I first read about Virginia Lanier's books in a Jacksonville Florida Times Union Article and maybe because it was about dogs ... I was curious so I bought her first book ... Death In Bloodhound Lane ... actually I bought the second one at the same time ... Good thing because I couldn't wait to dive into House on Bloodhound Lane. I waited a whole two weeks before caving in and buying A Brace of Bloodhounds in hardcover. And now I must wait until July to read her next book. I read a lot ... but Virginia Lanier captures me on page one and doesn't let go until I reach the end ... and then I want to read more. I do not understand why she isn't way up there on the Best Seller list ... if you love dogs ... Sue Grafton .... Mary Higgins Clark ... John Grisham ... and the South, etc. ...pick one of her books up .... you'll see!

I have read all of Virginia Lanier's books (date of review 8/7/00). All five are full of excitement and suspense as well as romance and humor.

Being a dog lover myself, I was fascinated by the nuances of caring for, training, and working with bloodhounds.

I just finished her last book in the series and I will sorely miss Jo Beth and her adventures into the swamp with her magnificent dogs. I am eagerly awaiting the next one!

I hope nothing has happened to Virgina. this a great series. A new book would be great.

I read the first book in this bloodhound series while travelling through the Okefenokee Swamp on vacation in 1996. I have eagerly anticipated each subsequent addition. Anyone with a love of animals, a love of mysteries, a love of gutsy women, or a love of southern colloquialisms will relish each book. I do encourage everyone to read them in order. In fact, due to an impending birth , I have been homebound, and just finished reading the first four books all over. I wait with bated breath for the fifth one to arrive. Jo Beth, Jasmine, Wayne, Hank, and all of the other fascinating cast of characters are captivating and unique. However, it's Bobby Lee, Melanie, Ashley, and all of the bloodhounds who make the books come to life.

I have read all of Virginia Laniers books and they are vivid and exciting. She brings the people into your life as if you are part of the story line. You ride in her truck and walk along side of Jo-Beth as she searches the swamps for victims and murderers. Her bloodhounds are real heart winners and Bobby Lee is wonderful to have living in the house with Jo-Beth along side of Rudy. Same charters from book to book so you never lose sight of the picture she is painting. Each book is another part of your life in Georgia in search and rescue along with solving mysteries of murder, kidnapping and theif. This book is an A+++ just like Laniers other books.

Once again Virginia Lanier's riveting story of bloodhound sleuthing was worth the wait. I read it in 11 non stop exciting hours. Virginia Lanier manages to tell several different stories all wrapped together in one book. She also captures the essence of small town southern living. I'm sure I will think about the story and the characters for several months while I patiently wait for her next Bloodhound book. These stories pull you in and make you feel like your part of the story, running through the woods with Jo Beth sidden and her trusty man trailers hot on someone's scent. I hope Virginia Lanier will continue to write books about Jo Beth Sidden and her wonderful and colorful bloodhounds.

I don't regret buying this book and will read the rest in the series, I'm sure. One intersting thing about this book was you really don't know what the main plot is until the very end, because there are so many of them. This annoyed me at first, but then I realized it made the book more unpredictable and therefore more interesting. It also read more like someone's real life would be instead of a story that follows a predetermined formula. The main character (Jo Beth) was a little over the top sometimes, but was also funny and strong, which I like. If you are thinking about buying this book, I would definitely say go for it.

Just finished Death in Bloodhound Red after discovering it in a bag of unread books inadvertently packed away in my basement. Thank goodness I was on vacation, since I read until 3:30 in the morning and then resumed over a late breakfast. What a great read, fresh and unusual, a welcome change from the tired plots where I've guessed the outcome 20 pages into the book. I love strong female protagaonists and Jo Beth fits the bill. She's smart, feisty, caring and wary, comfortable with who she is and how she came to be that way. I enjoyed the look into the world of bloodhound training and rescue searches, gritty details and all, and I appreciated Ms. Lanier's evocation of her southern setting. I've just ordered everything else (except a puppy) in the series, thank-you Amazon, and can't wait to get them. I may have to take another week of vacation to hang out with Jo Beth!

