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Book Reviews of A Novena for Murder (Sister Mary Helen, Bk 1)

A Novena for Murder (Sister Mary Helen, Bk 1)
A Novena for Murder - Sister Mary Helen, Bk 1
Author: Carol Anne O'Marie
ISBN-13: 9780440164692
ISBN-10: 0440164699
Publication Date: 1/1/1986
Pages: 183
Rating:
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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3.6 stars, based on 25 ratings
Publisher: Dell
Book Type: Paperback
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12 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

reviewed A Novena for Murder (Sister Mary Helen, Bk 1) on + 80 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Excellent fun little cozy mystery. I fell in love with Sister Mary Helen on the first page. I will definitely be reading more of her mysteries. If you haven't met Sister Mary Helen - I recommend it. Carol 6-2008
beanie5 avatar reviewed A Novena for Murder (Sister Mary Helen, Bk 1) on + 18 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
A well-written cozy mystery. Enjoyable characters. Definitely recommend to "cozy" readers.
knittymama avatar reviewed A Novena for Murder (Sister Mary Helen, Bk 1) on + 424 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
A cute, quick cozy set in a Catholic Women's college. I enjoyed this story, but it was very short and seemed a bit rushed. Since this is the first in the series, I am going to give Sister Mary Helen the benefit of the doubt and read the next one. She is very likable. ;o)
reviewed A Novena for Murder (Sister Mary Helen, Bk 1) on + 8 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Again, it's a sharply written series that keeps you on your toes.
punkinema avatar reviewed A Novena for Murder (Sister Mary Helen, Bk 1) on + 305 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I thoroughly enjoyed this first in the series of Sister Mary Helen mysteries. The semi-retired nun is likeable and very down-to-earth. She finds the body of a professor and the clues point to so many! In order for the police to find the real murderer, the good sister decides to do her own investigating.
reviewed A Novena for Murder (Sister Mary Helen, Bk 1) on + 125 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Sister Mary Helen gets involved in murder. A really good readon the cozy side
reviewed A Novena for Murder (Sister Mary Helen, Bk 1) on + 517 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
The first Sister Mary Helen mystery. I like this character and will definitely read the rest of the series. Very good story
reviewed A Novena for Murder (Sister Mary Helen, Bk 1) on + 38 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A nice murder mystery with a Catholic nun as a detective. A well writen mystery but not full of gore.
tracey13 avatar reviewed A Novena for Murder (Sister Mary Helen, Bk 1) on + 310 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Good detective story set in San Francisco. Plot moves quickly. Very enjoyable.
reviewed A Novena for Murder (Sister Mary Helen, Bk 1) on + 46 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
First book in the Sister Mary Helen series -- a 70+ year old retired nun, who, along with her Irish friend Sister Eileen, "help" the SFPD solve murders. Delightful story.
book-reader avatar reviewed A Novena for Murder (Sister Mary Helen, Bk 1) on + 144 more book reviews
I really like this murder mystery, good bedtime reading, easy to read and good adventures.
Bernie avatar reviewed A Novena for Murder (Sister Mary Helen, Bk 1) on
#1 in the Sister Mary Helen series: Sister Mary Helen, at seventy-five, had resisted retirement. She feared she'd find only prayer, peace, and little pinochle. But she'd no sooner arrive at Mount St. Francis College for Women in San Francisco when she was greeted by an earthquake, a hysterical secretary, and a fatally bludgeoned history professor.