 Uncle Faris wasn't where he was supposed to be! When Prentice Dobson finds a gaping hole in the family plot where her long-deceased uncle once lay, then a newly-dead corpse turns up in the barn, it's time for a visit from Augusta Goodnight. More violence lurks when Prentice begins to unearth her dead sister's secrets. Amid mysterious occurrences at Smokerise, the Dobson family farm, Augusta provides an angelic nudge to help Prentice untangle a trail of murder and deception and locate a missing child. More heavenly hi-jinks from the whimsical guardian angel "temp" in the second in the series. 
"...a highly enjoyable mystery. Humor, wit and intelligence characterize Augusta...the suspense is
unrelenting, as Ballard knows how to build up tension to intense levels." -- The Charlotte Austin Review"Ms. Ballard writes with a charming sense of innocence and humor, and the result is an easy-to-read, enjoyable, offbeat mystery. The story was enough to hold my interest and keep me reading to the end." -- Mystery News "The plot clips along breezily, all the pieces fitting neatly into place. This second in the series is delightful, anchored in both the empyrean and the everyday." -- I Love A Mystery "...the humor is breezy, the tone light, and the emotion is realistic." -- Publisher's Weekly "...a captivating southern mystery with a pinch of whimsical heavenly magic. Readers who relish humor in their tales will fully delight in the amusing story line. Mignon F, Ballard writes a lighthearted romp that leaves the audience happily entertained." -- Harriet Klausner "The book keeps you reading with an offbeat succession of small-town characters and Augusta's quirky warmth." -- The Charlotte Observer "A delightful second mystery." -- Library Journal "I've only read An Angel To Die For, but your writing is beautiful. You've really inspired me with your books. I hope you write more and I also hope I get a chance to read all of your books. I'm doing a report on my favorite author and I chose you definitely! Love ya!.." Reader...DP Back to the top |