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Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mystery #6
The Gun Also Rises
TO RECOVER A PRICELESS MANUSCRIPT . . .
A wealthy widow has asked Sarah Winston to sell her massive collection of mysteries through her garage sale business. While sorting through piles of books stashed in the woman's attic, Sarah is amazed to discover a case of lost Hemingway stories, stolen from a train in Paris back in 1922. How did they end up in Belle Winthrop Granville's attic in Ellington, Massachusetts, almost one hundred years later?
WILL SARAH HAVE TO PAY WITH HER LIFE?
Before Sarah can get any answers, Belle is assaulted, the case is stolen, a maid is killed, and Sarah herself is dodging bullets. And when rumors spread that Belle has a limited edition of The Sun Also Rises in her house, Sarah is soon mixed up with a mobster, the fanatical League of Literary Treasure Hunters, and a hard-to-read rare book dealer. With someone willing to kill for the Hemingway, Sarah has to race to catch the culprit--or the bell may toll for her . . .
A wealthy widow has asked Sarah Winston to sell her massive collection of mysteries through her garage sale business. While sorting through piles of books stashed in the woman's attic, Sarah is amazed to discover a case of lost Hemingway stories, stolen from a train in Paris back in 1922. How did they end up in Belle Winthrop Granville's attic in Ellington, Massachusetts, almost one hundred years later?
WILL SARAH HAVE TO PAY WITH HER LIFE?
Before Sarah can get any answers, Belle is assaulted, the case is stolen, a maid is killed, and Sarah herself is dodging bullets. And when rumors spread that Belle has a limited edition of The Sun Also Rises in her house, Sarah is soon mixed up with a mobster, the fanatical League of Literary Treasure Hunters, and a hard-to-read rare book dealer. With someone willing to kill for the Hemingway, Sarah has to race to catch the culprit--or the bell may toll for her . . .
265 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published January 29, 2019
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Sherry Harris
20 books602 followersSherry Harris is the Agatha Award nominated author of the Sarah Winston Garage Sale mystery series and the Chloe Jackson Sea Glass Saloon mysteries. Sherry is a past president of Sisters in Crime and a member of Mystery Writers of America. Sherry loves books, beaches, bars, and bargain hunting — not necessarily in that order. She is also a patent holding inventor.
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February 2, 2019
Dollycas’s Thoughts
History and mystery collide as Sherry Harris gives her spin on the missing papers of Ernest Hemingway lost in 1922. Garage Sale pro Sarah Winston is hired to help get Belle Winthrop Granville book collection ready for sale. As she is cataloging the vast collection she makes a shocking discovery. A case filled with what appears to be Hemingway’s lost manuscripts. Before the papers can be verified they are stolen and Granville’s maid is killed and shots are fired at Sarah.
The events lead to rumors that a rare edition of The Sun Also Rises is also hidden on the premises bringing the League of Literary Treasure Hunters, a rare book dealer, and the press to Ellington, Massachusetts. Sarah is forced out of her home and knows the only way for things to get back to normal is to find the killer before more bodies fall including hers.
This has become one of my favorite cozy mystery series. I love spending time with Sarah as she chases all around town for her garage sales and murder investigations. Her life has been in flux with her divorce, moving off the base, getting her business off the ground and trying to start life over as a single woman. He ex has now left the state so her personal life can move forward with Seth and that made me very happy.
In addition to her huge project for Belle Winthrop Granville and finding a thief and a killer, Sarah is organizing a fundraiser to help a soldier bring a dog he adopted in Afghanistan to the states. He has been suffering PTSD since his last deployment and his friends and family feel bringing this dog home may make things easier. The connection of Sarah to the Air Force Base and the awareness the author brings to military life and strife is a treasured part of all the books in this series. As a military wife herself her depictions are believable.
The characters Ms. Harris brings to life leap off the pages. She gives us people to root for along with the questionable suspects. Sarah and her friends are all engaging and relatable. They have a camaraderie that is refreshing. They always have her back.
I loved the way the author brought Hemingway history into the story. The League of Literary Treasure Hunters were an interesting crew that didn’t give up. They truly took over the town and made Sarah’s life miserable. I really felt bad for her. I loved her unstoppable energy though in her quest to find the papers and the killer. Her perseverance had no bounds.
Sarah Winston is a fantastic protagonist. This story is a wonderful addition to the series. I can’t wait for the next installment. Let’s Fake A Deal will be released July 30.
History and mystery collide as Sherry Harris gives her spin on the missing papers of Ernest Hemingway lost in 1922. Garage Sale pro Sarah Winston is hired to help get Belle Winthrop Granville book collection ready for sale. As she is cataloging the vast collection she makes a shocking discovery. A case filled with what appears to be Hemingway’s lost manuscripts. Before the papers can be verified they are stolen and Granville’s maid is killed and shots are fired at Sarah.
The events lead to rumors that a rare edition of The Sun Also Rises is also hidden on the premises bringing the League of Literary Treasure Hunters, a rare book dealer, and the press to Ellington, Massachusetts. Sarah is forced out of her home and knows the only way for things to get back to normal is to find the killer before more bodies fall including hers.
This has become one of my favorite cozy mystery series. I love spending time with Sarah as she chases all around town for her garage sales and murder investigations. Her life has been in flux with her divorce, moving off the base, getting her business off the ground and trying to start life over as a single woman. He ex has now left the state so her personal life can move forward with Seth and that made me very happy.
In addition to her huge project for Belle Winthrop Granville and finding a thief and a killer, Sarah is organizing a fundraiser to help a soldier bring a dog he adopted in Afghanistan to the states. He has been suffering PTSD since his last deployment and his friends and family feel bringing this dog home may make things easier. The connection of Sarah to the Air Force Base and the awareness the author brings to military life and strife is a treasured part of all the books in this series. As a military wife herself her depictions are believable.
The characters Ms. Harris brings to life leap off the pages. She gives us people to root for along with the questionable suspects. Sarah and her friends are all engaging and relatable. They have a camaraderie that is refreshing. They always have her back.
I loved the way the author brought Hemingway history into the story. The League of Literary Treasure Hunters were an interesting crew that didn’t give up. They truly took over the town and made Sarah’s life miserable. I really felt bad for her. I loved her unstoppable energy though in her quest to find the papers and the killer. Her perseverance had no bounds.
Sarah Winston is a fantastic protagonist. This story is a wonderful addition to the series. I can’t wait for the next installment. Let’s Fake A Deal will be released July 30.
December 14, 2018
“The Gun Also Rises” features a clever mystery, engaging characters, and a top-notch creative plot. Sarah Winston is asked to inventory a massive mystery book collection for a wealthy widow to benefit a fundraiser for the local library. Sarah finds much more than a bargain in the attic when she unpacks several priceless manuscripts written by Ernest Hemingway. As the story begins to unfold, past misdeeds join ongoing deceptions, and a sudden death occurs.
Author Sherry Harris never disappoints with her strong, witty writing voice and her ability to use the surprise effect just when you think you have it all figured out! The history of the missing manuscripts and a copy of “The Sun Also Rises” by Hemingway is very interesting and woven seamlessly into the plot.
