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Sheriff Dan Rhodes #23
Survivors Will Be Shot Again
Life is never easy for Texas Sheriff Dan Rhodes. When he is called in the middle of the night to investigate gunshots at a haunted house, Rhodes finds the body of meth dealer Neil Foshee. Recently released from jail, Foshee has his fair share of potential murderers, including former girlfriend Vicki, her new boyfriend, the nephew of Clearview's mayor, and Foshee's criminal cousins Earl and Louie.
Complicating matters is Seepy Benton, the community college math professor who has a new summer job. He's founded Clearview Paranormal Investigations and wants to solve the murder by communing with Foshee's ghost. But when he connects with something else instead and a second body is found, Rhodes is left with more questions than ever. Who's the dead person? How long has the body been hidden? Is Benton really able to communicate with ghosts? And most importantly: What, if anything, does the body have to do with Neil Foshee's death?
Between the Living and the Dead, Bill Crider's latest installment in the critically-acclaimed Sheriff Dan Rhodes mystery series, finds Rhodes dealing with ghost hunters, runaway bulls, and assorted low-level crimes, including prosecuting people who don't use their turn signals. It's all in a day's work in Clearview, Texas.
Complicating matters is Seepy Benton, the community college math professor who has a new summer job. He's founded Clearview Paranormal Investigations and wants to solve the murder by communing with Foshee's ghost. But when he connects with something else instead and a second body is found, Rhodes is left with more questions than ever. Who's the dead person? How long has the body been hidden? Is Benton really able to communicate with ghosts? And most importantly: What, if anything, does the body have to do with Neil Foshee's death?
Between the Living and the Dead, Bill Crider's latest installment in the critically-acclaimed Sheriff Dan Rhodes mystery series, finds Rhodes dealing with ghost hunters, runaway bulls, and assorted low-level crimes, including prosecuting people who don't use their turn signals. It's all in a day's work in Clearview, Texas.
272 pages, Hardcover
First published August 9, 2016
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Bill Crider
241 books236 followersTaught English at Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Tex., and went on to become the chair of the Division of English and Fine Arts at Alvin Community College in Alvin, Tex.; prolific writer of mystery, science fiction, western, horror, and children's books, not to mention short stories, articles, reviews, and blog posts; perhaps best known for his Sheriff Dan Rhodes mystery series.
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September 9, 2016
Survivors will be Shot Again: A Dan Rhodes Mystery is a 2016 Minotaur publication.
This particular installment was outstanding, a real head scratcher, and held my attention from the first page to the last.
Here’s hoping Dan will soon relinquish his boycott on his beloved Dr. Pepper, and will finally get a much deserved day off without incident!
For those who follow this series, you are going to love this new installment! For those just joining us.. feel free to jump right in! This book will appeal to all mystery lovers, but especially to cozy mystery fans.
This review is dedicated to Bill Crider and his VBK’s! Take care my friend.
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This particular installment was outstanding, a real head scratcher, and held my attention from the first page to the last.
Here’s hoping Dan will soon relinquish his boycott on his beloved Dr. Pepper, and will finally get a much deserved day off without incident!
For those who follow this series, you are going to love this new installment! For those just joining us.. feel free to jump right in! This book will appeal to all mystery lovers, but especially to cozy mystery fans.
This review is dedicated to Bill Crider and his VBK’s! Take care my friend.
This review is the copyrighted property of Night Owl Reviews
To read the full review, click on this link: https://www.nightowlreviews.com/V5/Re...
July 27, 2017
In this latest Dan Rhodes adventure in Texas Sheriffing by Bill Crider, the book opens with a thoughtful examination of the sheriff's much enjoyed Dr. Pepper. Each new iteration of this discussion just gets funnier and funnier. But that's not why were here. Beyond the threat of the wild hogs or the meth cookers, Sheriff Rhodes has discovered that someone is planting small patches of marijuana around the county. Not only are the patches enclosed by fencing, the first one Rhodes discovers is being guarded by a large (hungry) gator.
