Deceptions: A Connor Hawthorne Mystery (Connor Hawthorne Mysteries Book 1)

Lists with This Book. Great book Really amazing story. I found the weaving of religion with the supernatural and the crime solving to be really well done. I think it is definitely a well written story. Aug 28, Karen rated it it was amazing. Excellent mystery not too much fluff Jul 15, L.

Maddison rated it it was amazing. I can't brag too much here, since I wrote the Connor Hawthorne mystery series, but it has gotten great reviews over the years, and now is available on Kindle at Amazon. Sara rated it it was amazing Mar 30, Kathryn rated it liked it Apr 19, Simon Mitchell rated it it was amazing May 04, Shawna Fuller rated it liked it Nov 18, Kate Kelly rated it it was amazing Feb 25, Angela rated it liked it Jul 27, Mary rated it really liked it Apr 16, Jessica Tobedetermined rated it it was amazing Jun 23, Foxfire rated it liked it Jul 19, Shirleynature rated it it was amazing May 09, Ann rated it really liked it Jun 19, Lorelei rated it really liked it Dec 10, She doesn't have to give up her skepticism since they are sure to encounter frauds, but she'll become mmore powerful if she accepts who she is.

I'm already looking forward to the sixth book. I really like this series and I'm sad that this is the last book. I have to say it is well worth the time investment to read all the books! I was looking forward to reading this book and found myself disappointed. I kept thinking, "That doesn't sound like something that character would say".

I couldn't help but feel that Ms.

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Maddison's heart was not really in this book. It seemed disconnected and forced in ways her other books did not. I noticed quite a few editing errors as well. Wish I could give this a better review.

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Enjoyed her other books and plan to give the next one a good chance. See all 10 reviews. Amazon Giveaway allows you to run promotional giveaways in order to create buzz, reward your audience, and attract new followers and customers.

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I've rarely come across a writer quite so fond of excessive adjectives, adverbs, hyperbole, and metaphors. Then what starts as your average mystery story rapidly devolves into a bunch of quasi-Native American, New Age-y hocus pocus mumbo jumbo. I just didn't think it fit with the tone of the rest of the book. So what started out as a passable though over-written mystery ended up To add to it, the plot lines Pretty good story in the beginning, but from page one I hated the writing style.

To add to it, the plot lines were only very loosely tied together, making for a weak ending. I was ready to enjoy this book, which made it that much more disappointing. Jun 16, Paula rated it did not like it Shelves: I picked this book, and its sequel Witchfire , up while I was on holiday and was pleased to have done so, at least until I came to try and read this first book featuring novellist Connor Hawthorne.

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Set partly in Washington and partly in New Mexico, Deceptions begins with the murder of Connor's former lover, an Italian model. When Connor, who used to be a district attorney, starts to probe a little deeper into Elena's life, she discovers that her lover was unfaithful to her and that there's also a I picked this book, and its sequel Witchfire , up while I was on holiday and was pleased to have done so, at least until I came to try and read this first book featuring novellist Connor Hawthorne.

When Connor, who used to be a district attorney, starts to probe a little deeper into Elena's life, she discovers that her lover was unfaithful to her and that there's also a possible link between Elena's murder and her father, who works for a shadowy government agency. Essentially, I found myself tolerating the Washington-based part of the book in the hope the story would improve, particularly since I found Connor decidedly unsympathetic to say the least.

Initially, when the action moved to New Mexico, things were quite promising and then Connor started to annoy me again.

Deceptions: A Connor Hawthorne Mystery

Mar 09, Lynne rated it did not like it Shelves: The author is way too busy moralizing to ever hope to develop a decent story. She did manage to squeeze in a murder or two along the way, but Literate and spiritual A book written for the soul and the mind is a true gift from writer. Starting the next one before I sleep. May 21, Megan added it Shelves: I hope that the other Connor Hawthorne mysteries are better than this one. In fact, I hope they are mysteries, because Deceptions is not. Connor Hawthorne herself is not a particularly attractive character, although the author spends a great deal of time trying to convince us otherwise.

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She is, in fact, not a sleuth bur a tourist. On the other hand, Laura Nez, a Navajo bodyguard, is quite an interesting character and it is no wonder that Connor ends up falling hard for her. The fact that Connor spends the bulk of the book grieving for her is less surprising than the fact that she saw anything lovable about her in the first place.

Beware though, that the true heroes of this book are an Indian spirit guide in the form of a hawk and an old woman in England who can astrally project herself at will. Nice touch though, in the long car ride Connor and Laura take, chased all the while by a killer. I read the e-book version of this novel that was available in October, See my full reviews of over other Lesbian Mystery novels at http: Sep 02, A rated it liked it.



This mystery started off great, a woman's ex-girlfriend is murdered and she is devastated then pissed when it appears someone is after her. Her friend and father, who appears to be a government operative, are helping her to solve this mystery. But then in the middle of the book, it takes a turn into science fiction, mystical dialogue that had me wondering what the author was trying to do.

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Overall it is an okay read. Jan 15, Corryn added it. I have mixed thoughts about this book.