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A Christine Sterling Mystery #3
Parrish the Thought
The Golden Years have never been so dangerous! Unlovable people plague Christine Sterling's world. Most difficult of all is Amanda Colter, a surly Goth teenager accused of murdering prominent Nevada City matron, Bessie Parrish. When Christine answers Amanda's call for help, she is thrust into a frightening and unfamiliar world populated by misfits and outcasts. In her zeal to help Amanda, she must face the ugliness of her own prejudiced heart. That means she must decide whether to run from those who live on the fringes or to give up her judgmental attitude and instead embrace God's command to love the unlovely. As Christine investigates the puzzling events leading to Mrs. Parrish's murder, incriminating evidence piles up, which points squarely to Amanda's guilt. Yet, Amanda refuses to defend herself. Can Christine find a way to exonerate Amanda? Should she even try? And how does the mysterious malady contracted by Molly, Christine's beloved border collie, complicate the quest?
- GenresChristian Fiction
295 pages, Paperback
First published March 22, 2011
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About the author
Catherine Leggitt
8 books130 followersCatherine Leggitt is an author and inspirational speaker. A native Californian born in the Bay Area, she raised two daughters, taught school, and cared for her aging parents in southern California before retiring to northern California and from there, just recently moving to the verdant Ozarks of southern Missouri.
Her first book, PAYNE & MISERY, won 2nd place at the Orange County Christian Writers Conference in May 2010. Along with THE DUNN DEAL, PAYNE & MISERY was first published by Ellechor Publishing. Her third book, PARRISH THE THOUGHT, made the quarterfinals in the 2011 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Contest and was published by Ellechor in 2012.
Catherine's new book, THE ROAD TO TERMINUS, was released in September of 2015 by Mountainview Books.
For additional information, please visit her website at www.catherineleggitt.com.
Her first book, PAYNE & MISERY, won 2nd place at the Orange County Christian Writers Conference in May 2010. Along with THE DUNN DEAL, PAYNE & MISERY was first published by Ellechor Publishing. Her third book, PARRISH THE THOUGHT, made the quarterfinals in the 2011 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Contest and was published by Ellechor in 2012.
Catherine's new book, THE ROAD TO TERMINUS, was released in September of 2015 by Mountainview Books.
For additional information, please visit her website at www.catherineleggitt.com.
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April 12, 2013
"Parrish the Thought" is the final novel in the Christine Sterling Mystery novels by talented Author Catherine Leggitt. I am sorry to say that I missed the second one but I very much enjoyed both the first and third installments in this mystery series.
This quote is from the review I did after reading "Payne and Misery"..."Her husband Jesse, has become quite frustrated with her somewhat "nosy" personality, but Christine manages to come across a real crime taking place right under their noses." I must say that Christine succeeds in maintaining her sleuthing ways in the final novel of this mystery trilogy. Jesse, her husband of 38 years, is forever challenged by what he refers to as Christine's snooping and prying into things that are none of her concern. It appears that Detective Riley is of the same ilk when he and Jesse agree that she must stop her investigating tendencies.
Christine finds herself caught up in the unexpected death of Mrs. Parrish when she receives a call from Amanda Colter. Amanda is an eighteen year old Goth who reappears from one of Christine's past crime solving cases. After receiving the emergency call in the middle of the night, Amanda mysteriously disappears. As the death of Mrs. Parrish is being investigated, Christine spends a great deal of her time trying to locate this young and needy street girl. Much to Jesse's chagrin, and despite his prompting for her to do otherwise, Christine does what only she can do....sniff out a crime and get to the bottom of it.
This delightful fictional novel is good clean reading that is meant for a wide reading audience. The added touch of Molly, their long time family dog, adds even more pleasure for the dog lovers reading this delightful book. I can't wait to try the recipe for macaroni salad...a Christmas family favorite, that is shared at the end of this well-written mystery novel. Thank you!
This quote is from the review I did after reading "Payne and Misery"..."Her husband Jesse, has become quite frustrated with her somewhat "nosy" personality, but Christine manages to come across a real crime taking place right under their noses." I must say that Christine succeeds in maintaining her sleuthing ways in the final novel of this mystery trilogy. Jesse, her husband of 38 years, is forever challenged by what he refers to as Christine's snooping and prying into things that are none of her concern. It appears that Detective Riley is of the same ilk when he and Jesse agree that she must stop her investigating tendencies.
Christine finds herself caught up in the unexpected death of Mrs. Parrish when she receives a call from Amanda Colter. Amanda is an eighteen year old Goth who reappears from one of Christine's past crime solving cases. After receiving the emergency call in the middle of the night, Amanda mysteriously disappears. As the death of Mrs. Parrish is being investigated, Christine spends a great deal of her time trying to locate this young and needy street girl. Much to Jesse's chagrin, and despite his prompting for her to do otherwise, Christine does what only she can do....sniff out a crime and get to the bottom of it.
