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Saint Mysteries #2
All Saints' Secrets
“After her death the kids used to say her ghost haunted the plantation.”
The bayou holds many secrets. One of them is what really happened to Lisette, a beautiful Creole teenager who died on the last day of school. Everybody in Fanchon’s reclusive bayou parish knows Lisette died in a boating accident, but when the police take a closer look, they unearth the dead girl and find a surprise in her grave.
This Saints adventure takes Fanchon from New York to New Orleans for Halloween and to one of Louisiana’s most beautiful plantations, Oak Alley.
It is highly recommended that the Saint books be read in order, starting with "To Murder a Saint"
120 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 30, 2013
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Nicole Loughan
10 books72 followersWhen Nicole is not heading off a tantrum or finding the best public bathroom to use with young children she is writing her column "The Starter Mom" or working on one of her books. She also writes about restaurants for two greater Philadelphia newspapers, not that she ever finds time to eat in restaurants anymore.
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January 22, 2014
This was the first book I've read by this author and in this series so it took me a tad bit in the beginning to get my bearings as far as the characters were concerned; from everything that happened in book 1. Once that happened I got into it a bit more and the author has done a wonderful job of throwing a ton of swerves in this book. There wasn't just the killer to contend with from book 1 but also a few other mysteries to resolve, from a floating dead girl, to a lecherous dirt bag and even Fanchon's own family. I thought there were a few inconsistencies with the characters, outside of the normal change of attitude that anyone would have in real life but it was still a decent read. I'll also commend the author on another point; it isn't easy writing characters to speak authentically like the real Creoles so when I discovered the author wasn't from that area I was quite surprised. That Creole "English" is a pain to understand so reading that in the book was a pain at times but the author gets credit for being able to write in that way.
October 16, 2013
In this sequel to 'To Murder a Saint', Fanchon's injuries and failed Broadway audition has her returning to the Bayou. While she's recuperating and recovering from her serious leg injury, she learns that the police are taking a second look at the death of her best friend's younger sister. Perhaps her death wasn't an accident after all. But to verify certain suspicions, they will need the family's permission to exhume the body from the crypt and promise to have the body returned before All Soul's Day.
As if that wasn't traumatic enough, Fanchon discovers a favorite photograph of her and her best friend Josephine have been replaced with a copy. But who would want the original and why? Her search takes her out into the swamp and inadvertently helps to raise more questions about how Lisette may have died. And who is that in the shadows who appears to be watching her? And why is she dreaming of a girl she doesn't recognize drowning in the water?
The characters really come into their own in this sequel, and the unexpected plot twists keep the tension high and the secret exposed at the end makes this a thrilling page-turner.
As if that wasn't traumatic enough, Fanchon discovers a favorite photograph of her and her best friend Josephine have been replaced with a copy. But who would want the original and why? Her search takes her out into the swamp and inadvertently helps to raise more questions about how Lisette may have died. And who is that in the shadows who appears to be watching her? And why is she dreaming of a girl she doesn't recognize drowning in the water?
The characters really come into their own in this sequel, and the unexpected plot twists keep the tension high and the secret exposed at the end makes this a thrilling page-turner.
January 12, 2014
You have to read book one[the murder of a saint] before starting all saints secrets,this is a simple murder mystery,that is fast paced with great characters,that are not too deep or complicated to understand.
Nicole Laughan takes the reader into a culture that is not widely known about and gives the reader a world of characters that love protect,one another in a closed in community,where your ancestry is a pride to wear like a badge and secrets are nobodys business but their own.
The creole family who take under their protective wing,Franchon a best friend to the murdered daughter of the family,through the two books the family find out that their oldest had also been murdered,when everyone thought her death an accident.Franchon has to fight for her own life as she learns more of herself and reveals some truths about her own family.only to discover secrets herself.
Book 3 will be published in 2014,the story continues into the next phase of Franchon`s life,the reader could stop here by reading books one and two,As this nicely ends a phase.Or like me become hooked on Franchon and wait patiently for book 3 to be published.