The regular cast of characters in the Sarah Winston Garage Sale series are some of my all-time favorites plus some new, quirky characters are introduced in book six. Protagonist, Sarah Winston, is independent, fiesty, and practically fearless in her search for treasures. I loved this story, you’ll love this story, and I highly recommend this entire cozy series!
I reviewed a digital arc provided by NetGalley and Kensington Publishing. Thank you.
Author Sherry Harris never disappoints with her strong, witty writing voice and her ability to use the surprise effect just when you think you have it all figured out! The history of the missing manuscripts and a copy of “The Sun Also Rises” by Hemingway is very interesting and woven seamlessly into the plot.
The regular cast of characters in the Sarah Winston Garage Sale series are some of my all-time favorites plus some new, quirky characters are introduced in book six. Protagonist, Sarah Winston, is independent, fiesty, and practically fearless in her search for treasures. I loved this story, you’ll love this story, and I highly recommend this entire cozy series!
I reviewed a digital arc provided by NetGalley and Kensington Publishing. Thank you.
June 3, 2021
Another awesome volume in this Sarah Winston Garage Sale mystery series! I loved that the mystery in this one revolved around books and it was fun to read the facts thrown in about some classic mystery series. Sarah is hired to help sort through books for a library fundraiser by Ms. Belle Winthrop Granville. While she is sorting through a mountain of classic mysteries she finds a luggage case with a lost treasure inside. This sets of a series of events that results in one woman being dead, a flock of reporters descending as Sarah makes national news, and an invasion of a group of literary Indiana Jones types. I breezed through this one and can’t wait to read the next book (although I’m very aware I’m running towards the end of what already exists). The mystery was decent although there weren’t as many red herrings as usual and it wa a little more straight forward in my opinion.
December 10, 2018
As a cozy mystery lover, I am a big fan of author Sherry Harris. In, The Gun Also Rises, Sarah Winston is called in to inventory a large book collection for a library fund-raiser. Sarah is astounded to find stolen Hemingway stories in the lot. The owner of the lost manuscripts is assaulted and robbed and the individual who did it is found murdered. Suddenly mobsters, a rare books dealer and a nosy League of Literary Treasure Hunters appear on the scene. Hemmingway’s words, “courage is grace under pressure,” become all too real for Sarah as she tracks down the culprit amongst the chaos. The Gun Also Rises kept me turning the pages. I highly recommend this book and the entire series.
January 3, 2019
This is the sixth installment in the Sarah Winston Garage Sale series. Sarah is facing new challenges in her life. Her former husband CJ has taken a job in Florida, which appears to permanently erase any hope of reconciliation. Additionally, her stalker is also on trial and she may have to face him in person to give her courtroom testimony. She is hired for a new job by a wealthy socialite widow who wants Sarah to catalogue and value her collection of mystery books. Her late husband also had a valuable old library collection and Miss Belle has hired a trusted Boston book store owner for that task. When Sarah is upstairs in the attic, she finds what appears to be the lost Hemmingway papers and she quickly goes downstairs to inform Miss Belle. Shortly thereafter, a live-in employee who has only been with Miss Belle for a few weeks is murdered. Further investigation reveals that there may also be a rare first edition of The Sun Also Rises missing as well.
I really enjoyed this book and it is one of my favorite series. There was plenty of action in terms of physical placement of characters and in solving the mystery itself. Sarah's character continues to develop as she is learning to move forward in life. She trusted twenty years of her life to her marriage with CJ. She feels betrayed again in this book as the mystery is pieced together and the players and the conspiracy are identified. Will she be able to move forward and try to trust again?
The book also had a compelling subplot about a veteran suffering from PTSD with Sarah leading a fundraiser to help bring his combat dog back from Iraq. She also brought attention to the important role of a military spouse and of all of our brave service men and women serving our country.
Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington for an advance digital review copy of this book. My review is voluntary.
I really enjoyed this book and it is one of my favorite series. There was plenty of action in terms of physical placement of characters and in solving the mystery itself. Sarah's character continues to develop as she is learning to move forward in life. She trusted twenty years of her life to her marriage with CJ. She feels betrayed again in this book as the mystery is pieced together and the players and the conspiracy are identified. Will she be able to move forward and try to trust again?
The book also had a compelling subplot about a veteran suffering from PTSD with Sarah leading a fundraiser to help bring his combat dog back from Iraq. She also brought attention to the important role of a military spouse and of all of our brave service men and women serving our country.
Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington for an advance digital review copy of this book. My review is voluntary.
December 6, 2019
This is my first foray into the Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mysteries but it won’t be my last. On the one hand I want to bffs with Sarah Winston…. on the other hand, murder seems to follow her around so maybe not lol. While this is the 6th book in the series (a 7th is coming in July!), it can be read as a standalone with minimal difficulty. The mystery and my opinion of Sarah and her cast of supporting characters was not affected by my not having read the 1st five books BUT I think I would have been more invested in some of the backstories and the dash of romance had I been reading them from the beginning.
The writing is steady-paced and warm, easily drawing you in to the story. It doesn’t hurt either that this plot centers around rare books and beloved mystery classics. Nancy Drew, Trixie Belden, the Bobbsey Twins, Agatha Christie, Dorothy Sayers – bookworms (especially those who are armchair detectives at heart) will find much to love as they explore Miss Belle’s house with Sarah. The clever mystery kept me guessing all the way to the end, and the author did a great job of creating empathy for Sarah’s plight on the part of readers. Tension stays high throughout – from the murder, the missing manuscripts, the press, and not knowing who Sarah can trust.
Bottom Line: There’s more to this cozy series than meets the eye. Sarah Winston is an amiable heroine who has earned the grudging respect of the local police force, as well as the entire community. Her engaging personality is layered and multi-dimensional, allowing for a military spouse/PTSD subplot that draws attention to a not-often talked about struggle. Additionally, the books that grace the pages of this novel (by way of Miss Belle’s vast collection) will warm every avid reader’s heart and have them reaching fondly for beloved favorites or browsing just a little longer next time at the used bookstore
Reviewer’s Note: Readers may want to be aware that there is some cursing scattered throughout this story, as well as the implication of past intimate encounters.
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
first seen at Reading Is My SuperPower
The writing is steady-paced and warm, easily drawing you in to the story. It doesn’t hurt either that this plot centers around rare books and beloved mystery classics. Nancy Drew, Trixie Belden, the Bobbsey Twins, Agatha Christie, Dorothy Sayers – bookworms (especially those who are armchair detectives at heart) will find much to love as they explore Miss Belle’s house with Sarah. The clever mystery kept me guessing all the way to the end, and the author did a great job of creating empathy for Sarah’s plight on the part of readers. Tension stays high throughout – from the murder, the missing manuscripts, the press, and not knowing who Sarah can trust.
