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Blurb:  Deadwood Humorous Mystery Series #4

One dead body. One century-old haunted opera house. One zombie musical. One pissed-off detective.

Will Violet "Spooky" Parker keep her tail out of trouble or will she end up as one of Deadwood's walking dead?

Review:  I was fortunate enough to receive a copy of this book as a Beta Read from the author and wasn't sure what to expect.  Her Dance of the Winnebagos (Jackrabbit Junction series) is on my TBR list, but I have not been able to get to it yet, and have not read the previous books in the Deadwood series, so was, well, going in cold into the read.

I found myself enjoying the read very much and the blurb, albeit short, says it all about the book.  This is the kind of book that I find I like reading when in need of a pick-me-up.  Yes, there are serious moments, but it also shows an almost irreverent zaniness too (after all, who could not like a vehicle called the "Picklemobile") - and Ms. Charles balances the two marvelously.

I look forward to reading her other books, which I will definitely look into locating.

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Quotes from the book:

Impressing buyers starts with showin’ up in your finest duds, not letting them see your shabby old bloomers.” #Harvey to Violet Parker #Better Off Dead In Deadwood by Ann Charles

I found myself liking her in spite of her perky boobs, butt, and everything else. She probably even had perky pinkie toes.  #Violet Parker about Caly #Better Off Dead In Deadwood by Ann Charles

“Is someone holding a gun on you right now? Grunt once for yes.” #Violet Parker to Cooper#Better Off Dead In Deadwood by Ann Charles

The room smelled like cardboard, floor cleaner, and a hint of sweat. Wait—I sniffed my armpits. Good, it wasn’t me. #Violet Parker #Better Off Dead In Deadwood by Ann Charles

“Awww, come on, Mom. That’s the past, let’s just move on with our lives and find happiness in love and forgiveness.” #Addy to Violet Parker #Better Off Dead In Deadwood by Ann Charles