Smarty Bones (Sarah Booth Delaney Mysteries) - Hardcover

Praise for Carolyn Haines and

the Sarah Booth Delaney mysteries

" ""Smarty Bones"
"Raucously entertaining. This entire series is filled with mystery, humor, and more than a touch of the romantic South...not to be missed."--"Criminal Element"
"If you enjoy mysteries with rich Southern settings, fascinating history, and quirky characters, you'll devour this one quicker than a plate full of buttermilk biscuits."--"Mystery Scene Magazinep"

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"The South's answer to a feminine Sherlock Holmes, the marvelous and smart Sarah Booth Delaney is on the trial of another fun and fascinating mystery."--"Fresh Fiction"

"A satisfying mystery framed by a well-drawn small-town Southern setting."--"Booklist"

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"Bonefire of the Vanities"

"Delightfully fun."--"New York Post"

"Wildly entertaining."--Criminal Element

"This is the twelfth entry in the series featuring the spunky Sara Booth Delaney. For loyal followers or new fans, "Bonefire" is a happy romp filled with colorful characters."--"Houston Press"

"We have to admit being hooked by the title, but even urbane Tom Wolfe would get a kick out of this delightfully fun twelfth installment of Haines's Southern mystery series." --"New York Post"

"An entertaining romp with enough twists to hold interest to the end." --"Booklist"

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"Bones of a Feather"

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"A lesson in lying, Mississippi style...Haines diverts the reader...with great dollops of charm."--"Kirkus Reviews"

"Entertaining...Sarah and Tinkie must strive to thwart a plot of brilliantly diabolical proportions."--"Publishers Weekly"

"Sarah Booth Delaney has a funny way of ending up in extremely strange situations...a perfectly written mystery with a cast that is humorous, charming and deadly. Haines certainly is one of the best mystery writers working today."--"RT Book Reviews"

"Excellent...a strong whodunit...The superb Mississippi Delta mystery is a terrific thriller." --Harriet Klausner

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"Bone Appetit"

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"Distinctive characters and a clever cooking background make Haines's tenth Sarah Booth Delaney mystery the best yet in this Southern cozy series." --"Publishers Weekly" (starred review)

"A whole lot of Southern sass...Haines's novel is definitely a page-turner." --"Jackson Free Press"

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"Greedy Bones"

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"The cast is in fine form (including the helpful ghost, Jitty), and it's good to be back in Mississippi...One of the more entertaining episodes in the series."--"Booklist"

"Captivating--readers will enjoy" Greedy Bones" from cranium to phalanges."--Don Noble, Alabama Public Radio

"Jitty, Dahlia House's wonderfully wise 'haint, ' [is] one of the best features of this light paranormal mystery series infused with Southern charm."--"Publishers Weekly"

"Never undone by a ghostly spirit, a handsome movie star, or even the oddball small town Southern folks most of us will easily recognize, Delaney is at her best when unraveling multiple puzzles. Ramp up the excitement and tension, add the often chuckle-out-loud humor, and they add up to one of the best of the Sarah Booth Delaney mysteries."--"Delta Magazine"

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"As usual in Haines' 'Bones' series, the latest entry is charming light entertainment; a few serious notes about biological terror and family ties add interesting depth."--"Times-Picayune"

"An excellent 5-star read."--Armchair Reviews

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"Wishbones"

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"Funny, ingenious...and delightful."--"Dallas Morning News"

""Wishbones "is reminiscent in many ways of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum novels, only fresher with a bit more of an edge... Light, breezy, and just plain fun. Call Haines the queen of cozies."--"Providence Journal-Bulletin"

"Stephanie Plum meets the Ya-Ya Sisterhood! Non-Southerners will find the madcap adventure an informative peek into an alien culture."--"Kirkus Reviews"

"Sarah Booth Delaney heads for Hollywood in Haines's entertaining eighth cozy...The chemistry sizzles between Graf and Sarah Booth."--"Publishers Weekly"

"Haines' warmth, wit, and authenticity come through in her characters..."Wishbones "is a story about the bonds of friendship and the strength of Southern women and is also a good, old-fashioned, fast-moving whodunit."--"Mobile Register"

"Haines' writing style is reminiscent of our beloved Anne George...tongue-in-cheek, clever Southern mysteries."--"Birmingham News"

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Raucously entertaining. This entire series is filled with mystery, humor, and more than a touch of the romantic South not to be missed. "Criminal Element on Smarty Bones"

If you enjoy mysteries with rich Southern settings, fascinating history, and quirky characters, you'll devour this one quicker than a plate full of buttermilk biscuits. "Mystery Scene Magazine on Smarty Bones"

The South's answer to a feminine Sherlock Holmes, the marvelous and smart Sarah Booth Delaney is on the trial of another fun and fascinating mystery. "Fresh Fiction on Smarty Bones"

