Whiskey Straight Up

by Nina Wright

Book Overview

It's time for Magnet Springs' annual ice fishing jamboree, but there's something sinister afoot. Things begin going south as soon as Roy Vickers hits town. Not only did he try to kill Whiskey's... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738708550
• ISBN13: 9780738708553
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Midnight Ink
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

whiskey straight up

I'm always looking for a new mystery series, and I just happened upon this book. I'm definitely hooked. I loved the main character, and I also loved the small town setting. I think the supporting cast was great, and I even liked them more than the mystery.The novel itself is fast paced, and it revolves mainly around Whiskey's lost charge, Chester.

Clever, enertaining mystery that men and women will love!

I like lots of kinds of mysteries, from literary to chick-lit. Although this series features a chick-lit type heroine, it's better written and has broader appeal. In fact, I gave copies of this book to several male friends and male family members; they all liked it a lot. The reason? The heroine, Whiskey Mattimoe, is the kind of gal men like. She makes 'em laugh; moreover, she's smart, athletic, and independent enough to earn their respect. This is also a well-constructed mystery with enough suspense to keep you turning pages way past bedtime.

This series is a "must read"!

The second book in the Whiskey Mattimoe series, "Whiskey Straight Up" was even more fun for me than the first book if that is possible. I enjoyed every page. There are lots of laughs and lots and lots of excitement - a real page turner. Plus, I got to re-visit all of the unique and charming characters who live in Magnet Springs - they make you want to go visit and have lunch and a cup of coffee at The Goh Cup! If you like a good mystery with lots of plot twists, incredible, well defined characters and laughs along the way, this series is for you! Nina Wright knows how to grab your attention immediately and not let go until you have read the last word on the last page. Don't miss it!

Whiskey Straight Up: a shot of laughter with your mystery!

If you can see the humor in small-town life or in living with dogs, you'll laugh your way through this very smart, funny mystery. Author Nina Wright keeps the pace pounding as heroine Whiskey Mattimoe is propelled from one misadventure to the next, usually in search of her delinquent dog Abra the Afghan hound. Eight-year-old neighbor Chester gets in trouble, too. And musician ex-husband Jeb Halloran is center stage, willing to help Whiskey any way he can, including back into his loving arms.

Give Me More Whiskey!!

Nina Wright has done it again. She has not only written a successful sequel to her first book, Whiskey on the Rocks, but improved upon it. All her characters returned in addition to Abra's new puppy, Prince Harry. The little prince has inherited his mother's way of getting into trouble. Ms. Wright's characterization is so vivid that you'll think you're flying in a helicopter with Whiskey. Chester, Abra's keeper, vanishes mysteriously and Whiskey who is presently attracted to three (yes, three) men is desperately trying to remember her caretaker duties when she happens upon the body of her obnoxious real estate rival and mayor, Gil. I won't reveal all of the antics but some of the one liners Ms. Wright "writes" are delivered with humor and delight. You will laugh outloud and have to reread them to again. It's that funny. Oh and the mystery is wonderful also. Visit Magnet Springs and you too will be sucked into a cast of characters that will remind you of people in your hometown.