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thisandthatwithkaren's review
5.0
"Lady of Bones" by Carolyn Haines the 24th instalment in the "A Sarah Booth Delaney Mystery" series which releases on June 14th.
It’s Halloween season in Mississippi as Sarah Booth and the gang gather to decorate and gush over Tinkie’s new baby, Maylin. Sarah Booth is just about to refresh the cocktails when she hears a knock on the door and opens it to find a woman named Frankie, distraught at the disappearance of her daughter Christa, a young journalist. Christa had been investigating the disappearance of young women in New Orleans over a five-year period—one every year around Halloween. Now Christa herself is missing, and Frankie fears it may be connected to a cult based in the Garden District, called People of Eternity.
I always enjoy visiting with Sarah and Tinkie it’s like coming home to old friends. Sarah Booth is a strong and intelligent protagonist and all the characters are fully developed. I liked that it was a glimpse into human trafficking/abduction, and the overall occult feeling in NOLA especially during Halloween.
The inclusion of her haint (Dahlia House's ghost Jetty) always brings a chuckle as i can imagine what Sarah looks like talking to herself. Although Jetty seemed to be out to scare Sarah more than anything this time.
There were plenty of twists and turns and lots of suspects to choose from to keep you intrigued. I found this book to be a real page-turner, suspenseful, read that had me second guessing up till the end.
I’m looking forward to the next instalment Bones of Holly where Sarah Booth and Tinkie, along with baby Maylin, are in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi for Christmas this year, as judges for the annual library tree decorating contest. Releasing in October 2022.
I highly recommend this book and series to all my cozy mystery friends.
I won an Advance Reader Copy of this book from St. Martins Press and Goodreads. All thoughts and opinions are my OWN.
It’s Halloween season in Mississippi as Sarah Booth and the gang gather to decorate and gush over Tinkie’s new baby, Maylin. Sarah Booth is just about to refresh the cocktails when she hears a knock on the door and opens it to find a woman named Frankie, distraught at the disappearance of her daughter Christa, a young journalist. Christa had been investigating the disappearance of young women in New Orleans over a five-year period—one every year around Halloween. Now Christa herself is missing, and Frankie fears it may be connected to a cult based in the Garden District, called People of Eternity.
I always enjoy visiting with Sarah and Tinkie it’s like coming home to old friends. Sarah Booth is a strong and intelligent protagonist and all the characters are fully developed. I liked that it was a glimpse into human trafficking/abduction, and the overall occult feeling in NOLA especially during Halloween.
The inclusion of her haint (Dahlia House's ghost Jetty) always brings a chuckle as i can imagine what Sarah looks like talking to herself. Although Jetty seemed to be out to scare Sarah more than anything this time.
There were plenty of twists and turns and lots of suspects to choose from to keep you intrigued. I found this book to be a real page-turner, suspenseful, read that had me second guessing up till the end.
I’m looking forward to the next instalment Bones of Holly where Sarah Booth and Tinkie, along with baby Maylin, are in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi for Christmas this year, as judges for the annual library tree decorating contest. Releasing in October 2022.
I highly recommend this book and series to all my cozy mystery friends.
I won an Advance Reader Copy of this book from St. Martins Press and Goodreads. All thoughts and opinions are my OWN.
kristins911's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
jen_baroness_mom's review
5.0
Lady of Bones by Carolyn Haines is a magnificent tale with mystery, secrets, and greed with a touch of paranormal.
It's Halloween season, and Sarah Booth is hired by her mom's friend to find her daughter Christa. Since Tinkie is on maternity leave with Maylin, Sarah Booth has recruited Colman and Cece to assist her in the search. They head to New Orleans, where Christa and her friend, Britta, have disappeared from.
There are lots of twists and turns in the case. Every time Sarah Booth gets a lead, the creeps change strategy. Coleman and Sarah Booth, along with Christa's mother, Frankie, stay in the same apartment complex as Christa. They become friendly with Christa's friends. Sarah Booth and Coleman are adorable. They are very good at backing each other up. It is nice to see Sarah Booth happy in her relationship. It has taken her a bit to get here.
Tinkie and Cece join the investigation when Tinkie's unique skills are required. Tinkie makes such a wonderful mother. Maylin seems to have the gang wrapped around her finger. She is adorable. Ms. Haines makes all the characters so real. Even Tinkie has concerns about balancing motherhood and her profession.
A special spirit also helps Sarah Booth in Lady of Bones, the famous Marie Laveau. Will Sarah Booth start to appreciate the paranormal side of herself?
Oh, Jitty isn't hanging out at the Delaney plantation. She pops in wherever Sarah Booth is to try and give Sarah Booth hints to keep her safe. These are the creatures that Jitty impersonates in this installment.
I love this series. Ms. Haines hits all the items that make it a great story. I feel as though I am friends with all of these wonderful characters. My rating for Lady of Bones by Carolyn Haines is five stars. I extremely recommend this book and the rest of the series to everyone.