A satisfying mystery framed by a well-drawn small-town Southern setting. "Booklist on Smarty Bones"

Delightfully fun. "New York Post on Bonefire of the Vanities"

Wildly entertaining. "Criminal Element on Bonefire of the Vanities"

This is the twelfth entry in the series featuring the spunky Sara Booth Delaney. For loyal followers or new fans, "Bonefire" is a happy romp filled with colorful characters. "Houston Press on Bonefire of the Vanities"

We have to admit being hooked by the title, but even urbane Tom Wolfe would get a kick out of this delightfully fun twelfth installment of Haines's Southern mystery series. "New York Post on Bonefire of the Vanities"

An entertaining romp with enough twists to hold interest to the end. "Booklist on Bonefire of the Vanities"

A lesson in lying, Mississippi style Haines diverts the reader with great dollops of charm. "Kirkus Reviews on Bones of a Feather"

Entertaining Sarah and Tinkie must strive to thwart a plot of brilliantly diabolical proportions. "Publishers Weekly on Bones of a Feather"

Sarah Booth Delaney has a funny way of ending up in extremely strange situations a perfectly written mystery with a cast that is humorous, charming and deadly. Haines certainly is one of the best mystery writers working today. "RT Book Reviews on Bones of a Feather"

Excellent a strong whodunit The superb Mississippi Delta mystery is a terrific thriller. "Harriet Klausner on Bones of a Feather"

Distinctive characters and a clever cooking background make Haines's tenth Sarah Booth Delaney mystery the best yet in this Southern cozy series. "Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Bone Appetit"

A whole lot of Southern sass Haines's novel is definitely a page-turner. "Jackson Free Press on Bone Appetit"

The cast is in fine form (including the helpful ghost, Jitty), and it's good to be back in Mississippi One of the more entertaining episodes in the series. "Booklist on Greedy Bones"

Captivating--readers will enjoy" Greedy Bones" from cranium to phalanges. "Don Noble, Alabama Public Radio on Greedy Bones"

Jitty, Dahlia House's wonderfully wise haint, ' [is] one of the best features of this light paranormal mystery series infused with Southern charm. "Publishers Weekly on Greedy Bones"

Never undone by a ghostly spirit, a handsome movie star, or even the oddball small town Southern folks most of us will easily recognize, Delaney is at her best when unraveling multiple puzzles. Ramp up the excitement and tension, add the often chuckle-out-loud humor, and they add up to one of the best of the Sarah Booth Delaney mysteries. "Delta Magazine on Greedy Bones"

As usual in Haines' Bones' series, the latest entry is charming light entertainment; a few serious notes about biological terror and family ties add interesting depth. "Times-Picayune on Greedy Bones"

An excellent 5-star read. "Armchair Reviews on Greedy Bones"

Funny, ingenious...and delightful. "Dallas Morning News on Wishbones"

"Wishbones "is reminiscent in many ways of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum novels, only fresher with a bit more of an edge... Light, breezy, and just plain fun. Call Haines the queen of cozies. "Providence Journal-Bulletin on Wishbones"

Stephanie Plum meets the Ya-Ya Sisterhood! Non-Southerners will find the madcap adventure an informative peek into an alien culture. "Kirkus Reviews on Wishbones"

Sarah Booth Delaney heads for Hollywood in Haines's entertaining eighth cozy The chemistry sizzles between Graf and Sarah Booth. "Publishers Weekly on Wishbones"

Haines' warmth, wit, and authenticity come through in her characters..."Wishbones "is a story about the bonds of friendship and the strength of Southern women and is also a good, old-fashioned, fast-moving whodunit. "Mobile Register on Wishbones"

Haines' writing style is reminiscent of our beloved Anne George tongue-in-cheek, clever Southern mysteries. "Birmingham News on Wishbones""

-Raucously entertaining. This entire series is filled with mystery, humor, and more than a touch of the romantic South...not to be missed.- --Criminal Element on Smarty Bones

-If you enjoy mysteries with rich Southern settings, fascinating history, and quirky characters, you'll devour this one quicker than a plate full of buttermilk biscuits.- --Mystery Scene Magazine on Smarty Bones

-The South's answer to a feminine Sherlock Holmes, the marvelous and smart Sarah Booth Delaney is on the trial of another fun and fascinating mystery.- --Fresh Fiction on Smarty Bones

-A satisfying mystery framed by a well-drawn small-town Southern setting.- --Booklist on Smarty Bones

-Delightfully fun.- --New York Post on Bonefire of the Vanities

-Wildly entertaining.- --Criminal Element on Bonefire of the Vanities

-This is the twelfth entry in the series featuring the spunky Sara Booth Delaney. For loyal followers or new fans, Bonefire is a happy romp filled with colorful characters.- --Houston Press on Bonefire of the Vanities

