The Serpents Trail

A Maxie and Stretch Mystery Series

De: Sue Henry

Narrado por: Lee Adams

At 63, Maxie is cruising down the Alaska Highway in her brand-new Winnebago. She's always been a gypsy at heart, and with her mini-dachshund at her side, and the open road ahead, she's never been happier. But before her exploration of the Lower 48 gets underway, Maxie needs to figure out who burglarized her friend's Colorado home, and why. But the closer Maxie gets to solving the puzzle, the more it becomes chillingly clear that her friend's life isn't the only one on the line.©2004 Sue Henry (P)2004 Books on Tape, Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Cozy crime fans...will love to live vicariously through Maxie and Stretch in what promises to be a long and popular run of adventures." (Publishers Weekly)
"Another winner." (Booklist)

This Review Needs a title

Fun read, whodunit centered on Grand Junction Colorado. Maxi and her dog, Stretch live in a mini-winnebago and deal with the dearh of Maxis friend Sarah. Cover picture is Ansel Adams photograph site in Wyoming, not the Colorado Monument in Colorado.

Maxie definitely doesn't leap to conclusions

This is the second book in the series that I've listened to. What I like: the main character, Maxie, seems like a real person; the whole traveling by yourself life in a Winnebago is so fun to "ride along" on vicariously; and Stretch plays a pretty darn good second banana. What I don't like: at times, the narration sounds like a travelogue; at other times, a very boring monologue. The narrator can go into excruciating detail about a local landmark - I'm guessing to establish a sense of place - and what's tougher for me to take, can also go into excruciating detail about her inner thoughts on a barely relevant but not especially interesting topic just when the external action starts to pick up. And Maxie, because in some ways she is so slow and deliberate, can sometimes worry back and forth over a conclusion that seems so obvious. I find myself telling my CD player, "Duh - you think?" All in all, it's entertaining enough, but if you like your action to move along at a brisk pace, this author's style may drive you crazy.

need a different reader

Many place and street names mispronounced. Jarring for a local. Surely, it can't be that hard to learn the pronunciations for an area specific story!

Enjoyable

An easy summer read, or listen while gardening in my case. I'm just 3 years older than Maxie, and love the idea of a heroine of my generation. The series brings to mind " Murder, She Wrote" where everyone seems well off, and a bit homogenized but still I enjoyed it. There are just enough little twists to change your mind about whodunnit, although I found some things exasperating. Mainly after the 3rd or 4 th break in of Sarah's house why didn't Maxie change the damned locks? Ms. Adam's reading is easy and pleasant to listen to which for me is key for audio books.

A favorite series of mine!

I have listened to this book several times! I love both Maxie and Stretch! Wish there were more in the series!!

my retirement dream

so love the series. she is out there driving her new mini wini. and solving crimes. it is a great escape read. especially if you are closing in on retirement like i am.

Honest, down to earth and still exciting!

Love Sue Henry's Books. Never boring. I find very relaxing but interesting at the same time. Love her!