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Summary: The Past Can Be Murder
Review: Benni Harper is busy with many projects. There�s a new exhibit going into the artist�s co-op, she�s writing up the story of Japanese-Americans from the area during World War II, and she�s helping put on a senior prom at San Celina�s retirement home. As the dance draws to a close, she finds two of the residences murdered. What did they have in common that would lead to their deaths? Meanwhile, old flame Clay O�Hara is back in town. His status as lead suspect starts to come between Benni and Gabe. Benni finds herself drawn into solving this case no matter what Gabe says. If she stays alive long enough to do it, will this end their relationship?Once again, Ms. Fowler has written a captivating story told with real emotion. It�s hard not to be drawn into this world and really care for the characters. I found myself choking up on more then one occasion, yet also smiling and laughing at many of the lighter moments. The plot seems to get a little sidetracked near the middle, but picks up speed and reaches an interesting and satisfying conclusion. Anyone looking for a mystery with strong characters and interesting stories will love this series. I won�t be able to stop myself from picking up the next to see what these people, I mean characters, are up to next.
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Summary: The Past Can Be Murder
Review: Benni Harper is busy with many projects. There's a new exhibit going into the artist's co-op, she's writing up the story of Japanese-Americans from the area during World War II, and she's helping put on a senior prom at San Celina's retirement home. As the dance draws to a close, she finds two of the residences murdered. What did they have in common that would lead to their deaths? Meanwhile, old flame Clay O'Hara is back in town. His status as lead suspect starts to come between Benni and Gabe. Benni finds herself drawn into solving this case no matter what Gabe says. If she stays alive long enough to do it, will this end their relationship? Once again, Ms. Fowler has written a captivating story told with real emotion. It's hard not to be drawn into this world and really care for the characters. I found myself choking up on more then one occasion, yet also smiling and laughing at many of the lighter moments. The plot seems to get a little sidetracked near the middle, but picks up speed and reaches an interesting and satisfying conclusion. Anyone looking for a mystery with strong characters and interesting stories will love this series. I won't be able to stop myself from picking up the next to see what these people, I mean characters, are up to next.
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Summary: Great characters
Review: I am an avid murder mystery reader, but I only am interested in stories with great characters. The Benni Harper series definitely fills the bill. The women are strong and complex and interesting. I'm going to read all the rest of the series. Well done, Earlene, from a fellow Californian.
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Summary: Thoroughly enjoyed it!
Review: I especially enjoyed Irish Chain, Earlene Fowler's second book in the series. I loved the stories of the Japanese internment camps during the war that are told throughout the book. Grandma Dove, as usual, is great. I loved this book! It's great.
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Summary: Irish Chain
Review: I have enjoyed all of Ms. Fowler's quilting mysteries. She tells a very good story. I sometimes find Bennie's husband, Gabe, a bit overbearing and occassionally his dialog with Bennie sounds like verbal abuse. If she could make him a little less macho the books would be better.
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Summary: Don't miss it
Review: I've read the entire series. Loved them all.
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Summary: Don't miss it
Review: I've read the entire series. Loved them all.
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Summary: I'm hooked!
Review: In this story Benni Harper is sponsoring a dance at the local retirement home. Clay O'Hara, a handsome man from her past is in town to visit his retired uncle and wants to resume a relationship with Benni. Of course she's flattered, but she has been dating Gabe Ortiz, the Acting Police Chief for several months and they may be on their way to some type of commitment. When two of the residents of the retirement home are killed, Chief Ortiz suspects Clay of the murders. Benni's defense of her old friend Clay, causes a rift between her and Gabe. Due to the fact that one of the murdered victims was involved in helping the local Japanese community, the author gives us the very fascinating and tragic story of the Japanese Americans who were sent to internment camps during World War II. Earlen Fowler keeps the reader entertained with her interesting characters in her second Benni Harper Book.
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Summary: Murder, History and Love
Review: In this story Benni Harper is sponsoring a dance at the local retirement home. Clay O'Hara, a handsome man from her past is in town to visit his retired uncle and wants to resume a relationship with Benni. Of course she's flattered, but she has been dating Gabe Ortiz, the Acting Police Chief for several months and they may be on their way to some type of commitment. When two of the residents of the retirement home are killed, Chief Ortiz suspects Clay of the murders. Benni's defense of her old friend Clay, causes a rift between her and Gabe. Due to the fact that one of the murdered victims was involved in helping the local Japanese community, the author gives us the very fascinating and tragic story of the Japanese Americans who were sent to internment camps during World War II. Earlen Fowler keeps the reader entertained with her interesting characters in her second Benni Harper Book.
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Summary: A mystery with a sense of humor and vivid characters!
Review: Irish Chain was another delightful mystery in the Benni Harper series. The characters are vividly protrayed. Ms. Fowler's mixture of suspense and humor makes the reader laugh and turn pages madly to see what happens next. Benni Harper comes to life along with her quirky relatives and drags you willingly into danger with her.
M. Hauser
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