Regina C. (flyinggems) reviewed Llama of Death: A Gunn Zoo Mystery (Gunn Zoo Series) on + 438 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
While waiting for books 1 & 2 I saw a review and it talked about the animals point of views. I am not a fan of talking animals.
Tim H. (Timbuktu126) reviewed Llama of Death: A Gunn Zoo Mystery (Gunn Zoo Series) on + 477 more book reviews
This is a fun series, always enjoyable. I did find Teddy's mother rather annoying this time around, but other than that it was good. Loved the ending.
Andrew K. (kuligowskiandrewt) -
Poor Teddy Bentley. Not only does she have to spend her weekend at the local Renaissance Fair, providing a little promotion for the Gunn Zoo by offering Llama rides to youngsters, but she also has to wear a medieval styled outfit that she finds a bit more revealing than she's comfortable with. Oh, and the llama, Alejandro, doesn't like her â but then, he doesn't like ANY adults. And if that isn't trouble enough, it appears that Alejandro may have just killed the local resident portraying Henry VIII.
Fortunately, the Acting Sheriff (#5 in line for the job) is quickly convinced that the llama isn't the guilty party â no llama is capable of accurately firing a crossbow! However, it soon becomes apparent that it is a wonder that he managed to make it as high as fifth, his investigating skills are suspect, and Teddy once again has to stick her nose into crime solving.
I've grown to love the Gunn Zoo mysteries. The author spent enough time volunteering at her local zoological institution to get a feel for how things really occur in front of the house with the visitors, and in the backstage areas where the animals are cared for and the politics of an institution become evident. Each book in the series builds upon the earlier ones â providing a clearer and clearer image of the Gunn Zoo itself. (Not that it is necessary to read them in order.) As with most cozies, the reader gains an affection towards the characters in question, appreciating their strengths and even grinning at their shortcomings (with exceptions of the obvious idiots, who are clearly painted as such and provide little to no reason to root for them)!!
I've now read the 1st 3 in the series, and I understand I have 2 more to go â plus another in the works!! Thanks to the author for providing an entertaining way to keep me occupied during my drive through Texas (as I was enjoying the audio version of this book).
RATING: Five stars
Fortunately, the Acting Sheriff (#5 in line for the job) is quickly convinced that the llama isn't the guilty party â no llama is capable of accurately firing a crossbow! However, it soon becomes apparent that it is a wonder that he managed to make it as high as fifth, his investigating skills are suspect, and Teddy once again has to stick her nose into crime solving.
I've grown to love the Gunn Zoo mysteries. The author spent enough time volunteering at her local zoological institution to get a feel for how things really occur in front of the house with the visitors, and in the backstage areas where the animals are cared for and the politics of an institution become evident. Each book in the series builds upon the earlier ones â providing a clearer and clearer image of the Gunn Zoo itself. (Not that it is necessary to read them in order.) As with most cozies, the reader gains an affection towards the characters in question, appreciating their strengths and even grinning at their shortcomings (with exceptions of the obvious idiots, who are clearly painted as such and provide little to no reason to root for them)!!
I've now read the 1st 3 in the series, and I understand I have 2 more to go â plus another in the works!! Thanks to the author for providing an entertaining way to keep me occupied during my drive through Texas (as I was enjoying the audio version of this book).
RATING: Five stars
Andrew K. (kuligowskiandrewt) -
Poor Teddy Bentley. Not only does she have to spend her weekend at the local Renaissance Fair, providing a little promotion for the Gunn Zoo by offering Llama rides to youngsters, but she also has to wear a medieval styled outfit that she finds a bit more revealing than she's comfortable with. Oh, and the llama, Alejandro, doesn't like her â but then, he doesn't like ANY adults. And if that isn't trouble enough, it appears that Alejandro may have just killed the local resident portraying Henry VIII.
Fortunately, the Acting Sheriff (#5 in line for the job) is quickly convinced that the llama isn't the guilty party â no llama is capable of accurately firing a crossbow! However, it soon becomes apparent that it is a wonder that he managed to make it as high as fifth, his investigating skills are suspect, and Teddy once again has to stick her nose into crime solving.
