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Murder under Blue Skies
by Willard Scott, Bill Crider
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Dutton Adult (1998-01-01)
ISBN: 0525943242
EAN: 9781568656700
Dewy Decimal #: 813.54
Hardcover: 208 pages
SKU: CH2557
Condition: Used: Very Good
Comments: Publisher: Dutton Adult Date of Publication: January 1, 1998 Binding: Hardcover Condition: Very good condition Description: 0-525-94324-2 Very good condition.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
A beloved fixture on NBC TV's "Today" show since 1980, Willard Scott is welcomed into millions of homes every week as he broadcasts from around the country. Now, with this wonderfully charming new series of cozy mysteries, Scott's fans will share a new set of adventures. Featuring retired weatherman Stanley Waters, Murder Under Blue Skies provides one surprise after another for Stanley, who thinks that opening his own bed-and-breakfast in Virginia, called Blue Skies, is the perfect change after two decades on the nation's top morning show. But when a guest drops dead at Blue Skies' grand opening, Stanley and his three adorable cats find themselves smack dab in the middle of a murder investigation. Suddenly real life is much more exciting than television - and certainly more dangerous. *Willard Scott appears twice a week on NBC-TV's "Today" and co-hosts the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Washington, D.C. *This mystery includes all the elements of cozy suspense: a delightful bed-and-breakfast setting, humor, and charming, well-drawn characters. *Book includes fascinating weather lore every five chapters. *Another book in this series is already signed up.
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Customer Reviews
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Don't even bother
Rating  (1)
Date: 2006-06-23
0 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
I picked this book up because I thought it might be a light book written by the Today show's beloved weatherman. Was I ever wrong! It was boring. The only reason why I finsihed it was I had nothing else to read. Don't even waste your time with this one.
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Definitely a great weekend or rainy day read!
Rating  (4)
Date: 2000-12-27
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
You can definitely tell that the protagonist (Stanley Waters) was modeled after Willard Scott, but in this his first book (in collaboration with Bill Crider), I think Mr. Scott has a hit. From the opening page where the victim falls face first into a bowl of salsa dip, through the rest of the book in fictional Higgins, Virginia, it is definitely a trip worth making. The characters, despite all their faults and complexities, are fun to follow. This is an excellent first book, and is great if you are looking for a quick, fun read.
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America's Favorite weatherman pens first novel...
Rating  (3)
Date: 1999-04-28
To be honest I read this book because I enjoy Willard Scott on NBC's Today's Show and other endeavors. I found the book entertaining and tried to figure out "who done it." It also caught my attention because I too would like to own a B&B somewhere. Perhaps not in Virginia but in upstate New York. All that on the side "Murder Under Blue Skies," was a good read but not what I would call a page turner until near the end when the killer was about to be caught. This was the first Stanley Waters mystery. "Murder in the Midst" which follows is next on my to read list.
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I Loved It!
Rating  (5)
Date: 1999-04-18
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
I am thankful for books like this one. I quickly tire of all the sex and violence our society is saturated with daily. It was refreshing to me to read "Murder Under Blue Skies" because I didn't have to worry about vulgar language, gratuitous sex, or unnecessary violence. I enjoyed the easy and relaxing read! Way to go Mr. Scott!!!!!! I look forward to "Murder in the Mist".
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Predictable but relaxing reading
Rating (3)
Date: 1999-01-20
"Murder Under Blue Skies" caught my eye at the grocery store one night...mainly because it stated Willard Scott was the author. As I began reading it that night, it became obvious that Mr. Scott definitely was the model for the main character! Although the story was predictable (and for once I guessed the murderer!), I did find it relaxing reading, as it had a "homey" feel to it. My main complaint with the book, though, was its tendency to incorporate long sentences. I counted one with 80 words...I believe a little editing should have taken place there!In summary, I plan to pick up a copy of Mr. Scott's next mystery as I enjoy the laid-back style. However, for those who like a lot of action and excessive four-letter verbage, I would recommend that you stick with other authors!
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