Murder on a Girl's Night Out

By: Anne George

Narrated by: Ruth Ann Phimister

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

A lot of fun

Where does Murder on a Girl's Night Out rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is a good, fun listen.

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

Not on the edge of my seat, but definitely interested.

What does Ruth Ann Phimister bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I enjoyed her narration very much.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, but I never do.

Any additional comments?

If you like light mysteries with a comedic twist, you'll enjoy this

The Narrator

To be fair, I read these before I listened to them and the narrator doesn't work for me. Sorry I bought this series.

Party On with Family!

Read the whole series a few years back and Laughed so hard! Mystery wrapped with much family humor - Southern Charm! Listening to the story still sends me into chuckles and lots of laughter. Lighthearted mystery for an enjoyable listen!

best narrator ever

I love this book! I could listen to the narrator over and over. the rest of the series is just as good.

Wonderful Read!!!

So much fun!! These sisters are hilarious!! The narrator makes the story!!!! Can’t wait for the next one!

Love the Southern Sisters

I love this series, and I love the narrator, as well - the voices are perfect, she has excellent timing, and you can roll each word around in your ears and savor it. The series is such fun - I was so sad to find that Anne George had died after writing the eighth book - this series would have kept me entertained for many more volumes. I originally bought these books in paperback, then on cassette through Recorded Books, then in hardback through eBay, and then - the day they were released on Audible, as audio files. I have listened to them many times, shared them with friends, and recommended them to others. I highly recommend the series to anyone who might like a Southern-flavored cozy mystery.

One of the best series I've ever read!

What made the experience of listening to Murder on a Girl's Night Out the most enjoyable?
The sisters personalities and relationship as well as the supporting characters, the whole series is excellent! I have read them all many times over. The narrator really brings it to life. This is one of my favorites series of all time!

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

Any additional comments?
This series is a MUST READ! Very fun and captivating. I love the Southern Sisters Mysteries! I have listened to them many many times over the years. The characters are great and you really can't wait to see what happens next! I also enjoyed the narrator so much that I sought out other books she narrated. You will love this series and the characters!

A fun listen

The story was good, but the characters really made it great. The rivalry with love between the sisters made for some laugh out loud moments. As a mother and grandmother, I understood there hopes for their kids who helped move the story along at just the right points in the story. The one sister’s husband is a delight. He is not constantly trying to interfere with what she is doing to protect her - like so many male characters in other mystery stories. He voices a few concerns but knows that she and her sister are a force all their own. An excellent narrator. I am starting the next book immediately.

great book all around

All the stories in this series are great. Interesting and exciting as the plot moves along yet with a ton of southern humor as the two sisters spar. The best ones are when the quieter, unassuming Patrica Ann sneaks in with a few well-timed digs on her large, slightly over-bearing sister Mary Alice. (Who usually tries and fails to kick Patricia Ann in retaliation. Patricia Ann is always just a bit too quick!)
The reader is EXCELLENT! She has the voices down perfectly. Easy to listen to.

I adore this whole series.

Where does Murder on a Girl's Night Out rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

God bless the talent of Anne George and Ruth Ann Phimister. This series is the reason I joined Audible. I have literally listened to 100's and 100's of audio books and I revisit this series regularly. The characters are so good I wish I could blink them into existence. So sorry Mrs. George left this world way too early.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Murder on a Girl's Night Out?

One conversation between sisters Patricia Ann and Mary Alice is about Patricia Ann's husband, Fred, describing the gusset in his boxer shorts as the "ball room"! Too funny.

What does Ruth Ann Phimister bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Her voice interpretation of the characters is brilliant!! The talent of the narrator makes the books characters leap off the page.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Any additional comments?

The books are funny, original, southern and loveable. Through Anne George's mysteries I have learned about genealogy, sea turtles, snake handlers -and- that a great book can be interesting, endearing, funny and all without salty language, explicit sex scenes etc.!! And I am a fan of kick butt, action, hard core detective novels!