PRAISE FOR DONNA ANDREWS AND HER MEG LANGSLOW MYSTERIES
HEN OF THE BASKERVILLES
“The 15th novel in this bird-themed popular cozy mystery series offers more fine-feathered foibles to chuckle over. Andrews’ ever-present humor and detailed animal lore will be familiar pleasures, and the grounded and endearing heroine offers the perfect balance to the silly shenanigans in this neatly plotted potboiler.”—
RT Book Reviews
“Diverting…Enjoyable.”—Publishers Weekly
Some like it hawk
“Uproarious.”—Criminal Element
“[This] series gets better all the time.” —Booklist
THE REAL MACAW
“As always, Andrews laces this entertaining whodunit with wit, a fine storyline, and characters we’ve come to know and love.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch
STORK RAVING MAD
“Meg grows more endearing with each book, and her fans will enjoy seeing her take to motherhood.”—
Richmond Times-Dispatch
SWAN FOR THE MONEY
“As usual in this hilarious series…a good time is guaranteed for everyone except Meg.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Andrews always leavens the mayhem with laughs.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch
“The Meg Langslow series just keeps getting better. Lots of cozy writers use punny titles, but Andrews backs them up with consistently hilarious story lines.”—Booklist
SIX GEESE A-SLAYING
“Fans will enjoy [this] entry in Andrews’s fine-feathered series.”—Publishers Weekly
“Fans of comic cozies who have never read Andrews’ Meg Langslow mysteries have a real treat in store.…Lots of silly but infectious humor and just enough mystery.”—Booklist
COCKATIELS AT SEVEN
“Suspense, laughter and a whole passel of good clean fun.”—Publishers Weekly
“More fun than seven cocktails—and a lot safer, too.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch
“The plot, in true ‘You Can’t Take It With You’ fashion, involves plenty of snakes, as well as the titular cockatiels and assorted exotic birds. The author has a fine sense of pacing and a droll...sense of humor. This is character-driven fiction, and Andrews maintains the action within the confines and sensibilities of her town-and-gown setting.”—The State (Columbia, SC)
THE PENGUIN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH
“Deliciously daffy.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Andrews always leavens the mayhem with laughs. So march yourself down to the bookstore or library and check out The Penguin Who Knew Too Much.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch (Virginia)
“Andrews’ eighth Meg-centric mystery moves along like the best beach reads.”—Entertainment Weekly
“The levelheaded, unflappable Meg takes it all in stride…This eighth cozy in the series makes the most of humorous situations, zany relatives, and lovable characters.”—Booklist
“A classic whodunit…wraps suspense, humor, and a screwball cast of characters into a mystery novel with stand-up quality.”—About.com
“Always a treat.”—Romantic Times BOOKreviews
“Andrews has mastered the art of writing farce with style and wit.”—Mystery Scene
NO NEST FOR THE WICKET
“Fun, lively, charming.”—Publishers Weekly
“Andrews strikes just the right balance between comedy and suspense to keep the reader laughing and on the edge of one’s seat...Fans of this series will no doubt enjoy this installment, while new readers...will be headed to the bookstore for the earlier books.”—Romantic Times BOOKreviews (4 stars)
“Any day when I start reading about Meg is cause for delight. Ending the book makes me yearn for more than one per year. Hint.”—Deadly Pleasures
“As usual, Andrews is a reliable source for those who like their murder with plenty of mayhem.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Andrews’s talent for the lovably loony makes this series a winner; to miss it would be a cardinal sin.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch
OWLS WELL THAT ENDS WELL
“A loony, utterly delightful affair.”—Booklist
“It’s a hoot...a supporting cast of endearingly eccentric characters, perfectly pitched dialogue and a fine sense of humor make this a treat.”—Publishers Weekly
“Death by yard sale epitomizes the ‘everyday people’ humor that Andrews does so well…for readers who prefer their mysteries light...Andrews may be the next best thing to Janet Evanovich.”—Rocky Mountain News
“Andrews delivers another wonderfully comic story....This is a fun read, as are all the books in the series. Andrews playfully creates laughable, wacky scenes that are the backdrop for her criminally devious plot. Settle back, dear reader and enjoy another visit to Meg’s anything-but-ordinary world.”—Romantic Times (starred review)
WE’LL ALWAYS HAVE PARROTS
“Laughter, more laughter, we need laughter, so Donna Andrews is giving us We’ll Always Have Parrots…to help us survive February.”—Washington Times
“Perfectly showcases Donna Andrews’ gift for deadpan comedy.”—Denver Post on We’ll Always Have Parrots
“Always heavy on the humor, Andrews’ most recent Meg Langslow outing is her most over-the-top adventure to date.”—Booklist
“I can’t say enough good things about this series, and this entry in it.”—Deadly Pleasures
“Hilarious...another winner...keeps you turning pages.”—Mystery Lovers News
CROUCHING BUZZARD, LEAPING LOON
“If you long for more ‘fun’ mysteries, à la Janet Evanovich, you’ll love Donna Andrews’s Meg Langslow series.”—The Charlotte Observer
“There’s a smile on every page and at least one chuckle per chapter.”—Publishers Weekly
“This may be the funniest installment of Andrews’ wonderfully wacky series yet. It takes a deft hand to make slapstick or physical comedy appealing, yet Andrews masterfully manages it (the climax will have you in stitches.)”—Romantic Times
REVENGE OF THE WROUGHT-IRON FLAMINGOS
“At the top of the list ... a fearless protagonist, remarkable supporting characters, lively action, and a keen wit.”—Library Journal
“What a lighthearted gem of a juggling act ... with her trademark witty dialogue and fine sense of the ridiculous, Andrews keeps all her balls in the air with skill and verve.”—Publishers Weekly
“Genuinely fascinating. A better-than-average entry in a consistently entertaining…series.”—Booklist
MURDER WITH PUFFINS
“Muddy trails, old secrets, and plenty of homespun humor.”—St. Petersburg Times
“The well-realized island atmosphere, the puffin lore, and the ubiquitous birders only add to the fun.”—Denver Post
“Another hit for Andrews ... entertaining and filled with fun characters.”—Daily Press [Newport, Virginia]
“Andrews’s tale of two puffins has much to recommend it, and will leave readers cawing for another adventure featuring the appealing Meg and Michael.”—Publishers Weekly
“The puffin angle proves very amusing ... an enjoyable flight of fancy.”—Booklist
MURDER WITH PEACOCKS
“The first novel is so clever, funny, and original that lots of wannabe authors will throw up their hands in envy and get jobs in a coffee shop.”—Contra Costa Times
“Loquacious dialogue, persistent humor...a fun, breezy read.”—Library Journal
“Half Jane Austen, half battery acid...will leave you helpless with heartless laughter ... Andrews combines murder and madcap hilarity with a cast of eccentric oddballs in a small Southern town.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Andrews’s debut provides plenty of laughs for readers who like their mysteries on the cozy side.”—Publishers Weekly