This delightful fictional novel is good clean reading that is meant for a wide reading audience. The added touch of Molly, their long time family dog, adds even more pleasure for the dog lovers reading this delightful book. I can't wait to try the recipe for macaroni salad...a Christmas family favorite, that is shared at the end of this well-written mystery novel. Thank you!
October 15, 2012
This is book three of the Christine Sterling Mystery Trilogy. You really need to read the other two books to enjoy this book to the fullest. You will still enjoy the story but reading all three of the books is the way to go. This book finds Christine Sterling investigating the murder of Mrs. Parrish. The accused killer is a hard to get along with teenager named Amanda. The interaction of the two characters flows well and is easy to read. The details are given to you at just the right times to keep you guessing and wanting to keep reading.
I gave this book 4/5 stars. The characters were well developed and easy to root for. The conversations were believable and helped the story move quickly. It is told in the first person which at times became tedious. Overall I enjoyed the story but do not think I would read it again.
I would like to thank the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading. I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.
November 8, 2012
Catherine Leggitt, you've gone and done it again. You made me giggle, chew my nails, and boo-hoo like a whiny baby.
Christine Sterling is the nosy neighbor/compassionate do-gooder type, and she keeps getting involved in these murder mysteries. Even little old ladies can't die in peaceful sleep when she's around.
There's that. And then there's the goth teenager, Amber, who disappears and becomes the principle suspect. At least of the police. Christine, on the other hand becomes the principle suspect of the other goths when she starts trying to find Amber.
As usual, everyone is trying to tell Christine to stay out of the investigation--the police, her best friend, and her long-suffering husband, Jesse. But does she?
Silly question. Of course not.
The big question is, will she survive her snooping--er, sleuthing? The Good Lord only knows, and He ain't telling. Neither will Catherine. At least not until the end of the book.
Christine Sterling is the nosy neighbor/compassionate do-gooder type, and she keeps getting involved in these murder mysteries. Even little old ladies can't die in peaceful sleep when she's around.
There's that. And then there's the goth teenager, Amber, who disappears and becomes the principle suspect. At least of the police. Christine, on the other hand becomes the principle suspect of the other goths when she starts trying to find Amber.
As usual, everyone is trying to tell Christine to stay out of the investigation--the police, her best friend, and her long-suffering husband, Jesse. But does she?
Silly question. Of course not.
The big question is, will she survive her snooping--er, sleuthing? The Good Lord only knows, and He ain't telling. Neither will Catherine. At least not until the end of the book.
October 16, 2012
NANCY A GIVES PARRISH THE THOUGHT 5 STARS ON AMAZON:
Catherine Leggitt's final Christine Sterling Mystery series, Parrish the Thought is the most serious of the three. Catherine is on her way to being an fine writer. When I read a book in three days, that shows how much I enjoyed reading it. I love reading mysteries and it is so nice to be able to read books that are not full of bad language and adult content. I am sad that Parrish the Thought will be the final chapter for Christine Sterling, such a bold little lady, but yes, it is time for her and Molly to take a rest. It kept me on the edge of my seat each time Christine slipped out to investigate on her own and a total surprise as to who actually killed Mrs. Parrish.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Catherine Leggitt and waiting for her next new one that is in the works:-)
September 13, 2012
Catherine Leggitt kept me rolling as I read this book. I loved the exploits and internal motivations of her main character, Christine Sterling, and could tell that Catherine really understood who her characters were and why they did what they did. This was a great romp and I look forward to seeing more of Catherine's works in the future!
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April 9, 2014
The book's blurb says that unlovable people plague heroine Christine Sterling, but I found her to be one of the most unlovable persons in the novel. She's terribly dishonest to her husband and her friends, she thumbs her nose at authority, and throughout most of the book she's uncharitable and judgmental. This is exactly the negative stereotype of a Christian nonbelievers have.
I never quit reading a novel. I always go to the end, no matter what. But I almost put this book down when the heroine called three elderly women who ran a food ministry for homeless kids "prunes." Yes, at the end there was the obligatory redemption we come to expect in Christian fiction, but I felt it was tagged on. I didn't believe that she was going to miraculously turn over a new leaf, stop deceiving her husband the next time a case came up...in the next novel perhaps.
The author writes well, but has the heroine repeat many of the same thoughts over and over.
I never quit reading a novel. I always go to the end, no matter what. But I almost put this book down when the heroine called three elderly women who ran a food ministry for homeless kids "prunes." Yes, at the end there was the obligatory redemption we come to expect in Christian fiction, but I felt it was tagged on. I didn't believe that she was going to miraculously turn over a new leaf, stop deceiving her husband the next time a case came up...in the next novel perhaps.
The author writes well, but has the heroine repeat many of the same thoughts over and over.
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