Ghost at Work

Ghost at Work
by Carolyn G. Hart

I've been a big fan of the works of mystery writer Carolyn G. Hart for many years, particularly her Death on Demand series, featuring mystery bookstore owner Annie Laurance-Darling. A fellow mystery fan recommended the Bailey Ruth Raeburn series to me so I gave the first volume and try and found myself enjoying it. Bailey is a fun character -- spunky, with a lot of southern charm. Which is saying a lot, considering that she's a ghost. Bailey and her husband died decades ago, but she's a bit bored in Heaven, and has asked to be sent back to Earth to provide "guardian angel" assistance. She is granted her request, but before she can be properly trained in the essentials of the job -- how NOT to manifest herself around mortals -- she's dropped in her old hometown and finds herself trying to prevent the local pastor's wife from being accused of murder. This is a fun, light-weight mystery, with some quirky characters and a definite Texas twang. It's not Hart's best written or edited work -- the hardback edition had lots of typos and some serious plot loopholes. But, if you're looking for a quick, upbeat mystery this should fit the bill. Hart has released a new Bailey Ruth Raeburn title each of the past three Octobers. -- recommended by Scott C. - Bennett Martin Public Library

[Also available in downloadable, and book-on-cd formats.]

[ official Bailey Ruth Raeburn page on the official Carolyn G. Hart web site ]

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