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Castle Rock
Book by Hart, Carolyn G.
- GenresMystery
198 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1983
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About the author
Carolyn G. Hart
126 books944 followersAlso writing as Carolyn Hart.
An accomplished master of mystery with 46 published books, Carolyn Hart is the creator of the highly acclaimed Henrie O,Death on Demand, and Bailey Ruth Raeburn series. Her books have won multiple Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Awards. Letter from Home (2003), her standalone mystery set in Oklahoma, was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. Her latest book is Dead by Midnight (William Morrow/HarperCollins, 2007). She is one of the founders of Sisters in Crime, an organization for women who write mysteries. She lives in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma."
New Books: Dead By Midnight Carolyn Hart
DEAD BY MIDNIGHT by Carolyn Hart On Sale March 29
The police say suicide. Annie Darling suspects murder. Max is unconvinced until Annie follows a trail behind the dead woman's house.
Annie unravels the mystery of a towel hidden at midnight in a gazebo, the interesting lack of fingerprints on a crystal mug, blood on a teenager's blue shirt, and the secret of a lovers' tryst. Max plunges deep into the woods to find incriminating evidence.
Annie sets the perfect trap for a merciless killer, but her cell phone rings and Death is on the line.
www.CarolynHart.com
And for cat lovers:
DEAD BY MIDNIGHT by Carolyn Hart
I love to have fun when writing a mystery. If I laugh, I think a reader will laugh. In the Death on Demand series, I especially enjoy writing about Annie Darling's ditzy mother-in-law, Laurel Roethke. Laurel is usually excited about a new interest, something that surprises and often confounds Annie.
In Dead by Midnight, Laurel creates Cat Truth Posters, which she wants Annie to hang in the bookstore. Annie thinks books should be the store's focus, but the posters enchant her.
Each poster features a cat's photograph with a caption. Here are three of the Cat Truth posters;
. . . a silky furred, mitted, and bicolored Ragdoll stretched out on a red silk cushion, looking as comfy as Eva Longoria in a Hanes ad: Go with the Flow.
A rectangular-muzzled, green-eyed, cholocolate colored cat appeared as brooding as a Gothic hero: Always Say Yes to Adventure.
. . . a thick-furred, piebald Siberian forest cat, its white front a brilliant contrast to a charcoal back and head. Its face appeared almost angelic: Always try a Smile First.
And yes, one of the posters points to a killer.
Fun for me and fun, I hope for readers
An accomplished master of mystery with 46 published books, Carolyn Hart is the creator of the highly acclaimed Henrie O,Death on Demand, and Bailey Ruth Raeburn series. Her books have won multiple Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Awards. Letter from Home (2003), her standalone mystery set in Oklahoma, was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. Her latest book is Dead by Midnight (William Morrow/HarperCollins, 2007). She is one of the founders of Sisters in Crime, an organization for women who write mysteries. She lives in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma."
New Books: Dead By Midnight Carolyn Hart
DEAD BY MIDNIGHT by Carolyn Hart On Sale March 29
The police say suicide. Annie Darling suspects murder. Max is unconvinced until Annie follows a trail behind the dead woman's house.
Annie unravels the mystery of a towel hidden at midnight in a gazebo, the interesting lack of fingerprints on a crystal mug, blood on a teenager's blue shirt, and the secret of a lovers' tryst. Max plunges deep into the woods to find incriminating evidence.
Annie sets the perfect trap for a merciless killer, but her cell phone rings and Death is on the line.
www.CarolynHart.com
And for cat lovers:
DEAD BY MIDNIGHT by Carolyn Hart
I love to have fun when writing a mystery. If I laugh, I think a reader will laugh. In the Death on Demand series, I especially enjoy writing about Annie Darling's ditzy mother-in-law, Laurel Roethke. Laurel is usually excited about a new interest, something that surprises and often confounds Annie.
In Dead by Midnight, Laurel creates Cat Truth Posters, which she wants Annie to hang in the bookstore. Annie thinks books should be the store's focus, but the posters enchant her.
Each poster features a cat's photograph with a caption. Here are three of the Cat Truth posters;
. . . a silky furred, mitted, and bicolored Ragdoll stretched out on a red silk cushion, looking as comfy as Eva Longoria in a Hanes ad: Go with the Flow.
A rectangular-muzzled, green-eyed, cholocolate colored cat appeared as brooding as a Gothic hero: Always Say Yes to Adventure.
. . . a thick-furred, piebald Siberian forest cat, its white front a brilliant contrast to a charcoal back and head. Its face appeared almost angelic: Always try a Smile First.
And yes, one of the posters points to a killer.
Fun for me and fun, I hope for readers
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October 31, 2017
A very different type of book for Ms. Hart but very intriguing and kept you guessing most of the way. Would recommend.
April 1, 2014
Someone has killed Serena’s uncle and now it seems they’re trying
to kill her. As more of the mystery unfolds, it becomes clear that
something is wrong at Castle Rock and someone at the ranch is involved.
Despite warnings to leave the ranch and avoid trouble, she
refuses. She’s determined to uncover the truth, even if it means exposing
her best friend or the man she loves for what they really are.
Castle Rock is an exciting mystery set on a working cattle ranch
in New Mexico. The amazing descriptions of the beautiful countryside
make this wonderful story come alive. There are moments
when I could imagine myself sitting on a “sun-splashed rock, staring
at the pale blue sky arching over the lake with slender spruce
crowding down to the water’s edge.” Serena couldn’t understand
the meaning of the two large piles of stones making X’s in the flat
New Mexico desert. It was the first of many clues placed throughout
the story. In the end, their meanings will become clear and the
ending will surprise you.
to kill her. As more of the mystery unfolds, it becomes clear that
something is wrong at Castle Rock and someone at the ranch is involved.
Despite warnings to leave the ranch and avoid trouble, she
refuses. She’s determined to uncover the truth, even if it means exposing
her best friend or the man she loves for what they really are.
Castle Rock is an exciting mystery set on a working cattle ranch
in New Mexico. The amazing descriptions of the beautiful countryside
make this wonderful story come alive. There are moments
when I could imagine myself sitting on a “sun-splashed rock, staring
at the pale blue sky arching over the lake with slender spruce
crowding down to the water’s edge.” Serena couldn’t understand
the meaning of the two large piles of stones making X’s in the flat
New Mexico desert. It was the first of many clues placed throughout
the story. In the end, their meanings will become clear and the
ending will surprise you.
August 11, 2014
I would really give this 2.5 if I could. This mystery lacked development. It was too short for it's own good. It was pretty obvious from the get go who done it. There were some interesting parts, and it certainly was a quick read. But, overall, nothing spectacular.
May 16, 2015
Castle Rock is a mystery set on a ranch in New Mexico. When her guardian dies in an accident, Serena begins to suspect foul play. Then she finds out about a possible drug smuggling operation. Could the new ranch hand be responsible, or one of the ranch guests, or maybe even one of her family.
June 29, 2015
Very good read. Good resolution at end on this one!
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