I've grown to love the Gunn Zoo mysteries. The author spent enough time volunteering at her local zoological institution to get a feel for how things really occur in front of the house with the visitors, and in the backstage areas where the animals are cared for and the politics of an institution become evident. Each book in the series builds upon the earlier ones â providing a clearer and clearer image of the Gunn Zoo itself. (Not that it is necessary to read them in order.) As with most cozies, the reader gains an affection towards the characters in question, appreciating their strengths and even grinning at their shortcomings (with exceptions of the obvious idiots, who are clearly painted as such and provide little to no reason to root for them)!!
I've now read the 1st 3 in the series, and I understand I have 2 more to go â plus another in the works!! Thanks to the author for providing an entertaining way to keep me occupied during my drive through Texas (as I was enjoying the audio version of this book).
RATING: Five stars
Fortunately, the Acting Sheriff (#5 in line for the job) is quickly convinced that the llama isn't the guilty party â no llama is capable of accurately firing a crossbow! However, it soon becomes apparent that it is a wonder that he managed to make it as high as fifth, his investigating skills are suspect, and Teddy once again has to stick her nose into crime solving.
I've grown to love the Gunn Zoo mysteries. The author spent enough time volunteering at her local zoological institution to get a feel for how things really occur in front of the house with the visitors, and in the backstage areas where the animals are cared for and the politics of an institution become evident. Each book in the series builds upon the earlier ones â providing a clearer and clearer image of the Gunn Zoo itself. (Not that it is necessary to read them in order.) As with most cozies, the reader gains an affection towards the characters in question, appreciating their strengths and even grinning at their shortcomings (with exceptions of the obvious idiots, who are clearly painted as such and provide little to no reason to root for them)!!
I've now read the 1st 3 in the series, and I understand I have 2 more to go â plus another in the works!! Thanks to the author for providing an entertaining way to keep me occupied during my drive through Texas (as I was enjoying the audio version of this book).
RATING: Five stars
Cathy C. (cathyskye) -
First Line: "Alejandro, you spit in my face!"
Once again, the owner of the Gunn Zoo has strong-armed zookeeper Theodora "Teddy" Bentley into doing something she'd rather not. Not only does Teddy have a weekly program called "Anteaters to Zebras" on the local television station, not only does she have to keep on cleaning animal enclosures and feeding the animals, now she has to dress like a trollop and lead Alejandro the llama around while he gives children rides at the Renaissance Faire. Alejandro adores children, but-- as can be seen by the spit on Teddy's face-- he has an entirely different opinion of human adults.
Is Alejandro's low opinion of adults what caused him to stomp to death the owner of the local wedding chapel? Fortunately not-- closer examination shows that the man dressed as Henry VIII was killed by a crossbow bolt to the neck. Teddy's fiancé may be the sheriff, but the CIA has him in Langley, leaving the investigation to a completely incompetent deputy who likes Teddy's mother as the killer. Teddy has to do her own investigating before the deputy can tie her mother to the railroad tracks, and what she begins uncovering makes for one very long suspect list... and puts her right in the killer's sights.
Author Betty Webb may be better known for her more serious Lena Jones mystery series set in Scottsdale, Arizona. Her Gunn Zoo series, set on the central California coast, features a beautifully done comedic touch and lots of down-to-earth information on animals. I've read each book in this series, and they just keep getting better. From smiles and chuckles, I've now progressed to laughing out loud while reading this third book. I also feel that Alejandro is the best "feature creature" so far in the series.
I've known Betty has a wonderful sense of humor just by reading her blog. Her Lena Jones series, which tends to focus on human rights issues, is excellent, but it is good to see her put her talent for laughter to good use. Wonderful characters, interesting animals, intriguing plots, and comedy, too. Let Betty tickle your funny bone at the Gunn Zoo, too!
Once again, the owner of the Gunn Zoo has strong-armed zookeeper Theodora "Teddy" Bentley into doing something she'd rather not. Not only does Teddy have a weekly program called "Anteaters to Zebras" on the local television station, not only does she have to keep on cleaning animal enclosures and feeding the animals, now she has to dress like a trollop and lead Alejandro the llama around while he gives children rides at the Renaissance Faire. Alejandro adores children, but-- as can be seen by the spit on Teddy's face-- he has an entirely different opinion of human adults.
