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Lil and Boris #4
Stone Cold Crazy
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Politics is something Sheriff Littlepage Eller tries to keep out of her duties in the quirky town of Crazy, Virginia. As the unwanted daughter of both of Crazy’s feuding founding families, Lil’s managed pretty well so far, but then her wealthy cousin, Jack Littlepage, announces plans to develop a huge family campground near Crazy, sending the town (and her department) into a tizzy.
And then, someone blows up a house, and there may be ties to some local men with a grudge against the government. With the aid of her foul-tempered feline deputy, Boris, Lil’s got to defuse the situation and bring the perpetrator to justice. Because when it comes to the law, there’s only one side to be on, and it’s hers.
Politics is something Sheriff Littlepage Eller tries to keep out of her duties in the quirky town of Crazy, Virginia. As the unwanted daughter of both of Crazy’s feuding founding families, Lil’s managed pretty well so far, but then her wealthy cousin, Jack Littlepage, announces plans to develop a huge family campground near Crazy, sending the town (and her department) into a tizzy.
And then, someone blows up a house, and there may be ties to some local men with a grudge against the government. With the aid of her foul-tempered feline deputy, Boris, Lil’s got to defuse the situation and bring the perpetrator to justice. Because when it comes to the law, there’s only one side to be on, and it’s hers.
135 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2013
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Shannon Hill
23 books30 followers Shannon Hill lives in the commonwealth of Virginia and treasures her privacy. She loves cats, chocolate, and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Although she is not nearly as awesome as Sheriff Lil Eller, her cats are as awesome as Boris. One of them even enjoys riding in the car. (Seriously. Who could make that up?)
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June 25, 2018
This time it's political.... or is it?
A pipe bomb destroys a home & due to a flyer found in the victims' mailbox the FBI steps in and takes Lil's case away from her. But Lil isn't going to stop investigating. She has to be careful she doesn't step on the FBI's toes so she can't use her usual sources -her aunt & her bestfriend. Nevertheless she & Boris make headway trying to track down the 'criminal trespasser' who left some cigarette butts behind.
She shares her finds with the FBI and they include her in a search at a suspects. Then another building in another tiny village in the county explodes and takes the windows of half the village with it.
Suspects abound. There are twists and turns. Good solid mystery.
A pipe bomb destroys a home & due to a flyer found in the victims' mailbox the FBI steps in and takes Lil's case away from her. But Lil isn't going to stop investigating. She has to be careful she doesn't step on the FBI's toes so she can't use her usual sources -her aunt & her bestfriend. Nevertheless she & Boris make headway trying to track down the 'criminal trespasser' who left some cigarette butts behind.
She shares her finds with the FBI and they include her in a search at a suspects. Then another building in another tiny village in the county explodes and takes the windows of half the village with it.
Suspects abound. There are twists and turns. Good solid mystery.
October 23, 2019
I love reading these shorter reads they are a nice distraction from a busy day at work. It’s fun to visit the town of Crazy, Virginia and meet the characters that stroll its streets and its Sheriff Littlepage ‘Lil’ Eller and her Deputy Boris (who happens to be a cat with a nose for lies). Lil is a tough gal who can stand her ground
Lil finds an unwelcome visitor in town in the shape of her ex-fiancee Steven who is developing a site for tourism but a gas explosion takes out the Vogt house and Lil has to find out if it was deliberate or an accident.
Shannon Hill delivers interesting characters and setting and a story that moves along at pace. Definitely recommend.
Lil finds an unwelcome visitor in town in the shape of her ex-fiancee Steven who is developing a site for tourism but a gas explosion takes out the Vogt house and Lil has to find out if it was deliberate or an accident.
Shannon Hill delivers interesting characters and setting and a story that moves along at pace. Definitely recommend.
March 7, 2017
.Hilarious
May 22, 2020
Crazy, VA in this fourth book of the series has explosive action from pipe bombs to an ex-fiance. Lil has her hands full with her Littlepage cousin's plan to save the town, her best friend going into labor and her love life tanking. This action-packed story continues the small town adventures of Sheriff Eller and her deputy cat Boris. Cozy fans will enjoy this along with the other books in the series.
November 25, 2017
I really enjoyed this book! It was my favorite in the series with the exception of the first one.
June 4, 2018
Still loving this series, which apparently will be done with the 5th book, more's the pity.
February 28, 2019
love the book. The characters are great. I am now going to read Book 5 the last one in the series.
February 24, 2020
I do like this series.
July 14, 2024
Crazy good.
I like the flow of the story. She keeps you guessing till the last few pages. Boris is ,as always the best detective and protection you can get .
I like the flow of the story. She keeps you guessing till the last few pages. Boris is ,as always the best detective and protection you can get .
August 5, 2014
This is the fourth, I hope not the last, of the Lil and Boris books. It is not the strongest of the four, but still completely enjoyable. I found the plot in this one a little on the weak side but frankly having just come off the plot of the third book, Crazy Like a Fox which was such a firecracker, anything would have been be a bit of a let down. The one untrue note for me here was the romance which I found forced and a deterrent to the hundred percent pure enjoyment I've had reading the other three. However, since the real enjoyment in these books are the characters who are so deliciously off beat yet so on the money I wasn't unhappy with the book just a tiny bit let down. I love this series and long for more.
