Murder at the Arlington Reviews
“This is a twisty,
fast-paced ride with a lot of laughs along the way. I can’t wait for the next
adventure starring Sydney Lockhart. Kathleen Kaska has created one of the most
memorable characters in years.”
Ben Rehder, Edgar
Award Finalist.
Amazon 5.0 out of 5
stars
fun, funny and it's a
mystery, too!, November 8, 2010
By
This
review is from: Murder at the Arlington (Paperback)
Loved
this book! Giggled, laughed, and really had a good time right to the end. Can't
say that about a lot of books these days! Because it's set in the 50's I'd read
along and think, "use your cell, girlfriend"...Cell? maybe jail cell!
And, stockings and garter belts...eeek!
Anonymous on Barnes and Noble
Who
thought murder could be so much fun
Posted March 11, 2009, 12:53 AM
EST: I loved this book from the very start. It was both funny and scary. I
caught myself laughing and then holding my breath in fear because the
characters were real to me. It was well written and played out like a movie in
my head. My biggest disappointment was the book ending. The good news is that I
hear it is a series and more of the mysteries of Sydney herself will be
revealed. Bring it on! I would not lend this book for fear i would not get it
back. I actually got attached. I would not hesitate to buy copies to give out
for sure. This book was a great escape and equal in my memory to a whole week
in Hawaii. In other words, I want to go back and revisit the whole experience.
Murder at the Luther Reviews
“Confident and free-spirited redhead, Sydney Jean Lockhart, has
shunned the entrapments of marriage and domesticity in order to maintain her
independence and pursue her career as a reporter.
Attending the “Neptune Rising” themed Ball on New Year’s Eve, she
finds herself evading the unwanted attentions of undesirable suitors,
befriended by various socialites, and looking forward to a bird watching date
with used car salesman, Sam Buckner.
In the midst of party revelers, champagne and dancing, a murder
occurs and Sydney Lockhart is discovered standing over the victim with his
blood on her hands.
Pursued by Police Chief, Lynol Fogmore, a cigar-chewing bulldog
of a man, hungry for a fast arrest and conviction, Sydney finds herself his
number one suspect. In a race against time to prove her innocence, she sets out
to solve the case and unmask the real murderer.
Kathleen Kaska’s book is a neatly
written, fast-paced and entertaining thriller. Her central character, Sydney
Lockhart, is a feisty, strong and believable heroine, embroiled in a charmingly
nostalgic murder-mystery, reminiscent of the classic Agatha Christie style
whodunits that would also transfer successfully to stage and screen.”
By John O. Raab, Editor of Suspense Magazine
“Smart, sassy, and sexy have a new poster girl: Sydney Lockhart.
Whether she’s running from thugs through the Texas marshes or tossing back
cocktails with a crazy cousin, Murder at the Luther will entertain. It’s a
solid mystery wrapped in lots of humor and excitement.”—Suzanne Arruda, author
of the award-winning Jade del Cameron mystery series
What's Your Agatha Christie I.Q? (The Agatha Christie Triviography and Quiz Book)
What's Your Agatha Christie I.Q? (The Agatha Christie Triviography and Quiz Book)
An Enjoyable Christie Quiz Companion,
William S. Shepard "mystery writer" (Oxford, Maryland)
This review is from: What's Your Agatha Christie I.Q?: 1,001 Puzzling Questions About the World's Most Beloved Mystery Writer (Paperback)
This is the first of Kathleen Kaska's helpful trilogy for mystery fans - the other two concern Alfred Hitchcock and Sherlock Holmes. My Agatha Christie I.Q. should be fairly good, for I've read some 20 of her books, and given two cruise lectures on Agatha Christie's Middle East. But I found, amongst her 60 quizzes, said to comprise 1001 puzzle questions, lots that I didn't know or had forgotten. It's not as intimidating as it sounds, for with the help of the bibliography, which lists the entire Christie canon, the reader will be able to puzzle out many of the answers that are less familiar. This is the sort of exercise that might in less skilled hands have become wearisome - but instead, this book is fun, and a valued addition to the Agatha Christie shelf in your mystery library. Here are all sorts of quizzes to suit your mood, from the names of her books (and the ones she didn't use), to motives, murders, and victims. There are films highlighted here, as well as her wonderful plays, and even crossword puzzles! A fine, enjoyable effort from the reliable Kathleen Kaska!
"...something new
for Holmes buffs to test their knowledge or prodigals looking for an excuse to
reread childhood classics."—Dallas Morning News
"The Sherlock
Holmes Triviography and Quiz Book is a darn clever book. Anything you want
to know about the master sleuth is here, divvied up by category and cross
referenced."—Whittier, California News
"Kathleen Kaska
has put together a wonderful mind teaser for all Sherlock Holmes aficionados.
She covers it all—stories, books, the media—with lots of questions, puzzles,
and trivia facts. No true Sherlockian will want to miss this grand Triviography
and Quiz Book."—Michael R. Pitts, author of Famous Detectives I, II,
and III, and co-author of The Great Detective Pictures
The Sherlock Holmes Triviography and Quiz Book
Type of material: Softcover
Book
Author: Kathleen
Kaska
Publisher: Taylor
Trade Publishing
Year: 2000
ISBN: 0-87833-196-4
Review: This book is fun! Each chapter
includes a brief introduction, several quizzes of ten questions each (some are
multiple choice; some true/false and some simply direct questions), and then a
bit of trivia about every four or five quizzes. The last section contains some
crossword puzzles. There are also several appendices with useful information.
The topics are laid out in a sensible order.
Chapter one is a general overview of the world of Sherlock Holmes. The next
covers the four novels and then the following chapters are dedicated to each of
the short story collections. Having covered the Canon, there are quizzes about
Holmes on tv, stage, radio and the big screen. What’s left, you ask? Why,
quizzes about Sir Arthur himself!
As you would expect, some questions are much harder
than others. But author Kathleen Kaska clearly did not intend to try and stump
the reader with every quiz. She succeeds at this. The average Holmes fan will
know some of the answers, but is unlikely to miss ten in a row. The trivia
interspersed throughout adds to the sense of learning and leaves the reader
with the feeling of having picked up a little something.
You can find some Holmes quizzes on the internet
with a little searching, but this book is definitely worth purchasing. You will
find yourself periodically pulling it off the shelf to test your Holmes
knowledge.
Reviewed by: Bob Byrne, July 2003
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