Synopses & Reviews
Time to weed out a killer!Meg Langslows eccentric parents have a new hobby: growing roses and entering them in highly competitive shows. Dads gardening skill and Mothers gift for selecting and arranging the blossoms should make them an unbeatable team—and Meg is relieved theyve taken up such a safe, gentle hobby. She even volunteers to help when the Caerphilly Garden Club sponsors its first annual rose show. But after a few hours of dealing with her parents competitors, Meg sees trouble...
“As usual in this hilarious series…a good time is guaranteed for everyone except Meg.”
—Kirkus Reviews Rose growers are so cut-throat that they will do nearly anything to win the Black Swan trophy—making them all prime suspects when Meg discovers that someone is attempting to kill the wealthy woman on whose estate the competition is being held. Meg tries to leave the detecting to the local police and focus on the competition. But she just cant help getting her hands dirty when lives are at stake… “Andrews always leavens the mayhem with laughs.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch
Review
SIX GEESE A-SLAYING
“Fans will enjoy [this] entry in Andrewss fine-feathered series.”—Publishers Weekly
“Fans of comic cozies who have never read Andrews Meg Langslow mysteries have a real treat in store.…Lots of silly but infectious humor and just enough mystery.”—Booklist
COCKATIELS AT SEVEN
“Suspense, laughter and a whole passel of good clean fun.”—Publishers Weekly
“More fun than seven cocktails—and a lot safer, too.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch
“The plot, in true ‘You Cant Take It With You fashion, involves plenty of snakes, as well as the titular cockatiels and assorted exotic birds. The author has a fine sense of pacing and a droll...sense of humor. This is character-driven fiction, and Andrews maintains the action within the confines and sensibilities of her town-and-gown setting.”—The State (Columbia, SC)
THE PENGUIN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH
“Deliciously daffy.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Andrews always leavens the mayhem with laughs. So march yourself down to the bookstore or library and check out The Penguin Who Knew Too Much.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch (Virginia)
“Andrews eighth Meg-centric mystery moves along like the best beach reads.”—Entertainment Weekly
“The levelheaded, unflappable Meg takes it all in stride…This eighth cozy in the series makes the most of humorous situations, zany relatives, and lovable characters.”—Booklist
“A classic whodunit…wraps suspense, humor, and a screwball cast of characters into a mystery novel with stand-up quality.”—About.com
“Always a treat.”—Romantic Times BOOKreviews
“Andrews has mastered the art of writing farce with style and wit.”—Mystery Scene
NO NEST FOR THE WICKET
“Fun, lively, charming.”—Publishers Weekly
“Andrews strikes just the right balance between comedy and suspense to keep the reader laughing and on the edge of ones seat...Fans of this series will no doubt enjoy this installment, while new readers...will be headed to the bookstore for the earlier books.”—Romantic Times BOOKreviews (4 stars)
“Any day when I start reading about Meg is cause for delight. Ending the book makes me yearn for more than one per year. Hint.”—Deadly Pleasures
“As usual, Andrews is a reliable source for those who like their murder with plenty of mayhem.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Andrewss talent for the lovably loony makes this series a winner; to miss it would be a cardinal sin.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch
OWLS WELL THAT ENDS WELL
“A loony, utterly delightful affair.”—Booklist
“Its a hoot...a supporting cast of endearingly eccentric characters, perfectly pitched dialogue and a fine sense of humor make this a treat.”—Publishers Weekly
“Death by yard sale epitomizes the ‘everyday people humor that Andrews does so well…for readers who prefer their mysteries light...Andrews may be the next best thing to Janet Evanovich.”—Rocky Mountain News
“Andrews delivers another wonderfully comic story....This is a fun read, as are all the books in the series. Andrews playfully creates laughable, wacky scenes that are the backdrop for her criminally devious plot. Settle back, dear reader and enjoy another visit to Megs anything-but-ordinary world.”—Romantic Times (starred review)
WELL ALWAYS HAVE PARROTS
“Laughter, more laughter, we need laughter, so Donna Andrews is giving us Well Always Have Parrots…to help us survive February.”—Washington Times
“Perfectly showcases Donna Andrews gift for deadpan comedy.”—Denver Post on Well Always Have Parrots
“Always heavy on the humor, Andrews most recent Meg Langslow outing is her most over-the-top adventure to date.”—Booklist
“I cant say enough good things about this series, and this entry in it.”—Deadly Pleasures
“Hilarious...another winner...keeps you turning pages.”—Mystery Lovers News
Synopsis
The brilliantly funny and talented Andrews delivers another winner in the acclaimed avian-themed Meg Langlsow series readers have come to love. Martin's Press.
Synopsis
Meg Langslows eccentric parents have a new hobby: growing roses and entering them in highly competitive shows. Dads gardening skill and Mothers gift for selecting and arranging the blossoms should make them an unbeatable team—and Meg is relieved theyve taken up such a safe, gentle hobby. She even volunteers to help when the Caerphilly Garden Club sponsors its first annual rose show. But after a few hours of dealing with her parents competitors, Meg sees trouble...
Rose growers are so cut-throat that they will do nearly anything to win the Black Swan trophy—making them all prime suspects when Meg discovers that someone is attempting to kill the wealthy woman on whose estate the competition is being held. Meg tries to leave the detecting to the local police and focus on the competition. But she just cant help getting her hands dirty when lives are at stake…
About the Author
Donna Andrews is the author of the Meg Langslow mysteries, including Stork Raving Mad and Murder with Peacocks. She has won the Agatha, Anthony, and Barry awards, a Romantic Times award for best first novel, and two Lefty and two Toby Bromberg Awards for funniest mystery. When not writing fiction, Andrews is a self-confessed nerd, rarely found away from her computer, unless she's messing in the garden. She lives in Reston, Virginia.