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    A Dash of Murder: Pecan Bayou, #1

    By Teresa Trent

    3.5/5

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    A Mystery for Ghost Hunters!
    When Betsy's Aunt Maggie wants to drag her along on a ghost hunting excursion at the local abandoned tuberculosis hospital she isn't sure if she quite believes in ghosts. When she comes upon a fresh spirit in the form of a body, she starts to rethink about what really is haunting the hospital.

    Betsy must solve the murder in spite of her father, who is a lieutenant on the Pecan Bayou Police Force, town citizens worried about the effect of the occult on their children, and handsome stranger from Dallas. How do you get blood out of a silk blouse? Betsy Livingston can tell you in her newspaper column, "The Happy Hinter". When she's not writing, or taking care of her young son, she's busy solving mysteries in the tiny Texas town of Pecan Bayou.

    A Mystery for Ghost Hunters!
    When Betsy's Aunt Maggie wants to drag her along on a ghost hunting excursion at the local abandoned tuberculosis hospital she isn't sure if she quite believes in ghosts. When she comes upon a fresh spirit in the form of a body, she starts to rethink about what really is haunting the hospital.

    Betsy must solve the murder in spite of her father, who is a lieutenant on the Pecan Bayou Police Force, town citizens worried about the effect of the occult on their children, and handsome stranger from Dallas. How do you get blood out of a silk blouse? Betsy Livingston can tell you in her newspaper column, "The Happy Hinter". When she's not writing, or taking care of her young son, she's busy solving mysteries in the tiny Texas town of Pecan Bayou.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTeresa Trent
    Release dateSep 14, 2011
    ISBN9780984041701
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    A Dash of Murder: Pecan Bayou, #1
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    Teresa Trent

    Teresa Trent writes the Pecan Bayou and Piney Woods Mystery Series, both of which take place in Texas. Pecan Bayou is in the Hill Country of Texas and Piney Woods is in East Texas. Same state, two completely different places. Teresa lives in Houston Texas with her family and has been writing mysteries for over a decade. You can visit her website at TeresaTrent.com.

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    • 3/5
      Johnson Tuberculosis Hospital is the center of this story. It is a derelict building that was built in 1911 by the town of Pecan Bayou, to care for people diagnosed with consumption, as tuberculosis was then known. Once diagnosed the patient was required to stay for 3-5 years before they died or could be released. The Pecan Paranormal Society wants to film their attempt to reach the spirits of those who have passed on. When walking through the hospital they discover a body. Now, it's a crime scene. Now, the mystery begins with Betsy Livingston stepping in to help find the killer. The premise is different and well-developed but though Ms Trent tries to flesh out the characters I still found them a tad flat and unconvincing. The twists added to the mystery are bumpy and abrupt,with a lack of continuity that allowed me to put it down, but I did come back and read to the end because I wanted to know the killer.
    • 4/5
      This was a fun little cozy mystery/paranormal book. An amateur paranormal group is checking out the town;s old falling down hospital reputed to be haunted. When doing a walk through a dead body is discovered and the investigation ensues. If you want to discover all the details please read this book.
    • 5/5
      Betsy Livingston, aka "The Happy Hinter", has agreed to help her Aunt Maggie on a ghost hunt at the old TB hospital. When Betsy stumbles upon the dead body of someone from her past, she knows she has to solve the murder. This is the type of mystery novel I could read every day. It's a nice, "cozy" mystery, in spite of a bit of murder and a little strong language. The inclusion of the character of Danny, who has Down's Syndrome, is a very nice touch. This is a series I will be following happily.5 stars *Disclosure of Material Connection: I am a member of The Virtual Book Tour Cafe' and a copy of this book was provided to me by the author. Although payment may have been received by The Virtual Book Tour Cafe', no payment was received by me in exchange for this review nor was there an obligation to write a positive one. All opinions expressed here are entirely of my own and may not necessarily agree with those of the author, the book's publisher and publicist or the readers of this review. This disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255, Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*
    • 4/5
      This novel had a good mix of mystery, ghost hunting, and everyday life. Betsy is coerced by her aunt to go along on a ghost hunting trip to an abandoned tuberculosis hospital. But instead of a ghost, Betsy finds a real dead body. Now Betsy wants to find out how this dead man came to be killed at this particular place. She also must deal with her son, his problems being bullied a bit by a new kid in his class, her sort-of attraction to the kid’s dad, her missing ex-husband, and so much more. It’s a well written story, with likable main characters. The reveal of the murderer came as a surprise to me, but maybe more astute readers will figure it out. I couldn’t, and it made the book just that much more enjoyable by the surprise ending.
    • 4/5
      I love reading a good mystery and this one did not let me down. The author will take readers on a trail with ghost, murder and a little romance. This book is a short fast read. Yet, the author created a book that will keep readers interested until the end. I did not figure out the villain until it was revealed in the book. Okay no more about that I do not want to write any spoilers.

      Betsy is another female that has been let down by a male. She is not the average female. She actually makes a name for herself as ‘The Happy Hinter’. Betsy was hassled into going with her aunt on a ghost hunting expedition. Betsy feels like she should do whatever her aunt ask her.

      If you are looking for a book that will take you to a small town with a little romance, lots of mystery and ghost hunting then look no further. This is the book for you. This is a book for almost anyone. The romance is keep at a minimum with the mystery high. This is a page turner that will keep you wondering “Who Did It?”.

      I understand this is a series. However I have not read any other books yet this was a great standalone read. I will look for other books by this author. It is a great read.

      Thanks for a great read Teresa.

      The bunnies and I give this book 4 carrots.