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The Grumpy Chicken Irish Pub #5
A Whiskey Sour Wipeout
The Grumpy Chicken Gang Loses One of Its Own
When the Grumpy Chicken ghost starts kicking up dust in the pub, her warnings jive with the town's medium Star. Star is visited by the ghost of one of Dog's old army buddies and he has a warning. These spooky revelations lead the gang on a hunt for a killer and one of them may not come home alive.
When the Grumpy Chicken ghost starts kicking up dust in the pub, her warnings jive with the town's medium Star. Star is visited by the ghost of one of Dog's old army buddies and he has a warning. These spooky revelations lead the gang on a hunt for a killer and one of them may not come home alive.
- GenresParanormal
176 pages, Paperback
First published November 6, 2018
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About the author
Constance Barker
461 books205 followersConstance Barker lives in the Midwest with her husband and two Akitas where she can look out from her screened porch onto a wooded area brimming with activity. Since she was a young girl she read mysteries, often given to her by her grandmother. She loved figuring out who the culprit was and sometimes she was right and other times startled at who the author picked as the assailant. Now she enjoys writing mysteries herself. When she isn't writing stories, she can be found in her favorite vacation spot, Las Vegas or shopping for bargains.
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November 8, 2018
Loved the book - hated the ending!
Wow what a great plot - it should really have had a description up so that others could see that. But did it have to end that way? The pub just won't be the same!
When Star starts dreaming and having visions, everyone is sceptical until the Chicken gets in on the act. Especially as man dies of a heart attack just as she said. Now goaded to investigating a small group goes to the viewing only to find that another man is in hospital. Is it a coincidence that they were military pals of Dog's. The more they investigate the stranger things seem. Poison gas, poison pills, the FBI, a missing person, the MP's and a new medium are all wrapped up in a tale that you are sure to love. Even if you hated the endings as I did.
Wow what a great plot - it should really have had a description up so that others could see that. But did it have to end that way? The pub just won't be the same!
When Star starts dreaming and having visions, everyone is sceptical until the Chicken gets in on the act. Especially as man dies of a heart attack just as she said. Now goaded to investigating a small group goes to the viewing only to find that another man is in hospital. Is it a coincidence that they were military pals of Dog's. The more they investigate the stranger things seem. Poison gas, poison pills, the FBI, a missing person, the MP's and a new medium are all wrapped up in a tale that you are sure to love. Even if you hated the endings as I did.
November 10, 2018
I seriously considered not reading this book when I read the blurb and learned one of the gang was going to die. Seriously? How could the author do that to us faithful readers??? How cruel. But since the author had sent me a copy of the book I decided to go ahead and read it. What follows is my own opinion and nothing could make me change my mind.
So this is not a spoiler. When you read in the blurb that one of the gang (from the Grumpy Chicken Irish Pub Series) isn't coming home, that cat is out of the bag. The question becomes, who will it be? As I read the story about Dog Breath's Vietnam service buddies, it became apparent that the crew would have to go to the funeral with Dog Breath and investigate. Never in a million years would I have guessed what they would actually find! I doubt you will either.
It is a good story of friendships-both war time of the past and the current time. I like the way the author makes the Grumpy Chicken gang all so different and interesting. Business partners, friends from the pub, one-half of a set of sisters, and a relative newcomer who is a medium all go to investigate the sudden death of Dog Breath's Vietnam buddy named Lugnut. Ok that isn't his name really, it's Harry something. But knowing he is Dog Breath's friend, he doesn't go by Harry. They meet up with his other good friend, Slick after they go to the funeral home. They meet some other locals as well, and discover Slick is in the nearby VA hospital. Nothing is ever easy for this gang! But keep reading because the book gets better and better.
This is the 5th in the series, and you will enjoy it the most if you have read the other books in order. Each book, however, is a separate episode in the life of this small town bar. Some parts funny, some scary, and some sad, I am glad I decided to read the book in spite of my first thoughts.
So this is not a spoiler. When you read in the blurb that one of the gang (from the Grumpy Chicken Irish Pub Series) isn't coming home, that cat is out of the bag. The question becomes, who will it be? As I read the story about Dog Breath's Vietnam service buddies, it became apparent that the crew would have to go to the funeral with Dog Breath and investigate. Never in a million years would I have guessed what they would actually find! I doubt you will either.
It is a good story of friendships-both war time of the past and the current time. I like the way the author makes the Grumpy Chicken gang all so different and interesting. Business partners, friends from the pub, one-half of a set of sisters, and a relative newcomer who is a medium all go to investigate the sudden death of Dog Breath's Vietnam buddy named Lugnut. Ok that isn't his name really, it's Harry something. But knowing he is Dog Breath's friend, he doesn't go by Harry. They meet up with his other good friend, Slick after they go to the funeral home. They meet some other locals as well, and discover Slick is in the nearby VA hospital. Nothing is ever easy for this gang! But keep reading because the book gets better and better.
This is the 5th in the series, and you will enjoy it the most if you have read the other books in order. Each book, however, is a separate episode in the life of this small town bar. Some parts funny, some scary, and some sad, I am glad I decided to read the book in spite of my first thoughts.
