Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill

Excellent

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Karen

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023

Thank you, Karen!

Comment from Liz O'Neill

Excellent

This seens to hint of a foreshadowing, the fact it s mentioned like this: "
"Now, first up is Gaston Paulette. He'll be delivered here shortly for booking. Who would like to process him?" Good choice of onomatopoetic words. This is a good point that could be applied to many we know: ""Fitzgerald wasn't always bad. It was a progression, I think. The love of money got a hold of him, and turned him into someone else... someone corrupt and soulless." Well done.

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2023

Dear Liz, Thank you for the lovely review of my book chapter. It means so much to me. Blessings to you always,
Sal XOs

reply by Liz O'Neill on 26-Jul-2023

I'm catching up to my favorites with 63 promised reviews

Comment from BethShelby

Excellent

This is another excellent chapter. Everything seems to be falling into plave.
It is exciting that Willa is pregnant. Fitzgearld had let greed ruin him and to kill his pregant wife was shocking to Candace. I'm looking forward to more.

 Comment Written 06-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023

Thank you for the wonderful review of my book chapter. I'm glad you're enjoying my book. Sending you my best today as always.
Sal XOs

Comment from eliz100

Excellent

This is another excellent chapter. You moved the story along nicely. Your descriptions of the police work and the funeral are realistic. I do not see any room for improvement. Have a blessed day.

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023

Thank you so much for the lovely review of my book chapter, dear Elizabeth. It is most appreciated. Sending along my very best,
Sally :))

Comment from Cindy Warren

Excellent

I can imagine them trying to dig up Paulette's family members. Who knows, maybe they'll even find something resembling a human living in some hole. Stranger things have happened.

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023

Thank you for the lovely review of my book chapter, Cindy! Always a pleasure to see you. Sending you my best today as always.
Sal XOs

Comment from Alexandra Trovato

Excellent

Sal, I enjoyed this chapter. Hmm? I'm wondering what will happen next! Because you are an excellent Mystery Writer! Another great chapter filled with interesting and realistic dialog!! I hope you are doing well my Friend!

:) Alex xoxo

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023

This will be the third time I have tried to answer this. I changed iPads and everything came back as unanswered. Thankyou, thank you! I so appreciate your kind review and generous rating, Alex. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs

reply by Alexandra Trovato on 07-Jul-2023

Sally, I had technical problems this week also. My voice type went crazy and a strange woman's voice spoke Mr every move it was infuriating and it took me six hours to realize how to disable it. I mean, I understand. :))

reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023

Scary, isn't it? We removed our Alexa (no offense) from the house because we heard evil laughter! No kidding. I practically yanked the damn thing out of the wall. LOL!

Comment from Father Flaps

Exceptional

Hi Sally,
It's nice that Willa is going to have a baby. I'm betting it will be a girl. She can't replace Phoebe, but she will give Tommy someone to love just as much.
All the officers seem to be ready and willing to help out Tommy as he takes over the role of "Captain" while Hank is on the mend. I think they would have been of the same mind even without the doughnuts. They are all good people, and they want to clean up this case.
Dr. Shorter... what a well-chosen name for diminutive physician. When this novel becomes a movie, I would pick Wallace Shawn to play the role. He played the translator to Bishop Nogalich (Ken Buhay) in 1989 "We're No Angels". More recently, he played Dr. Sturgis in the entertaining series "Young Sheldon". Please note: If you do okay him to portray Dr. Shorter (he's 5'2", by the way), hopefully they'll decide to make the movie soon because Wallace is 79 years old. He'll turn 80 on November 12th.

Good word choice with "nefarious"!
"Your mother knew a whole lot, and was suspicious of your father's nefarious activities." ... I wonder what secrets Victoria Cole's journal will hold???

Nicely penned!
Hugs,
Kimbob

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2023

Thank you for the lovely review and star blast, dear Kim. It is so appreciated, my friend. Yes, the journal will certainly help. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal :)) xo

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

Excellent that the grandfather was a good person, and so was Victoria. She must have been very distressed about her husband's loss of any personal integrity and his spiral downwards into crime. Another fine chapter with some very happy moments.
Wendy
Typo: scum (not skum)

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023

Thank you so much for the wonderful review and typo catch. Oh my goodness, I didn?t even see that and no one else did either! It is so appreciated. Sending you my best today, as always, Sally XOs

Comment from JSD

Excellent

Fascinating continuation of this story with a new, more settled tone and a totally convincing group of characters and their concerns. Most engaging to read and I look forward to more.

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023

Thank you so much for the wonderful review and kind compliments, dear Jon. It is most appreciated. Thank you so much for checking it out. Sending along my very best to you and yours as always, Sal :))

Comment from Sankey

Exceptional

This was a great read. Glad to see Simon's Grandfather was on their side and aware of his son's terrible doings. I did ask a while back but got no answer. I missed your last chapter (a good read also)due to lack of notification. You must always let me know.

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023

Dear Geoff, Thank you so much for the lovely review and generous six star rating. I?m so glad you could join in. I will make sure that you get notified. I?ve been very sick for over a month now and it just seems to be all I can do to get these things posted sometimes. I will make extra effort for you, my friend.
Sending along my best to you both across the miles,
Sal xoxo?s