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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: 62790
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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| Customer Reviews:
 Great mystery November 6, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I enjoyed the first book of this series and am blown away with how great the second book is. It's a real page turner and I couldn't but it down. Dixie Hemingway is a charming and strong character. Dixie blooms in this second book. I love the animal characters and Dixie's love for them. Human character flesh out more in this second book. I look forward to a long run with this series. Keep 'em coming Blaize!
 Duplicity dogged the Dachshund......too many broken animal legs September 16, 2007
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
I think this new author is good.
However, most people who read mysteries with animals do not want to read about kittens whose legs have been purposely broken. I stopped there. Then I went back. Next thing I knew, I was reading about a MONKEY whose legs had been purposely broken.
What is this thing the author has about having animals tortured like this?
I can't read her, which is too bad, because, aside from these animal torture scenes, I think she is good.
I could deal with the death of the dying Dachshund (sort of), but most writers who feature animals realize they are writing for animal lovers.
We are not looking for horror, or even the sadness.
I am so sorry this author can't do without the cruelty to animals in her mysteries. I sat down thinking I was going to have an entertaining read, and ended up depressed.
Could you try again, and leave out the animal torture?
We know animals are mistreated, and most of us contribute to funds to make sure they are not. We don't want to read about it in what I supposed was sort of a "cozy" mystery.
I definitely DO NOT recommend this to any animal lover with a heart.
Excellent series June 14, 2007
Another very nice job by Ms. Clement. Interesting story with a main character that is changing and growing as she works though her personal tragedy. The information on pet behaviors and care are a nice addition. Most of all the mystery is pausible and the characters are interesting. I vacation in Siesta Key and the author's local details and observations are right on the mark. Readers note: I am a very tough reviewer so consider my four stars a high recommendation.
 Could have been an excellent book but... June 6, 2007
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I wish I could have given this book a higher rating. 99% of it is highly enjoyable with excellent writing, well-drawn and interesting characters, and a beautifully depicted setting. But, unfortunately, this otherwise terrific writer chose to throw in some really nasty bits of animal cruelty that ended up staying with me longer than the positive qualities of the book. I usually enjoy passing books along to my mother and sisters, but I really couldn't do that in this case as I know that they would find certain elements of the book far too disturbing.
Good Series June 3, 2007
I enjoyed both books in this series. I like the incidental information given about animal behavior, the Siesta Key setting, and the fact that Dixie is an interesting character. I like that she has depth and although she has men in her life she cares about and who care about her, she doesn't need to be rescued by them. (Must be something to do with her 3 showers a day and her endless supply of "clean white Keds" HA!) I'm looking forward to #3.
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