Cheryl Hollon
Autore di Pane and Suffering
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Opere di Cheryl Hollon
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Informazioni generali
- Sesso
- female
- Organizzazioni
- Sisters in Crime, Florida Gulf Coast
Mystery Writers of America, Florida Chapter
International Thriller Writers - Breve biografia
- [from author's website]
Cheryl Hollon writes full time after leaving an engineering career designing and building military flight simulators in amazing countries such as England, Wales, Australia, Singapore, Taiwan and India. She combines a love of writing with a passion for oil painting and creating glass art in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. Cheryl is Past President of the Florida Gulf Coast Sisters in Crime, a board member of Florida Mystery Writers of America and a member of International Thriller Writers.
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4 stars out of 5
When I was chosen as one of the reviewers for “Cracked for Death”, the third in the Webb’s Glass Shop Mystery series by Cheryl Hollon, I was thrilled! I’ve been meaning to try this series for a long time, but we don’t own it at the library I work for. I’d been waiting for a good time to get it thru interlibrary loan, but this is even better. I was not disappointed at all. Even tho’ it was the first book that I had read in the series, I felt that Ms. Hollon definitely provided enough details about the characters for me to get the basic idea of how the main characters know each other and where they fit in each other’s lives.
I found the setting and the characters to be charming and wonderful. I’m already in love with Savannah and Jacob. Edward seems so wonderful and down-to-earth, yet ready to support Savannah in whatever she needs. The plot line moved along steadily, even somewhat quickly. The villain ended up being someone whom I considered for a bit but then thought, no, not them, so it kept me guessing quite a bit.
The only thing that I didn’t like in the story line was that Amanda was so wishy-washy in telling her friends what was going on between her and the victim. I literally wanted to give the woman a “Gibbs' slap” to the back of the head.
Outside of that however, I enjoyed this book very much and I’m looking forward to reading the first two books in this series!
** I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for my fair and honest review. My opinions and views are my own and were not influenced by this. **
Originally posted on: Valerie's Musings… (altro)
When I was chosen as one of the reviewers for “Cracked for Death”, the third in the Webb’s Glass Shop Mystery series by Cheryl Hollon, I was thrilled! I’ve been meaning to try this series for a long time, but we don’t own it at the library I work for. I’d been waiting for a good time to get it thru interlibrary loan, but this is even better. I was not disappointed at all. Even tho’ it was the first book that I had read in the series, I felt that Ms. Hollon definitely provided enough details about the characters for me to get the basic idea of how the main characters know each other and where they fit in each other’s lives.
I found the setting and the characters to be charming and wonderful. I’m already in love with Savannah and Jacob. Edward seems so wonderful and down-to-earth, yet ready to support Savannah in whatever she needs. The plot line moved along steadily, even somewhat quickly. The villain ended up being someone whom I considered for a bit but then thought, no, not them, so it kept me guessing quite a bit.
The only thing that I didn’t like in the story line was that Amanda was so wishy-washy in telling her friends what was going on between her and the victim. I literally wanted to give the woman a “Gibbs' slap” to the back of the head.
Outside of that however, I enjoyed this book very much and I’m looking forward to reading the first two books in this series!
** I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for my fair and honest review. My opinions and views are my own and were not influenced by this. **
Originally posted on: Valerie's Musings… (altro)
Miranda Trent inherited her uncle's farm -- with a stipulation. She has three months to make her business (formerly his) profitable. The business? Making moonshine (legal, of course). The problem? She's an artist, and has never done this before. So, she came up with a unique hook: While making shine and cocktails out of it, she hosts company events -- tours around the Daniel Boone Forest, and so far, it's been working well.
Currently, she's hosting a group from a sportswear company, and thinks things are going well. That is, until one of the group is killed, and now the man's replacement not only has divided the group into two teams, but the losing team will go home -- without a job. While she knows it's unfair, she's being paid to do her job, and continue with the plans.
But something goes wrong along the way, and someone in the group is being suspected of murder. Also, Miranda notices what she suspects is someone not wanting anyone to do well. But how can she figure this out by herself? With the sheriff's blessing Miranda works to keep an eye on her people, and hopes to find out the truth and stay alive in the process...
This is the third book in the series and I have read them all. I have found that I love the premise of this book, that our protagonist isn't exactly broke, and has decided to keep her uncle's legacy going while living in a lovely farmhouse. Although I'm not all that interested in the shine part (I don't drink), I still find it quite intriguing to read about. It's a detailed process and Miranda has her hands (and time) full doing both.
The people on the two groups are competing for management positions, and there's in-fighting which isn't pleasant to anyone; but there are also the meals that her two kitchen helpers provide which sound delicious. But we're here to find a killer, and it's not as easy as it sounds. There are very few clues, but you have to put together what everyone is saying to get it right. And our Miranda does just that, with the help of Forest Ranger Austin.
When the murderer is discovered, everyone is surprised, and none more so than the person who trusted them the most. It's a nice climax, and the epilogue is done well also. I highly recommend this book and look forward to the next in the series.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley but this in no way influenced my review.… (altro)
Currently, she's hosting a group from a sportswear company, and thinks things are going well. That is, until one of the group is killed, and now the man's replacement not only has divided the group into two teams, but the losing team will go home -- without a job. While she knows it's unfair, she's being paid to do her job, and continue with the plans.
