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Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Brandy Rymer

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a wonderful story of a woman’s life, and her search for the meaning of the world beyond. Andrea was a successful woman who loved to write and tell stories and was ready to leave this life behind after being told she had a short time left to live. After much planning and preparation, she travels to a place she deeply connects with and slips away while under the stars. Andrea has an out of body experience, realizing that she is now a ghost floating above her body, unsure what comes next. She comes upon a coyote, who she questions about all of the topics that have been weighing on her mind, but instead of giving her direct answers, as spiritual coyotes, tricksters, are well known to do, he tells her a story. Throughout the story we are told multiple stories, mostly by Andrea, who has a talent for recounting tales and stories. In the end the coyote tells a powerful tale to Andrea and a small group of friends while around a campfire, with Andrea snuggled into her sleeping bag, under the stars. This story was so beautifully written, and has such an impactful influence about it, with deeper meaning. I really enjoyed the telling of the tales between the two companions.
@Brandy Rymer
12/2023

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Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6061200208″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This was definitely an interesting read. Having grown up in an indigenous community on a reservation, I grew up hearing all about Coyote and his tricks. This was an interesting and enjoyable take on that character. Andrea wasn’t a spiritual person while alive and it seems to have carried over into the afterlife. However, through the stories she tells to Coyote she was actually a fairly spiritual person as she preserves the life of a spider (if we’re being honest a good chunk of us would either squish it or run and stay up half the night wondering whether it was in bed with us, haha) and she has a great appreciation for, or is at least is in tune with, nature. Even though it was a short book it was enjoyable to read these mini stories and learn more about what the main character was like while alive. If you want a different take on Coyote, outside of being the trickster, I suggest giving this book a try.
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Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Shannen Kern

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I wasn’t sure what I was getting into when I picked this book up, but I enjoyed a previous book that I read by this author, so I gave it a chance. I’m so glad I rolled the dice because this was an incredibly engaging read! It’s a quick one, but you will dive headfirst into this and lose yourself for a short portion of the day. This author has an amazing talent for creating vivid stories that make you feel like you are experiencing the tale instead of merely reading words on a page. I highly recommend this original collection of stories told by a gifted author because you won’t regret it!

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Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Ayla Phipps

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Thought provoking with some humor. Having read other works by the creative Laura Koerber I found Coyote to be more relatable personally in this work. He has evolved and now sees that change is necessary and important to continue growing. In his full supernatural form, he comes across Andrea.
Andrea’s life didn’t prepare her for an afterlife. She thought that when you die you just go into oblivion, when she finds out she has cancer and decides to go on her terms looking at the stars she gets the biggest surprise of her existence. While her mortal life has ended, she is not truly gone, now as a ghost she is confused about what happens next and what the purpose of her existence is. While unable to enjoy the delicious coffee that Coyote makes, they sit and tell stories to each other. As Coyote says humans tell stories, that’s how they understand things. Story after story Andrea picks up on different aspects of how life was and how the world has changed through history. Though she feels that for a spirit Coyote doesn’t seem to truly care about the destruction of Earth, feeling that he sees everything as another episode in a very long existence.
Will Coyote succeed in helping Andrea understand why she is a ghost? What happens next for Andrea? The world the author creates pulls you in the stories wrapping around you both the good and the bad to fully submerge you into the world she has created. The characters are both relatable and unrelatable as everyone has their own beliefs. Still the easy flow of one story into the next was perfect in shifting the narrative from story to story. The stories were also perfect to fit into my day in every little moment I had free until I realized it was over having learned many new stories. This book made me laugh, eye roll, and ponder every step of the way. I can’t wait to see where Coyote will appear next.

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Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber. This is a wonderful collection of 13 short stories or episodes with the same main character. She’s a 70 year old professor named Andrea or actually Andrea’s ghost. Andrea decides she wants to die in the Nevada desert under the starts. That is the story that begins it all. She also sees a spirit called Coyote and he wants to hear stories of Andrea’s life. The other stories are those…one being a camping trip to Arkansas (which was one of my favs, because I live in Arkansas), stealing a dog and stories of getting drunk on beauty. Andrea keeps asking Coyote about the afterlife and he keeps avoiding it at all costs. Such a different book that I was not expecting. In the final story we meet other spirits and they set the closing of the book. I was very surprised that I enjoyed this book as much as I did! Do yourself a favor and read this interesting and thought provoking book!

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Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Elisha Johnson

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber- 4 out of 5 stars

I love how this book goes from one end of the script and then flips it on Andrea. From skeptic of afterlife to being a ghost in the afterlife. She and her new found friend begin to share stories as she slowly comes to terms with her death. I am beyond jealous of all the traveling she has done but it made for a good book. I recommend this book.