November 18, 2018
This was the first of the 'Grumpy Chicken Irish Pub' series that I have read, and I thoroughly enjoyed it, the plot was excellent, and the characters and their interactions were all very well drawn. The ending was rather sad with one of the gang not coming home.
The only issue for me was that it was quite difficult to get into the book because the author seems to assume that all readers would know the characters and how they related to each other, so I would definitely say that this book should really be read after reading the previous books in the series.
I received an advance copy of the book but have voluntarily reviewed it.
The only issue for me was that it was quite difficult to get into the book because the author seems to assume that all readers would know the characters and how they related to each other, so I would definitely say that this book should really be read after reading the previous books in the series.
I received an advance copy of the book but have voluntarily reviewed it.
March 1, 2019
Wipeout woes
I've missed the Grumpy Chicken and crew so was very happy to get this book. The crew is back at work solving another mysterious death. Not accepting Dogs friend dying a natural death, they soon have a couple more near deaths on their hands. As the mystery builds and more clues are found, the crew find themselves in a life or death situation. All of their skills come in play to save them. There is a twist at the end that caught me off guard.
Every story in this series is a stand alone. I would still recommend starting with the first book in the series and read through. More details and information about the people and town are developed along the way.
I've missed the Grumpy Chicken and crew so was very happy to get this book. The crew is back at work solving another mysterious death. Not accepting Dogs friend dying a natural death, they soon have a couple more near deaths on their hands. As the mystery builds and more clues are found, the crew find themselves in a life or death situation. All of their skills come in play to save them. There is a twist at the end that caught me off guard.
Every story in this series is a stand alone. I would still recommend starting with the first book in the series and read through. More details and information about the people and town are developed along the way.
December 29, 2018
Funny, intense and keeps you engaged until the end.
It's been awhile since I've read the other four books in this series. The characters are "unique" but very likeable. Story was well written and flowed well. There were some typos but the story was so good that I didn't get to distracted. Ending I won't comment on because of spoiler alert.
It's been awhile since I've read the other four books in this series. The characters are "unique" but very likeable. Story was well written and flowed well. There were some typos but the story was so good that I didn't get to distracted. Ending I won't comment on because of spoiler alert.
February 25, 2019
Cute story
If you like light reading with a little paranormal thrown in you will like this book. The grumpy chicken gang is at it again solving murder and mayhem with humor and ghosts. Have a good time with this book.
If you like light reading with a little paranormal thrown in you will like this book. The grumpy chicken gang is at it again solving murder and mayhem with humor and ghosts. Have a good time with this book.
April 30, 2020
Fantastic
Well I just finished reading these complete series of The Grumpy Chicken, each book was better than the last as it is an ongoing story and you get so involved,you can't wait to start the next. Bravo to Constance Barker! Now onto the next series!
Well I just finished reading these complete series of The Grumpy Chicken, each book was better than the last as it is an ongoing story and you get so involved,you can't wait to start the next. Bravo to Constance Barker! Now onto the next series!
November 22, 2018
What fun and suspense filled caper! I love the name of the bar, Grumpy Chicken! I look forward to more adventures with this gang of friends!
November 27, 2018
Great as always.
She writes great stories and this one was as good as all the others. As always, so very well worth the read. You won't be disappointed.
She writes great stories and this one was as good as all the others. As always, so very well worth the read. You won't be disappointed.
March 17, 2019
Fun
I am sad that this series has come to an end. I really like all of the characters and the sad ending was a bummer.
I am sad that this series has come to an end. I really like all of the characters and the sad ending was a bummer.
April 24, 2019
I loved it.
I really loved this one but the end. I love the Grumpy Chicken 🐔 series. I do hope there will be much more Grumpy Chicken 🐔 books.
I really loved this one but the end. I love the Grumpy Chicken 🐔 series. I do hope there will be much more Grumpy Chicken 🐔 books.
November 15, 2019
Great Series
I enjoyed reading all five books. I'm so sad right now. I adored the characters. I hope a sixth one comes out!
I enjoyed reading all five books. I'm so sad right now. I adored the characters. I hope a sixth one comes out!
March 10, 2020
Different
I enjoyed the book greatly. In fact I've enjoyed the whole series. This one though has a twist to it, but I'll say no more. Enjoy the book!
I enjoyed the book greatly. In fact I've enjoyed the whole series. This one though has a twist to it, but I'll say no more. Enjoy the book!
May 27, 2019
Rather than have the story firmly centered on Ginger, the lead is Dog Breath who is drawn into investigating a fellow vet's demise.
Of course the Scooby Gang get involved, unfortunately with tragic consequences for one of them. But don't let that deter you from reading the book. It's a strong entry in the series where the author shows no signs of slowing down.
An excellent entry in the series and I give it four solid stars.
(Note: I was given a copy of both books in exchange for an honest review.)
Of course the Scooby Gang get involved, unfortunately with tragic consequences for one of them. But don't let that deter you from reading the book. It's a strong entry in the series where the author shows no signs of slowing down.
An excellent entry in the series and I give it four solid stars.
(Note: I was given a copy of both books in exchange for an honest review.)
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