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Novelist Anne George injects murder, mayhem, and laughs into her popular mysteries. Nominated for an Agatha Award, this hilarious tale of two "60 something" sisters reveals the deadly consequences of a hasty real estate purchase. Retired Alabama school teacher Patricia Anne thinks her older sister, flamboyant Mary Alice, has lost her cotton-pickin' mind. On a whim, Mary Alice bought the Skoot 'n' Boot, the local country western night spot where she and her boyfriend hang out. Mary Alice insists it will be easy to run the club-until the previous owner is found executed, gangland style, in the club's wishing well. Suddenly the sheriff is demanding answers, and a killer with unfinished business is sending messages even optimistic Mary Alice can't ignore. With her dramatic sense of timing, narrator Ruth Ann Phimister brings out both the wise-cracking fun and the nailbiting suspense.
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"This is the first book in the mystery series featuring sisters in Birmingham who find themselves involved in murder cases. A very humorous series filled with (mostly) very likeable characters. I love the families of the sisters and their interaction with each other. I've read the series and find myself re-reading some for pure enjoyment and escape."
— Judy (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Truly delightful, laugh-out-loud fun.”
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“Anne George may be my favorite discovery of the year.”
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“Sprightly dialogue and a humorous eye for detail get this mystery off to a promising start.”
— Publishers Weekly
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" I love Ann George and was so sad when she passed away because that would be the end of her hilarious series. I was not happy with the person narrating the book as she did not depict the sisters to be as hilarious are I thing Ann George meant for them to come across. I actually get bored and quit listening. She just made the characters, especially the school teacher sister, sound very boring, without the life and intrigue I got from her when "reading" the book before...... "
— kelley , 5/6/2016 -
" I enjoyed this book immensely. I read it many years ago and I reread and reread it all the time because it cheers you up and the characters are wonderful. I have read all the books in the series by this author, who is unfortunately deceased. I still laugh out loud at some of the antics the characters get up to. "
— Bibimus, 2/16/2014 -
" Love this series of books, good, clean, interesting murderer mysteries. "
— Beverly, 2/8/2014 -
" Patrica Anne and Mary Alice are up to their old tricks in another Southern Sister's mystery. Mary Alice buys a country western bar and then the disasters begin. Will she ever be able to open the bar????? "
— Carol, 2/8/2014 -
" Funny!!! I really enjoyed reading this novel, not sure if I'll take on the series, but it was fabulous! "
— Crystal, 2/3/2014 -
" I listened to this at work and it was real cute, pretty light-hearted and got a little slow at times but was good. A great story about middle-aged women who still now how to do it! "
— Hollyhocks, 2/2/2014 -
" The narrator did a great job of reading this book, and I enjoyed getting some background by listening the first of this series. The humor within the mystery is well-timed, and I was suprised by whodunnit. "
— Lesley, 1/22/2014 -
" Loved this book ... read 2 or 3 in the series and then forgot the author's name. Finally remembered to look and found them on a websearch. Now to track down the books & read all of them ... even the ones I read 10 or so years ago. The sisters are a delight. "
— Martha, 1/20/2014 -
" I really enjoyed this - good having something from a new and refreshing background. "
— Julia, 1/17/2014 -
" Great, funny series--I just wish Ms. George were around to continue it! "
— Meghan, 12/30/2013 -
" this is a really cute murder mystery and a quick read, you know the kind you need once in awhole. "
— Janet, 12/19/2013 -
" I assumed that the "Agatha Christie award" meant that it would be a good mystery, but in reality, this book is all character development, no plot. "
— Becky, 12/19/2013 -
" This series is a wonderful light read with a great sense of humor. "
— Catherine, 12/16/2013 -
" This series is SO much fun! You can't help but laugh at the antics of Mary Alice and the way she manages to draw her sister, Patricia, into all her adventures. "
— Jannie, 12/10/2013 -
" More swearing in this book. More than the last one. This is the first one. I am hoping it gets less as it goes along in the series. Didn't like this one as as much as the last one. "
— Audry, 12/8/2013 -
" Not finished; just couldn't get into it "
— Janet, 9/4/2013 -
" Love her Books! Just finished the last one in the series! So sad she is no longer with us! "
— Jackie, 7/24/2013 -
" This was a fun book. Reminds me of the TV series "Murder she wrote" but funnier. I like that these are based in a place that I am familiar with so I could really "see" a lot of what she was describing. This series is a good, easy, fun week-end read. "
— Tracy, 7/20/2013 -
" Fun read - I may choose more by this author... "
— Pat, 4/19/2013 -
" I enjoyed this entire series. "
— Chrysty, 2/8/2013 -
" The ending just felt REALLY rushed to me...but I will definitely read the next book in the series. I really like the Southern flair! "
— Deana, 12/2/2012 -
" Patricia Anne and Mary Alice #1 "
— Ellen, 9/26/2012 -
" Giving this one star because anyone who writes a book deserves that. But awful. "
— Diane, 7/27/2012 -
" A good mystery with lots of delightful humor throughout. An easy read. "
— Loraine, 7/19/2012 -
" I havn't picked up a mystery book in a long while. I enjoyed the Southern references being a southern girl and all but prefer the thriller type of genre better so probably will stick with that and my chic lit for awhile. "
— Renee, 7/14/2012 -
" Good mystery. Not a predictable story and have several plot twists. Fun mix of characters. "
— April, 7/4/2012
About Anne George
Anne George (1927–2001) was the Agatha Award–winning author of the Southern Sisters mystery series which culminate in Murder Boogies with Elvis, publishing in August 2001. Like Patricia Anne, she was a happily married former school teacher living in Birmingham, Alabama. She was also a former Alabama State Poet and a regular contributor to literary publications. During her lifetime she was nominated for several awards, including the Pulitzer.
About Ruth Ann Phimister
Ruth Ann Phimister has appeared off Broadway and in numerous regional productions, including Life with Father with Robert Reed. She has also worked in television, film, and commercial voice-over.