Nicole Laughan takes the reader into a culture that is not widely known about and gives the reader a world of characters that love protect,one another in a closed in community,where your ancestry is a pride to wear like a badge and secrets are nobodys business but their own.
The creole family who take under their protective wing,Franchon a best friend to the murdered daughter of the family,through the two books the family find out that their oldest had also been murdered,when everyone thought her death an accident.Franchon has to fight for her own life as she learns more of herself and reveals some truths about her own family.only to discover secrets herself.
Book 3 will be published in 2014,the story continues into the next phase of Franchon`s life,the reader could stop here by reading books one and two,As this nicely ends a phase.Or like me become hooked on Franchon and wait patiently for book 3 to be published.
February 4, 2014
I thoroughly enjoyed reading "All Saints Secrets." It's a short read but well-written and thoroughly entertaining. It's not often I read the middle book of a series and then want to read the others, but this case will be an exception. I'll not only read the rest of the Saints series, but I'll be watching for more books from this author.
December 27, 2019
Back in Louisiana Lisette's body is being exhumed to find out what really did happen. Was it an accident or was she murdered. But they are in for a surprise when they open the crypt.
An enjoyable story
An enjoyable story
January 24, 2014
Back in August of last year I wrote a review of To Murder A Saint by Nicole Loughan. At the time I really enjoyed the book, set in both the swamps of Louisiana and the City of New York. There were some issues with it, without a doubt. Nicole is a journalist first and foremost, and her first foray into a non-fiction work of mystery was rough, but showed exceptional promise.
Since that time, I have had pleasant on-line conversations with Nicole, and learned a bit about her, as well as passing along some Cajun tidbits that I thought were appropriate. Nicole, being the sweetheart she is, took my input like a true lady.
This new book set amongst the same families as her previous is far more comfortable for me. In a way, not trying as hard to handle the patois of Southern Louisiana has refreshed her book, making it more realistic and easier to read than a somewhat stiff attempt at the language of the South. One still gets some of the flavor of the Southern language and the world view, and it is more relaxed for it.
In All Saints’ Secrets Fanchon is recovering in New York from the brutal attack that she suffered at the end of the previous book. You get more insight into Fanchon in this book, learning a bit more about her and what drives her as a person. As with the other, this isn't really a long book, and the descriptions of the bayou country still aren't on the level of someone like James Lee Burke, but Nicole is making great strides. The language of the characters is not as stiff, and she does more description of the landscapes and the surroundings than she did before. This is a great improvement when it comes to my personal tastes. I know not everyone agrees with me, but descriptions of surroundings and people are very important to my manner of reading. I want to be able to close my eyes and see my surroundings when I am reading. Without that, a book simply doesn't hold my attention.
This is a rather Gothic look at the Southern Mystery genre, filled with poverty, isolation, and a deep sense of family history. It is easy for me to see what is there, as that is home to me. In the last book, others, who hadn't traveled to the area, would not have been able to see the landscape as well, should they have closed their eyes and tried. This time around, seeing Fanchon’s surroundings would be easier. There is still a bit of “stiffness” to the writing, but not anything that makes the book unreadable. Instead, I was pulled in immediately and glad to have another look at Fanchon and her story. The story line is both clever and creative, leaving you knowing at the end that there is a follow up, but this is by no mean a cliffhanger. You could also read this book as a standalone, but I went back and read the first book again before I read this one (as I am habitualized to do) and enjoyed Secrets all the more for it.
Overall, this is a pleasant way to wile away an evening of the Gothic South, mystery, a hint of terror, and a soupcon’ of romantic thought. I look forward to the next and recommend the book to anyone who would enjoy the style.
I bought this book for myself, and didn't receive the first one, or this one, from the author. All comments are my own thoughts.
Since that time, I have had pleasant on-line conversations with Nicole, and learned a bit about her, as well as passing along some Cajun tidbits that I thought were appropriate. Nicole, being the sweetheart she is, took my input like a true lady.
This new book set amongst the same families as her previous is far more comfortable for me. In a way, not trying as hard to handle the patois of Southern Louisiana has refreshed her book, making it more realistic and easier to read than a somewhat stiff attempt at the language of the South. One still gets some of the flavor of the Southern language and the world view, and it is more relaxed for it.
