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Carbs and Cadavers (Supper Club, Bk 1)
Carbs and Cadavers - Supper Club, Bk 1
Author: J. B. Stanley
James "Professor Puff" Henry may as well have "loser" stamped on his forehead. Divorced, overweight, shy, and living at home, he relies on books and his favorite snack--cheese puffs--for sweet relief from his problems. A former English Lit professor at William and Mary, he moves back to Quincy's Gap, a small Virginia town in the Shenandoah Valle...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780738709130
ISBN-10: 0738709131
Publication Date: 9/1/2006
Pages: 288
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 76 ratings
Publisher: Midnight Ink
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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reviewed Carbs and Cadavers (Supper Club, Bk 1) on + 56 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 8
First in the Supper Club series, about 5 overweight people in a small town in Virginia who form the "Flab Five" to work together to lose weight. When a much-disliked citizen is murdered, the group finds themselves in the middle of the investigation. This was an enjoyable book, but, as seems to be common in many recent books, could use a bit more editing. I also had some questions about exactly how the murder was committed, but explaining more would spoil the solution for anyone wanting to read it. All in all, if you like cozy mysteries (there are a few recipes as well) and aren't concerned about great writing, this should be a pleasant read.
Spuddie avatar reviewed Carbs and Cadavers (Supper Club, Bk 1) on + 412 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
#1 Supper Club cozy mystery featuring five overweight people in small-town Virginia who form a diet club to take off some weight. They don't really know each other well at first, but begin to rely on each other for support after awhile and become friends. When a murder happens in their little town, it lends an air of excitement to their meetings, as one of their number is an assistant in the Sheriff's office and they attempt to help the young woman accused of the crime get off the hook. I found the book somewhat predictable plot-wise, but the characters saved the day. They were a bit 'stiff' at first, but had fleshed out (no pun intended!) quite a lot by the end of the book. Will definitely look for the next in series.
reviewed Carbs and Cadavers (Supper Club, Bk 1) on + 37 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
If you ever tried to lose a few pounds, live on "diet" food or face the world believing you are fat, you will relate to these characters. Join their Supper Club, and enjoy both great recipes and a good mystery.
reviewed Carbs and Cadavers (Supper Club, Bk 1) on + 90 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
1st in the Supper Club Mystery Series!

I have read a couple other of J. B. Stanley's books (in the Collectible series). They were pretty good, but I liked this series better. I read almost the whole book in 1 day. It is a very quick, light read. I will be reading the others in this series.
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Helpful Score: 2
Very enjoyable read. Likable characters. An excellent first in a series.
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nysbikergirl avatar reviewed Carbs and Cadavers (Supper Club, Bk 1) on + 97 more book reviews
It was not a book of depth or extraordinary writing, but it was cute. I like James and the interaction between him and his father. The plot was ok, but I think the simplistic writing was forgivable due to the fact that the characters are very human, and the subject of weight loss touches many of us. Good entertaining read, and I will follow up with the others.
sugarfoot avatar reviewed Carbs and Cadavers (Supper Club, Bk 1) on
I enjoyed it, had a interesting group of characters and it was well written. Waiting to get the next one.


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