This is just one of many problems that are encountered on a routine day, which also includes a dead body of a local resident found in a barn not far away, who has been shot twice. Rhodes thinks this suspicious as a sign nearby read "Trespassers Will be Shot, Survivors Will Be Shot Again". Welcome to rural Texas.
The Sheriff, surrounded by his comedic co-workers, the dispatcher and jailer, who perform the role of Abbott and Costello amazingly well, are constantly informing Rhodes how much he keeps them out of the "loop", as is the perky news reporter who seems to capture Rhodes at his most dashing self, and as is the rest of the supporting cast.
"Survivors Will Be Shot Again " is another well written and witty chapter in the annals of a small town sheriff who just once in awhile wants to enjoy a lunch break at the Dairy Queen indulging in a Blizzard, even though his wife would disapprove, or at least to have one day off without an emergency phone call coming his way.
This is just one of many problems that are encountered on a routine day, which also includes a dead body of a local resident found in a barn not far away, who has been shot twice. Rhodes thinks this suspicious as a sign nearby read "Trespassers Will be Shot, Survivors Will Be Shot Again". Welcome to rural Texas.
The Sheriff, surrounded by his comedic co-workers, the dispatcher and jailer, who perform the role of Abbott and Costello amazingly well, are constantly informing Rhodes how much he keeps them out of the "loop", as is the perky news reporter who seems to capture Rhodes at his most dashing self, and as is the rest of the supporting cast.
"Survivors Will Be Shot Again " is another well written and witty chapter in the annals of a small town sheriff who just once in awhile wants to enjoy a lunch break at the Dairy Queen indulging in a Blizzard, even though his wife would disapprove, or at least to have one day off without an emergency phone call coming his way.
October 23, 2016
Sheriff Rhodes simply wanted a day off, but sometimes things are not simple at all. While investigating thefts occurring within the county two murders are discovered that need solved. In the process Sheriff Dan discovers a small marijuana problem with someone growing it in the bottoms of a local creek. These are not your ordinary marijuana grow sites as they are guarded by some unconventional methods. As usual Hack and Lawton provide plenty of humor at the jail. Another great novel in Crider's long running Sheriff Dan Rhodes series.
October 25, 2021
I gave this next to the last book of a series a try because I thought the title was humorous. There were some mildly amusing events covering the life and times of Texas Sheriff Rhodes. I suppose the most enjoyed part of the story was Sheriff Rhodes wrestling with an alligator where he punched it in the eyes to get it to let go of another person in some muddy waters. The gator was supposed to keep people away from a cannabis farming venture the sheriff uncovered during the course of investigating murders and robberies.
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June 14, 2016
A routine stop at the local Pak-A-Sak convenience store interferes with a rare afternoon off for Sheriff Dan Rhodes because he has to stop an armed robbery. With Rayford Loomis in custody and transported by Buddy off to jail, Sheriff Rhodes will follow behind to take the weapon to the evidence room and do the paperwork. Stopping for a Dr Pepper had put him at the wrong place at the wrong time. Then again it could also be seen as being at the right place at the right time as the clerk, Chris Ferris, is seriously fed up with being robbed and things could have gone way worse for everyone.
Chris Ferris isn’t the only one frustrated with crime. Billy Bacon has his home down in the south eastern part of Blacklin County and had stuff stolen before. Apparently it has happened again which is why he called for the sheriff. This time stuff was taken while Billy Bacon was doing his duties as loan officer at the Clearview First Bank. He was at work in town so the thief or thieves struck while his sick wife was at home. He’s sure Able Terrell and his bunch in the nearby compound did it. He is sure they are the ones behind all the crime problems in the area going back months though there is no real evidence that is true.
Able Terrell and the others that live at his compound to keep it to themselves and don’t welcome contact. While they have been involved in a few things over the years, their reputation is far worse among the locals than what they have actually done. Sheriff Rhodes isn’t about to jump to the conclusion so easily offered by a clearly nervous Billy Bacon. Something far more than the latest theft is going on at Bacon’s home.
