Dead Men Don't Dance (Charlie Plato Mysteries (Paperback))

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Summary: An explosive read with a hero to die for
Review: Charlie Plato is part owner of CHAPS, a famous country western bar renowned for its otherowner former television star Zach Hunter. Charlie is campaign manager to Zach's effort win aseat on the local city council. However, her role dramatically changes when the political opponent is found strangled to death in the trunk of Zach's new car. .......The police officer in charge of the case believes that Zach is the villain of the piece. Charlie begs to differ because she knows Zach well. He may be a philanderer, but he is too gentle of an individual to be the murderer. What she is unaware of is that the effort to frame Zach has its roots in his past, a time he refuses to share with her or anyone. This places Charlie in the unenviable position of ferreting out a killer while digging into her partner's personal life. ......Although the danger to Charlie and Zach is very real, it is the romantic sizzle that flares up between them that alleviates the excruciating tension before the reader breaks. Margaret Chittenden also uses another clever ploy to ensure that everyone enjoys reading DEAD MEN DON'T DANCE. She adds a bit of the absurd into the personality of the heroine allowing the reader to understand why she cares about an individual that she is determined to stay away from at all costs. Ms. Chittenden is a fine author who is a natural born story teller, making this work a must have keeper. ..... Harriet Klausner

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Summary: Romance and Murder? Hey! It works.
Review: I found this to be a good book. My dad bought it pretty cheap at some store, and shared it with me. I loved the mystery thriller part, using my mind to try and help Charlie solve the case using the clues the author gives. I also understand her reluctance to admit her feelings for her business partner, Zack, the accused murderer. The lengths she goes to to protect him from the slammer speak louder than words ever will, and you can't help root for these crazy kids to just work it out already!