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This is a classic. The characters are ecentric and a delight. The story is set in splendor.Stoner Mctavish covers a range of emotions and is funny to read. My copy is thread bare.
the characters are totally believable, the dialogue very funny, on the whole it is a very pleasant read, and the only reason why i haven't given the series five stars is because the suspense is not that incredible. i've only read two stoner mctavish mysteries (this one and bad company), and boy ar they great.
and gwen. ah, stoner.
actually, i own it - aha. it's good to see that so many people loved this book.
i love it too. most of all they're fun, and you just feel great reading them, like hanging out with people you feel safe with, and relaxed (i'm referring to stoner and also gwen here, and the extras like marylou).
the plot is not necessarilly predictable, but the bad guys are, and that's a bit of a shame, but it adds to the relaxing experience as well (no tension wondering who might have done it - the people you trust are reliable, and those you don't happen to be - well, the bad guys)don't fall in love with either stoner or gwen, they're both taken, but you will enjoy the book
This is the first in the Stoner McTavish mystery series and is one of my favorite. Although officially on assignment Stoner soon has a very difficult time putting aside her sexual attraction to Gwen and her utter hatred for Byran. The dialogue is quirky, the supporting characters are wonderful, and the plot always holds my attention. In this book Stoner travels to the Grand Tetons in Wyoming on assignment to make sure that the man Gwen just married won't put her or her trust fund in danger. Will Stoner be able to save Gwen from the hands of Bryan or will Stoner blow her cover. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good mystery and solid writing.
Stoner is a realistic character, at ease with herself and her sexuality, and only mildly self-deprecating and neurotic (a nice change for a lesbian detective). Stoner McTavish is a reluctant sleuth who'd prefer to be at home in her travel agency with her best friend MaryLou and her unconventional aunt. However, in this, the first of the series, she finds herself in the rugged ranges of America's West, checking on the newly-married granddaughter of an acquaintance. Unlike some of the super-heroines created by other authors, Stoner has human failings, and is thus an engaging and appealing character. The romance in this novel is a little cliched (lust at first sight) but the descriptive writing and fast-paced dialogue make this a highly enjoyable read.
Sarah Dreher creates an interesting mystery with more than interesting characters. Their idiosyncrasies and annoying change of subject's (Stoner sure got annoyed), eventually penetrated my dull wits with the multi-layered portrait of complex and wonderful relationships. By the end of this book I didn't really care if the bad guy got it, but I did want to find out if Stoner got the girl.
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