Rating: 
Summary: Good airport read
Review: This book made a three hour airport delay tolerable - something that many books can't do. Jo Beth is back with her nice mix of sass and humor. The kennel is growing but there are a few problems - including a vicious ex-husband on the loose and a missing businessman. Romance is in the air for all the ladies at the kennel - or so it seems. The highlights of the book are two-fold. First, it's always nice to read a mystery that doesn't have a dead body. Second, and most endearing, is Bobby Lee, the brilliant, blind bloodhound. Bottom-line: Nothing extraordinary but good enough to pass along to my dog loving niece.
Rating: 
Summary: Gripping second of series
Review: This is *NOTE* the second book of a series. It is well done enough that you can pick up the series here but it will be more enjoyable if you start from the beginning. The books are; 1996-Death in Bloodhound Red, 1997-The House on Bloodhound Lane, 1998- A Brace of Bloodhounds, 1999-Blind Bloodhound Justice, 2000-Ten Little Bloodhounds. I'm not sure why we don't have books for 2001 and 2002, but after you read the first book and then run out and buy the next four that continue without dropping the pace and excitement, you'll mourn the gap in the series. I have a review in on the first book that gives you an idea about the series, which I won't repeat. In this second book Virginia Lanier develops the themes she began in the first book. As I mentioned she does an excellent job of giving you a wealth of knowlege about the south, the Okenofee swamp, and bloodhounds as trackers (not hunters). You learn still more and critically important, she manages to repeat some of the old knowlege such that you don't lose vital bits if you start at the second book, but is still interesting if you read the first one. Instead of boring solliques you get inserts that go with the action that end before you get bored, such as when she is explaining something to someone as opposed to an off the story line that reminds you that you are reading a book. As with the first book, I not only read it till it was done (about 3am on a night I had to get up and go to work at 7am) even though I swore to myself that really truely I was not going to do this like I did with the first one. Then once I read it through I went back and enjoyed a leisury read to pick up the information and the beauty of the story, after I happily reread the first book for the third time. I've checked out a lot of the information here with a friend that is from Georgia and so far she is 100% on accuracy. Since just because an author makes something sound believable doesnt mean it is, and I'm primary a science fiction reader so I'm always wary. The only difference is my friend knows bloodhound hunting dogs, but no trackers. But she did verify (and I can't remember which book it was in) where a monster gator was climbing a fence to get at the puppies, that while she doesn't know of any examples of them climbing fences, there are many examples of them getting into fenced yards where no one can figure out how they got in. Additionally in this book the long feared release of her ex-husband from prison happens, and I really enjoyed Jo Beth's revenge on the prison system for not telling her BEFORE. I'm not going to say what happens or if she found out 'in time' because I HATE a review that blows the plot by telling you the entire book like a bookreport. I'm going to let you wonder.
Rating:
Summary: Gripping second of series
Review: This is *NOTE* the second book of a series. It is well done enough that you can pick up the series here but it will be more enjoyable if you start from the beginning. The books are; 1996-Death in Bloodhound Red, 1997-The House on Bloodhound Lane, 1998- A Brace of Bloodhounds, 1999-Blind Bloodhound Justice, 2000-Ten Little Bloodhounds. I'm not sure why we don't have books for 2001 and 2002, but after you read the first book and then run out and buy the next four that continue without dropping the pace and excitement, you'll mourn the gap in the series. I have a review in on the first book that gives you an idea about the series, which I won't repeat. In this second book Virginia Lanier develops the themes she began in the first book. As I mentioned she does an excellent job of giving you a wealth of knowlege about the south, the Okenofee swamp, and bloodhounds as trackers (not hunters). You learn still more and critically important, she manages to repeat some of the old knowlege such that you don't lose vital bits if you start at the second book, but is still interesting if you read the first one. Instead of boring solliques you get inserts that go with the action that end before you get bored, such as when she is explaining something to someone as opposed to an off the story line that reminds you that you are reading a book. As with the first book, I not only read it till it was done (about 3am on a night I had to get up and go to work at 7am) even though I swore to myself that really truely I was not going to do this like I did with the first one. Then once I read it through I went back and enjoyed a leisury read to pick up the information and the beauty of the story, after I happily reread the first book for the third time. I've checked out a lot of the information here with a friend that is from Georgia and so far she is 100% on accuracy. Since just because an author makes something sound believable doesnt mean it is, and I'm primary a science fiction reader so I'm always wary. The only difference is my friend knows bloodhound hunting dogs, but no trackers. But she did verify (and I can't remember which book it was in) where a monster gator was climbing a fence to get at the puppies, that while she doesn't know of any examples of them climbing fences, there are many examples of them getting into fenced yards where no one can figure out how they got in. Additionally in this book the long feared release of her ex-husband from prison happens, and I really enjoyed Jo Beth's revenge on the prison system for not telling her BEFORE. I'm not going to say what happens or if she found out 'in time' because I HATE a review that blows the plot by telling you the entire book like a bookreport. I'm going to let you wonder.
Rating:
Summary: Lanier Has Done it Again
Review: This wasn't my favorite Lanier book, but an enjoyable read nevertheless. I prefer the stories where the dogs are in the spotlight and the rescue scenes are fast paced. The stories in this book are wide ranging and the major theme is slow to coalesce. Still, Ms. Lanier is one of my favorite authors and her books always leave me with a good feeling.
Rating: 
Summary: A Little Slower Than Her Usual Fare, But Good
Review: This wasn't my favorite Lanier book, but an enjoyable read nevertheless. I prefer the stories where the dogs are in the spotlight and the rescue scenes are fast paced. The stories in this book are wide ranging and the major theme is slow to coalesce. Still, Ms. Lanier is one of my favorite authors and her books always leave me with a good feeling.
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Summary: Experience the Joy of Bloodhounds and the Thrill of a "Find"
Review: Virginia Lanier continues the story of Jo Beth Siddon, a tough Southern Belle in a snake-proof
suit who lives with her beloved bloodhounds. The reader experiences the joy of
following the hounds with the nearly mythical sense of smell as they lead Jo Beth
on adventures in saving lives. The humidity and animal life in the swamp drifts around
you as you read. The story accurately portrays the great hearts of the dogs and also
the owners who trust them enough to follow into endless swamp land. Jo Beth is a richly detailed character, battling personal demons while helping others. The reader will not only be entertained but also get a true feel for the mysterious powers of the bloodhound.
Rating:
Summary: Exciting 2nd. Book of this series!
Review: Wonderful, fully drawn characters. Rich in detail in all aspect: the places, people, local color, and the amazing Blood Hounds. Miz JoBeth, is a true friend, and has a need to help everyone she can, with her own clear feel for justice. Great intertwine of plots, sub plots, Lanier never misses a beat, bring them all together to a surprising & "INTERESTING" finish. I read this one in 1 sitting, it was such fast paced, page turner, I couldn't put down. JoBeth can have all those sexy lawmen, I'll take BobbyLee.... well I guess just more of these great books.
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