Sand Sharks

A Deborah Knott Mystery

By: Margaret Maron

Narrated by: C. J. Critt

Margaret Maron continues her best-selling Deborah Knott series with Sand Sharks - an "outstanding ... neat mystery that [is] highly recommended" ( Library Journal, starred review). Judge Deborah's hopes for relaxation at a seaside judicial conference are dashed when she stumbles upon the murdered body of a colleague. And when more judges turn up dead, Deborah fears she could be next.©2009 Margaret Maron (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

"The plot, populated with enticing characters, moves swiftly; an essential read for Maron fans and mystery lovers." ( Library Journal)

Sand Sharks

Sand Sharks is a undulating mystery with several plotlines running at the same time. In addition, there are very specific descriptions of the Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach area that are entirely accurate. I like Margaret Maron's writing style as she describes Deborah Knox, the lead character along with detailed history of her family and friends. This author drew me back to her books because they integrate North Carolina history and culture with the plotline of each book. I will continue to read this author's works because each one is uniquely entertaining.

Judge Deborah Knott series is engaging

From the beginning “of interest” blurbs, as each chapter starts, to the mystery and legal/NC facts these books are entertaining and ready for more!

CJ Critt ruins this story

This is not the best book in the Deborah Knott series, but it is a good story, well written and I enjoyed reading the print version. However, the narration by CJ Critt is awful. She hesitates ever so slightly in the middle of sentences thereby putting the emphasis on the wrong words. Her so-called southern accent is painful to listen to, and she makes a lot of characters sound like idiots with her exaggerated intonations.

very engaging <br />

The story and narrator were interesting and engaging. The narrator, C.J. Critt is very talented in differentiating the voices of the characters.

A Trip to the Beach

I discovered this series recently and loved it right away.

Main character Debrorah Knott appeals to me. She is smart and interesting. She is complex, but well adjusted.

In this book, as in others in the series, I find a very strong sense of place. I can "see" the locations in my mind. I'm not sure how Margaret Maron does this. There aren't long, detailed paragraphs describing the setting. And I've never been to the location where the story takes place. Yet with some well chosen words, Margaret Maron takes me there.

The mystery and the characters in the story held my attention. This is the kind of story that I would listen to in one or two sessions if I had the time.

Narrator C.J. Critt is excellent. Her voice is smooth, her diction is clear and her inflections add interest. Her reading adds interest, but is not distracting.