Bottom Line: There’s more to this cozy series than meets the eye. Sarah Winston is an amiable heroine who has earned the grudging respect of the local police force, as well as the entire community. Her engaging personality is layered and multi-dimensional, allowing for a military spouse/PTSD subplot that draws attention to a not-often talked about struggle. Additionally, the books that grace the pages of this novel (by way of Miss Belle’s vast collection) will warm every avid reader’s heart and have them reaching fondly for beloved favorites or browsing just a little longer next time at the used bookstore
Reviewer’s Note: Readers may want to be aware that there is some cursing scattered throughout this story, as well as the implication of past intimate encounters.
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
first seen at Reading Is My SuperPower
January 29, 2019
Sarah Winston has been hired to organize a book sale for Mrs. Belle Winthrop Granville, III, focusing on Belle's massive mystery collection. But sandwiched in between the Trixie Belden, Hardy Boys, Agatha Christie, and Ann Cleeves books, she finds what appears to be the Hemingway manuscripts that went miss from a train in Paris in the 1920's. Belle is just as shocked to see them as Sarah is. But a couple of hours later, Belle has been attacked, the manuscripts are missing, and someone is dead. What has Sarah stumbled into this time?
Once again, we are treated to a fabulous mystery that is more treasure hunt than strict cozy murder mystery. Not that I'm complaining in the slightest. The pace never slows down as we jump from one thing to another as Sarah tries to figure out what happened before her life spins even further out of control. We don't see as much of some of the series regulars, but we do get to see more of others, and I liked how relationships were growing here. Naturally, the book is filled with well-developed new characters. The mentions of various mystery books made me smile. The sub-plots involving the air force base were really well done and once again spotlighted some of the real issues those who sacrifice so much for this country go through, both those serving and their families. This is a strong entry in a series that keeps getting better.
NOTE: I received an ARC of this book.
Read my full review at Carstairs Considers.
Once again, we are treated to a fabulous mystery that is more treasure hunt than strict cozy murder mystery. Not that I'm complaining in the slightest. The pace never slows down as we jump from one thing to another as Sarah tries to figure out what happened before her life spins even further out of control. We don't see as much of some of the series regulars, but we do get to see more of others, and I liked how relationships were growing here. Naturally, the book is filled with well-developed new characters. The mentions of various mystery books made me smile. The sub-plots involving the air force base were really well done and once again spotlighted some of the real issues those who sacrifice so much for this country go through, both those serving and their families. This is a strong entry in a series that keeps getting better.
NOTE: I received an ARC of this book.
Read my full review at Carstairs Considers.
February 19, 2019
I love garage sales/yard sales. Well, I love the thought of them. I don’t love getting up early in the morning to go to them or prepare for them. So, I live vicariously through the Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mysteries. (And I don’t have to be afraid of finding a dead body or getting myself killed. 😉)
I have adored this series since the first book. I won’t lie, I didn’t really care for the character of Sarah Winston at first. For some reason I just didn’t click with her. But I have become quite fond of her as the series has advanced.
A fabulous story, THE GUN ALSO RISES is packed cover to cover with mystery, excitement, and just plain great writing. It’s a fast-moving book which made it hard to tare myself away from it. It truly shows without a doubt author Sherry Harris knows what it takes to keep her readers coming back for more. As wonderful as she writes, it’s safe to say you’ll never see one of this author’s books at a garage sale.
Note: When I write a review of a series book, I always go back and read my reviews of past book(s) in the series. I want to make sure I don’t repeat myself. When I did so for the Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mysteries, I saw that everything I wanted to say about THE GUN ALSO RISES I had already said in those past reviews. I chose to write them in this review anyway, because they still hold true.
I have adored this series since the first book. I won’t lie, I didn’t really care for the character of Sarah Winston at first. For some reason I just didn’t click with her. But I have become quite fond of her as the series has advanced.
A fabulous story, THE GUN ALSO RISES is packed cover to cover with mystery, excitement, and just plain great writing. It’s a fast-moving book which made it hard to tare myself away from it. It truly shows without a doubt author Sherry Harris knows what it takes to keep her readers coming back for more. As wonderful as she writes, it’s safe to say you’ll never see one of this author’s books at a garage sale.
Note: When I write a review of a series book, I always go back and read my reviews of past book(s) in the series. I want to make sure I don’t repeat myself. When I did so for the Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mysteries, I saw that everything I wanted to say about THE GUN ALSO RISES I had already said in those past reviews. I chose to write them in this review anyway, because they still hold true.
February 15, 2019
Sarah is helping a wealthy widow sell her books through her garage sale business. While looking through the books she finds some Hemingway’s stories that were lost in 1922. The stories are stolen before she can find answers and a woman killed. Rumors start that there is a rare book in the house and Sarah’s name is all over the internet, the league of literary treasure hunters, a rare book dealer and a mobster are all after her and she fears for her life. Another enjoyable book in the series.
June 10, 2021
A book based on stolen books?? Yes please! Another enjoyable story in this series! I'm happy to say there is a LITTLE bit of added romance in this one but it seems promising. I was pretty invested in the mystery of this book. The murder wasn't really a forefront but the missing books was. I liked that I didn't guess who the bad guy was. The ending wasn't dramatic so it worked for a cozy. The town coming together for the dog was an added positive. Onto the next one now!
December 3, 2018
The sixth book of the Garage Sale mysteries is one of the best in the series. I started in the evening and found myself reading into the night to finished.
Sarah Winston is hired by Belle Winthrop Granville to sort through an overabundance of books and price them. Belle is planning on selling the books and will donate the money earned to the library. Sarah begins to sort the books and find a leather bag that contains handwritten Hemingway manuscripts. It had disappeared on a train She takes the bag to show Belle and returns to sorting books. Before long Sarah hears a commotion downstairs. Checking it out she finds Belle had been attacked and the bag of manuscripts gone. Sarah is into a rush attempting to recover the case of manuscripts. She stalks by reporters, the League of Literary Treasure Hunters, and a rare book dealer, stranger who is not afraid to use a gun While hiding from all these persons she is working on a fundraiser to bring a soldier's dog home from Afghanistan. The ending will surprise you.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK AND SERIES.
Disclosure: Many thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Books for a review copy. The opinions expressed are my own.
Sarah Winston is hired by Belle Winthrop Granville to sort through an overabundance of books and price them. Belle is planning on selling the books and will donate the money earned to the library. Sarah begins to sort the books and find a leather bag that contains handwritten Hemingway manuscripts. It had disappeared on a train She takes the bag to show Belle and returns to sorting books. Before long Sarah hears a commotion downstairs. Checking it out she finds Belle had been attacked and the bag of manuscripts gone. Sarah is into a rush attempting to recover the case of manuscripts. She stalks by reporters, the League of Literary Treasure Hunters, and a rare book dealer, stranger who is not afraid to use a gun While hiding from all these persons she is working on a fundraiser to bring a soldier's dog home from Afghanistan. The ending will surprise you.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK AND SERIES.
Disclosure: Many thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Books for a review copy. The opinions expressed are my own.
