Texas to a T Well, its all there-the murder that sounds of mystery down to its Texas drawl. Ms. Gaylord doesn’t miss an occasion to keep our attention to the plot’s twists and turns, detached as hell, as she spins, spoofs and twangs her way through enough local color to rival any travel book describing the joys of ranch experience, if only for a few days (it would appear that longer would lead any of us to murderous thoughts). A not to miss treat with a cactus sting. Great Lone Star Whodunnit… more plot twists, backstabbing and hidden agendas than sorority rush at the University of Texas…J.R. Ewing could only manage a “bit part” with this group…colorful characters with black hats and white (some both)…miles and miles of Texas (and Mexico)…the author did her homework about age old Texas traditions (from pidgeon shoots and margeritas to details of the Sunday evening South Texas menu)…the story line really takes off with the outcome of some characters in question until the last couple of pages. Didn’t take long to finish this one – Excellent Mystery! A friend suggested this title to me and I actually had some free time this summer for some reading. I loved this book! The characters, the plot and the fast paced action kept me coming back for more. I understand that Ms. Gaylord is writing more books featuring the main character and I for one will be in line ready to purchase a copy! An excellent mystery! Anacacho I took this book on my vacation and I could not put it down! I read it on the airplane and at the beach . I love mysteries and read them all the time, but this one was really a cut above. Allie Armington is a great character and I was holding on to make sure that nothing “bad” happened to her…there are so many turns in the plot I was never sure what was going to happen next. Ms Gaylord, please write more books with Allie, I am hooked! If you like Sue Grafton, you will love Louise Gaylord.

More Louise Gaylord, Please!

5.0 out of 5 stars – - January 21, 2011

By Laura Regine – See all my reviews

This review is from: Anacacho: An Allie Armington Mystery (Allie Armington Mysteries) (Paperback)

I’ve read 2 of Louise Gaylord’s Allie Armington mysteries (so far!) and really enjoy her characters and plot twists and turns. Other mysteries I’ve read seem predictable, almost too “coincidental”, but I find with Gaylord’s style, when you expect “predictability”, you find intrigue, “coincidence” is instead exciting and relevant. I am looking forward to reading more from Louise Gaylord!

Sheryl Nutt of KCTU praises Anacacho

I interviewed Louise Gaylord on the River City Forum last Thursday night. She was a delightful interviewee. and I had had a chance just previous to the show to read some of the book.

Needless to say, I had to take it home and finish it. I thoroughly enjoyed the story, and am anxiously awaiting the second in the series. I really warmed to the writing style and especially to the main hero (heroin seems like a nasty word nowadays) Allie. Ms Gaylord makes her characters real by showing their flaws as well as their finer traits, and doing it in a
smooth but captivating flow.

Quite frankly, we have done a zillion Hotguest interviews in the last couple of years, with the emphasis seeming to fall on the myriad of self-help books available. A little can go a very long way. It was inordinately refreshing to be able to indulge in such a good read. More, more, more!!

Sheryl Nutt
River City Forum Host
KCTU tv55 Wichita Ks