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Murder, Mayhem & a Fine Man (Amanda Bell Brown Mysteries, No. 1)
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Navpress Publishing Group (2006-07-05)
ISBN: 1576839788
EAN: 9781576839782
Dewy Decimal #: 813.6
Paperback: 301 pages
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
For Amanda Bell Brown, turning forty is murder! How's a woman supposed to grapple with her faith when she finds herself in the middle of mysteries-and not the God kind?
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Customer Reviews
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Honesty spiced with sass--4.5 stars
Rating  (5)
Date: 2008-05-28
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
I don't read a lot of chick lits or murder mysteries, so to read a book with both rolled up together was an anomally. But let me tell you, reader, this book captivated me. Bell's (main character) wit had me laughing out loud.
I don't know. Maybe it's not chick lit. It has the sass of chick lit, but not really the concerns of chick lit. To be honest, the whole chick lit category confuses me once you get out of the shopping and heels stuff.
In between the laughs, Burney dealt with hard issues such as divorce and remarriage, life in the occult (and healing after getting out), interdenominational relations, and a single person's honest-to-goodness struggles with lust for the person to whom they are attracted. Yes, people, that's normal, and I love that Burney didn't shy away from that. And can I say this? While reading this book, I was an African-American woman. And you know what? I loved it. (Being African-American and the book.) In fact, I loved it so much, that I've decided to make it the June giveaway for Glimpses (my ezine).
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Murder, Mayhem and a "Fine Writer"
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-05-19
Claudia Mair Burney did the dogone thing! Amanda Bell Brown is a sassy and clever heroine. Sizzling dialogue, authentic description, and ever mounting conflict made it top notch reading. I couldn't stop laughing at the humor, was moved by the underlying spiritual message and was simply delighted to find a really well written novel.
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CSI meets Romance meets Bible Study
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-05-13
I got the best of both worlds with this book. I'm always trapped in an episode of CSI:Miami, Law and Order or somewhere with my nose in a good Christian Fictian romance. How did Claudia Burney know just how to put it together? I felt like I was spying on Bell's life. I was totally immersed in the crime scene, in the flirt scenes in the scary situational scenes. I used EVERY spare moment to read this book and I'm thrilled that there is another one in the series.
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Uncover The Truth...
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-04-08
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
Amanda Bell Brown is a forensic psychologist that is in dire need of some fun and excitement. Amanda is all set to spend another birthday alone until her sister drags her out to a birthday dinner. Amanda's world is sent into a tailspin when she suddenly ends up at the scene of a murder. She thinks she knows who the killer is, and she's trying to do everything possible to solve this case. Things become a little more interesting when the lead detective of the case named Jazz asks her out. But as Amanda becomes more involved in the case, the more dangerous it becomes. Will Amanda be able to solve this crime without becoming a victim herself?
Murder, Mayhem, and a Fine Man is a riveting mystery from Claudia Mair Burney. Mair Burney expertly created an intriguing mystery with colorful cast of characters. This storyline pulls readers in deep into the twisted world of the cult and how it can be detrimental to its members. You will feel the heart-stopping drama as Amanda gets closer to solving this disturbing case. You also feel the romantic sparks between Amanda and Jazz. Mair Burney does an excellent job of illustrating the inner religious conflicts of Amanda and Jazz as they become closer to each other. There is also a good dose of humor that makes this novel all the more enjoyable. Murder, Mayhem, and a Fine Man is a suspenseful page-turner that is the perfect start to the Amanda Bell Brown mystery series.
Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert
for Urban Reviews
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real entertainment
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-04-05
Wow! I loved these characters. Belle is a real AAP (African American Princess). She and Jazzy have real issues, but a real respect and admiration for each other. I love the angle of the ex-boyfriend who is her Pastor. It works for me.
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Retail Price: $12.99
Amazon.com's Price:$1.85
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