The Meriwether Murder: An Alan Graham Mystery (Alan Graham Mysteries)

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Summary: I would give this one More STARS!
Review: I would give this book more stars if Amazon would let me. This book is quite the mystery! The historial mystery is one of the more interesting features in America, how did Meriwether Lewis die? Mr. Shuman takes us on a wonderful trip in his exploration of this mystery. Plus, the added bonus, there is the present day mystery and how they relate. Mr. Shuman does a great job of closing all the loose ends in a very believible ending. A long the way we learn more about Pepper and Alan, and their romance. What twist and turns our heroes go through! Very interesting thories about Meriwether Lewis. I look forward to more by you Mr. Shuman! END

Rating:
Summary: I would give this one More STARS!
Review: I would give this book more stars if Amazon would let me. This book is quite the mystery! The historial mystery is one of the more interesting features in America, how did Meriwether Lewis die? Mr. Shuman takes us on a wonderful trip in his exploration of this mystery. Plus, the added bonus, there is the present day mystery and how they relate. Mr. Shuman does a great job of closing all the loose ends in a very believible ending. A long the way we learn more about Pepper and Alan, and their romance. What twist and turns our heroes go through! Very interesting thories about Meriwether Lewis. I look forward to more by you Mr. Shuman! END

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Summary: Archeology, history, and mystery cleverly dispensed
Review: People interested in the details of archeological research will find all of Shuman's books absorbing. With this novel, Shuman also reaches into one of the fascinating, true mysteries of American history---how did Meriwether Lewis die?---to deliver a witty, fast-paced love -and-lust story using his serial hero, Alan Graham, as the narrator. Whereas the typical detective story is focused on a private eye, Shuman's mysteries are solved by a Louisiana archeologist. It's hard not to get involved in Graham's workaday world of contracts, contour maps, surveying, and psychology, along with his current mystery, current infatuation, and current observations about his aging self. However, you don't have to be a weathered mystery buff or an experienced digger to find the Meriwether story completely enjoyable as well as informative. It is very well-written, a fast read, and an especially satisfying one for readers who have visited Baton Rouge and recognize the landmarks Shuman fondly describes. This is one of those rare, modest books that anybody can like.