Blue Blood (Debutante Dropout Mysteries, No. 1)

by Susan McBride

Book Overview

Mixing a dash of Dallas society, a pinch of Janet Evanovich, and murder in the land of big hair, Blue Blood is the first installment in award-winning author Susan McBride's sassy Debutante Dropout... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060563893
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
• Length: 333 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 0.9" x 4.2"

Customer Reviews

Get Debut!

The first book in the Debutante Dropout Mystery series is a fun, lighthearted look into the often hilarious life of "Andy" Kendricks. A dropout of the high society lifestyle, Andy decides to live her life her own way. She becomes a website designer, and avoids contact with her previous society friends and lifestyle (all to the chagrin of her mother). When a good friend, Molly, from the past seeks Andy's help clearing her name from a murder charge, Andy jumps right in. Knowing she needs to get inside information about the victim, Andy decides to become a waitress at a version of Hooters. Stuffing her bra and stuffing herself into hot pants, Andy goes undercover to discover who amongst his many enemies killed Molly's boss. I loved the first entry into the series. Andy does a lot of goofy things, and doesn't spend too much time griping about her mistakes like a lot of characters in the genre. Andy's mother is hilarious, and has been pointed out in previous reviews, deserves more time in future installments. I look forward to more laugh-out-loud fun with this great series! Enjoy!

A great chick-lit mystery

Andy Kendrick receives a desperate call from Molly O'Brien. She hasn't seen or heard from Molly for ten years. They were best friends in school even though they were not of the same social class. Molly was a scholarship student. Andy was a debutate, although she never really ran in her mother's high society circles and is now a debutante dropout. Molly is being charged with murdering her boss, Bud Hartman. She asks Andy to help her out. Andy gets her mother Cissy, much to her chagrin, to call a lawyer for Molly. Andy ends up dropping off Molly's six-year-old son David at Cissy's doorstep while she tries to help get Molly out of jail. Brian Malone does not impress Andy as a go-getter attorney. She doesn't feel he is really looking out for Molly's best interests. So, Andy decides to go under cover as a waitress at Jugs, a Hooters-type restaurant, where Molly had worked. For some reason Julie, Bud's girlfriend who now runs Jugs, takes a liking to Andy. She ends up inviting her to Bud's funeral. Why would Reverend Jim-Bob, a well-known televangelist be willing to preside over Bud's funeral? Then there's the Mothers Against Pornography run by nurse Peggy Martin. Why is she so adamant against Jugs? Where is this waitress that left overnight a few weeks before? Why did she leave and never even return for her paycheck? Andy finds herself in some interesting and even dangerous situations as she tries to discover who really killed Bud and framed Molly. This is the first book I've read in this series, but it won't be the last. I truly enjoyed Andy and her antics. I think she and Malone will make a good team in future books. They feed off each other really well. Her mother really adds character to the story as well. I found myself laughing out loud several times while reading this book. I highly recommend it.

AWESOME Debut Novel - First in Anticipated New Series

Sheer delight to read. Enticing from the first chapter and keeps you reading. A great "Who Dunnit" which will suprise you at the end who the actual killer is. GREAT and a definate must read. Author Susan McGrath is a delight. She's written back to me to let me know that her 2nd installment to this new series "THE GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER", will be out in February of 2005. I can't wait. Please DO buy this book, you will not be disappointed!

Excellent Read

Andy Kendricks has decided to not follow in her mother's footsteps and become a debutante. Instead, Andy is satisfied with her comfortable job as a website designer and small living space. Andy is also known for her loyalty so it's not a shock that her old friend, Molly, comes to her for help. Molly has been accused of a murder that she insists she didn't do. Andy is able to have her mother hire a lawyer for Molly but he doesn't believe in her innocence so Andy decides to take matters into her own hands. She begins an investigation that, if she is not careful, could cost her her life. Blue Blood is vastly different from Susan McBride's previous work and it proves that she can write on both sides of the spectrum. Blue Blood is a wonderful book filled with the best characters that I have come across. Andy is not only a person that I enjoy reading about, she is someone to admire. Every aspect of this book is fine tuned to perfection. I can't wait for the next book in the series and I look forward to the success that Susan McBride should enjoy from this book.

DON'T MISS THIS ONE!

This new series is definitely a winner! Andy Kendricks is a gal we'd all love to have for a friend. Especially if we get into trouble! The lengths Andy goes to for her friend Molly is incredible and more fun than I can say without giving the plot away. Andy's mother is a hoot, and I hope she appears in each sequel. Don't miss this! BLUE BLOOD will keep you turning pages with a smile on your face. I read this in two sittings, that's how much I loved it!