It doesn’t take long for Rhodes to figure out what Billy is nervous about as there is a body in the new barn. Dressed in camo, Melvin Hunt is dead and has been for several hours at least by the smell and look of things. While Rhodes isn’t sure Billy killed him, it does not help that Billy has tried to hide not only the fact he knew he had a dead man in his barn, but a couple of other things.
The death of Melvin Hunt is just one of several mysteries at work in the Survivors Will Be Shot Again: A Dan Rhodes Mystery by Bill Crider. Billed as the 23rd in the series and scheduled to be released in early August, author Bill Crider delivers once again a solidly good book. Filled with all the regulars, occasional laugh out loud humor, and plenty of mystery, readers are once again treated to Blacklin County in East Texas where criminal type things happen on a semi regular basis.
Many questions are asked, evasive answers are often given, and Rhodes does his best to solve the case. It takes some time because folks tend to lie first and tell the truth way later, but the journey is highly enjoyable and provides several twists that experience mystery readers most likely won’t see coming. While it is always best to read a series in order, one can safely start with Survivors Will Be Shot Again as an introduction to characters that will soon feel like family. Make sure to keep an eye on Seepy Benton.
Survivors Will Be Shot Again: A Dan Rhodes Mystery
Bill Crider
http://www.billcrider.com
Minotaur Books (Macmillan Publishers)
http://us.macmillan.com/minotaurbooks
August 2016
ISBN# 978-1250078520
Hardback (eBook format available)
272 Pages
$25.99
ARC supplied by the author in exchange for my objective review.
Kevin R. Tipple ©2016
Chris Ferris isn’t the only one frustrated with crime. Billy Bacon has his home down in the south eastern part of Blacklin County and had stuff stolen before. Apparently it has happened again which is why he called for the sheriff. This time stuff was taken while Billy Bacon was doing his duties as loan officer at the Clearview First Bank. He was at work in town so the thief or thieves struck while his sick wife was at home. He’s sure Able Terrell and his bunch in the nearby compound did it. He is sure they are the ones behind all the crime problems in the area going back months though there is no real evidence that is true.
Able Terrell and the others that live at his compound to keep it to themselves and don’t welcome contact. While they have been involved in a few things over the years, their reputation is far worse among the locals than what they have actually done. Sheriff Rhodes isn’t about to jump to the conclusion so easily offered by a clearly nervous Billy Bacon. Something far more than the latest theft is going on at Bacon’s home.
It doesn’t take long for Rhodes to figure out what Billy is nervous about as there is a body in the new barn. Dressed in camo, Melvin Hunt is dead and has been for several hours at least by the smell and look of things. While Rhodes isn’t sure Billy killed him, it does not help that Billy has tried to hide not only the fact he knew he had a dead man in his barn, but a couple of other things.
The death of Melvin Hunt is just one of several mysteries at work in the Survivors Will Be Shot Again: A Dan Rhodes Mystery by Bill Crider. Billed as the 23rd in the series and scheduled to be released in early August, author Bill Crider delivers once again a solidly good book. Filled with all the regulars, occasional laugh out loud humor, and plenty of mystery, readers are once again treated to Blacklin County in East Texas where criminal type things happen on a semi regular basis.
Many questions are asked, evasive answers are often given, and Rhodes does his best to solve the case. It takes some time because folks tend to lie first and tell the truth way later, but the journey is highly enjoyable and provides several twists that experience mystery readers most likely won’t see coming. While it is always best to read a series in order, one can safely start with Survivors Will Be Shot Again as an introduction to characters that will soon feel like family. Make sure to keep an eye on Seepy Benton.
Survivors Will Be Shot Again: A Dan Rhodes Mystery
Bill Crider
http://www.billcrider.com
Minotaur Books (Macmillan Publishers)
http://us.macmillan.com/minotaurbooks
August 2016
ISBN# 978-1250078520
Hardback (eBook format available)
272 Pages
$25.99
ARC supplied by the author in exchange for my objective review.
