Seeing Trouble

Deadwood #2.5

by Ann Charles

What do you get when you combine a chicken named Elvis, a locked diary, and a secret Violet Parker does not want share with her daughter?


SEEING TROUBLE is the first of many short stories involving the characters of the Deadwood Mystery series. (Bonus character interview, illustrations, and non-related short storys also included.)

Genres: Mystery, Paranormal, Humor, Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, Cozy Mystery

36 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 11, 2012

About the author

Ann Charles—Author
Nearly Departed in Deadwood, the 2010 Daphne du Maurier Award Winner and a 2011 RWA Golden Heart Award Winner.
*USA Today Best Selling Author,
*Amazon Top 100 Bestselling Author
*Barnes & Noble Top 100 Bestselling Author
*Winner Suspense Magazine Best of 2012, 2015. 2016
*Winner of Paranormal Grand Prize from Chanticleer Book Reviews and Media,
*Winner of Southern Writers Best Covers Contest
You'll laugh. You'll cringe. You'll want more.

Reviews

[Mlpmom (Book Reviewer) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let's face it, there isn't a bad story in this series and these little novellas are just what you need when you next a shorter read that will hold you over until the next book.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I do not ordinarily enjoy reading short stories much,but made an exception for this.And I really enjoyed it. We learn details about Violet and how she became a single mom of twins. AND why she does not get along w/her sister. (Wow what a horrid sister she has!)
Along with reading a bit about Violet, Ann added a little gem of a story from her vault, called CANDY LOVER. What a sweet ending.

[Aղցela W. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a short quick read that answered some of the questions that I had about Violet Parker. Addy finds her old diary and wants to read it. In the diary she talks about some of the things her psycho sister did to her like sleeping with the kids father or getting her fired while she was pregnant. I hate Susan and this book just made me hate her more. There was also a short quick read called Candy Lover that I liked and wanted more of. This book was well written with no errors in grammar or spelling.

[Wyndi0419 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wish there was more

I always wish for more of Violet Parker and her stories. Not a true complaint...just a wish! The short stories are nice fillers while waiting for the next book.

[Marilyn Slusher · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two of the three short stories gave some background information on Violet life.

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really cute! I loved the insight into Violets past. And the even shorter story at the end was charming af. I look forward to more of these shorts.

[Kristy McCaffrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful short giving us a bit of background about Violet and how she came to be pregnant with twins. It also offers insight to her tumultuous relationship with her sister, Susan.

[Ricki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such Fun To Read!

Loved these short stories from the Deadwood series! Just enough to keep your interest going until the next book is released!

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Violet is a riot. Only criticism: This Deadwood Short was too short!

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

To short

Answers some questions but was over to fast. Violet is funny and can relate to her. Hopefully in future will find out more of why she is that way.

[Terri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and sweet!

Good backstory. Short stories. So enjoy Violets story. I just started these short stories after reading the Deadwood series. I enjoyed this.

[Dolly · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great way to expand

Knowing more about Violet and her past sheds some light on her personality. She lives a chaotic life and has such a wide variety of people in her circle.

[Brandy · Rating 3 out of 5]

little history of Violet and the sperm donner along with her sister

[Gennielc · Rating 1 out of 5]

None of the short stories added anything to the characters or the storylines of the books. Loved the books, but this read just not necessary

[Sidney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short stories that fill in the gap about The twin's father and ill will toward sister.

[Kristina · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was fun to see more interaction with Violet and Addy in-between all the crazy goings on.

[Shannie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great short story!

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 Stars:)

[Bette · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short story that gives some background to Violet that you have not gleaned from the Deadwood series. It didn't really add anything to the series, if I had not read it I would not have missed it.

[Ash Aikin]

Small part of series then couple of shorts.

[Brenda H · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[✘✘ Sarah ✘✘ (former Nefarious Breeder of Murderous Crustaceans) · Rating 2 out of 5]

As much as I enjoy reading the Deadwood series, I can’t say I found Seeing Trouble very entertaining. The book does offer some insight on Violet and background information on the other Deadwood characters but little else. I’m actually glad I didn’t read this before I started reading the actual series. Had I done so, I probably wouldn’t have bothered with the series at all.

As for the other short story featured here, it feels like it was written by a teenager. Very disappointing coming from Charles.

• Book 1: Nearly Departed in Deadwood ★★
• Book 2: Optical Delusions in Deadwood ★★★★
• Book 3: Dead Case in Deadwood ★★★★
• Book 4: Better Off Dead in Deadwood ★★★★
• Book 5: An Ex to Grind in Deadwood ★★★★
• Book 6: Meanwhile Back In Deadwood ★★★★
• Book 7: A Wild Fright in Deadwood ★★★★
• Book 8: Rattling the Heat in Deadwood ★★★★
• Book 9: Gone Haunting in Deadwood ★★★
• Book 10: Don't Let it Snow in Deadwood - to be read.

[Betsy · Rating 5 out of 5]

How, in a few short pages, did I get a tear in my eye and a trembling lip on a mouth trying to grin? Ann Charles is a remarkable writer who removes the shiny varnish from motherhood and adult womanhood. We get older, we have sad stories, we're flawed and eventually we are mocked by our children. I love how Ann Charles makes me feel when I read her stories because I relate, commiserate and then I aspire to have the pluck and sense of humor that her heroines master. Seeing Trouble tells us about the man behind the twins. Bless Violet's poor little heart -- she was given a gift and given the short end of the stick in one fell swoop. I appreciate the background.

[Theresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a quick read that talks about Violet, the main character of the Deadwood Series, and answers questions about how she ended up in Deadwood and what happened to the father of her twins.

Ann Charles also has included an interview with Violet, that she did before she started the series. It's a cute short read.

Now I'm just waiting for the next full length book to hit the stores!

[Gaynell · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book included two short stories (one is not related to the Deadwood series), an interview with Violet, and some of Ann Charles' brother's illustrations. It was a quick read. I don't really enjoy short stories although the Deadwood one did give the backstory of her kids' father. This book was ok, but you won't really miss anything by not reading it.

[Marilyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was good to see how Violet ended up at her aunts house in Deadwood. It also helps explain the tension between her and her sister. The Deadwood series is an exciting read. You must pick it up and read it.

[Valerie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and sweet. Liked how was able to see a little of the beginning on Violet's journey from beginning pregnancy to the end of pregnancy. Plus the other little short piece Candy Lover was cute and sweet!!

[Gail Mathers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seeing trouble

Very interesting insight into authors mind. I liked the different cover pages and other little tidbits of interest to how she thinks and characters thoughts. Enjoyable. Too short wanted more.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoy Ann Charles' writings. These stories are short but sweet and the humor is an added bonus! The interview is different and my belief is never share your private thoughts committed to the written form.

[A.B. Shepherd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fans of the Deadwood series will love this little tidbit.