Poisoned Ground, Sandra Parshall
Poisoned Ground, Sandra Parshall
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Poisoned Ground
A Rachel Goddard Mystery

Author: Sandra Parshall

Narrator: Tavia Gilbert

Unabridged: 9 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/24/2014

Synopsis

There's a poisonous secret behind these bucolic scenes …When a powerful development company sets its sights on Mason County, Virginia, as the location for a sprawling resort for the rich, the locals begin taking sides. Many residents see the resort as economic salvation for the small Blue Ridge Mountains community, while others fear the county will become financially dependent on a predatory company.Few oppose the development more vocally than veterinarian Rachel Goddard. She sides with locals reluctant to sell their land and, in the process, complicates the life of her new husband, Sheriff Tom Bridger.When a beloved couple is gunned down on the very farm they refused to sell, it seems supporters will stop at nothing to ensure the success of the resort. Now, disagreement in the community has exploded into civil war, with both sides lashing out. As the violence escalates, Rachel discovers the attacks are more sinister than they appear.Can she bring the truth to light before her community tears itself apart?

About Sandra Parshall

Sandra Parshall, a native southerner, is the author of the Rachel Goddard mysteries, the first of which, The Heat of the Moon, won the 2006 Agatha Award for Best First Novel. A former newspaper reporter in South Carolina, West Virginia, and Baltimore, she now lives in northern Virginia with her husband, a longtime Washington journalist.

About Tavia Gilbert

Tavia Gilbert is an acclaimed narrator of more than four hundred full-cast and multivoice audiobooks for virtually every publisher in the industry. Named the 2018 Voice of Choice by Booklist magazine, she is also winner of the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. She has earned numerous Earphones Awards, a Voice Arts Award, and a Listen-Up Award. Audible.com has named her a Genre-Defining Narrator: Master of Memoir. In addition to voice acting, she is an accomplished producer, singer, and theater actor. She is also a producer, singer, photographer, and a writer, as well as the cofounder of a feminist publishing company, Animal Mineral.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Edith

I love this series, and Parshall does not disappoint with this latest installment. The topical issue of a resort developer trying to take over local farmland rings true, as do the characters, including the quirky elderly sisters named for the seasons. Rachael and Tom have their usual affection confl......more

Goodreads review by Renee

Loved this series! Sad that this is the last book. Cozy mystery. Sympathetic characters & complex plots. Great narrator. Such an enjoyable listen! (No gratuitous descriptions. Some language.)......more

Goodreads review by Lelia

It’s hard to say whether Poisoned Ground and earlier books in this series should be called mystery, suspense, police procedural or thriller because, in reality, none of those subgenres is inappropriate. There’s even a dash of cozy at times or perhaps traditional would be a more accurate term. That’s......more

Goodreads review by Debbie

I really enjoyed this one. I'm so glad I latched on to this author's work because the Rachel Goddard series has captured and held my attention to the point I just had to read all the books in order to find out what happens with the characters. While you can read each story on its own, you will bette......more

Quotes

“Farm families in southwestern Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains struggle to survive in Parshall’s strong sixth mystery featuring veterinarian Rachel Goddard…Parshall does a good job depicting the close-knit community and the strife that arises when the residents are pitted against each other in a depressed economy. A fast-paced plot with plenty of false leads keeps the reader turning the pages.” Publishers Weekly

“Rachel is a likable amateur sleuth who displays genuine affection for her neighbors and the animals she treats. Readers will enjoy seeing series regulars appear throughout the story and appreciate a peek at how Rachel and Tom are getting along as newlyweds. A satisfying series addition.” Booklist

“Parshall expertly maintains the tension until the surprising conclusion.” Kirkus Reviews

“Once again, Sandra Parshall delivers great characters and a twisty, suspenseful plot.” Dennis Palumbo, author of the Daniel Rinaldi mysteries

“Parshall perfectly plumbs the well of humanity in a small town, where longstanding feuds and deep-seated jealousies drive dark deeds—from backstabbing and betrayal all the way to bloody murder.” Erin Hart, author of the Nora Gavin / Cormac Maguire mysteries

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