Kevin R. Tipple ©2016
September 9, 2016
Another great Dan Rhodes mystery from Bill Crider.
There's a rash of burglaries going on in a remote corner of the county. Dan investigates one such burglary that turns out to have a body left behind, shot twice. The owner of the place has a sign that read Trespasser Will Be Shot--Survivors Will Be Shot Again.
Rhodes has to try to find the murderer, and put up with his workers, and the machinations of Seepy Benton.
Great stuff!
There's a rash of burglaries going on in a remote corner of the county. Dan investigates one such burglary that turns out to have a body left behind, shot twice. The owner of the place has a sign that read Trespasser Will Be Shot--Survivors Will Be Shot Again.
Rhodes has to try to find the murderer, and put up with his workers, and the machinations of Seepy Benton.
Great stuff!
April 1, 2017
Folksy mystery
August 18, 2016
#23 in the Dan Rhodes series. A fine addition to the series containing all the features fans have come to enjoy. Rhodes engages in verbal duels with Hack and Lawton, his septuagenarian pair of dispatcher and jailer. Reporter Jennifer Loam writes up (and sometimes films) his exploits for her website "A Clear View of Clearview" encouraging comparisons between Rhodes and the fictional lawman, Sage Barton. In addition to the murders and thefts which make up the main story arc, there are some marijuana patches guarded by aggressive reptiles, an alligator and an alligator snapping turtle, providing more exploits for the Rhodes saga and more sets of muddy clothing to sneak past wife, Ivy.
A very entertaining read.
Sheriff Dan Rhodes, the Blacklin County, Tex., lawman, who's enjoying a day off, deftly foils an armed robber at a convenience store with a loaf of bread. Rhodes's day off comes to an end when Billy Bacon, a loan officer at a local bank, phones the police to report yet another theft at the B-Bar-B, his ranch. Other people in the vicinity of Billy's spread have been robbed, including Melvin Hunt, who lost an expensive welding rig. Inside Billy's barn, lying between two stacks of empty boxes, is a dead body, which Rhodes identifies as Melvin's. But is Melvin the thief? It doesn't make sense to Billy that Melvin would have stolen things from his own place.
A very entertaining read.
Sheriff Dan Rhodes, the Blacklin County, Tex., lawman, who's enjoying a day off, deftly foils an armed robber at a convenience store with a loaf of bread. Rhodes's day off comes to an end when Billy Bacon, a loan officer at a local bank, phones the police to report yet another theft at the B-Bar-B, his ranch. Other people in the vicinity of Billy's spread have been robbed, including Melvin Hunt, who lost an expensive welding rig. Inside Billy's barn, lying between two stacks of empty boxes, is a dead body, which Rhodes identifies as Melvin's. But is Melvin the thief? It doesn't make sense to Billy that Melvin would have stolen things from his own place.
August 24, 2016
On his day off, Texas Sheriff Dan Rhodes foils a store robbery with a loaf of bread. Then he gets a call from Billy Bacon about thieves stealing from him again but Rhodes finds a dead body in the barn with 2 bullet wounds. Now Bacon claims not to know the body was there but Rhodes wasn't born yesterday. And Bacon did just take down a sign that said, "trespassers will be shot. Survivors will be shot again." The body belongs to a man who had his welding machine stolen. Did he run up on the thieves or was he part of it? Bacon also claims not to know anything about that marijuana patch out in the woods either ....with the alligator guarding it. As another body is found plus more marijuana patches, Rhodes must put it all together before others wind up dead.
I like this series and can't find enough of the previous books to read. I like the sarcastic humor the author uses in the books. Since I live in this neck of the woods, the rural Texas setting is a big plus for me too. Another good, lighthearted tale from Bill Crider.
I like this series and can't find enough of the previous books to read. I like the sarcastic humor the author uses in the books. Since I live in this neck of the woods, the rural Texas setting is a big plus for me too. Another good, lighthearted tale from Bill Crider.
