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Format:Mass Market Paperback
When the charasmatic Reverend David Goode moves to Stillbrook he singles out Sacred Balance and Yoga Meridian as the root of evil. According to him, yoga is a heathen demonic practice. AJ isn't the only person whose livelihood is at risk - her ex-partner Lily is the new manager of Yoga Meridian. But when the Reverend ends up dead and Lily is arrested, AJ feels she has to prove Lily's innocence. But with the Reverend's distinctly unreligious habits and the appearance of the Jersey Devil, this case may be AJ's strangest yet.
This is the fourth book in the Mantra for Murder Mysteries (after Corpse Pose, Dial Om for Murder and Murder on the Eightfold Path) and I really enjoyed it. I struggled through the last installment as there was so much going on at once, but now AJ's life is more settled the book was a great read. The densly plotted storyline was packed with twists and turns and kept me glued to the page. The ending is well thought out and gives a surprisingly upbeat conclusion to the story.
The idea of covering the debate between religion and yoga was a fascinating idea, partly because I've seen arguments against yoga from various religious figureheads in the real world. AJ comes up against a Reverend who is convinced that yoga is the work of the devil and they have several interesting conversations where AJ tries to explain her perspective and he railroads her. The author manages to show that it is closemindedness that is the problem, rather than blaming religion itself.
I was a little concerned that I wouldn't really care about Lily being accused of murder as I didn't really like her in the previous books, but my attention was drawn into the case by AJ's mother Elysia. Now the star of her own mystery TV show Golden Gumshoes, Elysia turns up with her fellow castmembers and plunges straight into the case. Also the threat of Lily coming back to Sacred Balance had me rooting for AJ proving her innocence.
There were also some great supporting storylines, including AJ and Jake's increasingly serious romance and also Elysia's new relationship with her costar Dean. The latter is great because it brings the attraction between Elysia and town lawyer Mr Meagher to a head. Yoga also gets more page time with AJ's own practice and it's impact on grumpy teenager Mocha. However my favourite part of the book has to be the appearance of the Jersey Devil. I've loved folklore on this for years so to see it take a leading role in a book was brilliant.
At the end of the book there is the usual yoga and recipe section. This time it features a guide to three yoga poses (sideways bend, forward bend and cobra pose) alongside recipes for Baked Manicotti and Chocolate Clementine Cake which were both mouthwateringly described in the book.
All in all this was a great read from a fun series.
Plot: 10/10
Characters: 10/10
Ending: 10/10
Enjoyment: 10/10
Cover: 9/10
Overall: 49/50
This is the fourth book in the Mantra for Murder Mysteries (after Corpse Pose, Dial Om for Murder and Murder on the Eightfold Path) and I really enjoyed it. I struggled through the last installment as there was so much going on at once, but now AJ's life is more settled the book was a great read. The densly plotted storyline was packed with twists and turns and kept me glued to the page. The ending is well thought out and gives a surprisingly upbeat conclusion to the story.
The idea of covering the debate between religion and yoga was a fascinating idea, partly because I've seen arguments against yoga from various religious figureheads in the real world. AJ comes up against a Reverend who is convinced that yoga is the work of the devil and they have several interesting conversations where AJ tries to explain her perspective and he railroads her. The author manages to show that it is closemindedness that is the problem, rather than blaming religion itself.
I was a little concerned that I wouldn't really care about Lily being accused of murder as I didn't really like her in the previous books, but my attention was drawn into the case by AJ's mother Elysia. Now the star of her own mystery TV show Golden Gumshoes, Elysia turns up with her fellow castmembers and plunges straight into the case. Also the threat of Lily coming back to Sacred Balance had me rooting for AJ proving her innocence.
There were also some great supporting storylines, including AJ and Jake's increasingly serious romance and also Elysia's new relationship with her costar Dean. The latter is great because it brings the attraction between Elysia and town lawyer Mr Meagher to a head. Yoga also gets more page time with AJ's own practice and it's impact on grumpy teenager Mocha. However my favourite part of the book has to be the appearance of the Jersey Devil. I've loved folklore on this for years so to see it take a leading role in a book was brilliant.
At the end of the book there is the usual yoga and recipe section. This time it features a guide to three yoga poses (sideways bend, forward bend and cobra pose) alongside recipes for Baked Manicotti and Chocolate Clementine Cake which were both mouthwateringly described in the book.
All in all this was a great read from a fun series.
Plot: 10/10
Characters: 10/10
Ending: 10/10
Enjoyment: 10/10
Cover: 9/10
Overall: 49/50
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Clever book
3 Oct 2011
Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book caught my attention at once with it's beginning sentence. "The Reverend David Goode says you're going to hell." Now this book is centered around an owner/instructor of Yoga exercises studio. However, I remembered the same thing actually being said to my husband when we were first married by an unenlightened person. What ignorance there is in the world, but what an excellent hook to pull me into the book, and I was Not disappointed in the least.
Our A.J. is not only assaulted with an ignorant pastor, she has to deal with the infamous Jersey Devil, her mother's engagement, an over-weight teenager, attitudes, and yes, murders. Murders of not only humans but cows! What is going on?
Well, I'm not going to tell you. This is a laugh out loud novel that gives you plenty to think about as well as a juicy story to read. I found the book light but sobering at times, and the pages flew by my eyes.
This is a great book and be alert for things in the dark!
Our A.J. is not only assaulted with an ignorant pastor, she has to deal with the infamous Jersey Devil, her mother's engagement, an over-weight teenager, attitudes, and yes, murders. Murders of not only humans but cows! What is going on?
Well, I'm not going to tell you. This is a laugh out loud novel that gives you plenty to think about as well as a juicy story to read. I found the book light but sobering at times, and the pages flew by my eyes.
This is a great book and be alert for things in the dark!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Difficult to Continue
11 Nov 2011
Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I used to enjoy this series - we had AJ, a smart and savvy owner of a yoga studio in realistic situations. Being from NJ, I liked that the books were set in NJ.
The last book was somewhat disappointing in that AJ's contention with Lily, her co-owner, is poof, resolved, by Lily quitting (why would someone who has half ownership in a business just quit that business???). But okay.
However, now in this book, we have formerly smart AJ and her mother breaking into houses to find clues. Oh, and by the way, AJ is dating a cop. So not only should she know that she shouldn't break into houses, because, uh, it's illegal, she is also putting her boyfriend the cop's job in jeopardy. I'm very disappointed that the author decided to make AJ just another typical cozy mystery ditzy busy body.
The last book was somewhat disappointing in that AJ's contention with Lily, her co-owner, is poof, resolved, by Lily quitting (why would someone who has half ownership in a business just quit that business???). But okay.
However, now in this book, we have formerly smart AJ and her mother breaking into houses to find clues. Oh, and by the way, AJ is dating a cop. So not only should she know that she shouldn't break into houses, because, uh, it's illegal, she is also putting her boyfriend the cop's job in jeopardy. I'm very disappointed that the author decided to make AJ just another typical cozy mystery ditzy busy body.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Worth the Wait
8 Sep 2011
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Harriet Klauser has given a great summary of the book so I won't. I loved this book! The author continues with the lives of characters from the previous books and introduces a few new ones to the fold. Will we be seeing teenager Mocha again perhaps?! A.J.'s deductive reasoning as she tries to finger the murderer is good reading. I like that her relationship with Jake is blossoming,and he seems more open when she offers her opinions. As always, her mom is a hoot. I really enjoy her and can't wait to see what happens with her and Brad, the lawyer. This is an enjoyable read,and I can't wait until the next installment.
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