-We have to admit being hooked by the title, but even urbane Tom Wolfe would get a kick out of this delightfully fun twelfth installment of Haines's Southern mystery series.- --New York Post on Bonefire of the Vanities

-An entertaining romp with enough twists to hold interest to the end.- --Booklist on Bonefire of the Vanities

-A lesson in lying, Mississippi style...Haines diverts the reader...with great dollops of charm.- --Kirkus Reviews on Bones of a Feather

-Entertaining...Sarah and Tinkie must strive to thwart a plot of brilliantly diabolical proportions.- --Publishers Weekly on Bones of a Feather

-Sarah Booth Delaney has a funny way of ending up in extremely strange situations...a perfectly written mystery with a cast that is humorous, charming and deadly. Haines certainly is one of the best mystery writers working today.- --RT Book Reviews on Bones of a Feather

-Excellent...a strong whodunit...The superb Mississippi Delta mystery is a terrific thriller.- --Harriet Klausner on Bones of a Feather

-Distinctive characters and a clever cooking background make Haines's tenth Sarah Booth Delaney mystery the best yet in this Southern cozy series.- --Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Bone Appetit

-A whole lot of Southern sass...Haines's novel is definitely a page-turner.- --Jackson Free Press on Bone Appetit

-The cast is in fine form (including the helpful ghost, Jitty), and it's good to be back in Mississippi...One of the more entertaining episodes in the series.- --Booklist on Greedy Bones

-Captivating--readers will enjoy Greedy Bones from cranium to phalanges.- --Don Noble, Alabama Public Radio on Greedy Bones

-Jitty, Dahlia House's wonderfully wise 'haint, ' [is] one of the best features of this light paranormal mystery series infused with Southern charm.- --Publishers Weekly on Greedy Bones

-Never undone by a ghostly spirit, a handsome movie star, or even the oddball small town Southern folks most of us will easily recognize, Delaney is at her best when unraveling multiple puzzles. Ramp up the excitement and tension, add the often chuckle-out-loud humor, and they add up to one of the best of the Sarah Booth Delaney mysteries.- --Delta Magazine on Greedy Bones

-As usual in Haines' 'Bones' series, the latest entry is charming light entertainment; a few serious notes about biological terror and family ties add interesting depth.- --Times-Picayune on Greedy Bones

-An excellent 5-star read.- --Armchair Reviews on Greedy Bones

-Funny, ingenious...and delightful.- --Dallas Morning News on Wishbones

-Wishbones is reminiscent in many ways of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum novels, only fresher with a bit more of an edge... Light, breezy, and just plain fun. Call Haines the queen of cozies.- --Providence Journal-Bulletin on Wishbones

-Stephanie Plum meets the Ya-Ya Sisterhood! Non-Southerners will find the madcap adventure an informative peek into an alien culture.- --Kirkus Reviews on Wishbones

-Sarah Booth Delaney heads for Hollywood in Haines's entertaining eighth cozy...The chemistry sizzles between Graf and Sarah Booth.- --Publishers Weekly on Wishbones

-Haines' warmth, wit, and authenticity come through in her characters...Wishbones is a story about the bonds of friendship and the strength of Southern women and is also a good, old-fashioned, fast-moving whodunit.- --Mobile Register on Wishbones

-Haines' writing style is reminiscent of our beloved Anne George...tongue-in-cheek, clever Southern mysteries.- --Birmingham News on Wishbones

"Raucously entertaining. This entire series is filled with mystery, humor, and more than a touch of the romantic South...not to be missed." --Criminal Element on Smarty Bones

"If you enjoy mysteries with rich Southern settings, fascinating history, and quirky characters, you'll devour this one quicker than a plate full of buttermilk biscuits." --Mystery Scene Magazine on Smarty Bones

"The South's answer to a feminine Sherlock Holmes, the marvelous and smart Sarah Booth Delaney is on the trial of another fun and fascinating mystery." --Fresh Fiction on Smarty Bones

"A satisfying mystery framed by a well-drawn small-town Southern setting." --Booklist on Smarty Bones

"Delightfully fun." --New York Post on Bonefire of the Vanities

"Wildly entertaining." --Criminal Element on Bonefire of the Vanities

"This is the twelfth entry in the series featuring the spunky Sara Booth Delaney. For loyal followers or new fans, Bonefire is a happy romp filled with colorful characters." --Houston Press on Bonefire of the Vanities

"We have to admit being hooked by the title, but even urbane Tom Wolfe would get a kick out of this delightfully fun twelfth installment of Haines's Southern mystery series." --New York Post on Bone...

CAROLYN HAINES is the author of the Sarah Booth Delaney Mysteries. She is the recipient of both the Harper Lee Distinguished Writing Award and the Richard Wright Award for Literary Excellence. Born and raised in Mississippi, she now lives in Semmes, Alabama on a farm with more dogs, cats and horses than she can possibly keep track of.