A Vicky Hill Exclusive!

Fun and interesting glimpse into the British countryside. I'd never even heard of hedge jumping before. haha.... Okay, I admit that it took a little effort to get into the mindset/tone of this book since it's a very British. Once I got past the 1st few pages, the character and plot developments got me hooked and I appreciate the British tone. It works well with the plot and the character. The main character, Vicky, is bumbling, funny, (a little) dingy and oh-so endearing. Once the plot gets rolling (which is quick!!), it keeps going. Vicky's different (and ever changing) murder theories were hilarious. You can't help but root for her. I finished the book in just a few days and can't wait for the next book in the series.

If you like awkward and endearing characters like Bridgette Jones and Ugly Betty you will love Vicky Hill. She's loveable, misguided, and has pretty lousy intuition - An amazing combination for a investigative reporter! Who wants to read about a slick professional detective when it's so much more fun to follow newbie detective-wannabe Vicky as she tries to untangle the biggest murder mystery in Gipping. I was very sad to see this book end.

What a pleasure to read this delightful debut novel. The main character, Vicky Hill, is so altogether endearing as she bumbles her way to the doorstep of a local village mystery - which eventually serves as her first front page byline as a journalist. Hannah Dennison successfully delivers a multifaceted story with elements ranging from poignant, comedic, dark, insightful and lighthearted, while seamlessly weaving together the overall message that perseverance will always overcome adversity. A quick read that paints a charming portrait of local village life in England and concludes by sewing up all the loose ends and setting the stage for another Vicky Hill mystery. I don't usually bother writing reviews, but this author deserves some attention. Give it a go...you'll be hooked after the first chapter. And don't be surprised if you find this story being told in movie theatres some time in the near future.

A fabulous book that transports you to a sleepy village in England. Vicky Hill is a young, single trainee journalist who craves to discover the next big scoop. Despite only writing about funerals, Vicky starts to realise that not everything is as it seems in this quiet village. I would definitely recommend this book, you cannot help but fall in love with all the characters, especially Vicky. It kept me guessing until the end!

I saw this book yesterday on the New Paperbacks rack and picked it up. It hooked me from page 1. I didn't make dinner, or work on my income tax receipts last night. Instead I read "A Vicky Hill Exclusive!" What fun. It's the best modern day British mystery novel I've read since Dorothy Cannell's "The Thin Woman." Vicky Hill is a likable heroine, and she's surrounded by a mad group of British eccentrics. Highly recommended to anyone who's looking for a classic puzzle and sly wit.