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Summary: Looking forward to more Irish Eyes Tour books
Review: Roxanne Prescott is a shell-shocked ex-cop from Austin who fled to California after her partner was killed. With time on her hands, she decides to try her had at being a tour guide. Her aunt, Maureen O'Malley, owns Irish Eyes Travel agency. When O'Malley comes down with chicken pox three days before the 'Guns and Roses' tour of colonial America departs, Roxanne joins O'Malley's staff. The trip through history is not without its own peril. A woman slips and breaks her ankle at a cocktail party. Salt and sugar are swapped from their respectful holders, causing much consternation to the surprised guests. Late night phone calls make people cranky. And that's before they ever make it to their final destination, Williamsburg. Roxanne is at a loss to explain the pranks, but her investigative skills are a blessing when the ultimate prank goes seriously awry. I like Roxanne and the concept of a mystery series based on a travel agency. This is my second Taffy Cannon book, but it won't be my last. Enjoy!
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Summary: Fun and Suspenseful Tour
Review: Ex-cop Roxanne Prescott is not quite prepared for her first assignment leading a tour for her aunt's company alone. But when her aunt gets sick, she accepts the Battlefields and Gardens of Virginia tour, which she dubs Guns and Roses. Things turn disastrous right from the start with one prank after another. Everyone from the new millionaires to the newly weds falls victim. But when the tour reaches Williamsburg, things turn deadly. Taffy Cannon has written a wonderful book in what I hope will be a new series. The plot was quite tangled, and only near the end did I get any inkling what was going on. The characters were fun, and while some might have been a little stereotypical, they served their purpose well. The story brought Williamsburg to life, and I can't wait to visit. It was also interesting to see some of the behind the scenes working of a town devoted to tourists. The author switches view point characters on a regular basis, which adds another layer to this mystery. I recommend this enjoyable mystery to anyone who likes a good puzzle.
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Summary: Great New Series
Review: Last year, when my first mystery novel was in its initial release, I had the honor of making a joint appearance with Taffy Cannon. GUNS AND ROSES was also in its initial release, and I read this novel in preparation for our appearance. I felt then, and still feel today, that GUNS AND ROSES marks a remarkable debut for Ms. Cannon's new series. Roxanne, her travel guide sleuth who happens to be a former cop, is a winner. Irish Eyes Travel can eventually feature mysteries set anywhere in the world. In this series debut, Roxanne is confronted with crimes (including murder) as she leads a tour group through colonial sites in Virginia. I thoroughly enjoyed her story, and I've recommended the book to a number mystery readers groups to whom I've spoken. I'm quite pleased GUNS AND ROSES has been nominated for a number of awards including Mystery Readers International's Macavity Award for Best Novel.
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