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Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Laura Jones

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Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Encounters With Old Coyote is a collection of thirteen short stories featuring Old Coyote that was first introduced in previous books written by this talented author. It has emotion, loss, grief, hope, paranormal elements, magical realism, shapeshifters, and spirits. The story centers around the character of Andrea who found out she had cancer, so she decided to end her life on her own terms and in a location of her choosing. To her surprise, she discovers that she is caught in the afterlife as a spirit and finds herself questioning all she has ever known. As an atheist, Andrea never believed in the existence of God but now she is full of questions about whether God actually exists. She runs into Old Coyote who is in his spirit form and the two begin to talk. She asks him questions about life and death and the existence of God. Old Coyote and Andrea wander and share stories and memories from their past. The scenes were vivid, beautifully written, and pull you into the story. The character of Andrea is one that I felt instantly drawn to and empathized with. This was a poignant and thought provoking read.

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Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Julie Johnson

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book was not one that I enjoyed. However, please do not go off my review alone as there are many who appreciated this much more than I did.

In this story, Andrea is suffering with cancer and she decides that she is going to take fate into her own hands and die on her terms. She soon learns that she’s only “half-dead” though and, in her ghost form, meets a coyote who embodies antlers like a deer and can make and drink coffee. Together, they share several stories about life and death in general.

I had a hard time staying interested in this story and I’m not really sure why. I enjoy supernatural reads so it wasn’t that aspect of it. However, I can’t really put my finger on it.

Give this one a chance if you enjoy quirky supernatural reads!

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Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Tanya Wall, December 2023

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“Encounters With Old Coyote” by Laura Koerber is a delightful rollercoaster of 13 short stories that blend real-life moments with a dash of magic. Picture the ghost of a cool professor named Andrea chilling with a spirit named Coyote in the Nevada desert. They share tales ranging from stunning landscapes to childhood escapades and even telepathic cows. Andrea’s love for nature and animals is evident, and Coyote, not big on spirituality, adds a humorous touch. The book might be small, but it’s packed with quirky and heartwarming moments that linger in your thoughts. Koerber serves up a unique mix of the unusual and the touching that’s simply unforgettable.

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Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a short novella with 13 chapters and 68 pages of interesting adventures. The book explores the nature of life, death, and the connection between all living beings. I appreciate the author’s note that she is not Native, nor an expert on Native American culture. Coyote helps Andrea come to terms of coming to the afterlife. I think it adds a great element to the stories. This was a good read.

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Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Shea Gilkerson 12/12/23

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Andrea was a skeptic about many things in her life – and now, after making her decision of dying underneath the beauty of the Nevada desert sky, she finds herself unsure of how she even ended up back here after her physical body died. Here, among other things, she is surprised to find herself in the company of Old Coyote – a supernatural being with a coyote face and antlers. And he also brought coffee!

Since Andrea never believed in anything like the afterlife, she takes the opportunity to ask the big questions we ponder, like is there a god. Coyote doesn’t answer her outright, but as they begin to wander and tell stories of life, maybe she really IS able to discover the answers to some of her burning questions. The stories they share with one another tell much more than what they have to say – as they speak of life, love, bras at gas stations, environmental consciousness, “eyeball orgasms”, absolutely stunning visuals, Coyote gently leading Andrea to the answers she seeks, and more. All 13 stories weave an absolutely beautiful tale of the meaning of things. The end was intensely satisfying. I am totally entranced by this book.

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Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Kerry Carr

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This a really beautifully written story. The author’s writing is always beautiful, descriptive, spiritual and really draws in as a reader.

This book is made up for 13 stories that are told from the view points of the Old Coyote and Andrea’s spirit. Together they travel around sharing stories and discussing topics such as is there a God and what happens when we die.
Andrea’s stories are all about reliving memories and it was beautiful to see the things she remembered and how those memories had an impact on her life and now death.

This is a heartwarming story and I loved it. The author’s writing is beautiful and really stays with you even after the story is over

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Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an interesting and though provoking story that explores the notion of death and the afterlife. Told in a unique and refreshing way, the story creates a journey that you can go along with the characters.
A collection of stories and tales, the book slowly pieces together Andreas life and the events that have shaped her. It was a great way to get to know her as a character and showed a real development as the book went on. This author always manages to produce different and intriguing stories that are unlike anything I have ever read. This book is no exception and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was another really interesting read from this author. I have read her work previously and this book definitely did not disappoint. Seeing Andrea go through this journey and getting to see Coyote again was wonderful to get to read. I loved how the author built their relationship and how they went on their journey through her life. The author does an amazing job of weaving the stories of Andrea life in these short stories. She is such a descriptive and detailed writer, she really makes you see and feel the stories. I absolutely recommend this story and her other works!

