Butchers Hill Audiobook

" I love the Tess Monaghan series. This wasn't my favorite but is an enjoyable, fast read if you like the character. "

" Nice, quick read. I can usually pick out the murderer pretty fast but this one had me guessing. I recently got hooked on Tess Monaghan because she's running a serial in the New York Times Magazine, and while I'm waiting impatiently in between installments, I had to go back and read all the earlier books. I have family in Baltimore so it's fun to read about all the places I've been or have heard about. There's a lot of interesting, colorful characters, hopefully some of them will return in later books. "

" this book was ok. I had read some of her books in the past and remember liking them more. I didn't really like any of the characters except for the detective and maybe her family... "

" Interesting mystery. The family stuff was done well but the race relations elements were a little too pat for the most part. "

" Not the best of the Monaghan mysteries -- a bit less engaging than the others, in my opinion. "

" Decent murder mystery/thriller. Lippman is a good go-to for quick and entertaining reads. "

" This book is even more outlandish than the last two, but Lippman gets a pass by turning out much stronger prose. "

" The Tess Monaghan series is great! What a fun character! "

" The ending felt too forced but I still enjoy listening to this series. Honestly not sure if I would enjoy reading them though...... "

" Laura Lippmann Tess Monahan series which is what I classify as light mystery or suspense. I enjoyed the characters and storyline, interesting reading that didn't require a lot of attention. Just right for a change of pace. "

" This series features a journalist-turned-private investigator named Tess Monaghan. Set in Baltimore, I enjoy the numerous local references. While not particularly intense or cryptic, the mystery involved has enough twists to make in interesting and the snapshots of family life are entertaining. "

" Pretty good, though I saw the end coming. Nice mention of Something Else in Mt. Washington. "

" I really enjoy these books as a good lite read. Great for vacations. "

" Lippman writes readable books that are based here in Baltimore, so I know these places! "

" this is by far the best laura lippman book. I was so engrossed that I read it in 1 night. "

" Really more like 2.5. This is a new mystery series for me, and i'd hoped to really take to it. It held me and some of the plot twists work well, but the tone is a bit too flippant/trite, the characters a bit too two dimensional, and the resolutions too neat for me to be enthusiastic. "

" This was slow to start, but I finally got into the plot - which was quite convoluted. I like Tess' character and look forward to the next in the series. "

" Excellent; Continuing character: Tess Monaghan; Tesser opens up her new PI business and gets two cases - one a repentant man who wants to make amends to kids whose lives he impacted and the other a woman looking for the daughter she gave up for adoption "

" Really enjoy reading books by Laura Lippman. "

" I love Lippman. I love reading about Baltimore. This was a good mystery- it had a happy ending!! "

" This series is my new catnip - engrossing mysteries, intimate details of Baltimore, interesting characters. "

" A little too neat and coincidental, but an easy, interesting read with a good sleuth. "

" Good read. Lots of Baltimore background. Start with Baltimore Blues before this one. "

" Another great one! I have a feeling that I am going to be saying this about all of her books..... "

" The best book in the Tess Monahan series so far. "

" I think the series is wearing a little thin for me, or maybe it's just that I have a headache today while finishing the book. It seems like she introduces supporting characters only to toss them out after the next book. God only knows what will happen to Esskay! "

" Tess has finally hung out her shingle and she has all the right fears and anxieties that make her very fun. She’s no Janet Evenovich and I hope she never tries to be. Two baffling cases fall into Tess’s lap in one day and she is forced to deal with some very confusing people. Good as always. "

" Interesting mix of characters and some nice plot twists that kept me guessing until the end. "

" Lippman is improving! All of the characters, Tess included, make leaps forward in complexity. Race issues are elevated beyond the sound bite level. The plots are more involved. If you are considering reading all of Lippman's books, I advise skipping the first two and starting here. "

" Lippman writes readable books that are based here in Baltimore, so I know these places! "

" I am reading this series (a cozy-type mystery) set in Baltimore which showcases a strong female protagonist who is just starting a new career as a private investigator. She had been a journalist with a Baltimore newspaper. "

" Somewhat better than #2, but I think the author is still finding her way. "

" This series is easy to listen to. I like the characters. Tess has attitude when she needs it. She doesn't put up with any bs. But she has her soft side, and it works. This one was sad for a while, and I hate when so many people die. However, it ended pretty well. Jackie did the right thing. "