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Claudia Hershey #2
Quietly Dead
Two seemingly unrelated deaths have more in common than meets the eye, and when Detective Claudia Hershey looks beyond the evidence she finds herself face-to-face with someone who will stop at nothing to prevent her from seeing what was there all along.
- GenresMysteryMystery Thriller
200 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2001
138 people are currently reading
60 people want to read
About the author
Laura Belgrave
9 books37 followersLaura Belgrave is a long-time writer and editor whose career has taken her from the "murder and mayhem" side of the newspaper business to the editorial side of the book publishing business, and on to the business of web design, video and social media. Her staff positions have included everything from police reporter and then city editor of a major Florida daily to managing editor of a children's book publishing house, and later, award-winning skilled nursing facilities in Florida.
She also has worked on her own as a freelance writer and editor, and prior to moving into social media and related online work through www.everonwardmedia.com she provided services to numerous media clients. She abridged bestselling novels for an audio producer, wrote a pilot script and treatments for Mary Lou Retton's PBS show, "The Flip-Flop Shop," and has—in her words has—“done just about everything in between.”
Her motto? “Ever evolving.”
When she isn't working, she's drawn to anything that has to do with nature: birds, alligators, ducks . . . whatever she can observe and use to perfect her photography.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Laura now calls South Florida home, and has for more than twenty years. She is a journalism graduate of the University of South Florida and is married to a man she met when both served in the U.S. Air Force "moons ago."
She also has worked on her own as a freelance writer and editor, and prior to moving into social media and related online work through www.everonwardmedia.com she provided services to numerous media clients. She abridged bestselling novels for an audio producer, wrote a pilot script and treatments for Mary Lou Retton's PBS show, "The Flip-Flop Shop," and has—in her words has—“done just about everything in between.”
Her motto? “Ever evolving.”
When she isn't working, she's drawn to anything that has to do with nature: birds, alligators, ducks . . . whatever she can observe and use to perfect her photography.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Laura now calls South Florida home, and has for more than twenty years. She is a journalism graduate of the University of South Florida and is married to a man she met when both served in the U.S. Air Force "moons ago."
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
March 8, 2017
After having read the first Claudia Hershey book, I was looking forward to reading this. And I wasn't disappointed. A very clever plot with so many twists and turns, coupled with a very skilled writer made for a great read. The only issue I have is that I like to read before bed for soporific purposes - but this book kept me awake long after I'd stopped reading, wondering how it would all turn out. Gahh! Thank you, Laura Belgrave for another great novel!
October 21, 2016
This is a first-rate mystery story with lots of fully-developed characters. Life is here with the serious and the humorous. I very much enjoy the absolutely wonderful phrases Belgrave throws in when I least expect it. She is just so enjoyable to read.
September 24, 2020
The second in the ongoing Claudia Hershey Mysteries, this is a who-dun-it police procedural you'll not guess the end, at all. Well-written with some exceptionally brilliant, yet easy-to-read writing, it's realistic, sometimes very frightening, especially, once you get to the end, in its possible implications to anyone's potential motives, and, yes, there are sublimely humorous spots in it, too. I guarantee that you WILL love this book!
July 31, 2018
False advertising
I got this book because of the cover which shows the eyes of a black cat. The cat featured in the story is a calico kitten . Calico cats are domestic cats with a spotted or particolored coat that is predominantly white, with patches of two other colors. FALSE ADVERTISING!
I got this book because of the cover which shows the eyes of a black cat. The cat featured in the story is a calico kitten . Calico cats are domestic cats with a spotted or particolored coat that is predominantly white, with patches of two other colors. FALSE ADVERTISING!
January 12, 2020
Second book a bit more comfortable than the first
Another whodunnit with Lt. Claudia Hershey and the Indian Run PD crew as Claudia tries to put possible murders to two deaths, mentor an intern, jockey a surprise visit from her ex-husband wanting their daughter for the summer and all the other stuff making life challenging. Some nice twists.
Another whodunnit with Lt. Claudia Hershey and the Indian Run PD crew as Claudia tries to put possible murders to two deaths, mentor an intern, jockey a surprise visit from her ex-husband wanting their daughter for the summer and all the other stuff making life challenging. Some nice twists.
