Stain-Busting Mysteries... Reviewed!

Interview with Sharon on Mystery Books page of Bellaonline.com

My interview on Bill Thompson's Eye on Books

During the 2005 Malice Domestic, I had the fun opportunity to be interviewed by Bill Thompson for his Eye on Books Author Interview program. Bill was a great interviewer and I enjoyed chatting with him about Hung Out To Die.  

Reviews of Murder Unfolds

Book Loons:  "The relationship between Josie and Mrs. Oglevee is a neat twist... but I enjoyed the fun that went with it, as well as reading on and seeing the author pick up every single thread and weave them into a satisfactory ending."

Coffee Time Romance:  "This is a very well written mystery. The characters are quirky to the point of being bizarre, the heroine is extremely likeable and the mystery is one the reader can really get her teeth into... it will test your brain, as well as your funny bone..."

Cozy Library: "Sharon Short sets this book up beautifully, with an enthralling plot that has both many twists and turns and magnificently developed characters... Murder Unfolds is an incredible book and I encourage anyone that likes to curl up in a comfy chair and read an amazing mystery to buy this book. If you buy this, make sure you have some extra time, because you will not want to put it down. This is the first Josie Toadfern mystery I have read and I will definitely be reading more."

Futures Mystery Anthology Magazine: "Sharon Short writes with an ear for dialect, and a wonderful sense of humor. Readers will chuckle over this series of cozy mysteries, with its oddball characters, story twists, and dirty laundry. "

New Mystery Reader Magazine: "Josie Toadfern is certainly one of the funniest detectives on the bookshelves.  Short keeps her embroiled in a plot that allows Josie's quirky wit, assumptions and misassumptions lead her eventually to a reasonable conclusion to the problems." 

Reviews of Hung Out to Die

Cozy Library: "all-together a fun read with great characters and a plot that moves right along nicely!"

Chicago Tribune, February 5, 2006: "Many cozies use up all their cleverness in their titles, but Sharon Short's books about stain-removal expert Josie Toadfern of Paradise, Ohio, save a lot of smarts for character and plot. Her latest is a fine example..."

Fresh Fiction, June 10, 2006: "Sharon Short's character Josie is quite possibly one of the most likeable characters I have come across. Quirky and a wild imagination leads her into more trouble then what some things are worth. Filled with humor and a family who would drive anyone nuts, this is a wonderful story."

Romantic Times Bookclub Magazine, February, 2006: "...a funny, fast read for anyone who likes their mysteries liberally sprinkled with humor. Josie makes a charming heroine... You'll be hungry for more of Josie's adventures." 

Mysteries Galore: "...a delightful and entertaining read."

Myshelf.com: "...had me in stitches. I have never laughed so much while reading a mystery and I loved every minute of it. I just could not put this book down."

New Mystery Reader Magazine: "...entertains you with [a] plausible mystery plot while keeping you rolling on the floor laughing."

Reviews of Death in the Cards

WriterAdvice.com

"Josie is likeable, capable, curious, astute and sometimes funny, an unexpected and unlikely heroine that readers will root for... Sharon Short's well-wrought, carefully constructed mystery blends morality and the gray areas of truth and possibility... This mystery explores narrow-mindedness and loneliness while staying whimsical, fun and 'spirited...' a winner."

The Lansing State Journal (Michigan) (July 17, 2005)

"...highly entertaining, quirky new [mystery.]"

Mysterical-E  (Online Magazine)

"Josie and her pals add comic relief and the characters are vivid and enjoyable. The series is an easy read, with familiar characters and a hometown feel. Cozy lovers will find Josie appealing and look forward to the latest adventure."

RomanceJunkies.com (Online Review Site)

"DEATH IN THE CARDS by Sharon Short is a delightfully funny who dunit. This imaginative author has provided incredibly colorful characters that will take you on a humorous and engaging adventure. You don’t want to pass this one up!"

Myshelf.com (Online Review Site)

"This is a lighthearted mystery with a cast of enjoyable and colorful characters. The dialogue is witty... The action is swift..."

CrimeSpree Magazine, Issue 7, July 2005

"Sharon Short's character is quirky, yet still sensible, efficient, and a great friend... Death in the Cards was an amusing, breezy read."

Reviewing the Evidence.com (Online Review Site)

"Short does a good job of juggling plot, sub-plots, twists, and revelations to keep the story moving briskly. All in all, DEATH IN THE CARDS is a pleasant read."

Huntress Book Reviews (Online Review Site)

"If you enjoyed "Death By Deep Dish Pie" then you will love this one as well... Very good reading here."

Mystery Lovers Corner

Josie is such a fun character. Her laundromat is a great setting for her to be in contact with most of the town and to hear what is going on. The small town in Ohio is such a great place for this series. The author has done a great job creating it and all the characters in the series. I highly recommend this book.

Reviews of Death by Deep Dish Pie

Huntress Book Reviews (Online Review Site)

"This is a story that just begs readers to come get lost in Paradise and all the people that life there. The characters are full of flavor and wit. I found it to be amusing and charming, all at once. A 'must read' for mystery fans."

BookReview.com (Online Review Site)

"...an upbeat who-done-it that will have readers laughing..."

AllReaders.com (Online Review Site)

"The cast of characters are totally charming and quirky, the type of people one would want for a next-door neighbor. "

Bookloons.com (Online Review Site)

"Death by Deep Dish Pie is a lively, entertaining read, with a feisty and energetic heroine. The author's tone is light, often tongue in cheek, and she delivers a pleasant diversion along with some helpful cleaning tips."

Roundtable Reviews (Online Review Site)

"This is a hilarious and refreshing little mystery that had me outright laughing...  Ms. Short does a wonderful job of making Josie a mystery-solving heroine who everyone can love." 

MyShelf.com Reviews (Online Review Site)

"Death by Deep Dish Pie is a cozy lover's delight... This story will leave you laughing long after you find out the identity of the villain."

The Daily Oakland Press (Michigan)

"...'Deep Dish Pie' manages to be engaging in a light, uncomplicated way... a tasty treat..."

Reviews of Death of a Domestic Diva

The Mystery Reader (Online Magazine)

"Sharon Short makes her cozy mystery debut with a book that surely has the most interesting gimmick I have come across in a long time. In this instance, gimmick isn’t a bad thing, because with this first book in what is sure to be an ongoing series, Short has distinguished herself from the cozy ranks with sheer imagination."

Books-n-Bytes (Web Site)

"This wildly funny first novel is a welcome addition to the cozy family... And you won¹t want to wait too long for her next adventure."

Futures Mysterious Anthology Magazine (Web Site Reviews)

"Sharon Short has created a cast of characters that will have the reader laughing and scratching their heads in wonder. This reviewer eagerly awaits another trip to Paradise."

Wilmington News Journal, Books Page, Mary Thomas Watts, December 23, 2003

 "There's a new sleuth in American mystery fiction, and she's as unlikely--and funny--a protagonist as you find behind a laundromat folding table... But Sharon Short's on-target parody of a pop culture celebrity isn't what keeps the pages turning in "Death of a Domestic Diva." The plot is tight, the writing is clear and colorful and every character is richly drawn."

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