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Taking Out the Trailer Trash

By: Janice Ivy

Rank: 9

Backcover Text:

Charlene’s first novel has just been published and she couldn’t be happier. Unfortunately being a published author isn’t quite as lucrative as she had hoped. She needs a day job that will give her time to finish her second novel before the money from the first one runs out. Managing a small RV park on the Mississippi Gulf Coast seems like the perfect gig. It’s close to the beach, the rent is paid, and the job demands are minimal.

Things seem to be working out just great until the murders start.

Who is killing people at the Happy Times RV Park? Charlene intends to find out, with the help of a senior citizen ex-madam, a fugitive from the 60s, and a good looking cop with a shady past.
Stage: Work in progress
Branch: Fiction
Major form: Novel
Primary age group: Grownup
Genres: Mystery & Thrillers, Comedy & Satire
Classification: For everyone




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Karma: 2 
theatregirl wrote on 2010-07-17 11:32:17
This book is wonderful - well-crafted, with a plot that leads readers into an unusual and thrilling story. This author has so many strengths, but above everything else, her ability to create unforgettable characters that are quirky and multi-dimensional makes this an exceptional read. So many layers here - I love visiting the Happy Times park and intend to stay through to the climax. Brava. This will be published.
 
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CarolynJ wrote on 2010-06-01 18:28:47
I really enjoyed this; liked the characters and found their interactions and dialogue believable.  I wish you and Charlene good luck with your writing..!
 
Karma: 8 
Suzannah wrote on 2010-05-27 04:26:44

Janice, I love it when I find something with a unique voice and style. This has both. The pacing is fast, the dialogue utterly believable and the characterizations are well fleshed out...except for poor old Harold who seems to be missing quite a bit of his .This gets a resounding yes vote from me. I looking forward to reading more as thus far I have read 1-4.

Suzannah.

 
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Enigma wrote on 2010-05-11 20:40:49

Janice, I want this published so I can buy it, park my rear in a comfortable chair and read it to the end. In a paper form, so much easier to follow. It's light, slick and very entertaining with great snippets of humour.

 
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tennisketter wrote on 2010-05-01 23:14:51
Read the first chapter. This is really good. Nice sense of humor. Will be back to read more.
 
Karma: 10 
medium wrote on 2010-04-19 14:54:11

Hi there, have read three chapters so far and am enjoying the lighthearted  way of writing you've attained here. Love the ZZ top description too. One of my fav. bands. What with that and you being a Harlan Coben fan, you and I could get on well. Ha ha.

Enjoyed what I've read so far and will be back to this later on again to read the rest that's posted. Hope you're putting more up in time as I'd like to see more of it.

 

 
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darinm2000 wrote on 2010-04-19 05:52:27
I love it!
Great Job Janice - It is the kind of story I like - easy to read, moves quickly, and keeps your attention!  I am very anxious to be able to read the rest.
 
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Kate wrote on 2010-04-15 17:49:35

I read the first chapter a while back and it stayed with me. Now I've read another and enjoyed it very much.

 
Karma: 18 
KJ Kron wrote on 2010-03-29 13:08:29
As a fan of Janet Evanovich's Stephaine Plum's series, I was immediately hooked by this.  It's the same style - quirky humor in the mist of crime.  Through your MC's personality, you really set the tone.  She is likeable and we enjoy going along for the ride with her.  You've got a knack for drawing us into this story and you up the ante well.  I'm hooked.  Read all five chapters and would happily read more.  Well done.
 
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Ideagirlconsulting wrote on 2010-03-26 15:29:51
lots of action in the first chapter
i like how you create the animals causing her annoyance then people.  she is already ready to blow, yet she doesn't.   your character has patience LOL

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