December 17, 2018
I had an internal struggle while reading this book. Half of me wanted to devour it and satisfy the mystery-solving part of my brain. The other half of me wanted to savor it, reading it slowly to make it last longer. The first half won, and I found myself at the end of the story way too quickly! I enjoyed my visit with Sarah and her friends in her adopted home of Ellington, MA. In The Gun Also Rises, Sarah has taken on a job to prepare part of a client's personal library to sell. Sarah ends up embroiled in a mystery involving some extremely valuable items, a hoard of literary treasure hunters, and two old-money Boston households. The conclusion was satisfying, and left me a combination of floored, happy, and content. If you haven't read any books in this series, you can certainly read this book as a stand-alone, but I always recommend starting from the beginning and read along as the characters develop. This is a great series for any mystery lover!
I received an advance copy of this book. This review contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
I received an advance copy of this book. This review contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
January 30, 2020
This enjoyable installment in the series has Sarah preparing books from a mansion for sale. She comes across a travel case filled with Ernest Hemingway manuscripts that were stolen years ago. Soon, they are stolen again and a woman murdered over them. Sarah's on the trail of a killer once again.
I enjoyed the having Sarah and many of the usual cast of characters in this one. It was good to have her brother, Luke, return, but in much better circumstances this time. I like the direction it looks like she is finally headed with Seth again, and it's nice to have C.J. gone from the picture. I enjoyed this and the previous book so much since the love triangle seems to be over. This was a good one!
I enjoyed the having Sarah and many of the usual cast of characters in this one. It was good to have her brother, Luke, return, but in much better circumstances this time. I like the direction it looks like she is finally headed with Seth again, and it's nice to have C.J. gone from the picture. I enjoyed this and the previous book so much since the love triangle seems to be over. This was a good one!
February 2, 2019
From Nancy Drew to Ernest Hemingway, this mystery will appeal to the book lovers among us.
Ranging from simple paperbacks to million dollar, or priceless, rare first editions, the estate of Belle Winthrop Granville and family has something for all tastes and budgets. Sarah Winston thinks she has been invited to discover and catalogue the collection of books for a charity auction. She begins to feel a bit out of her depth until she is informed that she needs only concern herself with the "lesser" books.
A rare book collector is in charge of the more pricey editions.
Before the first day of work is complete, Sarah discovers that some of her other special skills are called upon for this job.
With an abundance of literary references, much compassion and some life endangering action. Sarah finds herself in the middle of a present day mystery, a cold case mystery, and the very uncomfortable position of not knowing who she can trust. Is she sharing a house with a murderer or more?
Her friend Awesome is indeed awesome in this exciting novel. He also has his hands full as the mysteries and unsolved cases connect and the danger escalates.
The mansion in this novel was as good as the characters. From Sherry's descriptions, I wanted to explore every hallway and room.
Who has the case and what the papers inside mean kept me intrigued until the end. The bonus story about relationships, PTSD and more wonderfully rounded out this book.
I am eager to read the next book in this series.
Ranging from simple paperbacks to million dollar, or priceless, rare first editions, the estate of Belle Winthrop Granville and family has something for all tastes and budgets. Sarah Winston thinks she has been invited to discover and catalogue the collection of books for a charity auction. She begins to feel a bit out of her depth until she is informed that she needs only concern herself with the "lesser" books.
A rare book collector is in charge of the more pricey editions.
Before the first day of work is complete, Sarah discovers that some of her other special skills are called upon for this job.
With an abundance of literary references, much compassion and some life endangering action. Sarah finds herself in the middle of a present day mystery, a cold case mystery, and the very uncomfortable position of not knowing who she can trust. Is she sharing a house with a murderer or more?
Her friend Awesome is indeed awesome in this exciting novel. He also has his hands full as the mysteries and unsolved cases connect and the danger escalates.
The mansion in this novel was as good as the characters. From Sherry's descriptions, I wanted to explore every hallway and room.
Who has the case and what the papers inside mean kept me intrigued until the end. The bonus story about relationships, PTSD and more wonderfully rounded out this book.
I am eager to read the next book in this series.
February 2, 2019
*I received a free copy of this book which I voluntarily chose to write an honest review for.
I have been wanting to try this series for awhile now so I used the release of this newest installment to give it a shot and I was not disappointed. Sarah has been hired by a wealthy woman to go through her massive mystery book collection with the intent to sell them all as she is getting older with no kids or anything to pass things to. As if this treasure trove of literary goodness is not enough Sarah manages to fins hidden manuscripts written by someone famous that are pretty quickly stolen leading to a murder. Thanks to her past involvement in mysteries she find herself looking into things until she ultimately ends up in danger. This book is wonderfully written and just full of fascinating tidbits that any adamant reader will love. The mystery keeps you guessing while Sarah comes to life in vivid details. Perfect for fans of cozies. I really liked it so I give it 4/5 stars.
I have been wanting to try this series for awhile now so I used the release of this newest installment to give it a shot and I was not disappointed. Sarah has been hired by a wealthy woman to go through her massive mystery book collection with the intent to sell them all as she is getting older with no kids or anything to pass things to. As if this treasure trove of literary goodness is not enough Sarah manages to fins hidden manuscripts written by someone famous that are pretty quickly stolen leading to a murder. Thanks to her past involvement in mysteries she find herself looking into things until she ultimately ends up in danger. This book is wonderfully written and just full of fascinating tidbits that any adamant reader will love. The mystery keeps you guessing while Sarah comes to life in vivid details. Perfect for fans of cozies. I really liked it so I give it 4/5 stars.
February 5, 2019
Another entertaining entry in this stellar cozy series. And I do love a happy ending!
September 28, 2020
Another good one in the series.
January 30, 2019
Absolutely Outstanding!
You can always count on the Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mysteries for an intriguing plot, fantastic characters, great hearts, and lots of action, but The Gun Always Rises takes the dictionary of that formula to a whole new level. As with every book in the series, I wish the next book was already out. I have had this book on pre-order for six months and it was worth every day of the wait.
You can always count on the Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mysteries for an intriguing plot, fantastic characters, great hearts, and lots of action, but The Gun Always Rises takes the dictionary of that formula to a whole new level. As with every book in the series, I wish the next book was already out. I have had this book on pre-order for six months and it was worth every day of the wait.
January 24, 2019
The Gun Also Rises by Sherry Harris has us spending July in Ellington, Massachusetts. Sarah Winston is hired by Mrs. Belle Winthrop Granville III to sort through her mystery collection for a garage sale with the proceeds to benefit the Ellington Free Library. While digging through the large assortment of books that are stored in the attic, Sarah uncovers a traveling case filled with Ernest Hemingway manuscripts that disappeared from a train in Paris in 1922. Sarah takes the case down to Miss Belle who is just as surprised as Sarah at the unexpected find and asks for time alone. Soon Sarah hears Miss Belle cry out and Sarah rushes to her aid. Miss Belle was assaulted by her maid who stole the case with the manuscripts. Sarah rushes after Kay Kimble, the maid and finds her dead on a path in the woods from a bullet wound. A shot rings out and Sarah ducks to avoid being hit. Word gets out about the Hemingway papers and members of the League of Literary Treasure Hunters have descended on the town. Then a masked gunman appears at Miss Belle’s demanding the limited edition of The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway. They thwart the masked bandit and start a search for the elusive novel. Sarah must evade the literary treasure hunters while seeking clues that will lead her to Kay’s killer and the missing manuscripts. To top it off, Sarah’s reporter brother returns to town and she is busy preparing for a sale to raise funds to help a veteran reunite with his dog from Iraq. Can Sarah stay alive long enough to see another sunrise?
