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Hounds to the Rescue.... AGAIN!   May 23, 2000

A polemic on the joys of raising bloodhounds   May 11, 2000

The author wastes too much time proving just what a fiesty good ol' southern gal Jo Beth is. It's too much. Jo Beth in this book comes off as a complete jerk with a serious problem with relationships, trust, and authority figures...


Despite Some Errors, A Very Enjoyable Read   April 23, 2000
  3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Ms. Lanier is a very good story teller. She weaves several plot lines through this story and makes it work. I like the main character, Jo Beth Sidden. She is tough and prickly on the outside and mush on the inside. She rubs a lot of people the wrong way but stands up and accepts the consequences. The dogs, however, are the true stars in this series and Ms. Lanier is at her best when writing about them. This book would have benefited from a better proof reading. There were quite a few errors throughout the book, but they really didn't detract from the story. Actually, it became rather fun looking for them. Like a treasure hunt. I enjoyed reading this book very much and look forward to the next installment in this series.


Love the stories, disappointed in this one. Next time. . .   August 21, 1999
  3 out of 8 found this review helpful

I truly enjoy the stories of the bloodhounds and the detail about mantrailing that comes with these stories. I confess that this time I was (1) disturbed by the dreadful editting. I would gladly proofread for the editor at Harper/Collins who is SUPPOSED to be editting this copy. I would be embarrassed if I were that editor. There are so many errors that I resorted to my little red pen (I'm an English teacher) and went to work. Please tell me that editor is looking for a job and that you have someone capable this time? Otherwise, Jo Beth does need to get some distance between her and her past. Maybe, with Bubba gone to that big house in the great beyond, she can get on with living. She has so much that many of us wish we had that she really should get some help so she can see it! The dogs are great and I wish to see more of the mantrailing information. It's fascinating! Virginia Lanier obviously has a lot to say and I hope she will continue to say it!


Typical bloodhound, fast read that keeps your attention.   August 13, 1999
  1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Jo Beth is her usually cocky self and maybe she will loose a little of her acidity as her life changes but she still doesn't fail to keep your attention with her searches and life changes. As usual, I read this book cover to cover in less than 48 hr. and sent it on to my daughter who was not disappointed. We are eagerly waiting for the next book in the series.