In All Saints’ Secrets Fanchon is recovering in New York from the brutal attack that she suffered at the end of the previous book. You get more insight into Fanchon in this book, learning a bit more about her and what drives her as a person. As with the other, this isn't really a long book, and the descriptions of the bayou country still aren't on the level of someone like James Lee Burke, but Nicole is making great strides. The language of the characters is not as stiff, and she does more description of the landscapes and the surroundings than she did before. This is a great improvement when it comes to my personal tastes. I know not everyone agrees with me, but descriptions of surroundings and people are very important to my manner of reading. I want to be able to close my eyes and see my surroundings when I am reading. Without that, a book simply doesn't hold my attention.
This is a rather Gothic look at the Southern Mystery genre, filled with poverty, isolation, and a deep sense of family history. It is easy for me to see what is there, as that is home to me. In the last book, others, who hadn't traveled to the area, would not have been able to see the landscape as well, should they have closed their eyes and tried. This time around, seeing Fanchon’s surroundings would be easier. There is still a bit of “stiffness” to the writing, but not anything that makes the book unreadable. Instead, I was pulled in immediately and glad to have another look at Fanchon and her story. The story line is both clever and creative, leaving you knowing at the end that there is a follow up, but this is by no mean a cliffhanger. You could also read this book as a standalone, but I went back and read the first book again before I read this one (as I am habitualized to do) and enjoyed Secrets all the more for it.
Overall, this is a pleasant way to wile away an evening of the Gothic South, mystery, a hint of terror, and a soupcon’ of romantic thought. I look forward to the next and recommend the book to anyone who would enjoy the style.
I bought this book for myself, and didn't receive the first one, or this one, from the author. All comments are my own thoughts.
March 23, 2015
Publishers Summary
"After her death the kids used to say her ghost haunted the plantation."
The bayou holds many secrets. One of them is what really happened to Lisette, a beautiful Creole teenager who died on the last day of school. Everybody in Fanchon's reclusive bayou parish knows Lisette died in a boating accident, but when the police take a closer look, they unearth the dead girl and find a surprise in her grave.
All Saints' Secrets is the sequel to To Murder a Saint. It is highly recommended that the Saint books be listened to in order.
My Review
First things first, I love the cover, it's also quite a rarity as it has an apostrophe in the right place!
Now for the book: I thoroughly enjoyed the first in this series and had looked forward to catching up with Fanchon. This is a short listen and like the first book, is just packed full of action - no waffling here! Fitting so much in to a short space of time means that every sentence is important and meaningful, so don't get distracted whilst listening as you might miss something.
Fanchon is still clinging to the forlorn hope of remaining in New York, the odds are stacked against her yet she insists on attending a pre arranged job interview for a pianist, which everyone but Fanchon herself knew she was doomed to fail. She is forced to face the reality of her situation, and that reality is her inability to cope alone with the activities of daily life, so, back to the bayou to be cared for by Abolina. Having lost both of her daughters to gruesome ends, Abolina pours love and care on to Fanchon, yet she tries to persuade Fanchon to contact her estranged parents.
This is just the beginning of the thrilling bayou adventures, the search for Fanchons' attacker, the truth surrounding Lisettes' accident and the strange mysteries surrounding Fanchons' own family. For those of us unfamiliar with life in the bayou there are some fascinating facts to discover, the traditions of All Souls' Day and All Saints day, which serve to enrich the story. This is another great book from Nicole Loughan, and it lived up to my expectations, I'm eager for more!
Narrator
It's always pleasing when one narrator reads a series, especially when they perform as beautifully as Suzy Lexington. Consistently good, she brings the characters to life, Suzy connects her listeners to the characters and story, when I'm listening, they become real to me and as such, are difficult to forget. Great job.
This audiobook was gifted to me in return for this, my honest opinion.
"After her death the kids used to say her ghost haunted the plantation."