But something goes wrong along the way, and someone in the group is being suspected of murder. Also, Miranda notices what she suspects is someone not wanting anyone to do well. But how can she figure this out by herself? With the sheriff's blessing Miranda works to keep an eye on her people, and hopes to find out the truth and stay alive in the process...
This is the third book in the series and I have read them all. I have found that I love the premise of this book, that our protagonist isn't exactly broke, and has decided to keep her uncle's legacy going while living in a lovely farmhouse. Although I'm not all that interested in the shine part (I don't drink), I still find it quite intriguing to read about. It's a detailed process and Miranda has her hands (and time) full doing both.
The people on the two groups are competing for management positions, and there's in-fighting which isn't pleasant to anyone; but there are also the meals that her two kitchen helpers provide which sound delicious. But we're here to find a killer, and it's not as easy as it sounds. There are very few clues, but you have to put together what everyone is saying to get it right. And our Miranda does just that, with the help of Forest Ranger Austin.
When the murderer is discovered, everyone is surprised, and none more so than the person who trusted them the most. It's a nice climax, and the epilogue is done well also. I highly recommend this book and look forward to the next in the series.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley but this in no way influenced my review.… (altro)
Corporate retreat turns deadly
“Death a Sketch” is part of the “Paint & Shine Mystery Series” but new readers will easily follow the action and antics. The book is a light-hearted story with some drama, tension, and lots of interesting people and relationships. Paint and Shine is a resort/retreat/workshop center immersed in the complex culture of Northern Kentucky and Southern Ohio. While most groups come to relax, recharge, and enjoy themselves, the current “corporate retreat and team building exercise” is not going as planned.
Miranda Trent recently the farm from her late uncle with the stipulation that she have the distillery up and running within the first three months. She struggles to complete the restoration and expand her business to cover those costs. The narrative is filled with interesting and characters, both local personalities and those attending the corporate retreat. The narrative is filled with tension, suspicion, comradery, and competition. There is a convenient cast of characters for reference if needed. These few days of the “corporate retreat” are filled with accidents, sabotage, and a lot of fun, oh, and of course a body on a blood stained rock.
Hollon created of scenarios that keep readers looking for the next disaster or a cheerful, heartfelt moment. The characters are genuine and easy to like and hate. The personal relationships are realistic and relatable. The conflicts are genuine and relevant.
I received a review copy of “Death a Sketch” from Cheryl Hollon and Kensington Books. It is quick to read, and although there are surprises along the way, in the end, things all work themselves out.
“Death a Sketch” is now available in print, as an e-book, and on audio from independent bookstores, online booksellers, retail stores, public libraries and anywhere you get your books.
#BookReview #DeathASketch #CozyMystery #PaintShineMystery #CherylHollon… (altro)
“Death a Sketch” is part of the “Paint & Shine Mystery Series” but new readers will easily follow the action and antics. The book is a light-hearted story with some drama, tension, and lots of interesting people and relationships. Paint and Shine is a resort/retreat/workshop center immersed in the complex culture of Northern Kentucky and Southern Ohio. While most groups come to relax, recharge, and enjoy themselves, the current “corporate retreat and team building exercise” is not going as planned.
Miranda Trent recently the farm from her late uncle with the stipulation that she have the distillery up and running within the first three months. She struggles to complete the restoration and expand her business to cover those costs. The narrative is filled with interesting and characters, both local personalities and those attending the corporate retreat. The narrative is filled with tension, suspicion, comradery, and competition. There is a convenient cast of characters for reference if needed. These few days of the “corporate retreat” are filled with accidents, sabotage, and a lot of fun, oh, and of course a body on a blood stained rock.
Hollon created of scenarios that keep readers looking for the next disaster or a cheerful, heartfelt moment. The characters are genuine and easy to like and hate. The personal relationships are realistic and relatable. The conflicts are genuine and relevant.
I received a review copy of “Death a Sketch” from Cheryl Hollon and Kensington Books. It is quick to read, and although there are surprises along the way, in the end, things all work themselves out.
“Death a Sketch” is now available in print, as an e-book, and on audio from independent bookstores, online booksellers, retail stores, public libraries and anywhere you get your books.
#BookReview #DeathASketch #CozyMystery #PaintShineMystery #CherylHollon… (altro)
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Statistiche
- Opere
- 9
- Utenti
- 344
- Popolarità
- #69,365
- Voto
- 3.7
- Recensioni
- 71
- ISBN
- 33
The Webb’s Glass Shop series features glass shop owner and part time amateur sleuth Savannah Webb. In Cracked to Death, Samantha becomes caught up in a mystery regarding the lost treasure of pirate Jose’ Gaspar when a workshop student brings what appears to be an antique blue bottle into a class. This bottle catches the attention of Savannah and her assistant, Amanda, and they decide to research the history of that bottle. Their investigation will keep you quickly turning the pages.
The author brings her characters to life for the reader. Her descriptive settings and detailed knowledge about glass working made me feel as if I were there and not on the outside looking in. Her story flows easily and it reminded me that too much time had passed since I had read one of her books. Also note that there are no cliffhangers and that each book can be read as a standalone.… (altro)