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I enjoy reading older mysteries, but the open racism and xenophobia can sometimes be a distraction. It was interesting, then, in this one, when the main character's preconceptions caused her to miss what was really happening. I enjoyed the easy dialogue and it felt (again, except for the open racism) much more recent than the 1940s. I would like to read more in this series--if I can find them. The others might be out of print.

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I‘m planning on reading this book for an #AnimalPOV prompt on my #OUABC 40 book challenge. It‘s 9 stories, all told from animal points of view. I 💚the colorful cover.

“In nine stories that span the globe, What We Fed to the Manticore takes readers inside the minds of a full cast of animal narrators to understand the triumphs, heartbreaks, and complexities of the creatures that share our world.”

#LuckyInLove Day 4: A #Bouquet of flowers spread out here, like so much wound and burning pain because “we are all equally far from love.” Cannot wait to read this.

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A 1940s murder mystery set in New Mexico, this was different from the previous #goldenagecrimeclub picks & an enjoyable one in terms of atmosphere & a reliably batshit assortment of artists & wealthy patrons in a small arts community. Probably because of my recent frame of mind (frazzled), I found the mystery itself quite convoluted but enjoyed the book as a period piece & because I liked the vibe between the Jean & Pat. Needs more flirty banter

A low pick for me. I didn't care for the writing style all that much, but it was a good mystery with lots of twists. It was interesting to read an early American mystery that's a cozy, as most of the ones I've read from that period had been of the hardboiled variety.

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The first of a 26 book mystery series featuring Jean and Pat Abbott, this brought back a lot of memories of high desert living, and the landscapes Crane describes are on point. Made me miss living in the desert a *tiny* bit, and you know, it‘s a dry heat! I especially appreciated the turkey vultures - those guys were everywhere, and you really can locate a dead (whatever) where they‘re circling. Good read - I‘ll probably read more of the series.

@Mitch what a fabulous book.I am sorry that I did not finish it for discussion.The descriptive writing of The environs of the New Mexico, mountains, mesas, unique weather patterns & local, town are magical-a character in itself. I am in love with so many of the vividly written town characters:The enigmatic, close to the vest. Detective Patrick Abbott;the serene, generous listener, Jean Holly;the wild, cagey, controlling, town owner, Mona, 🔽

Flooding, wild sheets of rain calls for tea, lemon & honey while reading in my son‘s school cafe. Change of scene needed ( from my house) for mental heath, even if I experience a little more pain. Hubby & me reading while son in class. Usually he takes the bus but I needed to get out so we drove. Loving this book. Sorry I‘m not finished it in time for discussion.#goldenagecrimeclub #serieslove2013 #tea #healing 🫖🍋🍯