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From the New York Times best-selling author of the Southern Vampire series comes this dazzling mystery featuring karate-loving cleaning lady Lily Bard. When Lily fled a violent past and planted herself in Shakespeare, Arkansas, she had no intention of ever going back. But now that her sister is getting married, Lily heads home-only to find herself pulled into a murder investigation.
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"This is the third book in the Lily Bard series. Lily returns home for her sister's wedding. It's the first she's been back since she left after her kidnapping and torture, and she isn't sure just how her parents will respond to her. When Jack also shows up Lily is pulled into the mystery of a kidnapped child, and it seems her sister's fiance just might be the culprit. This is an interesting series for me. The books aren't long and they pulled me through the story quickly. Each is a quick, fun read."
— kaoyler (4 out of 5 stars)
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" This series is growing on me more and more. Just reaffirms why Charlaine Harris is one of my favorite authors! "
— Kelley, 2/17/2014 -
" Excellent writing. The best mysteries are the ones that involve many different people and that let us learn about the characters along the way... and Charlaine Harris does that beautifully. This book and the 2nd one in the series were much better than the first. I'm really enjoying this series. "
— Vi, 2/13/2014 -
" Good mystery. I liked seeing Lily interact with her family and using her cleaning skills to gather information for her boyfriend Jack. I look forward to reading the next book in the series, Shakespeare's Trollop. "
— krin, 2/12/2014 -
" A quick read. I don't often read murder mysteries, but I'm liking this series. "
— Amy, 2/10/2014 -
" The complexity of Harris' characters are fascinating. Lily Bard, as unlikely a heroine as could be, continues to surprise and confound with her sudden love and forgiveness of those important to you. Great story, truly wondrous writing. "
— Bridget, 1/28/2014 -
" Lily Bard is one tough chick. I am not a mystery reader really, but I do love Charlaine Harris' small town female heroines. Nobody does it better. A quick and exciting read. "
— Emily, 1/23/2014 -
" I flew through the Lily Bard series after my dad recommended it to me. I like how tough she is though I see how that is a turn off to other people. "
— Erin, 1/7/2014 -
" This book didn't hold my interest at all.... I'd skip it. "
— Jonna, 1/3/2014 -
" I loved it. Another reason Harris is my favorite modern fiction writer. "
— Paul, 12/27/2013 -
" Lily goes home! I couldn't wait to open the pages of this book and see how things went when we were introduced to some of the characters she left behind. But, as always, murder follows Lily wherever she goes ... at least this time she's got back up. "
— Anneliese, 12/25/2013 -
" This book was as good as all of the others in the Lily Bard series. This is an engaging story with wonderfully colorful characters and a terrific heroine. Definitely worth a read!! "
— Carrie, 10/21/2013 -
" Good quick mystery read. Really liked it. "
— Denise, 8/5/2013 -
" I like the character that she's created in Lily Bard and I like the action. I read this book in a day and it was an enjoyable "veg" day. "
— Susie, 5/2/2013 -
" Another great installment in the series. Can't wait for the next one! "
— Lauren, 1/1/2013 -
" This one is my favorite of the Lily Bard series. "
— Sherdnerd, 9/1/2012 -
" i went back to read this one because i accidentally skipped it and read the next one (4th book) first. this one is better than the 4th book, but i am still not sure i'll continue with this series. might ponder for a bit. "
— Dani, 6/30/2012 -
" A lot less torrid than the last one, which made it a bit easier to enjoy. Well-written mystery. "
— Nadia, 2/16/2012 -
" I enjoyed this, with its heroine the victim of a previous assault. She has taken up work as a cleaner and learns martial art. This shows her interacting with her family. Her relations with her parent and sister changed after the assault, and are not easy. "
— M, 12/14/2011 -
" Interesting storyline but the writing was sloppy toward the end of the book. I like Lily Bard though so I'm reading to the end of the series. "
— Jessica, 10/9/2011 -
" I love the characters in this series- especially Lily. I don't know how I had missed this one before though. "
— Evelyn, 8/17/2011 -
" Easy read - liked the heroine. Original. Would read more in the series. "
— Sue, 7/23/2011 -
" Charlaine Harris is a good writer. This is a little more "hard boiled" than I like my mysteries. I'm going to try her Aurora Teagarden series. "
— Alice, 7/13/2011 -
" nice addition to the series..not sure if I will continue with this series, the heroine is not my favorite of Ms Harris "
— Christa, 6/24/2011 -
" Good quick mystery read. Really liked it. "
— Denise, 6/4/2011 -
" Another Lily Bard book! Yay! It doesn't disappoint! Favorite new character in this one: Gerald, Lily's Dad. Kinda reminds me of my Dad. "
— Tina, 5/25/2011 -
" Lily Bard is a heroine worth following. Charlaine Harris has a knack for depicting interesting characters. "
— Elizabeth, 5/19/2011 -
" Lily Bard is one tough chick. I am not a mystery reader really, but I do love Charlaine Harris' small town female heroines. Nobody does it better. A quick and exciting read. "
— Emily, 5/3/2011 -
" This is another great adventure for Lily Bard, she's still evolving. I'm sad I only have two more books until the end. "
— Lulu, 4/8/2011 -
" This book was as good as all of the others in the Lily Bard series. This is an engaging story with wonderfully colorful characters and a terrific heroine. Definitely worth a read!! "
— Carrie, 4/3/2011 -
" I really liked this one as well. Once again, I did not know who the murderer was. As a side note, I did not realize that Jack and Lily make an appearance in the Sookie Stackhouse series (they are married)! "
— Tasha, 3/26/2011 -
" I really like this series. I hate writing reviews, though. I'm sorry she has only written 6 or 7 novels. "
— Patty, 3/23/2011 -
" Another Lily Bard mystery, good story and a collection of characters both loveable and unlikeable. "
— Deanne, 3/19/2011 -
" Another enjoyable installment in the series. Can't wait for the next one! "
— Lauren, 3/12/2011 -
" Lily had to go home for her younger sisters wedding. Jack had a job there too. Looking for a stolen child. "
— Nana, 3/8/2011 -
" I really loved this one because you get to meet Lily's family. And there is more of Jack. :) "
— Laura, 3/2/2011
About Charlaine Harris
Charlaine Harris is a New York Times bestselling author who has written four series and two stand-alone novels, in addition to numerous short stories, novellas, and graphic novels cowritten with Christopher Golden. Her Sookie Stackhouse books have appeared in twenty-five different languages and on many bestseller lists and are the basis of the HBO series True Blood.
About Julia Gibson
Julia Gibson received an MFA from New York University. She has appeared on Broadway and other major stages in New York, as well as regional theaters from Dallas to San Francisco, Chicago, Philadelphia, and more. Gibson has played major roles in productions such as The Seagull, Angels in America, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Her television and film credits include Michael Clayton, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Spin City, and One Life to Live.