August 15, 2016
Another great Sheriff Dan Rhodes novel. I confess, I have an affinity for stories about small-town, rural LEOs and the special challenges they face. In the latest episode, Rhodes has a rash of tool and equipment theft to contend with, compounded with two corpses turning up in or near the scenes. Add to that a raging alligator and a wrestling match with a snapping turtle--I ask you, what more could you want? Seriously, this is a good book.
September 16, 2016
The blurb above is not the correct book -- however, I loved the book. My first Dan Rhodes, but not my last. I love his attitude -- laid back until he needs to be not so much. Also loved his staff, his wife, and the colorful characters in his little town. I can't believe I've already missed 22 books of the series. These are apparently mysteries which don't take themselves quite so seriously, and what a relief. I just loved it!!!!!
October 10, 2025
"A considerate person would have left a clue or two, he thought, but the people Rhodes dealt with were rarely considerate."
This was a really fun read and my introduction to Crider's Dan Rhodes Mystery series. If not for Goodreads, I wouldn't have known it was already No. 23 in that. The good news there, for me, is there are at least 22 others out there waiting for me to find them. In any case, I don't know if this installment is typical, but in the telling of this particular adventure that covers three days in the life of Sheriff Rhodes and co. in Clearview, TX, Crider works in seemingly enough characters to populate the whole town--so many that I early on began a shorthand system just to keep up. (He'd introduced 13 characters in the first 13 pages and by my count ended up with a total of 55 by tale's end, if you count the humorous offhand mention of "Prof. Lansdale," who taught Seepy not karate but "Chen Shuan"--funny because it's apparently an insider reference to fellow East Texas author Joe R. Lansdale, who, in addition to being the celebrated creator of the Hap and Leonard series also specializes in the martial art of Shen Chuan; Crider and Lansdale must be friends because they cover the same Dr Pepper/Dairy Queen/Pak-a-Sak/Walmart/Crockett's Creek/armadillo-strewn landscape.) Based on this book, it's easy to see why Rhodes as protagonist has inspired 20+ books; most impressive to me in this one is how patient and level-headed Crider portrays him when faced with some seriously inconsiderate backwoods assholes who gleefully disrespect, goad, and talk down to the lawman.
First line:
"Sheriff Dan Rhodes was standing at the back of the Pak-a-Sak looking at the Dr Peppers in the big cooler when the man with the gun came inside."
April 26, 2022
Bill Crider wrote 25 novels starring Sheriff Dan Rhodes. “Survivors Will Be Shot Again” is number 23. It reminded me of one of the better episodes of “The Andy Griffith Show,” only more serious and updated for current times. The fictional Texas burg of Clearview is laid-back like Mayberry, but comes equipped with cellphones and Internet. The Sheriff, Dan Rhodes, has mellowed over his career and takes his time investigating crimes and cooling conflicts over the wide spread of his jurisdiction in Blacklin County.
“Survivors” is a murder mystery featuring several other crimes that may or may not be connected. Unlike the crime fiction paperback originals Crider used to enthuse about on his blog, “Survivors” is a comfort read. The emphasis is on characterization that’s built around a solid plot with enough action to keep the aging Sheriff and readers on their toes.
“Survivors” is a murder mystery featuring several other crimes that may or may not be connected. Unlike the crime fiction paperback originals Crider used to enthuse about on his blog, “Survivors” is a comfort read. The emphasis is on characterization that’s built around a solid plot with enough action to keep the aging Sheriff and readers on their toes.
May 2, 2025
I was going to give this book 4 stars but then I thought, there’s really no reason to not give it 5.
I loved it so much. It was a nice book to read after my last one had me in a bit of a slump. I’m so glad I always pick my next book randomly, or else I wouldn’t be finding gems like these.
Really good book. The alligator was my favorite character ❤️
I loved it so much. It was a nice book to read after my last one had me in a bit of a slump. I’m so glad I always pick my next book randomly, or else I wouldn’t be finding gems like these.