The Gun Also Rises is a busy novel. Sarah has a full plate as she deals with missing manuscripts, her brother, a murder, preparing for a very special sale to help a veteran bring his dog to America, pricing Miss Belle’s mystery collection, evading the literary treasure hunters, hunting down the rare Hemingway book and trying not to be the killer’s next victim. The Gun Also Rises can be read as a standalone if you have not read any of the previous A Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mysteries. I find Sarah’s garage sale business interesting. She never knows what treasures she will find. I wanted to buy all the books in Miss Belle’s fictional attic. I found The Gun Also Rises to be easy to read with steady pacing throughout most of the book (a little slow in the middle). I loved all the mystery novels mentioned throughout the book (Trixie Belden and Agatha Christie are just two examples) as well as the details on Louisa May Alcott and historical sites that people can visit. There are also some clever Gone with the Wind references. The murder of Kay and the missing manuscripts leads readers on a merry chase as we follow the clues to figure out who is behind these appalling deeds. I do wish it had been harder to identify the guilty parties, and I was unsatisfied with the ending (spoilers). I was glad to see a move forward in Seth and Sarah’s romantic life. Sarah’s ex-husband has left town (finally) and Sarah can finally move forward romantically with her life. I appreciated the author highlighting the role of military spouses and the support they need when their significant other is serving overseas. There is also a storyline about a veteran suffering from PTSD who is missing the dog he had in Iraq. Sara is organizing a sale to help unite the man with his beloved canine. Readers will find themselves laughing at Sarah’s various escapades. Buckle your seatbelt for a humorous and fast paced romp with Sarah in The Gun Also Rises.
The Gun Also Rises is a busy novel. Sarah has a full plate as she deals with missing manuscripts, her brother, a murder, preparing for a very special sale to help a veteran bring his dog to America, pricing Miss Belle’s mystery collection, evading the literary treasure hunters, hunting down the rare Hemingway book and trying not to be the killer’s next victim. The Gun Also Rises can be read as a standalone if you have not read any of the previous A Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mysteries. I find Sarah’s garage sale business interesting. She never knows what treasures she will find. I wanted to buy all the books in Miss Belle’s fictional attic. I found The Gun Also Rises to be easy to read with steady pacing throughout most of the book (a little slow in the middle). I loved all the mystery novels mentioned throughout the book (Trixie Belden and Agatha Christie are just two examples) as well as the details on Louisa May Alcott and historical sites that people can visit. There are also some clever Gone with the Wind references. The murder of Kay and the missing manuscripts leads readers on a merry chase as we follow the clues to figure out who is behind these appalling deeds. I do wish it had been harder to identify the guilty parties, and I was unsatisfied with the ending (spoilers). I was glad to see a move forward in Seth and Sarah’s romantic life. Sarah’s ex-husband has left town (finally) and Sarah can finally move forward romantically with her life. I appreciated the author highlighting the role of military spouses and the support they need when their significant other is serving overseas. There is also a storyline about a veteran suffering from PTSD who is missing the dog he had in Iraq. Sara is organizing a sale to help unite the man with his beloved canine. Readers will find themselves laughing at Sarah’s various escapades. Buckle your seatbelt for a humorous and fast paced romp with Sarah in The Gun Also Rises.
January 16, 2019
A wealthy widow has asked Sarah Winston to sell her massive collection of mysteries through her garage sale business. While sorting through piles of books stashed in the woman's attic, Sarah is amazed to discover a case of lost Hemingway stories, stolen from a train in Paris back in 1922. How did they end up in Belle Winthrop Granville's attic in Ellington, Massachusetts,
almost one hundred years later?
Before Sarah can get any answers, Belle is assaulted, the case is stolen, a maid is killed, and Sarah herself is dodging bullets. When rumors spread that Belle has a limited edition of The Sun Also Rises in her house, Sarah is soon mixed up with a mobster, the fanatical League of Literary
Treasure Hunters, and a hard-to-read rare book dealer. With someone willing to kill for the Hemingway, Sarah races to catch the culprit—or the bell may toll for her . . .
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Series: A Sarah W. Garage Sale Mystery - Book 6
Author: Sherry Harris
Genre: Cozy/Business Mystery
Publisher: Kensington Books
Publishing Date; January 29, 2019
The Gun Also Rises is easy to read, and an enjoyable book filled with wonderful characters and lovely locations. Sherry Harris’ new addition to the Sarah W. Garage Sale Mystery series keeps the fun in reading cozies and garners new readers. This latest book from Kensington Books will keep readers interested and turning the page.
Sarah continues to evolve as a character; she grows in every way with each new installment of this series. Other characters are well rounded and add to the excitement of each new book. The plot is original, the use of garage sales as a means of making a living and spending time among old books, clothes, antiques and so on holds a fascination for readers. The writing is smooth and professional. Sherry Harris keeps her plot lines straight and her story tight. There is little deviation from the main story, but it has just enough sidelines to move the story along and keep the characters interesting.
There are multiple twists and turns that will have readers anxious to find out who is causing Sarah so many problems while threatening her and Miss Belle at every turn. Is the killer someone Miss Belle calls a friend, or a stranger out to get their hands on the lost Hemingway manuscripts? Or is there another motive for murder and mayhem?
In the end, the crimes are solved; the killer unveiled. I highly recommend this book and series, buy it and enjoy a few hours or true entertainment. The Gun Also Rises will keep readers
happy and have them coming back for more. I look forward to more from this series and writer!
almost one hundred years later?
Before Sarah can get any answers, Belle is assaulted, the case is stolen, a maid is killed, and Sarah herself is dodging bullets. When rumors spread that Belle has a limited edition of The Sun Also Rises in her house, Sarah is soon mixed up with a mobster, the fanatical League of Literary
Treasure Hunters, and a hard-to-read rare book dealer. With someone willing to kill for the Hemingway, Sarah races to catch the culprit—or the bell may toll for her . . .
--
Series: A Sarah W. Garage Sale Mystery - Book 6
Author: Sherry Harris
Genre: Cozy/Business Mystery
Publisher: Kensington Books
Publishing Date; January 29, 2019
The Gun Also Rises is easy to read, and an enjoyable book filled with wonderful characters and lovely locations. Sherry Harris’ new addition to the Sarah W. Garage Sale Mystery series keeps the fun in reading cozies and garners new readers. This latest book from Kensington Books will keep readers interested and turning the page.
