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The Last Death Of Jack Harbin (2014)

by Terry Shames(Favorite Author)

3.84 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1616148713 (ISBN13: 9781616148713)

languge

English

genre

Fiction

publisher

Seventh Street Books

series

Samuel Craddock Mystery

review 1: I hate the simple five star rating system, because up against every book I've ever read ever this is three stars. Up against every murder mystery cozy? Clearly five stars. Terry has this format down. This is the second in her series, and both have been exemplary of everything that is fun about a cozy. They're quick, tight, easy to read, and despite the pesky murder thing, light and fun. I am certain that I've seen every single Murder She Wrote episode that was ever made, and this gives me exactly the same feel. NOT the blood and gore of CSI. Not the inescapable darkness of Vachss. Perfect for beach, airplane, etc.
review 2: This is a 3.5, but not quite a 4 star, IMHO. Jarrett Creek TX comes alive in this series. Clearly not as erudite a location as Loui... morese Penny's Three Pines, or as solidly cozy as a Taviscombe by the Channel; but the layers here! It's certainly not all sage brush scrub or cow land either. Terry Shames clearly knows her Texas small town culture and Friday Night Football, that's for sure. I will continue to read the others in this series. Another fine silver fox widower retiree protagonist in Samuel Craddock to enjoy, as well as the myriad town characters which are crispy drawn. Not as deep or sardonic as a Seijer, this Samuel, but a man with a herd who also collects fine art? Seat me at the café, dive or not, for sure. I will go back to read the first one. Terry Shames has a new fan. If the plot had been a little more unforeseen, or in any matter more surprising, it would have been a full 4. The women in this one are far more than just Southern stereotypes. And the "good ole boys" are not generic quality fare either. Cozy supreme, but what she needs a bit more of is that brand of John Verdon variety plot surprise and originality. But I guess that doesn't grow on trees. Or on cactus either, in this case. less

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