Murder on a Girl's Night Out

By: Anne George

Narrated by: Ruth Ann Phimister

Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins

Publisher's summary

Novelist Anne George injects murder, mayhem, and laughs into her popular mysteries. Nominated for an Agatha Award, this hilarious tale of two “60 something” sisters reveals the deadly consequences of a hasty real estate purchase.

Retired Alabama school teacher Patricia Anne thinks her older sister, flamboyant Mary Alice, has lost her cotton-pickin’ mind. On a whim, Mary Alice bought the Skoot ’n’ Boot, the local country western night spot where she and her boyfriend hang out. Mary Alice insists it will be easy to run the club - until the previous owner is found executed, gangland style, in the club’s wishing well. Suddenly the sheriff is demanding answers, and a killer with unfinished business is sending messages even optimistic Mary Alice can’t ignore.

With her dramatic sense of timing, narrator Ruth Ann Phimister brings out both the wise-cracking fun and the nail-biting suspense.

©1996 Anne George (P)2000 Recorded Books

Humor

I truly appreciate an author that can write a story that I can visualize and wish I could see in a movie. These sisters at times are like watching Whose On First?.

girls nite out

Would you consider the audio edition of Murder on a Girl's Night Out to be better than the print version?

did't read the print version

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

yes. The author's details and Ms.Phimister's reading of the story

Which character – as performed by Ruth Ann Phimister – was your favorite?

Sister

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Made me laugh a lot

Any additional comments?

I am listening to the rest of her books. Anne George I mean.

easy to relax to

sometimes it feels good to listen to something lighthearted and I love the southern accent

nice first entry on cozy series

A bit dated but still enjoyable first entry in the Southern Sisters cozy series. The narrator did a fine job. Overall, it was play but I did not love it as I had when the series was first published

Easy read or listen, I recommend.

Cool characters, anyone with a sibling will enjoy! the characters are likeable and funny. the plot is interesting.

fun narration

this book was not a fave for me…it was entertaining enough…very easy listening…a bit silly. in the first few chapters I felt like I was listening to the sisters from THE WALTONS.

not expecting

some laughs especially if you have a siblings or even your best friend 🧡

A laugh you can relate to!

Any additional comments?

This book was thoroughly enjoyable. I haven't laughed out loud like that in a long time. It catches you off guard because you're listening intently to the plot, it gets interesting and bam you're laughing. It's very witty and I'm sure a lot of people can relate to the sisters.

The author gives enough details for you to easily imagine the scenario but doesn't overdo it so that you become bored with the details and forget what was going on.

I think the narrator is perfect for this story and has the ability to keep the suspense going and in an instant with an almost English irony bring you to laugh out loud unexpectedly.

Can't wait to get started on the second book.

Fun chicken soup for the ears

This book was a great break from some of the more serious reading I’ve been doing. The pace is relaxing, but not too slow and as soon as you settle into the seemingly mundane life of two older ladies, things change and you are swept into a crazy mystery with two wild women at the helm. There’s one crazy situation after another in this first book, but I won’t go into that detail here for fear of ruining the ride for you. Just trust me that things get crazy! I don’t know about you, but I absolutely enjoy reading about wild women (or wild men) with good hearts!!

At first glance the two sisters are entirely different and annoying in their own ways. One is a pedantic, persnickety, somewhat judgmental, former English teacher who insists on correcting everyone’s grammar. The other is a man-chasing, glutton who clearly sees everyone else’s faults and has no qualms about telling everyone exactly what they are doing wrong.

There are enough husbands, boyfriends, children, grandchildren, friends and neighbors to bring depth to the story. As you get to know these “annoying” ladies, you can’t help but fall in love with them. It turns out that they are funny, loving and though different, they both have equally good hearts and souls so it’s easy to overlook and actually smile at what initially seemed like annoying traits (especially for those of us who are perfect and never annoying…lol).

I am now listening to the last audio book in this series (seems there’s at least one more not in audio) and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed these books. The narrator does an awesome job of bringing the 60-something pair and the rest of the cast to life. She also does a fabulous job of conveying the wry humor that’s scattered throughout and in this way she helps the author evolve our view of the women from annoying to heartwarmingly fun.

A Very Enjoyable Start to Series

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Yes. I'd recommend to anyone who enjoys cozy mysteries.

What aspect of Ruth Ann Phimister’s performance would you have changed?

None. She did an excellent job

Any additional comments?

A very enjoyable start to the Southern Sisters Mystery series. All the characters are very enjoyable and Patricia Ann is particularly entertaining with her internal commentary on her sister, husband and all the events and people around her.The narrator does a fine job with the accent and personalizing each character she portrays.