Sarah continues to evolve as a character; she grows in every way with each new installment of this series. Other characters are well rounded and add to the excitement of each new book. The plot is original, the use of garage sales as a means of making a living and spending time among old books, clothes, antiques and so on holds a fascination for readers. The writing is smooth and professional. Sherry Harris keeps her plot lines straight and her story tight. There is little deviation from the main story, but it has just enough sidelines to move the story along and keep the characters interesting.
There are multiple twists and turns that will have readers anxious to find out who is causing Sarah so many problems while threatening her and Miss Belle at every turn. Is the killer someone Miss Belle calls a friend, or a stranger out to get their hands on the lost Hemingway manuscripts? Or is there another motive for murder and mayhem?
In the end, the crimes are solved; the killer unveiled. I highly recommend this book and series, buy it and enjoy a few hours or true entertainment. The Gun Also Rises will keep readers
happy and have them coming back for more. I look forward to more from this series and writer!
December 8, 2018
I received an advanced digital read copy of The Gun Also Rises by Sherry Harris in exchange for an unbiased review. This is the sixth book in the Sarah W. Garage Sale Mystery series and is a complete mystery on it’s own. There are some secondary characters and storylines that carry through from one book to the next, so readers may prefer to read the series in order, but it isn’t necessary.
This book is a light, cozy read, one that is easy to pick up and put down as time permits. Most readers will have no problem following along with the cast of characters and with the action as Sarah Winston, who is the protagonist, seeks to solve the murder. There are some clues and red herrings offered as the book progresses and the solution has a nice twist that may be anticipated by the seasoned mystery reader, but may come as a surprise to many who are new to the genre.
There is a strong secondary theme that talks about the life of a military spouse and the particular stressors that can be involved. Although Sarah is divorced from a former Air Force officer, she is still involved in the community serving military spouses and on several occasions veers off into explanations of what life is like, what stressors there are, or what unique problems as well as benefits a woman might encounter being married to a career officer in the military.
The premise of the book is based on the discovery of some previously unknown drafts of stories by Ernest Hemingway. As the story progresses, Sarah and others discover the possible existence of another Hemingway novel, a personalized version he had printed in limited quantities just for a few friends. These missing literary works offer lots of opportunities for Sarah to investigate while giving rise to all manner of problems for her to overcome. In the end, there is an unexpected observation that puts her on the right trail of how the Hemingway novel came to be in the possession of its current owner and then Sarah draws together a variety of facts to realise the identity of the culprit.
This book is a light, cozy read, one that is easy to pick up and put down as time permits. Most readers will have no problem following along with the cast of characters and with the action as Sarah Winston, who is the protagonist, seeks to solve the murder. There are some clues and red herrings offered as the book progresses and the solution has a nice twist that may be anticipated by the seasoned mystery reader, but may come as a surprise to many who are new to the genre.
There is a strong secondary theme that talks about the life of a military spouse and the particular stressors that can be involved. Although Sarah is divorced from a former Air Force officer, she is still involved in the community serving military spouses and on several occasions veers off into explanations of what life is like, what stressors there are, or what unique problems as well as benefits a woman might encounter being married to a career officer in the military.
The premise of the book is based on the discovery of some previously unknown drafts of stories by Ernest Hemingway. As the story progresses, Sarah and others discover the possible existence of another Hemingway novel, a personalized version he had printed in limited quantities just for a few friends. These missing literary works offer lots of opportunities for Sarah to investigate while giving rise to all manner of problems for her to overcome. In the end, there is an unexpected observation that puts her on the right trail of how the Hemingway novel came to be in the possession of its current owner and then Sarah draws together a variety of facts to realise the identity of the culprit.
December 14, 2018
Who knew that arranging garage sales and other charity sales events could lead to so much trouble? Once again, Sarah Winston finds herself in the center of murder, mystery and mayhem. This is one of my favorite cozy mystery series and each new book is an automatic read for me. I am never disappointed. It has been a pleasure to watch Sarah grow over the course of these books and to make a new life for herself with a new career and a great group of friends. The secondary characters help round out the story as they have also grown and found a place with the reader. They mystery in this book was well done and author Sherry Harris has placed some twist and turns strategically throughout the plot. The identity of the killer and/or thief kept me guessing until the reveal at the end. I was surprised by the culprits and thought the mystery was tied up nicely.
I am definitely looking forward to reading more books in this series. It has terrific characters that keep me coming back for more and mysteries that keep me guessing until the end. While I have been a fan of all the books in this series, I think this one is the best yet and might be my favorite.
I voluntarily read a digital ARC provided to me by the publisher through Netgalley.
I am definitely looking forward to reading more books in this series. It has terrific characters that keep me coming back for more and mysteries that keep me guessing until the end. While I have been a fan of all the books in this series, I think this one is the best yet and might be my favorite.
I voluntarily read a digital ARC provided to me by the publisher through Netgalley.
November 30, 2020
Wonderful story with Sarah Winston in the thick of it again. Well staged, though some parts seemed a bit far fetched. Very enjoyable overall.
December 22, 2018
The Gun Also Rises is the sixth book in Sherry Harris’ Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mystery series. I enjoy this author’s writing style and ability to paint vivid pictures with her written words. Ms. Harris provides enough character background that this book can be read as a standalone. The storyline is well plotted, the characters well developed and affable. The book moves at a fast pace, and there are plenty of viable suspects and twists and turns to keep the reader engaged.
Sarah Winston lives in Ellington, Massachusetts and loves garage sales. She manages a virtual garage sale website, provides professional services to people having garage sales, and does volunteer work for several organizations. Sarah and her ex-husband, CJ, had been trying to work out their differences, but he recently took a job in Florida, and Seth Anderson, the District Attorney she dated briefly, would like to pursue a relationship with her. Sarah’s in charge of organizing a fundraiser to help Eric Hunt, an injured veteran with PTSD bring, King, a street dog he’d bonded with, home from Afghanistan. Eric’s wife, Tracy, is having a tough time cooping and Sarah hopes she can find a way to help her. Sarah was quite surprised when she received a formal invitation to meet with Belle Winthrop Granville, III and couldn’t imagine her having any interest in her garage sale services. When Belle told her it was time to do some downsizing, Sarah suggested Sotheby’s would be better suited to handle her items, but Belle explained that she was interested in selling her large collection of mystery books to raise money for the Ellington Library. As Sarah begins to sort the books in the attic, she finds a battered overnight case with travel stickers from European cities, and when she opens it, she discovers manila file folders of unpublished manuscripts written by Ernest Hemingway that were stolen from his wife as she traveled by train to meet him in Switzerland in 1922. Belle says she’s never seen the overnight case and has no idea how the manuscripts came to be in her attic. Later, Sarah hears a commotion downstairs, finds Belle on the floor, learns Kay Kimble, the maid, attacked Belle, and the manuscripts are gone. Sarah chases after Kay, but when she catches up with her, she’s dead, and the overnight case is missing. Rumor has it that Sarah took the manuscripts and that she has a rare limited edition of Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises. Mayhem breaks out, and she ends up being stalked by reporters, the League of Literary Treasure Hunters, and others.
I received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from NetGalley and voluntarily reviewed it.
