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Title: The Weatherman's Daughters: A John Denson Mystery by Richard Hoyt ISBN: 0-7653-0332-9 Publisher: Forge Pub. Date: 01 July, 2003 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: More Thought-provoking than Humorous
Comment: I enjoyed the book very much, including the new age and mystical elements and the out-of-body visit to the creator. I had no problem with the plotting and am not clear on what others perceived to be the problem when they cited coincidences or a disjointed plot. There were a couple of loose ends that never were completely wrapped up, but I found the book very enjoyable. But as the plot unfolded, I did not find the book to be particularly humorous despite some rather vivid and unusual scenes and bantering between John, Willie, and others -- in fact the story was unusually poignant compared to other John Denson stories (and I have reaad them all). I think there is a lot here to reflect upon about relationships, family, and some serious matters. I liked it very much.
Rating: 5
Summary: Humorous private investigative tale
Comment: While driving in the Oregon mountains, the heavy rain pours live salmon at private investigator John Denson's vehicle. During the fishy torrent, he stops, camera in hand, to help an accident victim. However, as the young woman tries to talk through her dying gurgles, fish continue to pelt John and the victim. He realizes this was no accident as someone shot the female who he identifies as Sharon Toogood, daughter of Portland TV weatherman Jerry Toogood.
Unable to forget her murder, John investigates. After talking with the prime suspect, Sharon's sister Mariah, the sibling is killed too. Needing special guidance to see through the haze of the seemingly too good world of the sisters, John enlists the help of his pal, Native American Willie Sees the Night. With Willie as a guide providing an elixir mixer, John has an out-of-body experience that may provide the clues to solving the homicides.
Though a humorous private investigative tale that feels like a "Summer of Love" who-done-it, THE WEATHERMAN'S DAUGHTER is definitely not for everyone. The story line uses too much New Age (or is that old age) coincidence to move the plot forward, but the story remains amusing in spite of the murders. The cast is an eccentric delight as hippies, salmon, and poachers (oh my!) dominate the northwest.
Harriet Klausner
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Title: The Narrows: A Novel by Michael Connelly ISBN: 0316155306 Publisher: Little, Brown Pub. Date: 03 May, 2004 List Price(USD): $25.95 |
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Title: Blacklist: A V.I. Warshawski Novel by Sara Paretsky ISBN: 0399150854 Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group Pub. Date: 29 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Pony Girls: A John Denson Mystery (John Denson Mystery) by Richard Hoyt ISBN: 0765306166 Publisher: Forge Pub. Date: 01 May, 2004 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: The Burglar on the Prowl (BLOCK, LAWRENCE) by Lawrence Block ISBN: 0060198303 Publisher: William Morrow Pub. Date: 16 March, 2004 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Bangkok 8 by JOHN BURDETT ISBN: 1400040442 Publisher: Knopf Pub. Date: 03 June, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.00 |
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