Review: Bubba Isn't Your Average Sleuth...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 15, 2011
I decided to get this book on Kindle because the synopsis sounded fun and it was free, which was a major point in its favor, since I'm not risking my money on it. LOL I'm glad I did. Bubba Snoddy isn't your average sleuth, nor is he your average "good ol' boy."  He is a mechanic at the local gas station. His momma runs a floating, high-stakes poker game, ably assisted by her housekeeper. There's the usual assortment of nutballs and crazy people you'll find in nearly any small town, and, although they're cliches, each and every one, the author handles them all well and presents them without sneering or going overboard. Bubba is one of those rare good ol' boys you can actually like and might want to have as a friend and his unusual cast of neighbors, friends and acquaintances actually add to the story.The mystery plot actually worked well...at least, I didn't figure out whodunnit in the first four chapters, which is another point in the author's favor...and there were no sudden, "out of the blue" revelations or ungainly plot twists involved. The action keeps moving right along and there were more than a few giggles. All in all, this was an excellent little book and I enjoyed every single page and I hope the author gives us a couple more Bubba stories.That said...there are a few typos and a few misused words [the word is "epithet," not epitaph...epitaphs go on gravestones!], but even those didn't detract from the humor or the mystery. This is an outstanding book for curling up on a rainy night or reading by the pool.  It's popcorn for the brain, so get comfy and enjoy!