The bayou holds many secrets. One of them is what really happened to Lisette, a beautiful Creole teenager who died on the last day of school. Everybody in Fanchon's reclusive bayou parish knows Lisette died in a boating accident, but when the police take a closer look, they unearth the dead girl and find a surprise in her grave.
All Saints' Secrets is the sequel to To Murder a Saint. It is highly recommended that the Saint books be listened to in order.
My Review
First things first, I love the cover, it's also quite a rarity as it has an apostrophe in the right place!
Now for the book: I thoroughly enjoyed the first in this series and had looked forward to catching up with Fanchon. This is a short listen and like the first book, is just packed full of action - no waffling here! Fitting so much in to a short space of time means that every sentence is important and meaningful, so don't get distracted whilst listening as you might miss something.
Fanchon is still clinging to the forlorn hope of remaining in New York, the odds are stacked against her yet she insists on attending a pre arranged job interview for a pianist, which everyone but Fanchon herself knew she was doomed to fail. She is forced to face the reality of her situation, and that reality is her inability to cope alone with the activities of daily life, so, back to the bayou to be cared for by Abolina. Having lost both of her daughters to gruesome ends, Abolina pours love and care on to Fanchon, yet she tries to persuade Fanchon to contact her estranged parents.
This is just the beginning of the thrilling bayou adventures, the search for Fanchons' attacker, the truth surrounding Lisettes' accident and the strange mysteries surrounding Fanchons' own family. For those of us unfamiliar with life in the bayou there are some fascinating facts to discover, the traditions of All Souls' Day and All Saints day, which serve to enrich the story. This is another great book from Nicole Loughan, and it lived up to my expectations, I'm eager for more!
Narrator
It's always pleasing when one narrator reads a series, especially when they perform as beautifully as Suzy Lexington. Consistently good, she brings the characters to life, Suzy connects her listeners to the characters and story, when I'm listening, they become real to me and as such, are difficult to forget. Great job.
This audiobook was gifted to me in return for this, my honest opinion.
September 12, 2015
It's always wonderful to stumble upon a new book and a new series that captives your imagination. That is the case for me w "All Saints Secrets." I will freely admit that when I first began reading this mystery/thriller I wasn't convinced that I was a fan of the author's approach. However, after about 25% into the read I found myself
mesmerized by all of the goings on down in the bayou.
Fanchon has had a hard time since the murder of her best friend, Josephine and being attacked by a crazed man with an alligator but now her focus must be on trying to heal the leg she might have to have amputated. So, she goes where she is loved and nurtured, Josephine's mother and father's home. They love her unconditionally and have filled the gap in her heart caused by her abusive mother and father.
However, once back in Louisiana, Fanchon realizes that she is still in danger, Josephine's little sister, Lizette's death was not an accident and Banyon, the New York detective who whisked her to safety after her attack means more to her than he should. As the mystery and secrets begin crumbling down, Fanchon quickly realizes if she is to survive she will have to embrace the uniqueness that only can be found in the Cajun community and if that means psychics and Beignets who am I to argue.
This book was unique and refreshing providing me a fresh take on the Cajun culture in an fascinating way. The characters are no nonsense, strong, common folk people with a knack for cutting through the superfluous b.s. and get right down to what matters. I enjoyed the characters, world building, action and suspense. Quite frankly I can't wait to read the next book!
mesmerized by all of the goings on down in the bayou.
Fanchon has had a hard time since the murder of her best friend, Josephine and being attacked by a crazed man with an alligator but now her focus must be on trying to heal the leg she might have to have amputated. So, she goes where she is loved and nurtured, Josephine's mother and father's home. They love her unconditionally and have filled the gap in her heart caused by her abusive mother and father.
However, once back in Louisiana, Fanchon realizes that she is still in danger, Josephine's little sister, Lizette's death was not an accident and Banyon, the New York detective who whisked her to safety after her attack means more to her than he should. As the mystery and secrets begin crumbling down, Fanchon quickly realizes if she is to survive she will have to embrace the uniqueness that only can be found in the Cajun community and if that means psychics and Beignets who am I to argue.
