In Halo, Georgia, folks know Cherry Tucker as big in mouth, small in stature, and able to sketch a portrait faster than buckshot rips from a ten gauge — but commissions are scarce. So when the well-heeled Branson family wants to memorialize their murdered son in a coffin portrait, Cherry scrambles to win their patronage from her small town rival. As the clock ticks toward the deadline, Cherry faces more trouble than just a controversial subject. Between ex-boyfriends, her flaky family, an illegal gambling ring, and outwitting a killer on a spree, Cherry finds herself painted into a corner she’ll be lucky to survive. Portrait of a Dead Guy is an entertaining mystery full of quirky characters and solid plotting. Larissa Reinhart writes with panache and flair, her colorful details and vibrant descriptions painting a vivid, engaging picture of a small Southern town Highly recommended for anyone who likes their mysteries strong and their mint juleps stronger! — Jennie Bentley, NY Times Bestselling Author of Flipped Out The story moves at a rapid pace taking you on a curvy road with a disastrous funeral, crazy ex-boyfriends, and illegal high stakes gambling Portrait of a Dead Guy is pure enjoyment, a laugh out loud mystery with some Southern romance thrown in. Five stars out of five. — Lynn Farris, National Mystery Review Examiner at Examiner.com I could not put down this fast-paced, action-filled and fun romp in this debut novel that had me laughing out-loud from beginning to end Boasting southern charm and engagingly amusing banter, this was very enjoyable and a great start to what I hope is a long-running series. — Dru Ann Love, Dru s Book Musings and The Cozy Chicks Blog Laugh-out-loud funny and as Southern as sweet tea and cheese grits, Larissa Reinhart s masterfully crafted whodunit, Portrait of a Dead Guy, provides high-octane action with quirky, down-home characters and a trouble-magnet heroine who ll steal readers hearts –Debby Giusti, Author of The Captain s Mission and The Colonel s Daughter A fun, fast-paced read and a rollicking start to her Cherry Tucker Mystery Series. If you like your stories southern-fried with a side of romance, this book’s for you! — Leslie Tentler, Author of Midnight Caller “
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Sexual Content - 2/5
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Violence - 2/5
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Language - 3/5
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Drugs and Alcohol - 3/5
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Summary
Overall Cherry Tucker is a painter with a talent for getting herself into scrapes. She has some messy history with a couple of tempting guys the angel faced drummer and card shark Todd McIntosh and the tougher Luke Harper who always seems to show up when trouble looms. She's fighting it out with another local artist when she finds herself mixed up in something a lot bigger and more dangerous. But who is she in danger from, the Russian \"Bear,\" Luke, Todd and his questionable cronies, or someone else entirely?
Violence There's quite a bit of violence, but the descriptions are not graphic.
Language Realistic but not excessive levels of rough language in pool halls and mechanics' shops.
Sexual There's a romantic element to the plot, but it's not a major part of the action.
Drug & Alcohol Characters drink regularly and sometimes to excess. Drunkenness and drug use are mentioned fairly regularly.