In this second Aurora Teagarden mystery from Anthony Award winner Charlaine Harris, "Roe" unexpectedly inherits a house and a fortune when a fellow Real Murders Club member dies. But things take a turn for the macabre when Roe discovers a human skull hidden in her new home's window seat. ". chock full of colorful local names and background chatter, and fans . will be curious to learn how [Aurora's] new independence unfolds."-Publishers Weekly
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"While the series doesn't have the sparkle or the edge of the Sookie Stackhouse series, it features interesting characters and a serviceable mystery. I found the first book to be enjoyable bujt averamge. The second book engaged me more quickly and made Roe a more likable character."
— Jennie (4 out of 5 stars)
" Once again - very engaging. I love her characters. "
— Kelly, 2/17/2014" A VERY light read. Not bad. "
— Marsha, 1/26/2014" I enjoyed this book a great deal. It wasn't predictable and it cracked me up several times. Will definitely be reading the rest of the books in this series. "
— Korry, 1/24/2014" Although this is a murder mystery, it's a pretty light read: easy, funny, and quick. Roe Teagarden inherits a house from an older friend, and as she is cleaning it out and trying to decide if she wants to sell it or keep it, two equally shocking things happen: she finds a skull (yes, a human skull) in the window seat...and her ex and his very pregnant wife move in across the street. Roe finds it hard to figure out which one throws her off more, but she does spend more time trying to figure out A) whose skull it is and B) who was responsible for for killing...whoever it is. "
— Maggie, 1/20/2014" This series is much like watching a soap opera. It's a quick read, with a decent flow of the story and enough twists to make you question what you think is going to happen. However, this book in particular was not my favorite. It felt like there was too much of the same lead in and then all of the sudden the mystery was solved and nothing happened with it. I read it in a couple of nights so I'll probably finish out the series. "
— Summer, 1/15/2014" I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I picked it up at the library as a quick read for the commute to work, but was quickly drawn into the world of 'Roe' and her friends/enemies. It was entertaining and well-written, I will be checking out the other books in the Teagarden series. "
— Vicki, 1/2/2014" While this fits into my favorite cozy mystery genre it seemed to be like so many other series I'd read. Just change the names, places, and theme (tea, knitting, librarian...) and they're interchangeable. "
— Anne, 12/30/2013" Liked this book much better than the previous one. "
— Marianna, 12/17/2013" As far as mysteries go, this one was pretty sub par, but as a story with a mystery in it, it was ok. The narrator does a fantastic job of reading, and is one of the main reasons I keep listening to these books. "
— Cara, 12/12/2013" My first of the Librarian series. I understand it is not so good as her other series BUT I will be the judge of that. "
— Bcoghill, 9/14/2013" This was standard Harris style - quick, easy, fun. I think this may be one of my favorites of hers. "
— Kate, 9/3/2013" Kinda boring. I'm hoping not all books will strictly go the same way as this one did. It follows more the day-to-day boredom of Aurora's life and then adds a few mystery details here and there ... then all of a sudden, solved .. I don't know ... maybe I just need to get used to this formula of story "
— Hollyhocks, 6/18/2013" It gets points for being a quick and entertaining read. I don't know that I would recommend this series to anyone though. "
— Hannah, 8/31/2012" Second in the Aurora Teagarden series. Love her books!! "
— Julie, 4/22/2012" better than the 1st one. "
— April, 4/17/2012" I just love Roe. She is such a fantastic and lovable character. I can't wait to see what happens next for her. "
— Jacqui, 4/17/2012" I liked this a lot I read this as part of a trilogy in The Rise of Aurora "
— James, 11/17/2011" A nice continuation of the series. Still enjoying the characters and the plot line. Will continue reading the next book. "
— Samantha, 6/15/2011" Yet another fun, hard to put down epistle. Roe rocks! "
— Tami, 6/15/2011" This is the 2nd in the Aurora Teagarden series. It is a very fun mystery and easy read. Perfect for the summer! "
— Debbie, 6/12/2011" LOVED IT...! I identify with Roe Teagarden in SO MANY WAYS... I had a LOT of fun reading this book and look forward to going to the library and getting another one tomorrow :) PS Buuvei thought this book was about pirates because there is a skull on the front. "
— Keli, 5/20/2011" I enjoyed the series..but not really my favorite. I probably wouldn't read again, but enjoyable nonetheless. "
— Christine, 4/29/2011" I liked this one better than the first. It kept you in the dark until the last 25 pages. "
— Tasha, 4/26/2011" Man, these books are so short I find myself wanting more! "
— Melanie, 4/25/2011" Aurora Teagarden mysteries are a great read, no thinking, a good laugh and mystery combined. I look forward to reading the remainder of the series. "
— Norma, 4/5/2011" This was just as good as the first Roe Teagarden book. I didn't expect the perp to be who dun it - I am usually pretty good at figuring them out long before the end of the book, so this says a lot. Well worth the read. "
— Carrie, 4/3/2011" As always Charlaine Harris writes clearly and easily. The story was a bit lackluster this time and the book was average, although enjoyable. "
— Erin, 3/31/2011" Aurora gains a fortune, solves a mystery, births a baby and dates a minister. "
— Mindy, 3/16/2011Charlaine Harris is a New York Times bestselling author who has written four series and two stand-alone novels, in addition to numerous short stories, novellas, and graphic novels cowritten with Christopher Golden. Her Sookie Stackhouse books have appeared in twenty-five different languages and on many bestseller lists and are the basis of the HBO series True Blood.
Erik Bergmann is a winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award. He is the narrator of the Area 51 and Justice League audiobook series, as well as the voice of Fred on the companion audiobook for the Warner Bros. feature film Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed. He has also dabbled in television, making appearances on Saturday Night Live and doing voice-over work for Random! Cartoons.
Thérèse Plummer is an actor, award-winning voice-over artist, and counselor. She has won eighteen AudioFile Earphones Awards and has been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. She has appeared in a variety of television and film roles. As a counselor for adolescents, she spent five years using drama therapy techniques in individual and group settings.