Revenge of the Barbeque Queens: At the Barbeque World Series, More Than Ribs Will Be Swimming in Sauce

I have read the series in order, and I have found them to be very intertaining. I live in the KC area, so maybe it is easier for me to follow. At any rate, it is a good series.The characters have continued to grow with each book. I have managed a restaurant and I can tell you, the restaurant scenes are very accurate. I also have friends who do the "BBQ" contests, and she is right on the money about those events. However, If I lived in Raytown, Mo., I am not sure how fond I would be of the series. At one point in the book they are referred to as "not known for their sleek sophistication." I hope Ms. Temple never needs roadside assistance there!!The only other thing that puzzled me was at one point, Heaven was tied up and riding in the "backseat" of her van, and a few pages later she mentioned she had taken the "backseat" out. Also, at one point Heaven describes what is in a photo and what the two people in it are doing, and a few pages later, she is trying to imagine what would be in the photo(she had just told us!). I am surprised that as many times as a book is proofed, someone didn't see these two things. But, I do love the series(and the recipes), and I can't wait for the next one to hit the shelves!

I definitely have to disagree with the terrible review given by the person from San Antonio on August 12, 1997. They called the book tedious? Come on! This was a sophomore effort from Ms. Temple, and we still have yet to really know Heaven Lee. She does repeat(constantly) that she has been married several times and that she used to be a lawyer, but those tidbits are a part of H's character. I would like to see San Antonio's efforts in developing a very likable main character, think up an offbeat(but beleivable) murder, have very colorful and interesting friends and enemies, AND supply delicious recipies too! As a professional chef(pastry), I can confirm that the restaurant parts of the book are pretty real(the back of the house anyway). As a huge fan of the culinary mystery genre, Ms. Temple is a fabulous new entry who absoultely has the right stuff!

...As I just wrote about Death by Rhubarb, I enjoy Heaven and the other characters in the series. As any developing mystery series I expect the characters to expand as the series does. If you find out everything about a character at the beginning of the series what is there to discover later? Barbeque is big business and Lou Jane Temple does as many other authors do, sets the characters and story line in a place she knows.Again, I recommend this series to anyone who likes an enjoyable mystery and wants some yummy recipes to add to their menus.

Despite the previous horrible review, I, an avid mystery reader, thoroughly enjoyed this book. Her premise and characters are new, fun and refreshing. I enjoyed learning about the restaurant business and BBQ. The recipes are are great bonus too. If you enjoy food, lite reading and a little mystery, these books are for you!

I really have to disagree with the previous readers' comments. This book is well written, funny, and entertaining.