As an avid reader of mysteries,an avid breeder/exhibitor of show dogs,and a southern woman,I began reading this book with the idea that I would have to overlook dogs behaving in an un-doglike manner and the usual "magnolia" approach toward writing a southern female protagonist. Was I ever surprised,charmed,and spellbound by Ms. Lanier's DEATH IN BLOODHOUND RED! Her main character,Jo Beth Sidden,is a marvelous blend of toughness and vunerability. She is quirky,independent and,at times,walks a very thin line between law and lawlessness. I,also,particularly enjoyed the collection of friends,enemies,and townspeople..each character was a three-dimensional,well thought-out personality. Her dogs and her relationship with them was very well-done and will tug sympathetic strings in any reader who loves dogs. The suspense of the plot with it's unexpected twists kept me turning pages long into the night. An engrossing read for any lover of a good mystery.

This book made a three hour airport delay tolerable - something that many books can't do. Jo Beth is back with her nice mix of sass and humor. The kennel is growing but there are a few problems - including a vicious ex-husband on the loose and a missing businessman. Romance is in the air for all the ladies at the kennel - or so it seems.

The highlights of the book are two-fold. First, it's always nice to read a mystery that doesn't have a dead body. Second, and most endearing, is Bobby Lee, the brilliant, blind bloodhound.

Bottom-line: Nothing extraordinary but good enough to pass along to my dog loving niece.

I picked up this book at the grocery store because I was desperate[nothing to read!],what a pleasant surprise!Since I had never heard of the author or this series of 'bloodhound'books,I gambled 6 bucks and I won!

The heroine,Jo Beth Sidden,has a bloodhound training complex with assorted interesting employees and different plot lines make the book interesting from beginning to end.

I will be definitly be reading the rest of the books in this series!

Kim Vei

Virginia Lanier continues the story of Jo Beth Siddon, a tough Southern Belle in a snake-proof suit who lives with her beloved bloodhounds. The reader experiences the joy of following the hounds with the nearly mythical sense of smell as they lead Jo Beth on adventures in saving lives. The humidity and animal life in the swamp drifts around you as you read. The story accurately portrays the great hearts of the dogs and also the owners who trust them enough to follow into endless swamp land. Jo Beth is a richly detailed character, battling personal demons while helping others. The reader will not only be entertained but also get a true feel for the mysterious powers of the bloodhound.

I have read all of Virginia Lanier's books (date of review 8/7/00). All five are full of excitement and suspense as well as romance and humor.

Being a dog lover myself, I was fascinated by the nuances of caring for, training, and working with bloodhounds.

I just finished her last book in the series and I will sorely miss Jo Beth and her adventures into the swamp with her magnificent dogs. I am eagerly awaiting the next one!

Ms. Lanier is a very good story teller. She weaves several plot lines through this story and makes it work. I like the main character, Jo Beth Sidden. She is tough and prickly on the outside and mush on the inside. She rubs a lot of people the wrong way but stands up and accepts the consequences. The dogs, however, are the true stars in this series and Ms. Lanier is at her best when writing about them. This book would have benefited from a better proof reading. There were quite a few errors throughout the book, but they really didn't detract from the story. Actually, it became rather fun looking for them. Like a treasure hunt. I enjoyed reading this book very much and look forward to the next installment in this series.

I liked this book at least as much as the earlier ones in the Bloodhound series. Virginia Lanier provides a realistic tour of the nearly mystical abilities of the bloodhound and keeps the characters busy at the same time. JoBeth is balancing ten bloodhound pups, ten murder suspects, the nasty Bubba and her business all at one time. No wonder she's short-tempered. The astonishing information on the scent machine is true--I've seen it in action. She weaves the facts and the fictional characters together in an exciting story that has humidity and 'gators crawling out of the book's covers. A great read!