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    Saddle Up for Murder

    By Leigh Hearon

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    At first, horse trainer and Carson Stables owner Annie Carson blames the random losses of local livestock on feral animals stalking Olympic Peninsula county’s farms and ranches. But when one of her own flock is found savagely slaughtered, it gets personal. Then it turns dangerous, when Annie discovers the body of a young woman hanging in her new hay barn. Suddenly, she’s up to her neck in complicated mysteries—one involving her private life. But her sleuthing skills aren’t exactly welcome by the sheriff. And as she uncovers a clue to the killer’s identity, Annie fears she’s leading a deadly trail straight to her door.
     
    Praise for Leigh Hearon:
     
    "Here's a new heroine after my own heart. Plan to stay up all night with this one because this mystery is a winner right out of the gate!" —Fern Michaels, #1 New York Times bestselling author on Reining in Murder

    "This strikingly polished first mystery is, quite simply, remarkable. Reining in Murder has it all: rounded characters, likeable protagonist, thrilling, perfectly paced plot and impeccable narrative style . . . Leigh Hearon masterfully maintains the suspense to the very finish line." —Mystery Scene Magazine on Reining in Murder

    “Leigh Hearon seems destined for high marks with what is shaping up to be a delightful new series in the mystery genre.” —Colorado Daily News on Reining in Murder

    “This murder mystery will be enjoyed by anyone who likes chewing hay and wearing riding boots.” —Fresh Fiction on Reining in Murder

    “The action-packed scenes are stellar, as well as the descriptions of the gorgeous and dangerous Washington wilderness. This third in the series presents a unique heroine, one whose devotion to horses is as admirable as her wit and intelligence.” —Kings River Life Magazine on Unbridled Murder
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKensington Books
    Release dateOct 25, 2016
    ISBN9781496700360
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    Saddle Up for Murder
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    Leigh Hearon

    Leigh Hearon began her own P.I. agency, Leigh Hearon Investigative Services, in 1992. Her cases have appeared on In the Dead of Night, Forensic Files, 48 Hours, Court TV, City Confidential, Unsolved Mysteries, America’s Most Wanted, and CBS Evening News with Connie Chung. Hearon was an avid rider of horses throughout her childhood. She currently has a Saddlebred mare, Jolie Jeune Femme, and a rescue Thoroughbred, Edward, and enjoys watching them cavort on a fifty-five-acre farm she shares with her husband. Visit her on the Web at leighhearon.com.

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    • 4/5
      Nice little cozy. No real twists though.
    • 3/5
      I really enjoyed the first book in this series, about a rather cantankerous horse trainer who genuinely prefers the company of her animals to that of other people. I empathize. This one didn't succeed quite as thoroughly with me, but it was still enjoyable. Some things bothered me just a little. One of my benchmarks for any book in which horses – or, really, any animals – appear is whether they're given names. That's easily achieved here – there are lots of animals, and they're all named and have at least some indication of personality, so: excellent. Also, the breeds of dogs and horses are always given: bonus points. Another benchmark, though, is what kind of pronouns are used in referring to these animals. And that's odd in this book, because it's inconsistent. In the space of two sentences, both "her" and "it" are used to refer to one of Annie's horses. Considering the book is told solidly from Annie's point of view, and considering Annie's life's work and passion, I found the occasional "it" jarring. I would never refer to a mare as "it", and I doubt this character would. What bothers me a lot more are the spelling errors that litter the book, and which I just checked via Google Books: they're apparently still in the published manuscript. "Discrete" is used incorrectly at least four times – "Annie trained a discrete glare in Dan's direction". "Annie discretely made a U-turn". Et cetera. And then "everyone hussled inside" – ouch. Annie pours through a newspaper. The fire in the first book "preempted the horses' hasty removal" – should that be "prompted"? It's all very depressing. More to the point, I was kept pretty confused by the murder victim and her circle of friends. In one place they seem to be described as very young, perhaps sixteen – but then there is a reference that makes them sound older. And then they sound like children again. Someone mentions "talking to sullen adolescents". Finally they're specified as "people who are barely out of their teens" and then "four irate twenty-one-year-olds", but even then they are written as often extremely juvenile. The plot was a bit predictable. Annie's character seemed a bit less clear this time out than last time. I don't know. I have a feeling if this had been the first book I'd read by Leigh Hearon, there wouldn't have been a second. The usual disclaimer: I received this book via Netgalley for review.
    • 4/5
      Saddle Up For Murder by Leigh HearonCarson Stables Mystery #2Annie Carson is 43, single, owns a stable and works to rescue animals and rehabilitate animals; she also seems to have an affinity to finding murdered people. In this, the second book in the series, Annie is again involved in investigating in hopes of assisting in the identification of a murderer. I had an idea who the murderer might be early on in the story but enjoyed the gradual identification of who the baddie was. The potential love interest, Marcus, is in the background but doesn’t have a major part in this book. This story had a lot going on with many people involved and a rather intricate plot to be played out. I knew many of the characters from reading the first novel in the series and enjoyed finding out what was happening in their lives. I see potential for further books in this series and look forward to reading them as they are published. I would recommend reading the first book in the series before this one for more comprehensive background information about Annie, Marcus, Dan and some of the other characters although the story would no doubt make sense without doing so. Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the ARC. This is my honest review. 4 Stars
    • 3/5
      Saddle Up for Murder by Leigh Hearon is the second book in A Caron Stables Mystery series. Annie Carson owns Carson Stables in Washington. Annie is at home when she notices a young woman coming up the drive. Ashley Lawton is looking for a job. Unfortunately, Annie cannot afford help at this time. The next day Annie goes to check on her hay barn and finds Ashley hanging from the rafters. Who would kill this young woman? Annie has recently discovered a camping site in her woods. Could Ashely have been camping out? Annie discovers that Ashley was also involved with Eloise Carr who recently passed away. There are questions being raised and Annie is out seeking answers. It does not help that she has to talk with her half-sister, Lavender. Annie would rather keep her distance from Lavender, but Annie will do what she must for her investigation. Join Annie on her latest adventure in Saddle Up for Murder.Saddle Up for Murder was disappointing for me. The novel was more about the day in the life of Annie Carson. I wanted more mystery, less mucking out of the horse’s stalls. The mystery was uncomplicated and easy to solve. The books pace was slow and I had a hard time liking Annie in this book (she felt she was entitled to information on the case because the body was found on her farm). I give Saddle Up for Murder 3 out of 5 stars. If you are looking for a nice book about life on the farm with emphasis on horses with just a touch of mystery, than you will enjoy Saddle Up for Murder. I hope the author readjusts her focus in the next novel (if there is one).