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Harper Lee Award winner Carolyn Haines has won fans nationwide for her offbeat Sarah Booth Delaney mysteries set in the Mississippi Delta. The first entry in this acclaimed series, Them Bones finds Sarah in a bad way: broke, unemployed, 30 and unwed, and about to lose her family's plantation. But this Southern Belle isn't licked yet. Involving herself in a slightly shady enterprise, Sarah soon gets roped into a decades-old murder investigation.
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"I loved this book. I had already determined that I would read the entire series from this author before I finished this one. It was very interesting with little twists and turns that popped up from out of nowhere. There is no way that the reader can assume the next move which is great because it keeps you guessing. Sarah Booth Delaney character hints on a familiar place within every woman out there. <3"
— Jatori (5 out of 5 stars)
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“A scintillating southern mystery. Sarah Booth and Jitty are marvelous creations, guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and make you ask for more.”
— RT Book Reviews
Them Bones Listener Reviews
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" Beach read...which is sometimes good to do in the winter. "
— Becky, 2/18/2014 -
" Very good - almost a modern-day "Gone with the Wind" murder mystery. Mississippi delta "Daddy's Girl" down on her luck kidnaps a dog and becomes a PI to earn enough cash to save the family homestead, because the ghost of an old family slave suggested it. One of the funniest cozy mysteries I've read. "
— Kitty, 2/13/2014 -
" The narrator, Sarah Booth Delaney, has one of the best voices I've encountered in quite some time. This mystery kept me guessing the entire time, and just when I was considering something a red herring, it turned out to be a key element. I look forward to reading more of this series. "
— Jennifer, 2/13/2014 -
" This book was an entertaining read. My favorite character was the resident ghost, Jitty. I plan on reading the next book of the series to see how the main character, Sarah, evolves in her new-found profession. "
— Tammy, 2/3/2014 -
" traces of Janet Evanovich plus Southern setting = love "
— Eva, 1/16/2014 -
" This is a book in a series that had me laughing out loud but it's suspenseful and romantic as well. They are like the perfect books. This series is what I read all summer long, nothing else really got done! :) "
— Angie, 1/14/2014 -
" Not a strong 4, but still very cute. "
— Heather62981, 1/11/2014 -
" Great fun, spunky character, nicely written. "
— Homerun2, 1/9/2014 -
" These are fun! I love the characters and the feel for the town--makes me want to visit the area. The town is not real but the county is. Not many series employ a ghost for comic relief! "
— Katina, 1/5/2014 -
" This was a good, solid mystery. I loved the dialogue between Sarah Booth and Jitty. I'm going to read others in the series. "
— Glorious77, 1/1/2014 -
" Another awesome series I am always following to catch the next release. Sarah Booth-Delaney is an exceptional character that I find both fascinating and captivating. Her deep love of family and tradition bring her through it all and makes you want more! "
— Allison, 12/28/2013 -
" A quirky cozy-mystery with a GRITS flair. I'm left wanting to follow Sarah Booth into her continuing adventures. Check it out! :) "
— Kristin, 12/9/2013 -
" Good light reading. Partly romance and mostly mystery. Love the Ghost - Jitty - who's in all of the Bones books. "
— Peggy, 11/7/2013 -
" Awesome read!! Love the series! "
— Brenda, 10/30/2013 -
" This was a great first book in the series. Sarah Booth is just wonderful and so funny. I was wanting to know what was going to happen next and how she was going to get herself out of the mess she was in. "
— *Babs*, 10/14/2013 -
" A delightful and well-written book set in the Mississippi Delta country. The story of Sarah Booth Delany, an impoverished genteel woman of the South, and her sideways step into private detective work. Very witty, and lots of local color and her "haint" is a hoot. "
— Gail, 10/8/2013 -
" Outstanding series. "
— Beverlee, 10/8/2013 -
" Good book with some twist but hard to follow at times with so many different characters. "
— Rachel, 10/5/2013 -
" I really enjoy this series. The main character is stubborn and acts against the stereo type she was raised as. The 'Daddy's Girl' settings are a fun environment for the mysteries. "
— Shanna, 9/25/2013 -
" Pure fun with lots of humor and good characters. "
— Llangberg, 9/25/2013 -
" Sounded good but just fizzled out. "
— Kagama-the, 9/18/2013 -
" One of my favorite authors. Love the Sarah Booth Delaney series! A must read! "
— Susan, 8/11/2013 -
" Reading Carolyn's Sarah Booth series is wonderful! I loved every part of it "
— Katie, 8/6/2013 -
" I had a hard time with this book. I wanted to finish it, so I kept reading but the characters were just a little too much for me. I'm undecided whether or not I will continue with the series. "
— Shala, 7/31/2013 -
" If their hadn't been so much womb-talk I would've really enjoyed this book. I am seesawing on whether or not to read the second one.... "
— Serena, 7/14/2013 -
" A cozy mystery with more romance than mystery. "
— Deborah, 3/23/2013 -
" This Mississippi Delta mystery is cute and charming. I'll read more of this series. "
— Book, 1/13/2013
About the Authors
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.
Carolyn Haines (a.k.a. R. B. Chesterton) is the author of about
twenty novels, including the acclaimed Sarah Booth Delaney mystery series. She
was honored with the Richard Wright Award for Literary Excellence and the
Harper Lee Award. Born and raised in Mississippi, she now lives on a farm in Alabama.
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.