Heir Apparently

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Summary: Clever, Clever, Clever
Review: Heir Apparently by Veronica Dolan is one of the most intriguing novels I have ever read. Think of the most cleverly plotted novel you have ever read and multiply it by ten. Even better. ALL the characters are real-life, flesh and blood people instead of the usual two-dimensional characters that are found in books of this genre. If you're a murder mystery/thriller fan, Heir Apparently is a MUST!

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Summary: Summary of Plot
Review: In his videotaped will, oil tycoon Virgil Hadley, 75, challenges his eight heirs to a bizarre competition; they must complete four increasingly difficult assignments in order to inheit. Greed, murder, missing persons, family secrets, revenge and infanticide figure prominently in this debut whodunit, set in 1995 Colorado. The heroine, Quinn Farley, 29, is lured into playing the game, which threatens her relationship with fiance Police Lt. Tig Grogan, assigned to investigate Virgil's death. Only Quinn's wits and unorthodox stratagems unravel the puzzles.

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Summary: Fun mystery--enough red herrings to stock a fish market
Review: The author's sense of humor shines in her debut mystery. Quirky characters and complex plot create a classic-style puzzler to challenge the reader. Although the setting is contemporary Colorado, the story is reminiscent of madcap comedies of the 1930s. The plot brings together a gang of possible heirs to a fortune left by Virgil Hadley, a notorious practical joker. His videotaped will demands potential heirs perform distasteful, degrading acts to qualify for their inheritance. This leads to several murders as heirs scramble over one another in their mad dash to wealth. The characters are distinctive and well-drawn. Perhaps the most vivid is Virgil himself, who never appears alive in the book, yet dominates the story with his presence. The author cleverly weaves geneology into the plot, revealing interesting investigative techniques. Additional subplots educate the reader about antique silver, furniture and art. Judicious editing could have tightened the writing and cut occasional repetitiousness. However, minor stylistic problems don't detract from the overall enjoyable story.

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Summary: Fabulous
Review: This mystery was gripping! I simply couldn't put it down! The characters and plot are amazing. I highly recommend this book to all.

Rating:
Summary: Fabulous
Review: This mystery was gripping! I simply couldn't put it down! The characters and plot are amazing. I highly recommend this book to all.

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Summary: Summary of Plot
Review: Whenever I'm not entertaining in Las Vegas, I enjoy relaxing with a good murder mystery. One of the best I've read lately is the intriguing "Heir Apparently," by Veronica Dolan. In fact, the story was so gripping, I feel compelled to share it here with my fans.

When rich, old, practical-joker Virgil Hadley is murdered, it unleashes a procession of events that threaten the lives of eight potential beneficiaries of his multi-millions. Beautifully crafted characters, each with a pointed personality, drive the plot forward to its surprise conclusion.

All the clues you need to solve this puzzle of human nature at its worst are there for you to uncover before author Dolan's sleuths reveal all at the end.

The easiest way to get a copy of "Heir Apparently" is to simply click over to www.amazon.com. --Steve Lawrence

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Summary: Heir Apparently Tops for Mystery
Review: Whenever I'm not entertaining in Las Vegas, I enjoy relaxing with a good murder mystery. One of the best I've read lately is the intriguing "Heir Apparently," by Veronica Dolan. In fact, the story was so gripping, I feel compelled to share it here with my fans.

When rich, old, practical-joker Virgil Hadley is murdered, it unleashes a procession of events that threaten the lives of eight potential beneficiaries of his multi-millions. Beautifully crafted characters, each with a pointed personality, drive the plot forward to its surprise conclusion.

All the clues you need to solve this puzzle of human nature at its worst are there for you to uncover before author Dolan's sleuths reveal all at the end.

The easiest way to get a copy of "Heir Apparently" is to simply click over to www.amazon.com. --Steve Lawrence