This book was unique and refreshing providing me a fresh take on the Cajun culture in an fascinating way. The characters are no nonsense, strong, common folk people with a knack for cutting through the superfluous b.s. and get right down to what matters. I enjoyed the characters, world building, action and suspense. Quite frankly I can't wait to read the next book!
October 14, 2013
[may contain spoilers]
I can't decide which book I liked better -- this one or the first one. Hmmm... it is a tough decision, but I think I actually liked this one better. The only downside to All Saint's Secrets is that, if you HAVEN'T read To Kill a Saint, you might be a bit lost. It is not like some books in a series where you can pop in on the second book and still understand what's going on. However, having read the first book, I was quite pleased to be able to grow with the characters and the plot.
This second book is a bit longer than the first, which is great because it gave me more time with the story. Unlike the first book, this one completely side-swiped me with the ending. The first book, while not PREDICTABLE, wasn't a total shocker at the end. This one? Completely out of left field, but not in a bad way.
I very much look forward to reading more about Fanchon in the future, and I hope I'm able to do so. :-D
I can't decide which book I liked better -- this one or the first one. Hmmm... it is a tough decision, but I think I actually liked this one better. The only downside to All Saint's Secrets is that, if you HAVEN'T read To Kill a Saint, you might be a bit lost. It is not like some books in a series where you can pop in on the second book and still understand what's going on. However, having read the first book, I was quite pleased to be able to grow with the characters and the plot.
This second book is a bit longer than the first, which is great because it gave me more time with the story. Unlike the first book, this one completely side-swiped me with the ending. The first book, while not PREDICTABLE, wasn't a total shocker at the end. This one? Completely out of left field, but not in a bad way.
I very much look forward to reading more about Fanchon in the future, and I hope I'm able to do so. :-D
September 2, 2013
Sequels often fall short of the original. The original here was a strong one. And I have to say number two in this series was even better! I loved it! The already likable characters got a chance to be built upon, and the story itself meshed well with the feel of the first one, with a bit more to it making for a good solid read. It was a slightly longer book than the first. This is still short as far as novels go, but that worked out well for me as I was on the edge of my seat the whole time and it didn't take too long to get to the conclusion. (2 sittings) There are some surprises, and I won’t reveal any more than that for fear of spoiling it for anyone. But definitely get this book! Highly recommended!
September 7, 2013
I received this book from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Recently, I read Nicole Loughan’s To Murder a Saint and raved about it. It’s part of a series, but To Murder a Saint can 100% be read independently.
So when I was able to get a copy of the second book in the series, All Saints’ Secrets, I was pretty excited. And it did not disappoint. I did enjoy To Murder a Saint more than All Saints’ Secrets, but Nicole stuck in some shocking twists for sure.
For the full review, visit Love at First Book
Recently, I read Nicole Loughan’s To Murder a Saint and raved about it. It’s part of a series, but To Murder a Saint can 100% be read independently.
So when I was able to get a copy of the second book in the series, All Saints’ Secrets, I was pretty excited. And it did not disappoint. I did enjoy To Murder a Saint more than All Saints’ Secrets, but Nicole stuck in some shocking twists for sure.
For the full review, visit Love at First Book
October 14, 2013
*I won this book through the First Reads Giveaway program*
This book surpassed even the first one, which I liked quite a lot. The storyline was great. The characters are wonderfully likeable (or alternately hate-able for the villains). I very much hope that Loughan continues the saga of Fanchon and the rest of the Nawlins crew, and if so, feel free to send me a copy if you want! :-p
(Also, note to the author: You do realize the 'running header' on all the pages of this book says "To Murder a Saint" rather than "All Saints' Secrets" right?)
This book surpassed even the first one, which I liked quite a lot. The storyline was great. The characters are wonderfully likeable (or alternately hate-able for the villains). I very much hope that Loughan continues the saga of Fanchon and the rest of the Nawlins crew, and if so, feel free to send me a copy if you want! :-p
(Also, note to the author: You do realize the 'running header' on all the pages of this book says "To Murder a Saint" rather than "All Saints' Secrets" right?)
