Winner of both the Harper Lee Award and the Richard Wright Award for Literary Excellence, Carolyn Haines has thrilled countless readers with her Sarah Booth Delaney mysteries. Here, Sarah investigates when two wealthy heiresses claim a four-million-dollar family necklace was stolen. All the evidence points to insurance fraud, but when Sarah starts poking into the family's dark secrets, one of the heiresses disappears.
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"This series is wonderful! I really enjoy listen to this narrator! She has a great way of distinguishing between the different characters accents and voices. I do wish that you had all of the books in the series as there are books missing in between and some things take place that you miss hearing how it happened because the book isn't there. Overall, I really enjoy this series and the narrator. Please try to add more of this series into you shop so it's easier to keep up with the cast of characters. "
— kelley (5 out of 5 stars)
“A fascinating mystery that no reader will be able to solve until the author reveals the end. A perfectly written mystery with a cast that is humorous, charming and deadly. Haines certainly is one of the best mystery writers working today.”
— RT Book Reviews (4½ stars)" I can't say enough great things about, not only the book, but the narrator! Both keep you intrigued and feeling like you're right there!! "
— kelley , 5/26/2016" Brain candy! Now on to something serious! "
— Snap, 2/13/2014" This brings me up to date with this series. I really enjoyed reading every one. A lot of fun. The real mystery is Sarah Booth's love life!!! "
— Sandy, 2/4/2014" I really liked this book in Carolyn Haines Series however I will warn you that I found restating the obvious quite a few times. It didn't detract from her story but it was something I have never ran across before in her series. "
— Pamela, 2/1/2014" I have read all of this series and generally love her books. This entry was a bit over the top to me, but still a good light read. "
— Anita, 1/20/2014" Nice, quick, amusing 'beach book'. Fun escapism. "
— Phyllis, 1/19/2014" Simple case, yea right! Mystery and a near death! "
— Jennifer, 1/7/2014" Love to listen to these while I exercise. I'm awaiting (and hoping for!) an audiobook of the latest. "
— Beth, 1/3/2014" Love this series but didn't love this book. Far-fetched plot. "
— Jan, 1/1/2014" Sarah Booth and her friend Tinkie become embroiled in an insurance case that turns to complete mayhem. Enjoyable and can't wait for the next installment "
— Barb, 12/12/2013" Once again, Sarah Booth made me laugh and kept me intrigued. "
— Denise, 12/7/2013" I love this series! I thought I had the mystery figured it out but I was wrong. And Jitty is just as entertaining as always. "
— Sara, 12/7/2013" I really love this series. Light southern mysteries with fun characters. "
— Kelly, 10/27/2013" Fun as usual! My favorite quote: Sarah Booth snubbing pedigree- "I was found floating in a rush basket on the MS River wearing a coat of many colors. I have prophetic dreams and I sense I was a priest in a past life. That's all I know." "
— Christi, 10/24/2013" another lovely by Carolyn Haines! "
— Laura, 9/12/2013" I read this latest Sarah Booth Delaney book so fast I hardly came up for air. I love the world the author has created and can't wait to visit it again. This was one of the best. It reminded me of the old Nancy Drew and Trixie Belden books I grew up with - with a touch of gothic romance tossed in. "
— Deshay, 9/1/2013" As usual, I started the series with the last one! ha Great read!!! Now to start with number 1 of the series and read them all!! "
— Gina, 12/15/2012" Another good read in this cozy series. "
— Jan, 11/22/2012" Seems like the PIs involved were a bit too easily duped and manipulated. The story took a lot of twists and turns and the ending did have some surprises. "
— Sharon, 10/10/2012" A little too predictable, I was wondering alot of the time why the main character would do some of the things she did. "
— Sue, 7/11/2012" Typical of this series. Story ok but I ger tired of the ghost only she can see. "
— Gloria, 6/26/2012" Maybe I just wasn't in the mood, it was good but something was lacking. I considered not rating it until I read it again, but don't know if I will. I like the books where she is home, so maybe the interaction of her friends was all that was missing. It was at least ok and maybe better than ok. "
— Jeanie, 5/13/2012" I love Sarah Booth and have enjoyed all of the books of this series to date. That said, this one felt off. Sarah Booth seemed to have lost her heart and to call the plot highly improbable and implausible would be a kindness. "
— Cheryl, 4/6/2012" the first of these I have read, easy reading light mystery. Fun characters, nice setting. "
— Carrie, 1/11/2012" I loved the book, it kept me guessing throughout the whole thing. Everytime I thought I had an idea of what was going to happen the plot changed. The only thing I missed in this book is the town of Zinnia. I miss everyone in the town! "
— Johnna, 11/20/2011" An excellent entry in this series! "
— Nancy, 10/2/2011" There wasn't nearly enough Jitty in this one to my way of thinking. it was ok, though. i didn't see through the mystery, (course, i never do. I'm way to literal in my thinking.) and it was easy enough reading. just hope there's more jitty in the next one. "
— Annie, 8/31/2011" Sara Booth and Tinky are a great team. I like that the setting is mostly in MS and that my vet was mentioned in this book. Jitty always adds to the fun and the ending was great. I won't do a spoiler "
— Janette, 4/13/2011" I loved the book, it kept me guessing throughout the whole thing. Everytime I thought I had an idea of what was going to happen the plot changed. The only thing I missed in this book is the town of Zinnia. I miss everyone in the town! "
— Johnna, 4/7/2011Carolyn Haines is the USA Today bestselling author of the Sarah Booth Delaney mystery series and a number of other books in mystery and crime, including the Pluto’s Snitch paranormal-historical mystery series, and Trouble, the black cat detective romantic suspense books. She is the recipient of the Harper Lee Award for Distinguished Writing, the Richard Wright Award for Literary Excellence, and the Mississippi Writers Guild Lifetime Achievement Award. She is a former journalist, bartender, photographer, farmhand, and college professor and lives on a farm where she works with rescue cats, dogs, and horses.
Kate Forbes, winner of four Earphones Awards for audiobook narrating, is a professionally trained actress who has appeared on Broadway, in regional theaters, and with a renowned touring company. After graduating from Sarah Lawrence College, where she was active in theater, she completed an MFA at New York University School of the Arts. With this training, she launched into a successful acting career.