By the Scruff of the Neck

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Summary: Roller-Coaster Mystery
Review: "By The Scruff Of The Neck" is a clever, roller-coaster mystery, leading its readers to suspense, conflict, sadness and romance from page to page. Single mother, Maria Magliani, fights the uphill battle of losing her husband, Michael, to an apparent suicide, while her son Chip deals with the sudden loss of his father. Magliani and her detective- cousin, Rocco, work together as a Sherlock Homes-type team investigating the inconsistencies of her husband Michael's suspicious suicide. Along the way, Maria meets fire chief Clancy McClavey and discovers romantic feelings she thought would never have again. The author, Diane Dephilllips, does a wonderful job of character development and description, making every event and action in this novel sound and exciting. Watch how she combines fact with fiction to create an intriguing account of her own past experiences, leaving the reader questioning what's "true" and what's "not."

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Summary: I Loved it!
Review: I loved this book! It was a clever and interesting mystery. I think that it would make the basis of a neat television series..like "Murder, she wrote"...lots of interesting characters!