{"id":577,"date":"2012-09-24T14:52:43","date_gmt":"2012-09-24T14:52:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.doniscasey.com\/?page_id=577"},"modified":"2012-11-23T17:29:47","modified_gmt":"2012-11-24T00:29:47","slug":"reviews-the-wrong-hill-to-die-on","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.doniscasey.com\/?page_id=577","title":{"rendered":"Reviews: The Wrong Hill to Die On"},"content":{"rendered":"

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“Casey\u2019s<\/strong> warm and wise heroine handles her multiple roles gracefully.” Publisher’s Weekly<\/em>, December, 2012<\/p>\n

“The Wrong Hill to Die On<\/strong> <\/em>is a gentle, gracious mystery, yet it takes on the hate-filled issues of racism and anti-immigration phobias. It also focuses on the themes of family strength, mother-child bonds, and the makings of durable marriages. All that but it isn\u2019t the least bit heavy or preachy\u2014Donis Casey manages to slip worthwhile ideas into her engaging plot without weighing down the tale. You\u2019ll be turning the pages quickly.” \u00a0Judith Starkson<\/em> at http:\/\/www.judithstarkston.com\/reviews\/review-of-the-wrong-hill-to-die-on-by-donis-casey\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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“Yes, there is a lot in this book, and I enjoyed every bit of it.<\/strong> I enjoyed experiencing life in Arizona shortly after it became a state and traveling down unpaved roads that bear absolutely no resemblance to the streets they are today. The inclusion of Hobart Bosworth and his crew who were filming a movie called “The Yaqui” on the streets of Tempe was a very special treat.<\/p>\n

The author is also adept at bringing in bittersweet moments and feelings of dread when the date for America’s entry into World War I draws ever closer, or when Shaw begins planning the things he and Alafair can do when the children are all grown. I’ve become quite attached to all the Tuckers, and I care about what may happen to any one of them in the future.<\/p>\n

If you enjoy historical mysteries that have strong characters and that really give you a feel for life in America during the 1910s, I cannot recommend this series highly enough. Even though this book can stand well on its own, you really shouldn’t miss any part of the life and investigations of Alafair Tucker.”\u00a0Cathy Cole at Kittling Book<\/em>s, Nov. 6, 2012, \u00a0http:\/\/www.kittlingbooks.com\/search?q=wrong+hill+to+die+on<\/a><\/p>\n

“Alafair Tucker<\/strong> and her family continue to entertain in down-home mysteries rooted in our rural past and leavened with a big dose of humor.” Roberta Alexander,<\/em>\u00a0http:\/\/www.insidebayarea.com\/timesstar\/ci_21967956\/its-mystery-new-titles-from-charles-todd-donis<\/a>\u00a0 Oakland Tribune<\/em> 11\/09\/12<\/p>\n

<\/em>“The history embedded<\/strong> in this informative story reveals more than I ever knew about the Southwest just before World War I. Facts are woven into the story line with ease, and add depth to the times depicted. The Wrong Hill to Die On <\/em>is a really good read.” <\/em>\u00a0Mary Ann Smyth for Book Loons\u00a0<\/a>, Nov. 2012.<\/em><\/p>\n

“My favorite characters<\/strong> were Alafair and Shaw, the husband and wife. \u00a0They know each others strengths and weaknesses and they work together as a team. \u00a0The best part of the whole story is when they come home, but you’ll have to read the book to get all the details. \u00a0It’s worth it.” \u00a0Reviewed by Jo Ann Hakola at Book Faerie<\/a>, \u00a0Oct., 2012<\/p>\n

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