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Author: Donna Andrews Narrator: Bernadette Dunne Publisher: Random House Audio Audio Length: Series:The Meg Langslow Mysteries Release Date: September 2002 Format: Unabridged Audiobook Delivery: Instant Download ISBN: 9781415912225
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Publisher Description

The unflappable ornamental blacksmith-turned-detective Meg Langslow returns in this latest bird mystery by award-winning author Donna Andrews. Aficionados of Murder with Peacocks and Revenge of the Wrought-Iron Flamingos will revel in Andrews's trademark dry humor, offbeat characters, and disastrous events unfolding at another classic American setting. And we get to peek in on fresh developments in Meg’s romance with her college professor beau Michael, her intrepid partner in detection. Despite the fact that detectives always seem to attract as many murders as they solve, Andrews’s buzzards and loons make for delightful and cozy reading—and a new take on the meaning of bird watcher. Put on your deerstalker cap, get out your magnifying glass, and pull up an overstuffed chair. “Half Jane Austen, half battery acid.”—Kirkus Reviews

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Quotes

  • “This may be the funniest installment of Andrews’ wonderfully wacky series yet.”

    - Romantic Times

Awards

  • A 2004 Dilys Award Finalist
  • A 2003 Agatha Award Finalist for Best Novel

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A fun cozy mystery with silliness and gaming geeks. Includes a one-winged buzzard, an overly agressive dog, one militant animal activist turned vet and several characters in need of therapy. "

    - April, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a fun read, although I liked We'll Always Have Parrots better. I wish more of her books were available on CD. "

    - Anne, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I read Meg Langslow books for the colorful characters. The buzzard fits in perferctly! "

    - KillerTopSpin, 2/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Cute light read about computer game programmers and buzzards and doge and pregnant cats and therapists. Yeah. Um... just go with cute, light read. "

    - Kyrie, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Like the others, fun. Like the characters, will continue with series. "

    - MJ, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another wonderful quirky, funny mystery featuring 'detective' Meg Langslow. I'm truly enjoying this series. "

    - Sherri, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This one was a slow read. The first three in the series move along at a better pace. "

    - Michelle, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I think it's time for me to take a break from Andrews, because this one, while still full of the usual madcap humor, just seemed forced and tired to me. I also didn't like how deeply she delved into the whole internet thing - made me think too much about her other series, which I seriously dislike. Also, there wasn't enough of Meg's crazy family. Not to mention the fact that I figured out the killer way before Meg did. "

    - Andrea, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " good fun with computer nerds "

    - Helen, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Cute and hilarious. Very light and fluffy, but all the jokes are really funny. "

    - Heather, 1/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Yet another great installment. Definitely recommend this series! "

    - Holly, 1/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was an enjoyable whodoneit. It was pretty funny too. The only thing I didn't really like was the font in the book I had. It seemed smaller or something. "

    - Crystalpumpkinpup, 12/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Meg Langslow is filling in at her brother's computer game business when a difficult programmer is found dead. Since Rob is a suspect, Meg feels that she has to investigate until he is cleared, even though her significant other, Michael, working in California, worries over her safety. "

    - Susan, 12/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Despite the author's attempts to strengthen the female protagonist with martial arts training and a sarcastic tongue, she still comes off as the stereotypical horror movie heroine, blindly walking into ridiculous situations. The premise was mildly amusing, but overall the book was not worth reading! "

    - Katie, 12/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " An odd set of relatives in a funny, quick-to-read series. Even the main characters (Meg and Michael) have their quirks. "

    - Brenda, 11/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Amusing enough for mystery on the metro "

    - Karen, 11/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " wasn't very interesting, so i stopped reading it after chapter 3 or 4...may try to read it at a later time... "

    - Margarette, 8/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a fun read with interesting characters. I could see this going places other than a murder mystery. "

    - Teena, 7/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Crazy and fun family. "

    - Kimberly, 12/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " First Donna Andrews book. Good clean fun, lightweight, similar to a "Cat Who" but with birds. Good for a weekend getaway book. "

    - Londa, 9/28/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love the Meg Langslow mysteries. They area funny and interesting. I have listened to this book countless times and keep it on my iPod. I just wish more of her books were audiobooks. "

    - Emily, 9/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " As usual, Donna Andrew's Meg and family are a hoot! Definitely love this series! "

    - Abbey, 11/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It's hard not to like a book that makes you laugh out loud. A character is strangled with a mouse cord and one of his coworkers says, gee, if only we'd sprung for wireless mice, Ted might still be alive today. "

    - Adrian, 11/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Ever work at a company whose mascot was a lame buzzard? Me either. Oh the places Donna Andrews goes. Some scenes had me laughing so hard I dropped the book ... "

    - Laura, 10/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is my all-time favorite Donna Andrews book! If you've ever worked in an IT department and love a funny mystery, this is one to re-read! "

    - Janet, 10/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I'd never want to live with a Buzzard. These books continue to be fun. "

    - Kim, 9/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I had quite a few lough out loud moments in this book. Hilarious "

    - Bec, 7/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " see review under "Cockatiels at Seven." "

    - Alexandra, 7/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another smash hit. This one really cracked me up. "

    - Donna, 7/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " yet another hysterical outing for Meg. "

    - Sandra, 5/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I read Meg Langslow books for the colorful characters. The buzzard fits in perferctly! "

    - KillerTopSpin, 4/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " good fun with computer nerds "

    - Helen, 3/31/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I'll be picking up more books in this series. Very fun read, good pace, and interesting characters. "

    - Adele, 1/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is not a serious, focused mystery. It is quirky with a buzzard in the office and a heroine that is a blacksmith/sleuth! I liked the Mutant Wizards premise...I worked with programers and I get this office :-) "

    - Natalie, 12/24/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " These books will not change the world, but I enjoy them. "

    - Cory, 9/22/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " In this book, Meg Langslow is involved with her brother Rob's burgeoning computer game company. Then, one of the techies is killed and Meg has to help keep her brother out of jail. "

    - Jessi, 9/6/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " as always Donna Andrews book Crouching Buzzard, Leaping Loon is just as witty and funny as her other books. "

    - Jeanette, 8/15/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is my all-time favorite Donna Andrews book! If you've ever worked in an IT department and love a funny mystery, this is one to re-read! "

    - Janet, 6/28/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I like cozy mysteries! So sue me! Nice to take a chill and read a little fiction. "

    - Victoria, 5/27/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love the Meg Langslow mysteries. They area funny and interesting. I have listened to this book countless times and keep it on my iPod. I just wish more of her books were audiobooks. "

    - Emily, 4/8/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " How can you not read (OK, listen to) a book with that title? Entertaining, if implausible. "

    - Stefanie, 4/4/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " see review under "Cockatiels at Seven." "

    - Alexandra, 3/9/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book was hilarious! Well written and a ton of fun. "

    - MommaLaura, 1/6/2010

About the Author

Donna Andrews is the author of the Meg Langslow mystery series and the Turing Hopper series, as well as other works. She has won the Agatha, Barry, and Anthony awards, a Romantic Times award for best first novel, and four Lefty Awards and two Toby Bromberg Awards for funniest mysteries.

About the Narrator

Bernadette Dunne is the winner of more than a dozen AudioFile Earphones Awards and has twice been nominated for the prestigious Audie Award. She studied at the Royal National Theatre in London and the Studio Theater in Washington, DC, and has appeared at the Kennedy Center and off Broadway.