Christopher Holmes, a 40 yr old writer who had early success in his career has recently been told his “Miss Butterwith Mystery Series”, featuring an elderly sleuth and her cat, has reached it’s prime and it is time to switch it up. His agent, Rachael, sends him to a writing convention to meet with his editor, Stephen Krass, to pitch him new ideas for a series, ideas he has yet to come up with.
I was out in the middle of nowhere with a corpse.On the bright side, I was not the corpse.For a second or two-or three-maybe four-I stood there showing none of the cool presence of mind demonstrated by Miss Butterwith in her forty-eight cases.“Oh, fuck,” I whispered. Usually I’m better at dialog.
I noticed she had a tiny teardrop tattooed beneath her left eye. Wasn’t that a prison tattoo?Espie caught me staring at her and winked. I felt myself redden. She grinned.
Blodeuedd says
Sounds nice, I love books that can make me laugh.
I haven't tried him yet but I do have one book by him
ann marie says
Thanks for the great review. I have not read anything by him and this sounds to funny. Have a great day. :)
Mandi says
Blodeuedd – It is nice to read witty dialog.
Ann Marie – You have a nice day too:)
Josh Lanyon says
Thanks, Mandi. I appreciate the review — and I'm delighted the book made you laugh. It's nice to write something a bit lighter than Adrien (as much as I love Adrien).
Mandi says
Josh – Thanks for stopping by!
Cait Miller says
Josh Lanyon is one of my favorite writers, this was an excellent book.
nath says
I've been hearing a lot about this author. Need to give his books a try.
Carolyn Crane (aka CJ) says
Wow, this sounds so good. And I love when Josh Lanyon writes about writers.
Mandi says
Cait – he is one of my favs too.
Nath – Definitely..he has so many to choose from too ;)
CJ – I think Miss Doreen would approve ;)
Barbara says
This actually sounds good, and I'm usually a historical buff. I love witty dialogue.
Cecile says
Great Review Mandi!!! I have not read anything by this author… so thank you for giving me insight to someone new… Thanks!
I hope you have a great day!!
Tracy says
I can't wait to read this one. Great review!
My Blog 2.0 (Dottie) says
Hi Mandi!
This author sounds better and better each time you review him. I really need to check him out. Sounds funny and nice.
Great review, I was chuckling while I was reading!
Dottie :)
Mandi says
Barbara – witty it is ;)
Cecile – Hey girl! Just returning the favor. You give me new authors all the time :)
Tracy – I can't wait to see what you think!
Dottie – Thanks! You will chuckle while you read it too!