July 26, 2016
Very interesting story set in the Louisiana swamps. That culture is much more than southern. Plus there is a mystery involved (or several mysteries, actually). Sadly, this is book 2 of a series and I have not read book 1 so I was a bit behind on some of the details. Yet I still enjoyed this book a lot. I would love to read the first book.
January 24, 2014
My only complaint about these books is that they are too short! I love the story and the amount of research that has obviously been put into the books. You really can't put them down, they just end much too quickly.
December 9, 2020
I bought this book not realising it was the second in a series, but I managed to follow the story nonetheless. It was quite an interesting story although I thought the resolution came all of a sudden. I liked the characters which were well-drawn, but it was the descriptions of life in the bayou that were the most intriguing. I felt as though I was there and the idea of snakes and alligators on my doorstep had my skin crawling. I loved the way All Saints' Day was described and the cleaning of the tombs of loved ones.
I'm happy to give three stars for All Saints' Secrets, although I would have given four if there hadn't been a few mistakes in the narrative. Otherwise I can recommend this story.
I'm happy to give three stars for All Saints' Secrets, although I would have given four if there hadn't been a few mistakes in the narrative. Otherwise I can recommend this story.
October 19, 2017
I read this last month and forgot to list it. I was in a bad reading slump and this book pulled me out of it. I didn’t realize until I started reading it that this is the second in the series and I would recommend starting with the first book if you can. Although I was swept up in the mystery and enjoyed the New Orleans setting and culture.
The pace and writing style are unique, so give yourself time to acclimate when you read this author. Once you do the writing will just carry you along.
The pace and writing style are unique, so give yourself time to acclimate when you read this author. Once you do the writing will just carry you along.
October 17, 2022
Alligators are scarier than Vampires
Not as fun!
I'd read the first book at least a year ago. I have pretty much forgotten the story but not Fanchon. She's one woman who just can't seem to get an even break. So much so that it seems the alligators sense this and pretty much leave her be.
Unfortunately it is not the alligators that are the danger. Her last adventure barely seems to be over when another is discovered.
Danger is the watch word but that psychic should have also added the word secret. And boy, is that a doozy!
Not as fun!
I'd read the first book at least a year ago. I have pretty much forgotten the story but not Fanchon. She's one woman who just can't seem to get an even break. So much so that it seems the alligators sense this and pretty much leave her be.
Unfortunately it is not the alligators that are the danger. Her last adventure barely seems to be over when another is discovered.
Danger is the watch word but that psychic should have also added the word secret. And boy, is that a doozy!
December 6, 2017
I thought this book (2nd book )was ok. It didn’t have the edge of the seat suspenseful feel like the first one did till towards the ending. But then when it came it was a omg moment.. Never saw that one coming..
The only thing I didn’t like was the triangle between fanchon, beau, and banyan.. of course I’m pulling for a certain one but then the other one gets left out and I can’t help but feel sorry for the dude...
Good story and will continue on to read the next book!!
The only thing I didn’t like was the triangle between fanchon, beau, and banyan.. of course I’m pulling for a certain one but then the other one gets left out and I can’t help but feel sorry for the dude...
Good story and will continue on to read the next book!!
February 7, 2019
Loved
This book just kept me in suspense the whole time reading it, the action mystery/thriller parts were just in ahh. The storyline was unique and fun to read as well as loving the family togetherness and New Orleans vibes. Just makes you feel like you just went through the whole book along with the characters side by side every pain,laugh and cry I loved it...Recommend to all who love thriller/mysteries books. This series is awesome.. Gina Clabo
This book just kept me in suspense the whole time reading it, the action mystery/thriller parts were just in ahh. The storyline was unique and fun to read as well as loving the family togetherness and New Orleans vibes. Just makes you feel like you just went through the whole book along with the characters side by side every pain,laugh and cry I loved it...Recommend to all who love thriller/mysteries books. This series is awesome.. Gina Clabo
January 5, 2017
Great Series
I enjoyed the first book and thought this second in the series was better than the first. I totally did see the twist at the end and I am definitely going to read the third book to see what happens next. I love the length and pacing of these books. I think this allowed the story to stay tight and on point.
