Library Journal
"As inviting as an episode of Murder, She Wrote, this follow-up to
Nehring’s Macavity Award-nominated A Valley to Die For delivers a good,
old-fashioned whodunit that should please any fan of Christian cozies.
Highly recommended for most Christian fiction and mystery
collections."
The Oklahoman (reviewed by Kay Dyer)
"The Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Ark., is the
setting for the second in a series of 'to die for' mysteries by
a former Oklahoman who obviously loves the Ozarks and its people."
The Tulsa World (reviewed by Judy Randle)
"...swiftly transports readers to the
friendly communities set among woodland hillsides sprinkled with tiny
wildflowers, then, from the first page, hooks them with a story they can’t
put down."
Midwest Book Review (reviewed by Shelley Glodowski)
"There is something awfully tantalizing
about a dark, moonlit night, a Southern setting, and country music. This
backdrop is sparked by romance, family feuds, and the compelling feeling
of having to rescue a little girl in distress."
Cozies, Capers & Crimes (reviewed by Verna Suit)
"Although Music to Die For involves a murder and kidnapping, it
is a gentle book. In this character-driven story, heroes have their values
straight and fight for what they believe in. Carrie herself is a praying
woman and frequently turns to God for guidance. Plus she is embarking on a
mature relationship with her friend Henry. The book itself is physically
pleasing, with a pretty lavender cover and largish print that’s easy on
the eyes. The Ozark setting, with its population of authentic ‘characters’
and local country cadences that ring true, is one of the most rewarding
elements of the book."
I Love a Mystery (reviewed by Eden Embler)
"This is an absorbing, well-written story with an interesting
setting…I wanted to pack up and head to the Ozark Folk Center post
haste. Like most good books, it’s easy to read because the author knows
how to present a story that will keep you guessing and on the edge of your
seat. She is particularly adept at weaving in old mountain speech and
folkways, giving a very good description of Southern hill culture and the
parent-child relationships that are a part of it. The writer’s first
book was also excellent – she has escaped the sophomore jinx with this
one. Highly recommended."
Ozarks Monthly (reviewed by Lee Kirk)
"There’s something to be said for
middle aged heroines. Especially ones who are a little ‘rumply in spots’
– and pudgy. It evens the playing field for those of us who grew up with
beautiful, blonde, well-coifed Nancy Drew, her blue roadster, rich father
and handsome boyfriend. Happily, rumplyness takes nothing away from the
cleverness of gray-haired heroine Carrie McCrite or the mystery she solves
in Music to Die For by award winning Arkansas writer Radine Trees Nehring."
Gravette News Herald (reviewed by Gayle Williams)
"Action, plot twists and wonderful
characters will keep you glued to the book until the last page."
The Benton County Daily Record
"…Nehring’s specialties—intrigue
and suspense, unique characters and situations—all set in the gorgeous
Ozarks."
Reviewingtheevidence.com
"...an enjoyable and comfortable cozy."
Barbara Brett, author of Between Two Eternities
and, with Hy Brett, Promises to Keep
"It’s a long way from where I live and work in New York City to the
Ozarks, but author Radine Trees Nehring got me there in a wink--and I
never wanted to leave. With her keen eye for detail, sharp ear for
dialect, and thorough knowledge of the country music community, Nehring
opens new worlds for the reader. Then, in the true storytelling tradition
of the hills, she warms our hearts with a tender tale of late-blooming
love while she sends chills down our spines with this riveting story of
kidnapping, murder, and family secrets that won’t stay hidden. Music
to Die For is murder and mayhem in perfect pitch!"
Ami Elizabeth Reeves (author of Next of Kin)
"With
an ear for dialect and an eye for the beauty of her natural surroundings,
Nehring brings a strong sense of place to the twists and turns that ensue
while searching for the child. I especially liked the romance between
Carrie and her friend Henry."
Joe David Rice, Arkansas Tourism Director
"Mention the Ozarks and the Mountain View area and most folks
think of breath-taking scenery, wildflowers, cornbread, fresh huckleberry
pie, and friendly musicians. With Music to Die For, Radine Trees
Nehring captures this unique regional flavor, but for good measure tosses
in arson, kidnapping, marijuana merchants, a mountain feud, and murder.
Maybe murders can be bad news for tourism, but I was hooked. It’s a
compelling read."
Julie Wray Herman, author of the Three Dirty Women
Gardening Mystery series
"Join Radine Trees Nehring’s sleuth Carrie McCrite as she
solves a deadly mystery in the Ozarks area she calls home. Endearing
characters make you want to come back to visit soon!"
Mary Gillihan, Harmony musician; Park Interpreter
and Elderhostel Coordinator, Ozark Folk Center State Park
"I truly enjoyed Music to Die For. Although I am not
ordinarily a fan of mystery novels, I found myself unable to put this book
down. It was such fun to read about our Ozark Folk Center and picture
where the murder took place."
