Nordic Nights (Wwl Mystery)

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Summary: A Terrific Book
Review: As a mystery author, I read NORDIC NIGHTS in preparation for an author panel I was moderating at a recent Left Coast Crime mystery convention. I was glad I did. Lise McClendon has a terrific book here. It takes place in Wyoming during a winter festival. It features her strong female lead, Alix Thorssen. Norse myths even have a part in the story. Good plot. Great characters. Excellent descriptions of the unusual setting. Excellent work all around.

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Summary: Now I'm hooked...
Review: Having read Nordic Nights, I now need to go find all the other Alix Thorssen books. She's a very likable and real character in an interesting location. McClendon has a real talent for describing people and places in an interesting manner. The book revolves around a winter festival in Wyoming -- and it made me homesick for real snow! The art gallery as the base of the plot was not "insider-ish" (something that's a turn-off for me, the whole "I know things you don't know" style of writing) but still educational. All in all, an interesting, fun read about someone I want to get to know better. (her brother too!)

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Summary: Nordic Nights
Review: I sent all three of Lise's Alix Thorssen books to avid readers on my Christmas list. Everyone responded with positive comments. They were glad to have all three in their possession so they could continue the adventures non-stop. They compared them to the early Hillerman books. They thought the books were excellent gifts, which, of course, I liked hearing. Lise has the skill to keep the mystery alive throughout the book, keep the reader intrigued with the relationships among the characters, and throw in interesting, educational tidbits about the settings. After reading Nordic Nights, I was ready for the next Alix book. Unfortunately, I have to wait awhile until it comes out. Fortunately, Lise has another book soon out with a new strong, female lead character. I look forward to more of her stories.