Blue Poppy

Venus Diamond #2

by Skye Kathleen Moody, Skye Moody

A perfumery owner, his jealous wife, a gourmet chef, and a wildcrafter all have reason to invade a protected meadow, but when one of them is found murdered, Marine Fish and Wildlife Agent Venus Diamond is determined to solve the case.

Genres: Mystery

355 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1997

Reviews

[Brenda · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay.

[Sandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Blue Poppy is the second book in the, "A Pacific Northwest Mystery", series. What I liked about this book is all the details of the area in Washington State. I live here and it's nice reading about where you live. There are several stories going on all at once. Bodies keep popping up and there are suspects everywhere. From the brothers running the purfumerie that are growing Blue Poppy's on Federal land, to the people of the town. Everyone has their own agenda. I loved all the characters of the book. So much so, I am tracking down the rest of the books to read and keep. I really like the way Skye Kathleen Moody writes. She is very detailed in her descriptions and she has a funny streak! I had never read her work before and just happened upon this book. I am so glad I did!

[Pattie Thompson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Change of pace murder(s). Interesting information about the northwest, butterflies, and perfume. The Interior Dept functions to protect federal lands also had some interest.
I even liked the main character Venus Diamond. However there’s too many plots, too many characters overall and it just got too messy to follow. A good editor with a big red pencil was needed

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this book

[Mary · Rating 1 out of 5]

Aside from the descriptions of the flora and fauna of Washington State I could find nothing to recommend this book. Even the character's names were silly and childish. The idea of a miniature size state employee being the daughter of a world renowned actress was off putting from the beginning. I actually laughed out loud when I read the actresses' legs had been insured by Lloyds of London, I didn't think that had happened since the 50's. I must admit I did enjoy some of information regarding butterflies and moths, but the plot....pardon me, plots...
I rarely do not finish a book once I start it, but this is one time I wish I would not have wasted my time.

[Shannon · Rating 1 out of 5]

I rarely do this, but I quit reading the book after about 10 pages. I didn't like the author's style; she packed too much into one sentence. It was like reading an English 101 paper where the student needed to include a fixed number of adjectives with an expected number of words per paragraph.

[Carolyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the first of her books I have read and found it intriguing. Kept me guessing as to the murderer. Some areas were a little "wordy"; otherwise, a good read.

[Marmie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bittersweet story. Too much Buddhist thought, which drags the story. Interesting travel, but it made me glad I haven't gone around the world. Touching memorial to her baby son.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent beach read.