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Mississippi native Carolyn Haines writes spicy mysteries teeming with all the eccentricities of Southern society. Bones to Pick continues the adventures of sassy P.I. Sarah Booth Delaney. Quentin McGee, author of a sensational exposE, has been murdered, and her lover Allison is charged with the crime. Sarah is hired to find the real culprit, but the investigation won't be easy. Quentin has so many enemies, including her own family and all those rich, powerful people mentioned in her book. As scandal brews, the suspect list continues to grow, and Sarah fears that the killer isn't finished yet. Haines' Southern Belle mystery, together with a spirited narration, draws listeners right into the heart of the Mississippi Delta. Haines' Crossed Bones is also available from Recorded Books. "Stephanie Plum meets the Ya-Ya Sisterhood. Non-southerners will find the madcap adventure an informative peek into an alien culture."-Kirkus Reviews
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"Very interesting twists with this story! Love Sarah Booth's dedication to her partner and best friend Tinkie. The honesty of their friendship is tender and so real. I love Sarah Booth's attachment and devotion to her family plantation, Dahlia house. You really get the sense of her love for her family home when she goes riding with her faithful horse throught the cotton fields and when she roams through the grounds with her ghost of a sidekick Jitty. The descriptions of the land along with her reminiscent feelings of growing up on the plantation are so moving you want to live their with her. The murder mystery was very intriguing and wove a web where many characters could be the murderer. And, it wouldn't be much of a review if I didn't include the love story that exist between Coleman and Sarah Booth! Let's just say it keeps me coming back for more! Can't wait for #7!"
— Bonnie (4 out of 5 stars)
Bones to Pick Listener Reviews
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sue Mitchell, 9/12/2022
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Deborah, 6/15/2019
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" once again, a fun read. "
— Janet, 1/27/2014 -
" I liked this southern setting detective mystery story. I would like to read more in the series hope there are more :) "
— Jen, 1/12/2014 -
" Very good - nice twists "
— Joer, 1/12/2014 -
" The minute I saw the cover, which is totally different from the earlier books, and read the "If you like Janet Evanovich and The Ya-Ya Sisterhood" or whatever it said, *I* said, "Uh oh." And it shows. Haines's mystery series was strong -- until now. Sarah Booth keeps moaning about the same things, the ghost has nothing much to offer new, her friend Tinkie acts so totally out of character -- and I think it's time for the author to mercifully put an end to this series. "
— Meg, 1/7/2014 -
" My favorite so far! Keeps the interest alive. "
— Claudia, 12/31/2013 -
" Another wonderful book with great characters "
— Tammy, 12/30/2013 -
" Read for Southern Voices Book Club 2/2008 "
— Debbie, 12/13/2013 -
" My Alabama sister-in-law said that this book is just a "fun read". Just what I need at the end of the summer ~ I just finished this tidbit of a book. It really was a pleasure to read & I just flew through it. "
— Kim, 11/21/2013 -
" Another great read form Carolyn Haines! Kept me guessing til the end. Can't get enough of the Sarah Booth Delaney series! "
— Kelly, 10/19/2013 -
" Another good addition to this series. I really haven't been disappointed once with this series. This one had a bit less humor and a bit more suspense - more drama with the "regular" characters, but that was a good thing. "
— Kitty, 10/13/2013 -
" Sarah Booth and Tinky are hired to investigate the murder of Quentin McGee after she publishes a tell-all book that upsets many families in the Delta. "
— Kitty, 9/19/2013 -
" I really liked this book-as I do all the books in the "Bones" series. I just got finished re-reading this one. I did start feeling like I was wading through all of the "Tinkie hero-worship" stuff. That could have been toned down a little. All in all, this is a cozy book that I really enjoyed. "
— cassie, 6/7/2013 -
" sarah booth delaney finds herself investigating a murder of an author that revealed everyones dirty laundry "
— Dpande, 2/8/2013 -
" I really liked this series! I wish I had started with the first one.. I'm going to check out the first book from my library this weekend. The main characters are PI's based out of Louisana. It has plenty of kooky family members and characters. "
— Mary, 2/2/2013 -
" Finished the book. Loved the characters and the mystery. I knew the murderer but was also kept on my toes. I have to say, I am a fan of Carolyn Haines and will get the rest of her books. I love mysteries. The south was a good setting. Personally, I think they should make a movie from the book! "
— Yvonne, 12/1/2012 -
" Cover quote got it right, this is a southern version of Stephanie Plum. Lula=Tinkie and Rex =Sweetie Pie. Guess grandma is the ghost. Hope to read more of this series ! I always hate to start in the middle but sometimes it happens. "
— Carol, 7/27/2012 -
" I think I should start at the beginning of this series. It jumped right in and I was a little lost. Clearly there is some back story that makes this flow. "
— Johanna, 3/20/2012 -
" I did figure it out about halfway through, the emotions of this one kept me reading! "
— Kari, 3/12/2012 -
" First time I've read this author. It was okay. I managed to figure out the murderer, which is unusual for me, got frustrated with the main character, and thought the end dragged on about 20 pages too long. "
— Grace, 1/14/2012 -
" yay! better than the last one "
— Melissa, 10/12/2011 -
" Good book.. The killler was quite a surprise!!! "
— Marcia, 4/18/2011 -
" I enjoyed this one but it wasn't her best. "
— Joanna, 2/21/2011 -
" Fantastic! I loved the twists and turns in this one! I am so hooked on the Southern Belle Mysteries by Carolyn Haines! "
— Books4Chicks, 1/21/2011 -
" I did figure it out about halfway through, the emotions of this one kept me reading! "
— Kari, 10/27/2010 -
" sarah booth delaney finds herself investigating a murder of an author that revealed everyones dirty laundry "
— Dpande, 9/19/2009 -
" Read for Southern Voices Book Club 2/2008 "
— Debbie, 7/27/2009 -
" I enjoyed this one but it wasn't her best. "
— Joanna, 6/11/2009 -
" Have finished. Enjoyed it and have since read the rest in the series including the last that was released in July(?). Enjoy Carolyn Haines, good way to spend an afternoon. "
— Joanne, 4/26/2009 -
" I liked this southern setting detective mystery story. I would like to read more in the series hope there are more :) <br/> <br/> "
— Jen, 2/16/2009 -
" This was a great read in the series we get to see more of Sarah’s relationships with her friends and men in her life. This mystery keeps you on your toes. "
— *Babs*, 1/29/2009 -
" Sarah Booth and Tinky are hired to investigate the murder of Quentin McGee after she publishes a tell-all book that upsets many families in the Delta. "
— Kitty, 12/16/2008 -
" Another good addition to this series. I really haven't been disappointed once with this series. This one had a bit less humor and a bit more suspense - more drama with the "regular" characters, but that was a good thing. "
— Kitty, 12/5/2008
About Carolyn Haines
Carolyn 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.
About Kate Forbes
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.