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Publication Date: Nov 2008 | Series: Home Repair Is Homicide Mysteries
Once upon a time, Jacobia “Jake” Tiptree was a hotshot money manager to Manhattan’s rich and dreadful—until she left city life behind for a centuries-old fixer-upper in the quaint seaside town of Eastport, Maine. But even this tiny haven has its hazards—and they can be astonishingly deadly….
What would you do if a long-buried book was unearthed from beneath your 1823 fixer-upper—a book containing your name written in blood? That’s the mystery Jacobia “Jake” Tiptree faces in the midst of her latest old-house renovations. But it’s only the first in a town better known for its scenic views and historic homes than its body count. Now Jake is putting aside her hammer and fixing to find someone who’s got the blueprint for a perfect murder.
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Amazon.com:3.4 out of 5 stars 18 reviews
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 starsWhat was this all about?14 Jan 2008
By M. C. Carter - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
This entry in the long running series finds Jake still in a quandry over the old book she found in the cellar of her Maine 'fixer upper'. And like the old house that never seems to be completed, I did not find that the story line was complete....convuluted, over busy, full of starts and stops, yes. Finished, certainly...Complete, no. I have been a big fan of Jake's stories from the first but this one falls flat. Maybe I still miss Victor! I have never been a fan of Ellie's (too contrived) or Wade's (off to the boat...go catch a murderer....see you later). In my opinion the storyline couldn't decide whether to develop into a straight who-dunit, branch out into a supernatural thriller, or just turn into a morality tale. (Bad guy corrupts weird kid in an quaint setting and they all wear aluminum foil hats forever). And poor Sam. PLEASE find him a purpose in life. I will eagerly await the next book and hope for the best.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 starsBook of Old Houses4 Jun 2008
By Erica D. Vetsch - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
The fictional world created by Sarah Graves in her Home Repair is Homicide series is one of my favorites. I enjoyed this book, as I have every book in the series so far. In fact, after I read this one, I started the series over again.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 starsA book that needed to be built a bit better...26 Oct 2009
By H. McCubbin - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I couldn't finish this book. When I started it, I felt like I was coming in in the middle of a story. I didn't know what this old book was Jake found, when she found it, why she gave it away for research...I guess I'd have to start with book 1 in this series, but I didn't know this WAS a series until I began reading.
Usually, though, in series, the authors do a good job of updating you on what has happened. I found that wasn't case in "The Book of Old Houses". I also found I didn't care about ANY of the characters! They just didn't come to life for me. Frustrating since I actually bought this book.
