Book Overview
The Maine Mulch Murder by A. Carman Clark released on Jan 25, 2004 is available now for purchase. This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0967819938
ISBN13:9780967819938
Release Date:July 2001
Publisher:Larcom Press
Length:228 Pages
Weight:0.95 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.3" x 9.3"
Related Subjects
Contemporary Fiction Literature & Fiction Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Women SleuthsCustomer Reviews
4 ratings
Best mystery I've read all summer...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I have struggled through, and sometimes tossed aside, too many mysteries this summer written in first person and with/or a definite occupational slant, ie, herb growing, cooking, quilting, etc. The other end of the spectrum has gratuitous violence. Despite the title, this is not a particularly "occupational" mystery. The characters are not petulant and temper prone, but rather, interesting and caring. The plot is rather twisted and convoluted, and although the denouement seems clear at one point, there is one last twist in it. Hopefully, this is the beginning of a series.
Hooked
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Excellent read. Can't wait for more about this fascinating older sleuth.
I feel I've found a "Nancy Drew" for the Adult Crowd!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Reading this book reminds me of reading Nancy Drew mysteries as a girl. That young sleuth was just like me and I was just like her. (At least, I would have been like her if my parents were as lenient as hers were!) The gardening, composting sleuth of The Maine Mulch Murder is just as credible. It is a rare treat to find such a familiar sleuth. Not only are the gardening details correct, but Amy's attitudes, habits, schedule, and other life details blend with integrity. She utilizes her practical reasoning skills, honed through gardening, to solve this murder. I really enjoyed it. [I would suggest that you NOT read the inside book flap. It told me too much about plot details. I think the story would be better if some of those facts weren't revealed until the book content reveals them.]
Perfect reading for a lazy summer afternoon
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This was a delightful and quick mystery to read....which makes it ideal for an afternoon at the beach. The main character is a delighful 60 year old lady gardener who turns sleuth when she finds a body and becomes determined to find the killer. Along the way she reunites with an old flame and what happens next requires actually reading the book. The ending is possibly predictable depending perhaps on the number of mysteries you've read. But overall it was well worth an afternoon of relaxing reading.
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