Folly at the Fair (An Annie Oakley Mystery #3) by Kari Bovee
Release: May 23rd 2020
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Bosque Publishing
Source: iRead Book Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon
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She never misses a target. But unless she can solve this murder, she’ll become one… Chicago World’s Fair, 1893. “Little Sure Shot” Annie Oakley is exhausted from her work with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. But when a fellow performer scuffles with a man who threatens her harm, she has to keep her eyes peeled. And when the heckler is found dead under the Ferris Wheel, Annie won’t rest until she proves her defender is innocent.
Before she can rustle up any clues, an old friend asks Annie to protect her young daughter. And as more bodies turn up around the grounds, she’s going to need all her sharpshooting skills just to stay alive. Can Annie live up to her reputation and put a bullseye on the killer? Folly at the Fair is the third book in the Annie Oakley Mystery historical fiction series. If you like strong heroines, Wild West adventures, and suspenseful twists and turns, then you’ll love Kari Bovee’s fast-paced whodunit.searching for Lucy, and her puzzling past is about to catch up with her.
About the Author:
When she’s not on a horse, or walking along the beautiful cottonwood-laden acequias of Corrales, New Mexico; or basking on white sand beaches under the Big Island Hawaiian sun, Kari Bovee is escaping into the past—scheming murder and mayhem for her characters both real and imagined, and helping them to find order in the chaos of her action-packed novels. Empowered women in history, horses, unconventional characters, and real-life historical events fill the pages of Kari Bovée’s articles and historical mystery musings and manuscripts. An award-winning author, Bovée was honored with the 2019 NM/AZ Book Awards Hillerman Award for Southwestern Fiction for her novel Girl with a Gun.The novel also received First Place in the 2019 NM/AZ Book Awards in the Mystery/Crime category, and is a Finalist in the 2019 International Chanticleer Murder & Mayhem Awards and the International Chanticleer Goethe Awards, as well as the Next Generation Indie Awards.
Her novel Grace in the Wings is a Finalist for the 2019 International Chanticleer Chatelaine Awards and the International Chanticleer Goethe Awards. Her novel Peccadillo at the Palace is a Finalist in the 2019 International Chanticleer Murder & Mayhem Awards and the 2019 International Goethe Awards, as well as a Finalist in the 2019 Best Book Awards Historical Fiction category. Bovée has worked as a technical writer for a Fortune 500 Company, has written non-fiction for magazines and newsletters, and has worked in the education field as a teacher and educational consultant. She and her husband, Kevin, spend their time between their horse property in the beautiful Land of Enchantment, New Mexico, and their condo on the sunny shores of Kailua-Kona, Hawai
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Folly at the Fair Review:
Annie Oakley used to be one of my favorite retro westerns when I was growing up. I loved the adventures of the brave heroine who stood on her horse and had the perfect shot at a deck of cards. This book made me nostalgic of the old show, and I just loved every minute of it.
The author writes the story in such a beautiful manner that takes you back to the late 1800s. Annie Oakley is a fascinating character and I had researched her history long ago. I loved how the author stays true to the characters and makes them come alive. In fact, the main highlight of the story is Annie. She brings the plot to life with her good nature and willingness to help everyone.
Moreover, the story is not boring, even for a minute. The author introduces multiple plots, like a child disposed with Annie to take care of, a serial killer on the loose, a new woman that has her eyes on Frank, and a crazy fanatic who wants to get close to Annie. I was completely engaged to the story and finished it in one sitting! Another thing which I admired was how the author gave importance to the supporting characters. The story does not focus only on Annie, but spends time with Emma and her relationship with Mitchell, and Frank’s interactions with Frida.
The mystery of the serial killer is a tad predictable, but nevertheless very entertaining. Although I have not read the previous books in the series, I had no troubling getting “Folly at the Fair”. However, after reading the story, I would love to read all the previous books to follow Annie’s adventures. Overall, I LOVED reading this book!
Giveaway:
Signed copy of FOLLY AT THE FAIR, SWAG (mousepad, pen, tote, bookmark), plus $100 Amazon Gift Card (USA only) (one winner)
(ends Aug 18)
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