Act Two

Magnolia Steele Mystery Series, Book 2

By: Denise Grover Swank

Narrated by: Rachel Dulude

For as long as Magnolia Steele can remember, the past has had its hooks in her. Her time as a Broadway actress in New York City was an escape that ended in public humiliation, but now that she's back home in Franklin, Tennessee, she's feeling the grip of the two incidents that stole her innocence. The first was the disappearance of her father when she was a teen, who left home for a meeting and never came back. The other incident...well, her memories have returned, but it's best left where it belongs - in the past.

Hoping for closure, Magnolia decides to look into her daddy's cold case. Though the town gossips are convinced he ran away with his client's wife and money, she has always suspected foul play. Talking to a few of his old acquaintances seems harmless enough - until the man she's arranged to meet turns up dead. There's evidence someone murdered him to keep him quiet, and she realizes that whatever conspiracy her father was mixed up in is far from over; it's entering its second act.

©2016 Denise Grover Swank (P)2016 Tantor

Entertaining Read

This was an entertaining read and left me wanting more. Every twist and turn made me sure I knew where it was going and then led in a different direction. I can't wait for the next book in the series.

great for audio

I think this series is a good one for audio. The narrator sounds just like I pictures Magnolia to sound. Its easy to distinguish her different character voices. the storyline is interesting and easy to keep up with.

More Questions

Every time Magnolia gets answers she sldo gets more questions. This is like a soap opera and I'm enjoying every word.

Loved It!

I confess that, after reading reviews about the first book, I skipped it and started with #2. That said- I absolutely loved it.

Can't wait for the next book to come out!

Her books are very addictive, the first book started a little slow, but quickly got better. The second book was finished in less than 2 days, couldn't stop listening.

thrilling, entertaining and can't stop indulging

obsessed with this series..I'm reading it for the 3rd time... gets better each time. you won't be disappointed

Better than the first one

I’m so glad I stuck with the series. This second book was awesome. The first book is good but this one for me was more attention grabbing and just seem to connect better. I’m so ready to start the third book. Happy reading everyone or listening whichever you prefer.

just more lies, and murders

I expected to clear up some of the murders but everyone just keeps lying or dying. The story is actually getting a little stupid. It isn't scary it's getting comical. It swear if anyone else dies it better be Magnolia's brother. The narration was really very well done.

Where is the ending?

What did you love best about Act Two?

Fun, easy to listen to and engaging.

What did you like best about this story?

I enjoyed and was engaged by the characters.

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

Yes, I want to know the rest of the story.

Any additional comments?

This book does not have an adequate ending. It's clear that to know the rest of the story you need to listen to the next book which isn't written yet. I listen to a lot of series books but most have an adequate ending and move to another story with the same characters.

LOVED IT

love the storyline and the complexity of the different story lines. I enjoy the almost love affair and the guessing of who the bad guy from her past is. I am almost sure I know who it is, but I'll keep reading for that gotcha moment. can't wait