July 1, 2025
Belgrade does it again.
This is my second Hershey book and I find myself wanting more. Very well written and the characters are believable. I hope the new character "Boo" appears in future stories in the series because he is a blast.
I am now going to start the next Hershey book in the series.
Thanks for listening.
This is my second Hershey book and I find myself wanting more. Very well written and the characters are believable. I hope the new character "Boo" appears in future stories in the series because he is a blast.
I am now going to start the next Hershey book in the series.
Thanks for listening.
October 21, 2017
Great cast of characters
Claudia is a hoot. Would hope Author keeps writing with the lieutenant as the main character. Very real and entertaining. I read 2 other books by the Author and I was not disappointed.
Claudia is a hoot. Would hope Author keeps writing with the lieutenant as the main character. Very real and entertaining. I read 2 other books by the Author and I was not disappointed.
December 14, 2017
Love these books. Totally didn’t see that coming.
January 23, 2019
Loved it!
Great mystery. I sure couldn't figure it out and usually I can. Couldn't put this book down once I started it!!!
Great mystery. I sure couldn't figure it out and usually I can. Couldn't put this book down once I started it!!!
November 5, 2019
Great next book about Claudia Hershey.
July 29, 2021
A thoroughly enjoyable second book about Lieutenant Claudia Hershey. Definitely like the main characters portrayed in this set of books. Book 3 downloaded and ready to read.
August 22, 2011
Quietly Dead
Laura Belgrave
Overmountain Press, 2001
ISBN 1570721726
Hardcover
Also published in trade paperback
An old woman is dead and Detective Claudia Hershey suspects this is not just an accidental death. The problem is she can’t really explain to Chief Suggs why an investigation is needed. On top of that, she’s been saddled with the chief’s nephew, a bouncy, aggravating teen with the outlandish name of Booey who wants to try police work for a couple of weeks. As if that weren’t enough, her love life leaves a lot to be desired and her ex-husband has showed up and wants to take their daughter off to DC for the summer. Then there’s a second death and now Chief Suggs is really on her back for causing trouble.
Claudia Hershey, who relocated from Cleveland to the backwoods of Florida and can’t figure out why on earth she did such a thing, returns to delight fans of the detective who’s too tall, dresses badly, can’t control her personal life and sticks out like a sore thumb in the good-old-boy police department. Author Laura Belgrave has delivered another well-crafted mystery with marvelous character and plot development and a quality of writing that makes Quietly Dead a real pleasure to read.
Quietly Dead is a winner and a welcome addition to any mystery reader’s bookshelf.
Reviewed by Lelia Taylor, 2002. Slightly revised 2010.
Laura Belgrave
Overmountain Press, 2001
ISBN 1570721726
Hardcover
Also published in trade paperback
An old woman is dead and Detective Claudia Hershey suspects this is not just an accidental death. The problem is she can’t really explain to Chief Suggs why an investigation is needed. On top of that, she’s been saddled with the chief’s nephew, a bouncy, aggravating teen with the outlandish name of Booey who wants to try police work for a couple of weeks. As if that weren’t enough, her love life leaves a lot to be desired and her ex-husband has showed up and wants to take their daughter off to DC for the summer. Then there’s a second death and now Chief Suggs is really on her back for causing trouble.
Claudia Hershey, who relocated from Cleveland to the backwoods of Florida and can’t figure out why on earth she did such a thing, returns to delight fans of the detective who’s too tall, dresses badly, can’t control her personal life and sticks out like a sore thumb in the good-old-boy police department. Author Laura Belgrave has delivered another well-crafted mystery with marvelous character and plot development and a quality of writing that makes Quietly Dead a real pleasure to read.
Quietly Dead is a winner and a welcome addition to any mystery reader’s bookshelf.
Reviewed by Lelia Taylor, 2002. Slightly revised 2010.
November 22, 2016
Keeps you guessing
I like that the author gives you all the clues and allows the reader to figure out as the plot unfolds. Interesting characters. Fun read.
I like that the author gives you all the clues and allows the reader to figure out as the plot unfolds. Interesting characters. Fun read.
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