April 29, 2014
Stone Cold Crazy - another solid performance from Lil and Boris
This is the fourth in the Lil and Boris series and it continues a great story line. Fun dialogue, sneak attack from a despicable ex and idiots with pipe bombs - what's not to like! and although Punk as a boyfriend totally blows it he does at least feel bad for his horrible snafu and gets back in Lil's good graces. surprise bomber in the end - but not if you are paying attention! Great series by Shannon Hill and I will continue to be a fan and follower.
This is the fourth in the Lil and Boris series and it continues a great story line. Fun dialogue, sneak attack from a despicable ex and idiots with pipe bombs - what's not to like! and although Punk as a boyfriend totally blows it he does at least feel bad for his horrible snafu and gets back in Lil's good graces. surprise bomber in the end - but not if you are paying attention! Great series by Shannon Hill and I will continue to be a fan and follower.
January 14, 2014
We are again in Crazy and the residents lived up its name. Lil is surprise when her ex-fiancee turns up working for Jack. Shortly pipe bombs start exploding around town. The FBI takes over Lil's case and She is left to handle the residents. Boris has some cat adventures that are funny. Lil's romance is going nowhere.
November 30, 2014
Another hit
Shannon Hill hits another home run with this fourth book in the series. The mystery unwinds amid gentle sarcasm and ironic humor redolent of a rural, small town populated by an interesting assortment of characters. It ends on a hopeful note that perhaps, just perhaps, Lil's loneliness will end.
Shannon Hill hits another home run with this fourth book in the series. The mystery unwinds amid gentle sarcasm and ironic humor redolent of a rural, small town populated by an interesting assortment of characters. It ends on a hopeful note that perhaps, just perhaps, Lil's loneliness will end.
July 11, 2015
Each book in this series gets better and better! I thoroughly enjoyed this read about Lil and Boris as they try to figure out who blew up a house in Crazy. Funny and delightful as well as so well written that it was impossible to put down! Just. Get. The. Book. andhurryupandreadit!!!! You can't go wrong with this one!
July 3, 2015
Oh, Lil!
Ill has her hands full when a house is blown up. Then her ex-fiance shows up, working with cousin Jack on a project meant to save Crazy. Then it gets, well, crazy. Lil and Punk decide to openly date, but he stands her up. The Fed's have been called in to take over the blown up house case. But nothing is as it seems.
Ill has her hands full when a house is blown up. Then her ex-fiance shows up, working with cousin Jack on a project meant to save Crazy. Then it gets, well, crazy. Lil and Punk decide to openly date, but he stands her up. The Fed's have been called in to take over the blown up house case. But nothing is as it seems.
July 2, 2015
a series of bombings, a nefarious and conniving ex fiancee, a new relationship founders, attempted murder, adultery....heady mix. but the conniving ex gets his, the homegrown terrorists blow themselves and half their town away and the initial bomb turns out to be a domestic dispute, and the relationship finds new ground.
January 18, 2014
Another good addition to the series, again seems as if the author is headed more to light/traditional mystery now than cozy mystery but remains excellent, with great characters and wonderful sense of area and people.
March 22, 2014
I've read all four of Shannon Hill's Lil and Boris books in quick succession and absolutely adore them. The writing is excellent, the mysteries interesting and the characters are entertaining. A wonderful read, full of whacky characters and entertaining all round. Highly recommended!
December 4, 2013
I'd give this series 10 stars if I could! Absolutely loved it!
February 4, 2014
Love Lil and Boris
I really enjoy this series. I hope to read more. It is really nice to meet a character so real and down to earth.
I really enjoy this series. I hope to read more. It is really nice to meet a character so real and down to earth.
February 22, 2014
TW: bombs, injury, childbirth, shooting, ableism
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February 26, 2014Loved entire series of Boris and Lil
March 23, 2014
Excellent end to the series!
April 29, 2014
The Cat
Enjoy the down home country flavor and of course The Cat. I've read two in the series and have two more which I am looking.g forward to reading.
Enjoy the down home country flavor and of course The Cat. I've read two in the series and have two more which I am looking.g forward to reading.
October 3, 2014
Loved this series. I hope she's writing more. The characters are loveable and fun, and her twists on the town of Crazy are hysterical at times.
May 11, 2015
Book Four. Another great book - a little pipe bombing, a little broken romancing, a little fresh hope, a great cat. Can't wait for book Five!!
June 17, 2016
The stories are getting even better
THe characters are getting deeper and the plots thicker. Enjoy each one more than the last. Ordered the next already
THe characters are getting deeper and the plots thicker. Enjoy each one more than the last. Ordered the next already
February 4, 2017
Excellent
Another good read. Good plot twists and attention to details. Can't wait to Read the next book. Then wait for her to write another one!
Another good read. Good plot twists and attention to details. Can't wait to Read the next book. Then wait for her to write another one!
August 19, 2016
Another great episode in the series - wish there were more!
March 4, 2015
I liked the way this ended. Lil needs more good things in her life.
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