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The Shrill of it All: A Rae Greyson Mystery
Rae Greyson thinks using sarcasm is like wearing nice or nasty, it must be part of a daily routine. Her other quirks include nail biting, finding solace in soothing sounds and tripping over dead bodies.
Strong and witty, Rae feels no need to have a male in her life. Unexpectedly, she ends up with tasty Stone Winters; adoring nephew, Bash; and remarkable Tiny, a Great Shepherd who is the size of a Russian transport helicopter. Normally avoiding large dogs, Rae can't seem to shake this one, especially while house-sitting her boss's Victorian manor. As haunting events occur, she finds herself at the center of a murder mystery and learns that even feisty five-footers, such as herself, can use the help of a taxing canine, or of a woodland creature whose sharp shrill can stop a beating heart.
Those who relish fitting jigsaw pieces of lies, lore and lunacy into one interlocking puzzle will love The Shrill of it A Rae Greyson Mystery . With a hint of magical realism, this cursed escapade by BW Hoff will give anyone with an upbeat sense of humor a thrilling ride. Who doesn't like a good stomach drop? So, tighten the harness and enjoy the twists!
Strong and witty, Rae feels no need to have a male in her life. Unexpectedly, she ends up with tasty Stone Winters; adoring nephew, Bash; and remarkable Tiny, a Great Shepherd who is the size of a Russian transport helicopter. Normally avoiding large dogs, Rae can't seem to shake this one, especially while house-sitting her boss's Victorian manor. As haunting events occur, she finds herself at the center of a murder mystery and learns that even feisty five-footers, such as herself, can use the help of a taxing canine, or of a woodland creature whose sharp shrill can stop a beating heart.
Those who relish fitting jigsaw pieces of lies, lore and lunacy into one interlocking puzzle will love The Shrill of it A Rae Greyson Mystery . With a hint of magical realism, this cursed escapade by BW Hoff will give anyone with an upbeat sense of humor a thrilling ride. Who doesn't like a good stomach drop? So, tighten the harness and enjoy the twists!
327 pages, Paperback
Published October 12, 2022
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May 25, 2026
The Shrill of it All surprised me in the best way. The plot was suitably thick and tangled, but I was caught off guard by the effortless genre-bending. This story is a mystery, paranormal thriller, small-town romance, and dark suburban comedy all in one, and it never sacrifices one for the other. Protagonist Rae begrudgingly accepts a housesitting gig at her employer's mysterious Victorian manor in a well-to-do neighborhood bordering a forested park. Before too long, bodies and uninvited guests keep turning up. Deepening the mystery is the clear evidence of the supernatural in the aforementioned wooded park. A banshee's cry. The ghost of a teenage girl. A mysterious cult led by a mysterious witch. Wounds more common to werewolf attacks than homicides. Enter Stone, local hunk and psychic who doesn't know how to be psychic. Enter Tiny, a dog the size of a Russian sub. Enter Sally, local tavern wench. Enter Bash, Rae's paranormal-obsessed nephew. Could not recommend this book more - a perfect summer cabin read. Looking forward to the sequel enormously.
January 23, 2025
The Shrill of it All
This is, considered it is a murder mystery, fun witty and snarky. Rae and her nephew 12 year old Bash are house sitting for Rae’s boss Travis The Torch. Two years previously a young girl disappeared from the same house and now her spirit seems to be haunting them. My suspicion as to the murderer from when we first met them was correct but didn’t spoil the story at all. I’m very much looking forward to reading further Rae Grayson Mysteries.
I actually read the 2nd book first and then went hunting for this one, I wasn’t disappointed.
This is, considered it is a murder mystery, fun witty and snarky. Rae and her nephew 12 year old Bash are house sitting for Rae’s boss Travis The Torch. Two years previously a young girl disappeared from the same house and now her spirit seems to be haunting them. My suspicion as to the murderer from when we first met them was correct but didn’t spoil the story at all. I’m very much looking forward to reading further Rae Grayson Mysteries.
I actually read the 2nd book first and then went hunting for this one, I wasn’t disappointed.
February 10, 2023
The book is a delightful mix of fantasy, mystery and humor. The characters are very well developed and the author is clever and witty. I will only be disappointed when I finish the book and have to wait for the next one!
March 11, 2023
What a fun, quirky read. I absolutely look forward to more by this author! Would have given a 5* but I’m super super stingy with them and reserved for my absolute favorite book or two of the year. I highly recommend this read though!
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December 30, 2022This was really fun to read. Great mix of mystery with a dash of fantasy/supernatural that kept me hooked!
July 26, 2023
This is really a fun mystery! The plot is very quirky and so are the characters. I couldn’t put this one down, and will be watching for more books from BW Hoff.
July 31, 2023
Fun mystery with great characters
January 29, 2024
What a GREAT read!!! I loved everything about it! Like a true murder mystery, there’s so many people that you THINK it might be! Ahhhhh! It was great. I can’t wait to read more by this author!
August 1, 2024
The humor in this mystery really made it for me. The pace was just right, not too fast and too slow. This one is a must read for all mystery fans!
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