Review by jen_baroness_mom - A Gift of Bones

A review by jen_baroness_mom
A Gift of Bones by Carolyn Haines

5.0

Will Sarah Booth find the mother in time?

A Gift of Bones by Carolyn Haines is marvelous. I loved the whole story, the mystery, the Christmas tie-in, all of it is superb.

In this installment, Sarah Booth and Coleman are officially a couple. It will be their first Christmas together, and Sarah Booth has lots of plans. We all know about plans though. Sometimes things just won’t follow the plan.

Christmas in Zinnia

Christmas in Zinnia is lovely, and Sarah Booth loves all of the Christmas decorations around town. Tinkie does too, except those blow-up ornaments. The ladies have talked Oscar, Harold, and Coleman into being the wise men in the church’s Christmas pageant. I have to give the church credit as they keep trying to pull off the nativity scene. Last Christmas in Jingle Bones, the pigs, and bad boys ruined the party and this year. Well, I will let you read about that.

The Mystery

Cece is in need of Sarah Booth and Tinkie’s assistance. They would never turn a friend away. However, now that Sarah Booth is dating Coleman the Sheriff, things are a little different. She promised not to withhold things from him. I think Sarah Booth did an excellent job of maintaining her professional code without completely lying to Coleman.

It was nice to get to meet Cece’s family. They are more wacked than I thought. Oh, and wow does her Uncle Will need to seriously grow a pair. Family secrets are terrible things.

The mystery was well played. I caught most of the clue and had my suspicion, but I wasn’t entirely sure until…well, you know…until Sarah Booth announced it.

Some of my favorite parts

I always love a good party at Harold’s house. He knows how to throw a party.

Madam Tomeeka and Cece decorating for Sarah Booth

Cece with a shotgun, shooting at the bad guy

The Christmas pageant, Mrs. Hedgepeth, and the baby Jesus doll

Tinkie and Oscar’s generosity

Deputy Budgie suckered Sarah Booth with a fabricated story

Snow in Zinnia for Christmas

The Nutcracker, Jitty and Mr. & Mrs. Delaney

I think that the moral to this story is communication is the best form. You never know what someone’s answer will be unless you ask the question.

5 Stars for A Gift of Bones by Carolyn Haines

My rating for A Gift of Bones by Carolyn Haines is five stars. I absolutely love this series. It always feels like I am catching up with old friends when I am reading one of the books. I think that there may be a change coming in the next installment, but I know Carolyn Haines will keep up the laughs, and the mystery will be superb.

I highly recommend this series. If you haven’t already you should check it out.

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