Skulls of Sedona

This was a fun read. Basically this ex-lawyer, guitar playing man is called and asked to go to Sedona to play with a friend of his. Everything that can go wrong does- flat tire, lost luggage, a murder or two, a surly cop and being shot at. What makes this book interesting is how the main character, Tony, handles all these things. His bad attitude about New Age stuff I think is kind of funny. I would certainly read more by this author. I rated this a four (if I could I'd rate it a high three or a low four) because there are times that things are flat. For example, the parts with the lady cop with her attitude doesn't come across as being very well written. Also, there is a lot of casual sex in this book some of which could be left out. (not details thank goodness!)

I enjoy reading this and all the books by Ripley. Certainly worthy of interest.

Cool book, cool read. Hipper than most mysteries. Guess that's why I dug it. More of an adventure than a mystery, but that's fine by me. I liked the protagonist and the New Age stuff.

I recently discovered this book and its author at a signing in Miami. I picked up SKULLS OF SEDONA and LOST IN AUSTIN and read them both over the course of several days. The books are a lot of fun, well-written and well-conceived with a protagonist that is a sort of Joe Everyday Man and though he's a bit messed up himself, you can't help liking him. A good book. I hope this series continues!

I recently finished reading SKULLS OF SEDONA and was hooked from the beginning. I have been to Sedona several times and am familiar with the town and the New Agers. This book combines them both in a mystery that is engaging, funny and fast-paced! The main character, Tony Kozol, is a musician hired to work for his friend, a New Age pianist, in Sedona, AZ. Soon enough, Tony finds himself trying to solve a murder while dealing with the wacky group he encounters at a New Age conference on the crystal skulls. I've already finished the next Tony Kozol mystery, LOST IN AUSTIN, and it is every bit as wonderful. I can't wait for the next one.If you are in the mood for a mystery that can be playful and entertaining, without being overly violent or pedantic, check out JR Ripley's books. They really are very well written and while often tongue-in-cheek, are so without being over-the-top. And that's my two cents!