Book Overview
." . . An entirely engaging novel with pathos, plot twists, and quirky characters galore. Beautifully written and wickedly funny." --Harley Jane Kozak, Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity-award winning author of A Date You Can't Refuse "Move over Janet Evanovich-mystery fans have a new reason to celebrate September Fair is fun, funny, and so cleverly written, you'll be guessing until the very end." --Gemma Halliday, best-selling author of Mayhem in High Heels The Minnesota State Fair-the beloved home of 4H exhibits, Midway rides, and everything on a stick. The festival fun is riding high until the recently crowned Milkfed Mary, Queen of the Dairy, a Battle Lake native, is brutally murdered while her regal likeness is carved in butter. Can Mira James, covering the fair for the Battle Lake Recall, expose a deadly State Fair secret and win a blue ribbon for caging a killer? You bet your last deep-fried Nut Goodie Praise for the Lefty Award-nominated Murder-by-Month Series star] ." . . hilarious, fast paced, and madcap."-- Booklist (starred review) "Wonderfully funny."-- Crimespree Magazine "Another amusing tale set in the town full of over-the-top zanies who've endeared themselves to the engaging Mira."-- Kirkus
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0738718726
ISBN13:9780738718729
Release Date:September 2009
Publisher:Midnight Ink
Length:288 Pages
Weight:0.60 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.2" x 8.0"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
A pleasurable escape
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
A master of the comic metaphor, Lourey once again weaves a quirky & entertaining set of murderous events for her likeable hero, Mira. Capturing the engulfing strangeness that is the Minnesota State Fair with humor, but also an engaging emotional punch at times, it's a wild ride that's as pleasurable as a deep-fried Nut Goody on a stick. Keep 'em coming!
It Kept Me Guessing
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
A beauty contestant, competing in the "Milkfed Mary" pageant, is murdered while having her likeness sculpted in butter. Who can resist a premise like that? I don't often laugh out loud when reading mysteries, but I did during this one. Lourey's humor is dry and irreverent, just the way I like it, and her writing is crisp and engaging. The mystery kept me guessing until the end.
Great Sunny, Funny Fun
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
The perfect book for a cold winter night. Jess Lourey has such a freewheeling sense of humor and sharp eye for detail that it should be HER head carved out of butter at the next Minnesota state fair.
Fun series!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
After reading other mysteries/cozies with seemingly perfect, know-it-all main characters (which is kind of getting on my nerves!), September Fair is a breath of fresh air. Mira is flawed but lovable and is surrounded by interesting characters. Many laugh-out-loud moments, although I'm not sure I will be eating a burger anytime soon. :) I hope Ms. Lourey continues with the series!
I adore this series
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This series just gets better and better. I'm always entertained, I laugh out loud, and love the characters. Please, don't stop writing this series! I'm hoping you will indeed write Octoberfest, Jess, and many more as well.
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