Nothing But Gossip

Lilly Bennett #4

by Marne Davis Kellogg

In her cashmere sweater, suede pumps, and pearls, Lilly Bennett hardly looks like a hard-boiled private detective. But Lilly, a federal marshal and part-time P.I., has a sharp eye for shady doings among the Wyoming moneyed circles in which she moves. And her Glock .26 makes the perfect accessory with any outfit....

Even Lilly admits that the week of her wedding is not the ideal time to take on a case, but this one's a little personal. During a round of prenuptial parties, a gunshot cuts down the hostess at her own soiree--just minutes after Lilly left her side. Lilly is determined to catch a killer and make it to the church on time. The only question is whether she'll be sporting a wedding veil...or a satin-lined casket.

Genres: Mystery, Chick Lit

288 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[iasa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Really 2.5 stars. It was a quick enough read but by the final two-thirds I found myself rolling my eyes at the MC, strictly personal preference though.

[Nancy H · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lilly Bennett is looking forward to her upcoming marriage in a few days, but must take time away from the festivities to work in her job as federal marshall to discover who has murdered Lilly's hostess, just seconds after Lilly was talking with her. The plot thickens when more suspects are uncovered than Lilly knows what to do with. She works her way through it all, and manages to make time for her wedding events nevertheless. This is a good mystery in a good series.

[Anelie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was fun and, despite the mayhem, lightweight.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent book, but the author could use a fact checker. She describes a character driving a 1976 Cadillac Eldorado convertible, one of two hundred made, as having red leather interior. Each of those 200 cars is what was called triple white; white exterior, white top, and white upholstery. They have red and blue pinstripes, red piping on the interior, and red carpeting and dash, but the seats are white. Yes, I'm nitpicking, but otherwise the book was fairly unremarkable. What else was there to say about it?

[Megan · Rating 2 out of 5]

I finished it because I felt like I had to (because I started it) but I wouldn't reccomend it. I like her "Priceless" and "Brilliant" novels much MUCH more. The characters are so much more likable too. I could tell I was in trouble when someone in this book got shot - total innocent bystander - and I just didn't care.

[Janice · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best book in the Lilly Bennett series. While the "murder mystery" aspect of this story is quite thin, I absolutely enjoy Marne Davis Kellogg's style of writing. She is so descriptive that you can't help but be totally enveloped by the details and the scenery. (Still like her jewel thief series with Kick Keswick best.)

[Chazzle · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nothing but Gossip, by Marne Davis Kellogg - 2 and a half stars; disappointing ending (the whodunit was solved, but she waxed poetic about the wedding for some ten pages beyond that solution); some cute paragraphs, but some fell flat, too; mostly pretty good

[Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a quick fun mystery set in wyoming with a sophistcated heroine. I like M. Kellogg's heroines.

[Carah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another winner from Kellogg! I am liking Lilly Bennett more and more... She's fun!

[Rose Wesselman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Let's just say that you don't want to go to a party in Roundup Wyoming. Makes you wonder if the only people being murdered are rich people in Lilly's circle of acquaintances.