Bittersweet
China Bayles, Book 23
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Narrated by:
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Julia Gibson
About this listen
For more than 20 years, Susan Wittig Albert has been delivering "some of the best-plotted mysteries on the market" (Houston Chronicle). In Bittersweet, China is hoping to spend a peaceful Thanksgiving in Pecan Springs. But the holiday turns treacherous after a deadly accident. And when a local vet is shot, China and game warden Mack Chambers suspect a connection to fawns stolen from a nearby ranch.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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Story2 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 05-25-15
Disappointing storyline
I usually love Susan W Albert's China Bayles books, but this one did not live up to my expectations. Somehow the plot is too straightforward and thus unfortunately killing the suspense.
It is good for easy listening, and I hope she writes a new and better one soon.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- RoseEllen
- 09-06-15
Loved this one
There were moments when i was annoyed with China & her relationship with her mom. But overall i liked this one. Got my husband to listen to parts also because of the drone! Looking forward to more of her stories.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Jody Shellen
- 10-10-15
good
What did you love best about Bittersweet?
I've been following China Bayles and Ruby and Pecan Springs for a few years and I love the updates on my favorite characters
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Robin
- 06-29-15
Fun listen
The China Bales stories are always clever and is listen to anything read by Julia Gibson. I wish she'd do more.
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