Please open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free.
Title: Scones & Bones
Subtitle: A Tea Shop Mystery
Author: Laura Childs
Narrator: Barbara McCulloh
Format: Unabridged
Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins
Language: English
Release date: 11-07-11
Publisher: Recorded Books
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 69 votes
Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective
Publisher's Summary:
Indigo Tea Shop owner Theodosia Browning is lured into attending the Heritage Society's "Pirates and Plunder" soiree. But it's an antique diamond skull ring that gets plundered by someone who murders a history intern in the process. Theodosia knows she'll have to whet her investigative skills to find the killer among a raft of suspects.
Members Reviews:
Murder for Nothing
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
No, because while the descriptions of life running a tea house are sweet and informative, the mystery itself is too far-fetched to be believable. Police officers do NOT let civilians lead criminal chases, much less without back-up a la Old West Cowboy style. Trying not to give spoilers: The apprehension of the criminal does nothing to actually describe motive, nor do we actually hear anything from the criminal at the crucial end except for
What do you think your next listen will be?
My next listen will not be another offering from this author.
What three words best describe Barbara McCullohs voice?
over the top
Was Scones & Bones worth the listening time?
Only 50% of the time, for descriptions of running the tea house and the events they sponsored.
Any additional comments?
This book started off well, but the mystery wasn't focused and finished up too quickly, conveniently, and unbelievably. At the end, I wondered if it couldn't have been totally rewritten from Chapter 3 down a different plot line, one that was mentioned as key to the mystery but then ignored.
Really dumb mystery
I was told that this was a good mystery series. I chose this book because of the plot. This book is in the middle of the series, so the heroine has been at many crime scenes. She tampers with the crime scene by absently picking up a clue, ruining the chain of evidence. When she realizes it, she withholds the evidence; instead, she interferes with a police investigation. The plot also has some major unresolved holes.
voice
Poor voice choice. no southern softness . not the voice of a vibrant young woman. irritating.
Wholesome!
A nice non-gory detail mystery with no cursing. Rated G. I liked the Narrator - excellent performance / reading.
Terrific Novel!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
This audiobook is outstanding. The first time I have felt so drawn in by the reader, Barbara McCulloh.The cast came alive! It was a new dimension in reading.
Barbara brought Theo, Drayton, Haley, and Det. Tidwell to life right in front of my ears
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
I have read and enjoyed many of the Tea Shop mysteries by Laura Childs. I read Death by Darjeeling back in 2006. I knew Laura had a winner.
I love Charleston and Laura brings us into her town and all its history.
Have you listened to any of Barbara McCullohs other performances before? How does this one compare?
I've only heard three other readers before. She is the best! I will certainly look up her other performances
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
A novel of suspense and pirate intrigue.
Any additional comments?
Thanks for giving me a new experience in reading.