Baltimore Blues: The First Tess Monaghan Novel Audiobook

" Tess is an unemployed newspaper reporter and takes a job for a friend checking into the background of his girlfriend. But a murder gets in the way. First in the Tess Monaghan series. (I grew up with Utz potato chips and only learned here that there are crab flavored chips. I will be on the lookout when again in York County, Pa. where Utz chips can be found!) "

" Meh. Was introduced to this author by one of the Best Mysteries of ____ books and was excited to read more. This was ok, better than most mystery series, but I'm not dying to read more. Maybe I'll check out some of her stand alones. "

" Not to my taste. I had to flip back to remember who the murderer was after the big reveal. I just couldn't make myself care about anyone in this book, and the mystery just didn't grab me at all. "

" A pleasure after all the stupid books I seem to be finding. Good even if I weren't comparing it to all these stupid books. "

" This is a decent start to what looks like a long series, but I was not totally impressed with Tess Monaghan, the main character. She was whiny, self-indulgent and her sense of entitlement set me on edge. She relies on her family and friends to support her and seems to take them all for granted. That said, I didn't hate her and I can see that there is room for major growth for her character. I plan on reading more in this series. "

" BN had this book for 99 cents so I tried it. I've read severl other of her. Like Tess character. Will keep reading this author. "

" 4 stars only because I read it while in Baltimore! "

" Good mystery -- quick read "

" 3 1/2 stars. A very solid mystery. "

" What fun! I discovered a new (to me) mystery series. Tess Monaghan is a terrific main character. The puzzle was twisty and the characters were compelling. I already downloaded the next one and I can't wait to start it! "

" I found these simliar in nature to Sue Grafton's books. A good read but not as funny as Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum books. "

" Good book;, but seems to drag some. "

" Enjoyable whodunit about life in Baltimore. "

" Great heroine, good story, great city references. I will definitely read more of this series. "

" I began this series set in Baltimore because I love the genre, cozy mysteries, with strong female protagoinists. I know a little about Baltimore, but wanted to know more. This book began my quest of Tess in Baltimore!! "

" An auspicious debut with an interesting and twisty mystery. Lippman draws a lot of atmosphere and character from her setting. "

" eh. i heard really good things about this author. while the character she created is interesting and her loyalty to baltimore is admirable, the plot was simply too convoluted. And I didn't feel any chemistry with Tess. "

" This was a good book; not great, though "

" This book is what I call a fluff read. I enjoyed the story and didn't have to think too hard. "

" This was a fun (and funny) read. It was kind of cool to read a just-slightly-dated mystery written when VCRs where the thing and computer searches are THE BOMB. "

" JUst ok. Not much meat to it, in my opinion. "

" Enjoyable introduction to the series; looking forward to catching up with the series. "

" I loved this book. Lots of fun. Quick read. Kind of reminds me of Sue Grafton books with a different perspective. I look forward to reading more by this author. "

" like an adult Nancy Drew story...so of course i have a few in her series. "

" Just ok. Read because it is first in her series and she is David Simon's wife..ok airport book. "

" A pleasant "cozy"-ish mystery, enjoyable reading, forgettable as soon as it ended. Something about Baltimore...and rowing...with a plucky female protagonist, as the reluctant but resourceful detective. "

" another fluff book. I am giving it two stars because of the sex in it. I had gotten most of the way through when it showed up. "

" Being from Baltimore really enjoyed. Looking forward to next book. "

" Ok mystery, especially when you consider that it is a debut novel. I would almost give it three stars, but her other books are better. "

" A good light read. I live in Baltimore so it was nice to read a story that takes place locally. I will probably read the next one too. "

" Not bad...not great- but kept my interest. A few good twists and turns- but needed more character development. We knew who people were by name- but not what they thought. Maybe when I ready book #2 that will happen. Also helped that it was a 99 cent special on my I-Pad nook. "

" Good char and plot, will look for more "