Sarah Winston lives in Ellington, Massachusetts and loves garage sales. She manages a virtual garage sale website, provides professional services to people having garage sales, and does volunteer work for several organizations. Sarah and her ex-husband, CJ, had been trying to work out their differences, but he recently took a job in Florida, and Seth Anderson, the District Attorney she dated briefly, would like to pursue a relationship with her. Sarah’s in charge of organizing a fundraiser to help Eric Hunt, an injured veteran with PTSD bring, King, a street dog he’d bonded with, home from Afghanistan. Eric’s wife, Tracy, is having a tough time cooping and Sarah hopes she can find a way to help her. Sarah was quite surprised when she received a formal invitation to meet with Belle Winthrop Granville, III and couldn’t imagine her having any interest in her garage sale services. When Belle told her it was time to do some downsizing, Sarah suggested Sotheby’s would be better suited to handle her items, but Belle explained that she was interested in selling her large collection of mystery books to raise money for the Ellington Library. As Sarah begins to sort the books in the attic, she finds a battered overnight case with travel stickers from European cities, and when she opens it, she discovers manila file folders of unpublished manuscripts written by Ernest Hemingway that were stolen from his wife as she traveled by train to meet him in Switzerland in 1922. Belle says she’s never seen the overnight case and has no idea how the manuscripts came to be in her attic. Later, Sarah hears a commotion downstairs, finds Belle on the floor, learns Kay Kimble, the maid, attacked Belle, and the manuscripts are gone. Sarah chases after Kay, but when she catches up with her, she’s dead, and the overnight case is missing. Rumor has it that Sarah took the manuscripts and that she has a rare limited edition of Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises. Mayhem breaks out, and she ends up being stalked by reporters, the League of Literary Treasure Hunters, and others.
I received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from NetGalley and voluntarily reviewed it.
February 3, 2019
I really enjoy the Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mysteries and I think I liked this one the most. There was a lot of action, information about families of Service Men/Women, family relationships, kleptomania, and of course a wonderful mystery.
You would never think that arranging garage sales and other charity sales events could lead to trouble, but if you have read any books in this series, you know that Sarah Winston finds herself in the middle of murder, mayhem and crime quite often. This book finds Sarah being hired by a rich widow, Belle Winthrop Granville III, to catalogue and price her hundreds of mystery novels to sell as a fundraiser for the local library. While in the attic, going through boxes, suitcases and valises, she glimpses several envelopes. When she peeks into them, she realizes she has come across the find of the century in the literary world, "The Missing Hemingway Manuscripts". Now this alone, piqued my interest. After reading "The Paris Wife" about Hadley Richardson, Hemingway's wife, I was aware that this was an actual event (the loss of the manuscripts). I was looking forward to seeing how Sherry Harris was going to handle this. Well, she did it well. Not only do the manuscripts go missing again, but there is also a search for a first edition "The Sun Also Rises". When Belle's maid, ends up dead and the manuscripts missing, Sarah becomes an overnight media sensation.
Sarah is one of my favourite main characters. Besides constantly stumbling over dead bodies in a small town, she is a very real character. Over the six books in this series, she has grown so much. She has had to make a new life for herself and has done a great job of that in Ellington, Massachusetts, with a career and wonderful friends. The secondary characters help round out the story as they play an important role in every story. I especially love the DiNapolis and their restaurant. From James, Carol, Pellner, Stella, Awesome, Tony and of course Seth, we are all privy to the lives of those in this community. The mystery in this book was well done with twists and turns throughout the plot. The identity of the killer and/or thief kept me guessing until the reveal. I was surprised by the culprits and thought the mystery was tied up nicely. There was a humorous element in the story with the League of Literary Treasure Hunters on the prowl, which had me smiling as I read. I am looking forward to what is next for Sarah Winston and her friends, and definitely recommend this book and series to all cozy mystery lovers. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book upon request. The rating, ideas and opinions shared are my own.
You would never think that arranging garage sales and other charity sales events could lead to trouble, but if you have read any books in this series, you know that Sarah Winston finds herself in the middle of murder, mayhem and crime quite often. This book finds Sarah being hired by a rich widow, Belle Winthrop Granville III, to catalogue and price her hundreds of mystery novels to sell as a fundraiser for the local library. While in the attic, going through boxes, suitcases and valises, she glimpses several envelopes. When she peeks into them, she realizes she has come across the find of the century in the literary world, "The Missing Hemingway Manuscripts". Now this alone, piqued my interest. After reading "The Paris Wife" about Hadley Richardson, Hemingway's wife, I was aware that this was an actual event (the loss of the manuscripts). I was looking forward to seeing how Sherry Harris was going to handle this. Well, she did it well. Not only do the manuscripts go missing again, but there is also a search for a first edition "The Sun Also Rises". When Belle's maid, ends up dead and the manuscripts missing, Sarah becomes an overnight media sensation.
Sarah is one of my favourite main characters. Besides constantly stumbling over dead bodies in a small town, she is a very real character. Over the six books in this series, she has grown so much. She has had to make a new life for herself and has done a great job of that in Ellington, Massachusetts, with a career and wonderful friends. The secondary characters help round out the story as they play an important role in every story. I especially love the DiNapolis and their restaurant. From James, Carol, Pellner, Stella, Awesome, Tony and of course Seth, we are all privy to the lives of those in this community. The mystery in this book was well done with twists and turns throughout the plot. The identity of the killer and/or thief kept me guessing until the reveal. I was surprised by the culprits and thought the mystery was tied up nicely. There was a humorous element in the story with the League of Literary Treasure Hunters on the prowl, which had me smiling as I read. I am looking forward to what is next for Sarah Winston and her friends, and definitely recommend this book and series to all cozy mystery lovers. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book upon request. The rating, ideas and opinions shared are my own.
January 6, 2019
The Gun Also Rises is the sixth installment in the Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mystery series set in Ellington, Massachusetts and featuring garage sale organizer, Sarah Winston. Sarah has been invited to the home of Mrs. Belle "Miss Belle" Winthrop Granville III in order to help organize a sale for the woman's vast collection of mysteries.
Working alongside Sarah to handle the rare and valuable books in the collection is Roger Mervine, a snobby rare book collector from Boston. Roger rubs her the wrong way so Sarah decides to begin her work in the attic, where she uncovers original manuscripts written by Ernest Hemingway hidden in an overnight trunk. Taking her find downstairs to share with Miss Belle, the elderly woman appears to be visibly shaken by the find and asks Sarah to give her a few minutes alone.
Shortly after returning to the attic Sarah is startled by a cry from downstairs and hurries to find Miss Belle lying on the library floor and the overnight case missing. Running to the open door Sarah spots the live in maid Kay, running through the woods, a brief chase, a gun shot and Sarah finds the woman lying dead on the forest floor with the overnight case no where in sight.
Determined to find the killer and track down the missing manuscripts and a rumored first edition of The Sun Also Rises, Sarah sets out against the advice of Officer Scott Pellner, and soon finds herself a prime suspect in the case. Helping Sarah are series regulars; her landlady Stella, district attorney Seth Anderson and the reputed mobster Mike "The Big Cheese" Titone.
