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Summary: Good Read...
Review: This was the first Stuard Woods' book I've read. I was excited to discover a new author from the suspence genre. I listen to a lot of audio books, especially mysteries, when I travel and heard "Orchid Blues" while on the road. I found the story line a bit tedious but I liked the characters so I picked this book up at a used book store and found I couldn't put it down. The story is strong, fast paced, and the characters are interesting. Holly Barker is a gutsy, commanding female figure, and the supporting characters are colorful. It is a great way to escape from the ho hum. I recommend it.
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Summary: quick paced read..
Review: this is my first stewart woods book..and I have to say that I'm pretty pleased with it. The dialogue flows pretty easily and the pacing was very fast. I read the book in a couple of days. Good action and plenty of twists and turns that I didn't see comming from start to finish.Definetly worth a look for anyone who's a fan of good crime/mystery novels. I'll definetly be reading Woods' other works!
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Summary: Gotta love Stuart Woods!!!...
Review: I am typically a reader of Woods' Stone Barrington series, but since he cannot write them fast enough, I sought out his other series, in which this is the first book. The Orchid series follow a character named Holly Barker, who is retired from the U.S. military. She takes a position with the Orchid Beach police, and upon arriving the chief is murdered. While getting accustomed to her co-employees, the Orchid Beach community, and her new friend Daisy, Holly must try to solve the case, while also investigating a mysterious 'members only' development called Palmetto Gardens. And to top things off, the ex-chief hinted to Holly before his murder that he thought something 'suspicious' was going on in the department. Holly must decide whom she can and cannot trust. The book did tend to be a little unrealistic with the qualities of Palmetto Gardens, but overall if was still a great read. A keeper for any Woods fan!
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