wish authors would do better research.Unless there is a storm coming later in the day, there is almost always a steady breeze...especially near the lakeshore and especially in the afternoon. You get nervous when the wind stops blowing after noon and it stays really calm. That's when we load up the patio furniture and put it in the shed or the trash cans in the garage. Sooner rather than later, those winds are going to come roaring back and tossing those branches all over the place. It's no secret that wind farms are so controversial here...loads of people want them, just not in *their* backyard!"You betcha!" is more Yooper or Minnesotan than Troll speak. In other words, someone from the Mitten is less likely to say that than someone from the Upper Peninsula.The mystery itself is pretty intriguing but takes a backseat in some cases to all the hoopla that goes on while it was being covered up. less

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