Is Alejandro's low opinion of adults what caused him to stomp to death the owner of the local wedding chapel? Fortunately not-- closer examination shows that the man dressed as Henry VIII was killed by a crossbow bolt to the neck. Teddy's fiancé may be the sheriff, but the CIA has him in Langley, leaving the investigation to a completely incompetent deputy who likes Teddy's mother as the killer. Teddy has to do her own investigating before the deputy can tie her mother to the railroad tracks, and what she begins uncovering makes for one very long suspect list... and puts her right in the killer's sights.
Author Betty Webb may be better known for her more serious Lena Jones mystery series set in Scottsdale, Arizona. Her Gunn Zoo series, set on the central California coast, features a beautifully done comedic touch and lots of down-to-earth information on animals. I've read each book in this series, and they just keep getting better. From smiles and chuckles, I've now progressed to laughing out loud while reading this third book. I also feel that Alejandro is the best "feature creature" so far in the series.
I've known Betty has a wonderful sense of humor just by reading her blog. Her Lena Jones series, which tends to focus on human rights issues, is excellent, but it is good to see her put her talent for laughter to good use. Wonderful characters, interesting animals, intriguing plots, and comedy, too. Let Betty tickle your funny bone at the Gunn Zoo, too!
Andrew K. (kuligowskiandrewt) -
Poor Teddy Bentley. Not only does she have to spend her weekend at the local Renaissance Fair, providing a little promotion for the Gunn Zoo by offering Llama rides to youngsters, but she also has to wear a medieval styled outfit that she finds a bit more revealing than she's comfortable with. Oh, and the llama, Alejandro, doesn't like her â but then, he doesn't like ANY adults. And if that isn't trouble enough, it appears that Alejandro may have just killed the local resident portraying Henry VIII.
Fortunately, the Acting Sheriff (#5 in line for the job) is quickly convinced that the llama isn't the guilty party â no llama is capable of accurately firing a crossbow! However, it soon becomes apparent that it is a wonder that he managed to make it as high as fifth, his investigating skills are suspect, and Teddy once again has to stick her nose into crime solving.
I've grown to love the Gunn Zoo mysteries. The author spent enough time volunteering at her local zoological institution to get a feel for how things really occur in front of the house with the visitors, and in the backstage areas where the animals are cared for and the politics of an institution become evident. Each book in the series builds upon the earlier ones â providing a clearer and clearer image of the Gunn Zoo itself. (Not that it is necessary to read them in order.) As with most cozies, the reader gains an affection towards the characters in question, appreciating their strengths and even grinning at their shortcomings (with exceptions of the obvious idiots, who are clearly painted as such and provide little to no reason to root for them)!!
I've now read the 1st 3 in the series, and I understand I have 2 more to go â plus another in the works!! Thanks to the author for providing an entertaining way to keep me occupied during my drive through Texas (as I was enjoying the audio version of this book).
RATING: Five stars
Fortunately, the Acting Sheriff (#5 in line for the job) is quickly convinced that the llama isn't the guilty party â no llama is capable of accurately firing a crossbow! However, it soon becomes apparent that it is a wonder that he managed to make it as high as fifth, his investigating skills are suspect, and Teddy once again has to stick her nose into crime solving.
I've grown to love the Gunn Zoo mysteries. The author spent enough time volunteering at her local zoological institution to get a feel for how things really occur in front of the house with the visitors, and in the backstage areas where the animals are cared for and the politics of an institution become evident. Each book in the series builds upon the earlier ones â providing a clearer and clearer image of the Gunn Zoo itself. (Not that it is necessary to read them in order.) As with most cozies, the reader gains an affection towards the characters in question, appreciating their strengths and even grinning at their shortcomings (with exceptions of the obvious idiots, who are clearly painted as such and provide little to no reason to root for them)!!
I've now read the 1st 3 in the series, and I understand I have 2 more to go â plus another in the works!! Thanks to the author for providing an entertaining way to keep me occupied during my drive through Texas (as I was enjoying the audio version of this book).
RATING: Five stars