Will Sarah Booth find Christa and Britta before it's too late?
It's Halloween season, and Sarah Booth is hired by her mom's friend to find her daughter Christa. Since Tinkie is on maternity leave with Maylin, Sarah Booth has recruited Colman and Cece to assist her in the search. They head to New Orleans, where Christa and her friend, Britta, have disappeared from.
There are lots of twists and turns in the case. Every time Sarah Booth gets a lead, the creeps change strategy. Coleman and Sarah Booth, along with Christa's mother, Frankie, stay in the same apartment complex as Christa. They become friendly with Christa's friends. Sarah Booth and Coleman are adorable. They are very good at backing each other up. It is nice to see Sarah Booth happy in her relationship. It has taken her a bit to get here.
Tinkie and Cece join the investigation when Tinkie's unique skills are required. Tinkie makes such a wonderful mother. Maylin seems to have the gang wrapped around her finger. She is adorable. Ms. Haines makes all the characters so real. Even Tinkie has concerns about balancing motherhood and her profession.
A special spirit also helps Sarah Booth in Lady of Bones, the famous Marie Laveau. Will Sarah Booth start to appreciate the paranormal side of herself?
Jitty's Clues
Oh, Jitty isn't hanging out at the Delaney plantation. She pops in wherever Sarah Booth is to try and give Sarah Booth hints to keep her safe. These are the creatures that Jitty impersonates in this installment.
Jitty scares Sarah Booth with these different forms of death. One of the things I adore about Ms. Haines's writing is that I seem to learn something new with each book. I had never heard of Whiro before.
"I am Whiro, the god of the dead. I inspire others to do evil deeds, and I guard the entrance and exit to the underworld. I am very powerful."
"A lizard?"
This time when the lizard looked at me, I took a step back. There was definitely something scary in those unblinking eyes. "Chill, Jitty. You've made your point. What are you doing here in that...personification?"
Five Stars
I love this series. Ms. Haines hits all the items that make it a great story. I feel as though I am friends with all of these wonderful characters. My rating for Lady of Bones by Carolyn Haines is five stars. I extremely recommend this book and the rest of the series to everyone.
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Until the next time,
This review was originally posted on Baroness' Book Trove
kristicuse's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
annarella's review
5.0
Sarah Booth Delaney mysteries have a special place in my heart as I love Sarah, her group of friends, and the light touch of paranormal. There's always a lot of humour and you can feel the love of the writer for this places.
This is one of the best stories in this excellent series: there's plenty of twists, a complex plot, and a lot of secrets.
There's a lot of secrets and mysteries.
I missed a bit Zinnia but New Orleans is a magical place and it's a great background for this story.
The solid mystery, full of twists, surprised me till the end and was highly entertaining.
Can't wait to read the next story.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
This is one of the best stories in this excellent series: there's plenty of twists, a complex plot, and a lot of secrets.
There's a lot of secrets and mysteries.
I missed a bit Zinnia but New Orleans is a magical place and it's a great background for this story.
The solid mystery, full of twists, surprised me till the end and was highly entertaining.
Can't wait to read the next story.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
zasou_reads's review
3.0
This is book 24 of the Sara Booth Delany series. during a party, a woman, Freddie, Knocks at the door, distraught. PIs Sara Booth and her new mother partner, Tinkie, are determined to help her find her daughter, Christa, who has been missing for two days. Christa has been investigating women disappearing for the past five years in New Orleans. Are the disappearances related to the cult People of Eternity?
I liked the quirky and lovable characters. I only read the first book of the series before this one, and I definitely want to deep dive in the series to see character development (I would love to learn more about Jitty). The mystery is easy to figure out, but as in most of the cozy mysteries, the hunt is better than the reveal. This book is perfect for Halloween season.
I received an advance review copy for free from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I liked the quirky and lovable characters. I only read the first book of the series before this one, and I definitely want to deep dive in the series to see character development (I would love to learn more about Jitty). The mystery is easy to figure out, but as in most of the cozy mysteries, the hunt is better than the reveal. This book is perfect for Halloween season.
I received an advance review copy for free from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
ssejig's review
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
A blast from the past arrives on Sarah Booth's doorstep when Frankie, a friend of her mother, comes to ask for help finding her daughter. Christa is a journalism student who is trying to find her roommate, Britta. They were both looking into a cult that promises the Fountain of Youth.
In order to find out where the two women went, Sarah Booth will have to travel to New Orleans. Luckily, she can bring Coleman along with her and he will investigate as well.
We get glimpses of many of the usual side characters (CeCe, Tinkie, Maylin) but they don't feature as heavily as usual. Jitty was a little much in this book but I think regular readers will enjoy this book.
In order to find out where the two women went, Sarah Booth will have to travel to New Orleans. Luckily, she can bring Coleman along with her and he will investigate as well.
We get glimpses of many of the usual side characters (CeCe, Tinkie, Maylin) but they don't feature as heavily as usual. Jitty was a little much in this book but I think regular readers will enjoy this book.
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