Real Murders

An Aurora Teagarden Mystery, Book 1

By: Charlaine Harris

Narrated by: Therese Plummer

Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins

Publisher's summary

Though a small town at heart, Lawrenceton, Georgia, has its dark side - and its crime buffs. One of them is librarian Aurora "Roe" Teagarden, a member of the Real Murders Club, which meets once a month to analyze famous cases. It's a harmless pastime - until the night she finds a member killed in a manner that eerily resembles the crime the club was about to discuss.

As other brutal "copycat" killings follow, Roe will have to uncover the person behind the terrifying game, one that casts all the members of Real Murders, herself included, as prime suspects - or potential victims.

©1992 Charlaine Harris (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

"An ingenious plot and sufficient flow of blood keep the pages flying....Harris draws the guilty and the innocent into an engrossing tale while inventing a heroine as capable and potentially complex as P. D. James's Cordelia Gray." ( Publishers Weekly)

A light, entertaining murder mystery

This is a light, entertaining murder mystery with hints dropped along the way, but I was surprised when I found out who did it. However, in listening the 2nd time, some of the main character's comments are even funnier, now that I know how it ends. This book has me giggling out loud! I've read the second book, and am really looking forward to the others in this series.
Murder scenes are described in some detail, but not enough to keep me from recommending it to anyone easily made squeamish. The characters are described well enough that I feel like I would recognize them if I could meet them, but not in a way to bog down the story.
Highly recommended!

When Murder Gets Real

What made the experience of listening to Real Murders the most enjoyable?

I thought the narrator enhanced the experience and helped me really see the people and what they were feeling better.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Real Murders?

Because I still had no idea who was the murderer, I found the big reveal and the motive particularly riveting.

What about Therese Plummer’s performance did you like?

Everything! I thought she matched well with this book and did a fab job narrating all voices. Aurora 'Roe' Teagarden was the sole perspective and she really brought Roe to life for me.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

A scene at the end with Roe and her little brother. It was dangerous and intense.

Any additional comments?

This was book one in a series. I definitely plan to move on for the rest of the series.

Interesting

keeps your attention through the entire book. Characters are well developed and fun to know

Typical Cozy Mystery

I enjoyed listening to the book. Interesting plot. At times it was a bit hard to keep the characters straight but the author did a good job of slipping in reminders of the history of the character.

not sookie stackhouse but not bad

this book lacked some spark. interesting and yet a little convoluted. i don't mind toned down romance but the plot line was okay, the characters okay. just overall a step above meh. but i like Harris so may try sometimes else by her. Stackhouse volumes were fun to revisit recently

Short but GREAT read!

What did you love best about Real Murders?

I loved the mystery of the who-dunnit and the surprise at the end. All my guesses were wrong and it kept me on my toes.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I really loved Aurora. I'm pretty short too and desperately in love with books so I was really able to connect with her.

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite scene was when Aurora visited her date at the college campus and all the girls who liked the professor didn't like her.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Absolutely and I did!

Any additional comments?

I really loved the reader and thought the book was great despite being only 6 hours long.

Love Charlaine!

Would you listen to Real Murders again? Why?

Another great work of Ms. Harris's. The True Blood series is great, yet the Teagarden series is just as wonderful. I'm hooked on this series. Thanks again Ms. Harris.

Good cozy, a bit dated.

Good plot. Cozy based on real crime followers, which I am not into.

Good mystery!

Great surprise to meet an early Arthur Smith from the Midnight Series in this story. Looking forward to the next Teagarden book. I'm anxious to find out if the Murder Club is really disbanded. Never suspected the culprit, maybe because there were so many that could have done the deeds. Great narration.

Good easy read

I listen as I work and manage to stay engaged. The characters each have their voice so the story flows well.