{"product_id":"9781250046604","title":"Smarty Bones : A Sarah Booth Delaney Mystery","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eSmarty Bones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Carolyn Haines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eToo much knowledge can be deadly for P.I. Sarah Booth Delaney in her latest undertaking in \u003c\/i\u003eSmarty Bones\u003ci\u003e, the thirteenth novel in Carolyn Haines's award-winning mystery series.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessor Olive Twist has come to Zinnia, Mississippi, to study a mysterious grave wherein lies the Lady in Red, an anonymous but perfectly preserved and stunningly beautiful body. Since the discovery of the grave in 1969, Mississippi schoolchildren have been making up colorful stories about the Lady in Red's identity and past, but no one has come any closer to learning the truth. Now, Olive claims she can not only identify the corpse, she can also prove the woman's scandalous role in the nation's history. Olive takes it a step too far, though, when she starts connecting elite Zinnia families with the same scandal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Delightfully fun.\"—\u003ci\u003eNew York Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDander up, Zinnia's society ladies know only one way to handle Olive: they call on the private investigative services of Sarah Booth Delaney. But the truth behind Olive's research is clear as Mississippi mud, and when Sarah Booth discovers a present-day dead body, she knows there's more than just family pride and Southern heritage at stake. If she can't find the murderer, and fast, it might just be Sarah Booth's life on the line next. \u003cbr\u003e\"If you enjoy mysteries with rich Southern settings, fascinating history, and quirky characters, you'll devour this one quicker than a plate full of buttermilk biscuits.\"—\u003ci\u003eMystery Scene \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003emagazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Raucously entertaining. This entire series is filled with mystery, humor, and more than a touch of the romantic South…not to be missed.” —\u003ci\u003eCriminal Element on Smarty Bones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If you enjoy mysteries with rich Southern settings, fascinating history, and quirky characters, you'll devour this one quicker than a plate full of buttermilk biscuits.” —\u003ci\u003eMystery Scene Magazine on Smarty Bones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The South's answer to a feminine Sherlock Holmes, the marvelous and smart Sarah Booth Delaney is on the trial of another fun and fascinating mystery.” —\u003ci\u003eFresh Fiction on Smarty Bones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A satisfying mystery framed by a well-drawn small-town Southern setting.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist on Smarty Bones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Delightfully fun.” —\u003ci\u003eNew York Post on Bonefire of the Vanities\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Wildly entertaining.” —\u003ci\u003eCriminal Element on Bonefire of the Vanities\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is the twelfth entry in the series featuring the spunky Sara Booth Delaney. For loyal followers or new fans, \u003ci\u003eBonefire\u003c\/i\u003e is a happy romp filled with colorful characters.” —\u003ci\u003eHouston Press on Bonefire of the Vanities\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We have to admit being hooked by the title, but even urbane Tom Wolfe would get a kick out of this delightfully fun twelfth installment of Haines's Southern mystery series.” —\u003ci\u003eNew York Post on Bonefire of the Vanities\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An entertaining romp with enough twists to hold interest to the end.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist on Bonefire of the Vanities\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A lesson in lying, Mississippi style…Haines diverts the reader…with great dollops of charm.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews on Bones of a Feather\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Entertaining…Sarah and Tinkie must strive to thwart a plot of brilliantly diabolical proportions.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly on Bones of a Feather\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Sarah Booth Delaney has a funny way of ending up in extremely strange situations…a perfectly written mystery with a cast that is humorous, charming and deadly. Haines certainly is one of the best mystery writers working today.” —\u003ci\u003eRT Book Reviews on Bones of a Feather\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Excellent…a strong whodunit…The superb Mississippi Delta mystery is a terrific thriller.” —\u003ci\u003eHarriet Klausner on Bones of a Feather\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Distinctive characters and a clever cooking background make Haines's tenth Sarah Booth Delaney mystery the best yet in this Southern cozy series.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review) on Bone Appetit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A whole lot of Southern sass…Haines's novel is definitely a page-turner.” —\u003ci\u003eJackson Free Press on Bone Appetit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The cast is in fine form (including the helpful ghost, Jitty), and it's good to be back in Mississippi…One of the more entertaining episodes in the series.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist on Greedy Bones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Captivating--readers will enjoy\u003ci\u003e Greedy Bones\u003c\/i\u003e from cranium to phalanges.” —\u003ci\u003eDon Noble, Alabama Public Radio on Greedy Bones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Jitty, Dahlia House's wonderfully wise ‘haint,' [is] one of the best features of this light paranormal mystery series infused with Southern charm.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly on Greedy Bones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Never undone by a ghostly spirit, a handsome movie star, or even the oddball small town Southern folks most of us will easily recognize, Delaney is at her best when unraveling multiple puzzles. Ramp up the excitement and tension, add the often chuckle-out-loud humor, and they add up to one of the best of the Sarah Booth Delaney mysteries.” —\u003ci\u003eDelta Magazine on Greedy Bones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“As usual in Haines' ‘Bones' series, the latest entry is charming light entertainment; a few serious notes about biological terror and family ties add interesting depth.” —\u003ci\u003eTimes-Picayune on Greedy Bones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An excellent 5-star read.” —\u003ci\u003eArmchair Reviews on Greedy Bones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Funny, ingenious...and delightful.” —\u003ci\u003eDallas Morning News on Wishbones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eWishbones \u003c\/i\u003eis reminiscent in many ways of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum novels, only fresher with a bit more of an edge... Light, breezy, and just plain fun. Call Haines the queen of cozies.” —\u003ci\u003eProvidence Journal-Bulletin on Wishbones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Stephanie Plum meets the Ya-Ya Sisterhood! Non-Southerners will find the madcap adventure an informative peek into an alien culture.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews on Wishbones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Sarah Booth Delaney heads for Hollywood in Haines's entertaining eighth cozy…The chemistry sizzles between Graf and Sarah Booth.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly on Wishbones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Haines' warmth, wit, and authenticity come through in her characters...\u003ci\u003eWishbones \u003c\/i\u003eis a story about the bonds of friendship and the strength of Southern women and is also a good, old-fashioned, fast-moving whodunit.” —\u003ci\u003eMobile Register on Wishbones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Haines' writing style is reminiscent of our beloved Anne George…tongue-in-cheek, clever Southern mysteries.” —\u003ci\u003eBirmingham News on Wishbones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250046604\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Minotaur Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40637269704910,"sku":"9781250046604","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_fa3fa52b-7513-4fe3-9a8c-e838583116c1.jpg?v=1639014259","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250046604","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}