Really good book. The alligator was my favorite character ❤️
January 18, 2018
It's been some time since I'd read Sheriff Rhodes mystery, but I was immediately drawn into the world of the quirky residents and happenings of Blacklin County, Texas. How great to spend time there once again!
June 25, 2017
I picked this book up in the library because I liked the title. It was an entertaining mystery and I enjoyed it very much. I'll be reading other books in this series.
August 24, 2017
What a fun read - mystery with lots of humor thrown in. Love Dan Rhodes as sheriff.
October 10, 2017
Another good one from the Dan Rhodes Mystery, this one features thefts, murders, small marijuana plots, an alligator, and the usual characters.
February 24, 2018
Highly amusing story with a cast of offbeat characters.
July 6, 2020
Fun, but this series is getting old and predictable.
November 5, 2020
Very well written and entertaining book.
March 9, 2024
Another great Sheriff Rhodes book. This one has illegal crops, turtles and alligators.
November 17, 2018
Enjoying this series. Easy reading, some humor and a challenge to solve the crime.
October 14, 2016
This cozy mystery series is the first one I have every read written by a man with mostly male characters. That is why the book is dripping with testosterone with a lot of manly men. The book has amazingly detailed descriptions of the town and the country side where the story takes place and the personality traits of the characters in detail. The murder mysteries are anything but predictable since the book has a very complex and multifaceted plot and reading it just like trying to solve a jigsaw puzzle, taking away from the entertainment value trying to understand and put the pieces together. The quirky characters and catchy dialogues between the sheriff and his co-workers are very entertaining and I would like to see more of it and more chapters about the relationship between the sheriff and his wife. Things I didn’t care for in this book are: one of the sheriff’s dogs being an outside dog only (dogs are part of the family and belong inside with them), the description of decapitating a snake for no reason, and blinding a baby alligator while trying to protect a vicious serial killer in the book being too graphic for my taste.
February 6, 2017
Love this book. The first Dan Rhodes story I ever read was in a Christmas anthology years ago…”Murder, Mayhem, and Mistletoe”.
These cozy mysteries are quickly becoming a habit since I now intend on getting the previous books of the series about small town sheriff Dan Rhodes.
Survivors Will Be Shot Again is more character driven than plot driven but I enjoyed Crider’s colorful characters —esp. the murderer and the victim. I enjoyed being a tag along with Dan Rhodes as he went through his daily routine and being privy to his thought process of how he figures out just how to track down the murderer and solve the case.
Chalk this review up to having also just read Trollope, who was a writer in a different genre but who also provided introspection into his characters.
I totally loved this book and recommend it to anyone who is a cozy mystery reader. But, be warned (at least for this particular book) -- there are mostly male characters here. If you’re looking for anything else, this is not the place to find it.
Also, don't judge the length of the book by the time it took to read -- I had to set this down over the holidays and then pick up to finish afterward.
These cozy mysteries are quickly becoming a habit since I now intend on getting the previous books of the series about small town sheriff Dan Rhodes.
Survivors Will Be Shot Again is more character driven than plot driven but I enjoyed Crider’s colorful characters —esp. the murderer and the victim. I enjoyed being a tag along with Dan Rhodes as he went through his daily routine and being privy to his thought process of how he figures out just how to track down the murderer and solve the case.
Chalk this review up to having also just read Trollope, who was a writer in a different genre but who also provided introspection into his characters.
I totally loved this book and recommend it to anyone who is a cozy mystery reader. But, be warned (at least for this particular book) -- there are mostly male characters here. If you’re looking for anything else, this is not the place to find it.
Also, don't judge the length of the book by the time it took to read -- I had to set this down over the holidays and then pick up to finish afterward.
November 2, 2016
I stumbled onto this series and have since read every book. The series' charm, wit and easygoing style may take a little while to grow on you, but once it does, you'll be hooked - at least that was my experience. The novels take place in a small Texas town that once was a thriving community, but has now seen better days. Sheriff Dan Rhodes is the protagonist and while he often is forced to play 'straight man' to the secondary characters (which are quite funny in their own right), he possesses a dry, self-deprecating sense of humor that he lets fly on occasion to good use.
