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| Duplicity Dogged the Dachshund (Dixie Hemingway Mysteries, No. 2) | 
 enlarge | Author: Blaize Clement
Publisher: St. Martin's Minotaur
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (20 reviews)
Sales Rank: 37882
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Mass Market Paperback
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 272
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 4.1 x 0.9
ISBN: 0312947704
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780312947705
ASIN: 0312947704
Publication Date: October 30, 2007
Release Date: October 30, 2007
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 Too Grim in spots February 3, 2008
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Well Dixie - you dun it again, pet sitter...BUT I have my reservations. Sure -- you found dead bodies, confronted crazed criminals, fought back in style, used your wits, put yourself in the middle of action and danger, death and duplicity, all the while taking care of those precious pets, consoling surviving widows and a fading lady, eating great meals at the diner and spending quality time with your brother and Paco while you continued to wrestle with your own demons.
And then again, your escapades were concluded in your usual inimitable high style.
But what about those abandoned kittens in the box? Why did you leave them, when you could have "put them in the Bronco, and hightailed it to Tom's condo, taking the steps two at a time, and running into his apartment carrying your precious live cargo (never leave pets unattended in a car!) saying `Tom, get out your laptop PDQ -- I have some babies here who NEED some TLC ASAP - where's the nearest Animal Rescue group around here?'" Why did you leave them on the sidewalk abandoned and needy and not give them another thought except to make a Cold-Hearted and Heartless comment about them later on in the day???? How sad that your readers, Blaize didn't get a chance to see what should be done in a situation like that -- in fact, a little lesson on the need for Spay Neuter would have been great there too. And I always wonder--why is it always kittens--why not puppies???
And what about the other kitten? And the monkey? This was grim.... Too grim. This book breaks my heart. I have a hard time seeing how any animal abuse can contribute to the literary merit of this Dixie Hemingway novel, when the other two Dixie Hemingway books did just fine - were stellar -- without it.
 I Look Forward To More Books In This Series January 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Poor old Mame, an ancient Dachshund, hardly can walk, much less get into trouble. Still, when she bounds away through a thicket and begins frantic digging, she turns up trouble aplenty--a dead man.
Former sheriff's deputy and now pet sitter Dixie Hemingway recognizes a client--she had just waved at his silver BMW. But Conrad is dead, so who was driving the car? Who killed Conrad, and why?
This is the second of the Dixie Hemingway mysteries. Once again the former sheriff's deputy becomes involved in solving the crime. The story is strongly plotted story and the character of Dixie well-developed. She is recovering from the tragic loss of her husband and young daughter. She is realizing that she can have positive relationships without giving up cherished memories. She is growing.
Blaize Clement's strong sense of place enhances the unfolding story. Sarasota is circus country, and this story involves circus people, their relationships, and their work. This material adds considerable interest without over powering the mystery.
I look forward to additional books in this series.
by Patricia Nordyke Pando
for Story Circle Book Reviews
www.storycirclebookreviewsorg
reviewing books by, for, and about women
 Sad January 5, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book was a little bit sad for me. It was interesting and I wanted to read the ending but I won't be reading anymore. I like an escape with my cozy mysteries and although there was a little humor in it -overall it was too intense for me. The author also seems to like guns -which is also a bit of a turn off for me.
Strong second in a great series December 29, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Loved the first book in this series, but, surprisingly, liked this one better. The plot was strong, with surprising twists at the end. The conclusion, however, was not from left field and so the denouement was credible. I did have to put the book down for a short while after reading the descriptions of animal cruelty, but they were not gratuitous, and supported the believablility of the character of the perpetrators. I also enjoyed the circus information and as someone who disliked clowns, finding them frightening, I am pleased to say that I will now look at and enjoy them from a much different perspective. Dixie Hemingway, the protagonist, is a welcome, believable entry in the female sleuth genre. I am looking forward to January 8th and the next book in this series!
Good book with minor annoyances December 12, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I like Dixie and have enjoyed both of the mysteries in this series so far. The characters in this book are well-developed and believable. The annoying parts for me are the obvious setups (something she needs to do and keeps procrastinating that you just know is going to cause problems later) and then when she does totally irresponsible things that are really out of character for a smart ex-deputy. They make me groan, but I still want to read the next book!
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