Books from the Backlog #337

Posted October 10, 2024 by Carole in Books from the Backlog / 7 Comments

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This week’s neglected book

Books from the Backlog #337Mama Does Time by Deborah Sharp
Series: A Mace Bauer Mystery #1
Published by Midnight Ink on October 8, 2008
Genres: Fiction / Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths
Pages: 336
Source: Purchased
Goodreads
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"Who knew that a who-dun-it would not only keep you guessing—but have you laughing! Deborah Sharp is the new Edna Buchanan."—Hoda Kotb, co-anchor of NBC's Today show

Meet Mama: a true Southern woman with impeccable manners, sherbet-colored pantsuits, and four prior husbands, able to serve sweet tea and sidestep alligator attacks with equal aplomb. Mama's antics—especially her penchant for finding trouble — drive her daughters Mace, Maddie, and Marty to distraction.

One night, while settling in to look for ex-beaus on COPS, Mace gets a frantic call from her mother. This time, the trouble is real: Mama found a body in the trunk of her turquoise convertible and the police think she's the killer. It doesn't help that the handsome detective assigned to the case seems determined to prove Mama's guilt or that the cowboy who broke Mace's heart shows up at the local Booze & 'n' Breeze in the midst of the investigation. Before their mama lands in prison—just like an embarrassing lyric from a country-western song—Mace and her sisters must find the real culprit.

Why did I add Mama Does Time to my bookshelf?

I picked this one up as a freebie in September 2011. It looks like it is hard to find a copy these days, which is a shame. The reviews for this book are overwhelmingly positive, and I think it sounds like a lot of fun. I have the first two books in the series in my account and ready to go. Hopefully, I can get to it before another 13 years goes by.

What are your thoughts? Have you read this book?  Would you recommend it?

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7 responses to “Books from the Backlog #337

  1. Love the cover! I have never read this atuhor but I have read and really enjoyed Edna Buchanan. I look forward to seeing your thoughts on this one.