A fast paced plot that will draw you in from the start. It appears the author has finally ended the dreaded love triangle between Sarah, ex husband CJ and Seth so it will be interesting to see how Sarah's personal relationships evolve in the upcoming additions to the series. The secondary story line in this book features Eric Hunt, a war veteran deep in the throes of PTSD who is desperately trying to raise the funds needed to bring home King, the street dog he'd bonded with in Afghanistan.
I received an advanced copy of The Gun Also rises from NetGalley via Kensington Publishing. While not required to write a review I am more than happy to offer my honest opinion.
Working alongside Sarah to handle the rare and valuable books in the collection is Roger Mervine, a snobby rare book collector from Boston. Roger rubs her the wrong way so Sarah decides to begin her work in the attic, where she uncovers original manuscripts written by Ernest Hemingway hidden in an overnight trunk. Taking her find downstairs to share with Miss Belle, the elderly woman appears to be visibly shaken by the find and asks Sarah to give her a few minutes alone.
Shortly after returning to the attic Sarah is startled by a cry from downstairs and hurries to find Miss Belle lying on the library floor and the overnight case missing. Running to the open door Sarah spots the live in maid Kay, running through the woods, a brief chase, a gun shot and Sarah finds the woman lying dead on the forest floor with the overnight case no where in sight.
Determined to find the killer and track down the missing manuscripts and a rumored first edition of The Sun Also Rises, Sarah sets out against the advice of Officer Scott Pellner, and soon finds herself a prime suspect in the case. Helping Sarah are series regulars; her landlady Stella, district attorney Seth Anderson and the reputed mobster Mike "The Big Cheese" Titone.
A fast paced plot that will draw you in from the start. It appears the author has finally ended the dreaded love triangle between Sarah, ex husband CJ and Seth so it will be interesting to see how Sarah's personal relationships evolve in the upcoming additions to the series. The secondary story line in this book features Eric Hunt, a war veteran deep in the throes of PTSD who is desperately trying to raise the funds needed to bring home King, the street dog he'd bonded with in Afghanistan.
I received an advanced copy of The Gun Also rises from NetGalley via Kensington Publishing. While not required to write a review I am more than happy to offer my honest opinion.
January 26, 2019
THE GUN ALSO RISES by Sherry Harris is an entertaining read, yet brings heartfelt emotions to the story. While this is the first book I’ve read in the series, I found it easy to connect to the memorable characters without knowing a lot of backstory. The protagonist, Sarah Winston, is smart and funny which allowed this reader to feel like she was easy to relate to. I enjoyed how the author has a great descriptive voice and adds humor to the dialog. I loved her description of the drool worthy mystery collection Sarah has been hired to catalog for sale. I would dearly love to browse through the titles and add to my own collection. The bits and pieces about Sarah’s “Garage Sale” career added to the overall appeal of the book.
The inclusion of social issues such as PTSD affecting soldiers and the emotional impact military spouses must endure in the name of service to our country is timely. It’s all too easy to look the other way and ignore the toll it takes on these families so I applaud Ms. Harris for bringing the issues to the forefront. She manages to weave their plight into a tight plot, without detracting from the overall mystery. I look forward to catching up from the beginning of this series!
I was provided an advance copy via Netgalley with the hopes I would review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The inclusion of social issues such as PTSD affecting soldiers and the emotional impact military spouses must endure in the name of service to our country is timely. It’s all too easy to look the other way and ignore the toll it takes on these families so I applaud Ms. Harris for bringing the issues to the forefront. She manages to weave their plight into a tight plot, without detracting from the overall mystery. I look forward to catching up from the beginning of this series!
I was provided an advance copy via Netgalley with the hopes I would review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
January 31, 2019
I love that Sarah spends this book organizing a collection of mystery novels for a sale! It was fun to see the titles and authors that were mentioned as she worked on the job. The main mystery plot, involving a stolen Ernest Hemingway manuscript, was also entertaining (if a bit far-fetched), and the author did a nice job of organically involving many of Sarah's friends and acquaintances in different parts of the story. Because the only books I've read from this series are this one and the book directly preceding it, I wasn't always familiar with the backstory involving some of the supporting characters. This caused me some confusion, but I assumed that those who have read the series in order would be familiar with those people and their presence would be more meaningful for those readers. Overall, this book is a light, gentle read filled with a nice mix of humor and suspense, and just enough surprises to keep the reader guessing. It was nice to be back in the world of this series, and while I wait for the next book, I'll be digging into the earlier titles, all of which I have purchased for Kindle.
January 8, 2019
The Gun Also Rises by Sherry Harris is the 6th book in the Garage Sale Mystery series. I love this series, and this book is no exception. Sarah Winston is a well developed main character, who I really like. Sarah makes a living by organizing sales for people and businesses. Sarah has agreed to sort through wealthy Belle Winthrop Granville's books, and price for the library benefit sale. While sorting she find Hemingway's stolen stories, that have been missing since 1922. No sooner did Sarah tell the owner about the stories, they were stolen and the maid was killed, and Sarah was shot at. This mystery has it all, a great plot that is well developed along with great characters. I strongly recommend this book for all cozy mystery lovers, To get the most out of the books read them in order, you won't be disappointed. I can not wait for Sarah's next adventure. Strongly recommend.
I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
January 29, 2019
Sarah Winston is in her element when a wealthy widow asks her to go through her massive collection of mysteries to sell to benefit the public library. But when Sarah is going through the boxes in the attic she finds a case of lost Hemingway stories, stolen from a train in Paris back in 1922.
But Miss Belle's maid quickly steals the case, and then is murdered. Things took a strange turn when Sarah discovers that Belle supposedly has a limited edition of The Sun Also Rises in her house, Sarah is soon mixed up with a mobster, the fanatical League of Literary Treasure Hunters, and a hard-to-read rare book dealer. She has to get to the bottom of things before the gun rises in her direction.
I absolutely loved this book...there is no other way to say it. The plot is unique and the characters are very engaging. Sarah is fun, and she's not afraid to take on the daunting job of getting to the bottom of things, even if she faces tweed-wearing literary sleuths, or gun-toting murderers who don't care if she dies or not.
I love books that surprise me at the end, and this one did. A perfect book in a great series.
I read a digital ARC of this book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
But Miss Belle's maid quickly steals the case, and then is murdered. Things took a strange turn when Sarah discovers that Belle supposedly has a limited edition of The Sun Also Rises in her house, Sarah is soon mixed up with a mobster, the fanatical League of Literary Treasure Hunters, and a hard-to-read rare book dealer. She has to get to the bottom of things before the gun rises in her direction.
I absolutely loved this book...there is no other way to say it. The plot is unique and the characters are very engaging. Sarah is fun, and she's not afraid to take on the daunting job of getting to the bottom of things, even if she faces tweed-wearing literary sleuths, or gun-toting murderers who don't care if she dies or not.
I love books that surprise me at the end, and this one did. A perfect book in a great series.
I read a digital ARC of this book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
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