Book Review
Nearly Departed in Deadwood

NEARLY DEPARTED IN DEADWOOD by Ann Charles, a Laugh Out Loud Thills & Chills

First let me say, the cover for this book an the entire series is freaking amazing. The cover was the reason I took a chance on this new-to-me author. The use of color, as well as objects that are in the storyline was truly excellence in design and marketing.

Now, on to the story. Ms. Charles’ ability to bring Deadwood South Dakota alive in the mind of readers was spot on. Her use of characters, humor, history and mystery was masterful. Think Stephanie Plum goes middle America.

In Nearly Departed, Ann Charles’ protagonist, Violet Parker is a single mom of twins starting over in a smallish town where she spent loads of time as a child. Her “do-over” is impeded by her ability to sell houses and a child abductor.

With a cast of characters to bring spice, irritation, humor and thrills to the story, Violet sets out to protect her daughter who is the exact image of one of the missing girls in Deadwood.

Violet spends the book trying to find a house for her client Doc, while trying to get 2 other client’s – Wolfgang Hessler and Old Man Harvey – houses ready to sell or sold. Sparks fly with Doc, while skin crawls at the thought of Violet’s secret admirer. Quickly in the story, Violet draws secondary characters within her circle adding the perfect mix of laughs and snappy dialogue.

This is a great start to a multi-book series that I plan on reading more of.

Recommend?

If you like Janet Evanovich’s writing style, and character development, you will find that Violet Parker and the Deadwood series worth the time to read.

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Disclaimer
Disclosure of Material Connection: I was asked to review this book from the author’s publicist, but I received the digital book via the OverDrive/Libby app from the Harris County Library system. It was read as a Kindle Book.

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