The Buzzard Table

Very good. The author is known to me. My favorite book so far was a history, not a mystery. The Secret Biography of Ghengis Kahn.

I am familiar with the author, the characters and as always, I learn something from the history incorporated into the story.

Reid, Judge Knott's cousin is always a bit elusive but interesting.

Yes. It was her new relationship to her stepson.

I like the fairness of Judge Knott, her huge family and her kindness to her stepson.

Margaret Maron is one of my favorite authors. I love her ability to say in a few words what some authors take pages to say. I eagerly anticipate the next in the Judge Deborah Knott mysteries and this one did not disappoint. A female realtor goes missing and we are expecting the worse. True to form, the body turns up, dumped in a rural area, and the search for the killer is on. Deborah's husband, Dwight, heads up the investigation. While all this is going on, we discover that Deborah's stepson Cal wants Deborah to adopt him so he can start calling her mom. A really great read, especially for those who like to follow along the chapters of Deborah's life.(less)

I very much liked the early Deborah Knott books by Maron, but I won't be reading or listening to any more. There is a noticeable tiredness in this volume, and it lacks the sharp and witty characters and interactions of the first entries in the series. The information about turkey vultures at the beginning of each chapter seems contrived, and the story and action drag out, though this is not a long book at all.

C.J. Critt has a clear delivery, but she doesn't seem to be much interested in this half-hearted story either.

"The Bootlegger's Daughter" and some of the other early parts of this series are well worth trying, but don't waste your time with this one.

I think I could listen to almost anything narrated by C.J.Ctrit- even my husband's Sci-fi..

I have met Ms. Maron a couple of times. Her research is first-rate as are her tales. When she states a fact, I believe it.

More of a story line. I felt the story was a little weak.

Yes, if they are a Judge Knott fan they will probably still enjoy the story

Judge Knott always.

Yes. Once but not twice.

Per usual, Judge Knott books are outstanding. Particularly when narrated by C J Critt. Her work is phenomenal!

connection between classic crime story and moral questions about Guantanamo

The culprit actually believes that CSI TV stories ans courtroom shows on TV reflect actual police procedure, caustic but true to life

all Deborah Knott novels, I think she is just fine

No, but I didn't dawdle either, but that was what I wanted

But I like about all Deborah Knott novels ist the generally positive outlook, the books are really refreshing without being superficial

I would recommend paper. I can't conceive of how they chose this reader

I've always liked the characters in this series, and I love Maron's sense of place.

Not in a million years.

Couldn't take the reader in long sessions.

The buzzard info is great.