The action is more about the people - the colorful locals, the murderer, even the victim - than it is about the mystery itself. And being more character vs. action driven, the reader gets to tag along with the sheriff as he goes about his daily routine, and follow his thought process to understand and appreciate how he ultimately tracks down the murderer to solve the case.
While this series would qualify as lighter fare, there's much more to it than what meets the eye.
The action is more about the people - the colorful locals, the murderer, even the victim - than it is about the mystery itself. And being more character vs. action driven, the reader gets to tag along with the sheriff as he goes about his daily routine, and follow his thought process to understand and appreciate how he ultimately tracks down the murderer to solve the case.
While this series would qualify as lighter fare, there's much more to it than what meets the eye.
August 19, 2016
I am so glad I don't do Sheriff Rhode's laundry. Twice he's wrestling in muddy water in this book and surely he sweats, too. His new county Tahoe must be a mess, too.
Crider's deceptively simple plots and stories move quickly along and hold my interest. Love his continuing characters and his dogs and even the alligator and turtle he does battle with.
He must be the best boss because he has a devoted staff who are always on duty and ready to help. (The department must pay a lot of overtime.)
I am usually hungry as often as Sheriff Rhodes and want to say "Make that two" to all the burgers, DQ, barbecue, and Tex-Mex. It's about the only time he sits down. (Too bad he's laying off DP.)
I don't write a decent review but I am a five star fan.
Crider's deceptively simple plots and stories move quickly along and hold my interest. Love his continuing characters and his dogs and even the alligator and turtle he does battle with.
He must be the best boss because he has a devoted staff who are always on duty and ready to help. (The department must pay a lot of overtime.)
I am usually hungry as often as Sheriff Rhodes and want to say "Make that two" to all the burgers, DQ, barbecue, and Tex-Mex. It's about the only time he sits down. (Too bad he's laying off DP.)
I don't write a decent review but I am a five star fan.
September 26, 2016
It all begins when Sheriff Dan Rhodes attempts to take a day off. He really should know better. Because soon he is dealing with dead bodies, convenience store stick-ups, a rash of burglaries, prehistoric-looking Turtles, marijuana patches, and a alligator that seems to think the Sheriff is a lunch entree. Hank and Lawton are back to keep the good Sheriff annoyed, Jennifer Loam manages to get video of him to share with the entire community, and Seepy Benton always shows up to try to "help" the Sheriff with his cases. So how could he possibly fail?
Any time spent with the good Sheriff is time well spent. You can pick up any one of the series and have a great time in Blacklin County, Texas. But I bet you can't read just one!
Any time spent with the good Sheriff is time well spent. You can pick up any one of the series and have a great time in Blacklin County, Texas. But I bet you can't read just one!
October 25, 2016
Texas Sheriff Dan Rhodes is trying to enjoy his day off when he's called in to a reported robbery, only to discover a body in the barn. The homeowner disclaims all knowledge, except that's suspicious since he removed the sign "Survivors will be shot again" from his fence just before the sheriff arrived. Dan is trying to avoid the local internet reporter, who has made him into a local celebrity. Although the Sheriff's ability to take down a robber with a loaf of bread and to wrestle a live alligator in the river all add to his super-sheriff reputation. These stories are told with good humor and are very enjoyable to read.
June 5, 2016
All Sheriff Rhodes wants is a day off for a little relaxation, but that's not in the cards for him. Instead, he finds himself investigating a string of thefts, illegal cannabis patches, and, of course, murder. He even battles the likes of savage reptiles in typical Dan Rhodes form. His battle of wits continues with his trusty jailer and dispatcher - and Seepy Benton who fancies himself an amateur cannabis enthusiast and expert - to provide small-town comic relief. A great read and I was saddened to reach the last page.
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