I enjoyed the first book and thought this second in the series was better than the first. I totally did see the twist at the end and I am definitely going to read the third book to see what happens next. I love the length and pacing of these books. I think this allowed the story to stay tight and on point.
August 17, 2017
Really enjoyed this book.
She captured the attitude and feel of cajun country . I made the mistake of reading this 1st. I think I should have researched this a bit more and purchased title #1 then All Saints Secrets.
Characters are believable, good story line and some shocking twists..
Today I will order the next book in the series.
She captured the attitude and feel of cajun country . I made the mistake of reading this 1st. I think I should have researched this a bit more and purchased title #1 then All Saints Secrets.
Characters are believable, good story line and some shocking twists..
Today I will order the next book in the series.
December 2, 2017
Very entertaining!
Also very scary, with a surprising ending. Death by alligator, and other macabre ways to leave this world. I personally couldn’t put it down once I got into it. A little romance, with a promise of more. If you like a good murder mystery, you should love this one.
Also very scary, with a surprising ending. Death by alligator, and other macabre ways to leave this world. I personally couldn’t put it down once I got into it. A little romance, with a promise of more. If you like a good murder mystery, you should love this one.
December 16, 2018
Great
Nice story and mystery. Fancheon is a strong woman with a vulnerable side when it comes to family and tradition. The New Orleans setting is realistic and you can almost smell moss covered trees.and sultry night air. This is a good and well thought out mystery. The plot moves along at a rapid pace without rushing through the details. Recommended!
Nice story and mystery. Fancheon is a strong woman with a vulnerable side when it comes to family and tradition. The New Orleans setting is realistic and you can almost smell moss covered trees.and sultry night air. This is a good and well thought out mystery. The plot moves along at a rapid pace without rushing through the details. Recommended!
October 27, 2019
An easy story to read. Very short too. But, I must say, an interesting one that picks up right there the first story ends. I like the main character, and the twists and turns in the plot did keep me interested throughout the whole story. There is a third story in the series and I will have to read that one too!
March 19, 2020
This could've been a very good story; however, I saw too many problems with it to give the book a higher rating. The Kindle version needs quite a bit of editing. My main problem with the plot had to do with the police procedures and forensics. Both were full of errors and made the mystery part of plot unrealistic.
May 18, 2017
Fanchon?
Book two picks up from Fanchon's injuries in book one. Past deaths come to light as an additional body is found in a ctept. Accidents are proven to be murder. And, is Fanchon really Fanchon? A true surprise ending, with a lot of action.
Book two picks up from Fanchon's injuries in book one. Past deaths come to light as an additional body is found in a ctept. Accidents are proven to be murder. And, is Fanchon really Fanchon? A true surprise ending, with a lot of action.
June 7, 2017
Another good read from Ms. Loghan
I enjoyed this story as much as the first. The author makes you care about the characters. I definitely will read more of her work. Editing still needs improved but not too distracting.
I enjoyed this story as much as the first. The author makes you care about the characters. I definitely will read more of her work. Editing still needs improved but not too distracting.
August 26, 2017
Different!
The story was interesting insofar that it centres around people who live in swamps around New Orleans with a vastly different culture to almost anywhere else. Well written.
The story was interesting insofar that it centres around people who live in swamps around New Orleans with a vastly different culture to almost anywhere else. Well written.
August 29, 2017
Short on action
The plot is short on action. The description of the plot of the previous book is nonsensical and seems like a sad attempt at grim humor. The characters are shallow and trite. The Louisiana flavor is sadly lacking.
The plot is short on action. The description of the plot of the previous book is nonsensical and seems like a sad attempt at grim humor. The characters are shallow and trite. The Louisiana flavor is sadly lacking.
September 1, 2017
Cajun interesting
Loved the twisting story line and unexpected ending. Wanting to read the next book. The writing style is just a little stilted though. Overall, enjoyable and worth reading.
Loved the twisting story line and unexpected ending. Wanting to read the next book. The writing style is just a little stilted though. Overall, enjoyable and worth reading.
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