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Feb. 18, 2008
a book review and contest

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About the book:
Another murder mystery for the Bargain Hunters Network–only this time, one of them is a suspect!

Ginger and her husband, Earl, are in for a wild ride in Calamity, Nevada, along with the other BHN ladies–college student Kindra, mother-of-four Suzanne, and sassy senior Arleta. They came to town for the Invention Expo and some outlet shopping, but instead they endure lost luggage, broken air conditioning, and a long line of people angry at hotel owner Dustin Clydell. With the Invention Expo and the Squirrel Lovers’ convention both in town, the Wind-Up Hotel has somehow overbooked.

Before the night is over, a man has been found dead in a teddy bear costume, the Invention Expo has been canceled, Binky the water-skiing squirrel has gone missing…and the authorities want to talk to one of the BHN ladies! What else could possibly go wrong?

Once again, the Bargain Hunters Network swings into sleuth mode to solve the murder–and this time, clear one of their own. Along the way, Ginger discovers something even better than a bargain.

About the author:
Sharon Dunn is the author of Death of a Garage Sale Newbie, book one in the Bargain Hunters Mysteries, and the Ruby Taylor mystery novels including Sassy Cinderella, which was voted Book of the Year by American Christian Fiction Writers. She earned a BA in television production and a master’s in history Sharon lives in Bozeman, Montana, with her husband of twenty years, three children, two cats, and lots of dust bunnies.

My thoughts:
I have mixed emotions about this book.  There were two things that initially attracted me to it: (1) The title~ you've got to admit, it's intriguing!  With a name like that, you almost have to check out this book just to find out what story might be inside the cover! (2)The fact that this book was a "Bargain Hunters Mystery"~ I love bargains and I love mysteries!
I liked that the Bargain Hunters Network is made up of such a varied group of ladies~ ranging from a college student, to a 30-something mom of 4, to a 50-something empty-nester, to an 81-year-old widow.  I'd love to be part of a group like that!  Amidst the hunt for a good  bargain, a murder takes place, one of the members is a suspect, and the rest rally round to help solve the mystery and help their friend.
Though humorous and a bit off-the-wall, the mystery did hold my attention and kept me guessing to the end.  It certainly wasn't your average mystery novel, that's for sure. 

Here's what some others had to say about the book:
“A quirky ‘who done it,’ Death of a Six-Foot Teddy Bear is the perfect mystery for women who love bargains and surprise endings.”
- Melanie Dobson, author of Together for Good and
Going for Broke

“If you enjoy whimsy, humor, and fun characters with your mystery, Death of a Six-Foot Teddy Bear is for you!  But beware!  Under the laughs are buried strong spiritual truths.  A delightful, thoughtful read.”
- Gayle Roper, award-winning author of
Fatal Deduction

“The bargain hunter gals are at it again! Dunn’s riotous romp seamlessly tucks in truth and light and leaves us in stitches. A must-read for those who think living by faith is boring.”
- Lois Richer, author of
Healing Tides

“Sharon Dunn’s uncanny sense of the hilarious, her gift for creating unusual but deeply human characters, and her ability to get them into (and out of) outrageously believable predicaments make Death of a Six-Foot Teddy Bear a read that’s just plain fun.”
- Kathy Tyers, author of Shivering World and the Firebird trilogy

Death of a Six Foot Teddy Bear is an exquisite combination of fun characters, laugh-out-loud weirdness, and a trail of skillfully laid clues that amateur sleuths will love following. A top-notch mystery delivered in Sharon Dunn’s delightfully snappy style.”
- Virginia Smith, author of Stuck in the Middle, book one of the Sister-to-Sister Series

“As an ardent garage saler and reader, I love this series and its lovable quirky characters. Fresh, fun, and outrageous humor with a serious side. Sharon Dunn has ‘dunn’ it again!” 
- Lyn Cote, author of Blessed Assurance

The contest:
I have 2 copies of this book up for grabs.  Please tell me what intrigues you about it in a comment on this post.  (If you'd like a 2nd chance to win, post about this contest on your blog, with a link back~ let me know you did so in your comment!)  I'll draw two winners on Thursday (the 21st) at noon.  Check back to see if YOU are a winner!

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Feb. 19, 2008 - Draw...

Posted by canadianladybug

Love the mystery kind of books... This is more my style than the romance kind... Anyhow, please enter me in your draw. Sounds very interesting and out of the ordinary... I love bargain... The proof? I shop at a second-hand store most of the time or when there is BIG sales... Why pay full price when you can get it for cheaper? Also, there is a character in this book that I could probably relate too... 30-something mother of 4 - ME! LOL

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Feb. 21, 2008 - Package...

Posted by canadianladybug

BTW Heidi... got the package on Monday. I think I forgot to tell you - OUPSY!

Thanks a bunch again... Now I just need to wrap some for Dominic's birthday and do his cake...

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