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Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really intriguing and interesting read. I have read books by this author previously so thought I would give this one a go. The main character in the story, Andrea, is a ghost. It was actually a really thought provoking story and for Andrea it was about her looking back on her journey along with Coyote. The author really brings this characters story to life with her wonderful and engaging writing style. Her descriptive language was great as I was taken along with Andrea as she remembered her memories and brought them to life again.
A really interesting read and one I would recommend.

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Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Felicia Bates

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

‘Life isn’t a moral vacuum and life is not meaningless.’ She peered down her nose at Andrea and added, ‘it’s okay if some
things are a mystery.’

Encounters with Old Coyote was a very well written short read that had far too many “oh, that’s good” quotes for me to count. We follow our main character after death, a plot that I can’t recall ever really reading in the past in this capacity anyway.
The characters are enjoyable with a lot of insight and depth. I loved listening to each story within the story, especially those like her brother vomiting, the casual “huh, why did I just say that” type of story.

If you’re looking for a short, unique and thought provoking read, Laura Koerber created it here.

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Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Alison Risher

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is quirky. It has an interesting hook: it’s told from the point of view of an atheist who is experiencing life following her own death. The characters are delightfully wonky. They go on adventures, and have philosophical discussions. I think they could solve many of the world’s problems- if only they were alive to do so!

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Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Santana Hicks

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Andrea found out she was dying of cancer and decided to die on her own terms so off she went into the Nevada desert and under the stars. Being an Atheist she expects nothing to happen after death, just gone forever, so when she wakes up as a ghost, Andrea is shocked.

After a bit, a wandering spirit with the face of a coyote and antlers stopped in front of her and asked if he can use her fire to make himself a coffee. From there starts a weird kinship between the two. Andrea starts to question everything, most in the spiritual aspect. While Coyote seems to be there to make her transition easier, letting her tell him all about her life. Stories from her childhood all the way into her seventies.

I tend to not like the slice of life genre but I really enjoy this author’s writing style. They always implement things from a supernatural element which interests me. I think the author does a really good job in describing their world and their characters.

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Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

3.5 Stars

 

Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber is made up of a collection of 13 short stories. Ms. Koerber weaves tales that blend fact with fiction, anecdotes with magical realism, adding a touch of the paranormal, emotion, intrigue, and wit.
As expected, Ms. Koerber has crafted a highly original book- bringing us a touch of the unusual- and blending fantasy with some mystery, and magical realism- thereby capturing the imagination and pulling the reader into her ‘world’.
Each story is a very quick and easy read.
Encounters With Old Coyote is another interesting, original, and thought provoking read.
Happy reading…

Thank you, Laura Koerber!

 

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Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4 1/2 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I saw this beautifully covered book and decided to dive in and I just loved this journey. The story was very well written , unique, intriguing and it made me think of some “what ifs”. This story of Andrea, whom recently passed, questions what is next….she meets Coyote and short stories of her past come to light as Coyote wants to hear. Andrea has questions of the afterlife and wants answers…but Coyote does not have answers for her. As stories are shared, the journey continues and Andrea also meets other spirits as well…what does happen after you are gone….

I highly recommend this book, it is truly a wonderful read.

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Encounter With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Andrea is a woman at the end of her days, she has been an atheist all her life, however, when she dies, she is astounded to find that she becomes a ghost! She is even more confused after spending the night alone and desperately seeking answers to meet a being with the body of a man, the face of a coyote and antlers, especially when he begins to make coffee and introduces himself as Coyote.

Andrea immediately starts asking questions about God, the afterlife and why she is still there, however, the Coyote isn’t as forthcoming with the information she wants, but what he does do is share a story and that is where this story really begins. Andrea and Coyote begin a journey where they share stories from their lifetimes and these range from youthful adventures involving indulgence and vomit, to observations of the world including spiders in showers, losing a bra in a truck stop and the existential questions of existence.

In this story, filled with stories you will be inspired to think of your life and what you will leave behind, as well as the stories you will tell in the future, but most of all, it will make you think about what you can do to create more stories in the future, as you make your way through a gentle, yet thought provoking journey of reflection.

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Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Jennifer Crain

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Encounters of Old Coyote by Laura Koerber is a unique and thought-provoking novel that explores the nature of life, death, and the interconnectedness of all living beings. The story follows Andrea, a skeptic who finds herself as a ghost in the desert after her death. Confused and seeking answers about the existence of God, Andrea encounters a supernatural being in the form of a coyote.

Koerber’s writing style is engaging and conversational, allowing readers to easily connect with the characters and their experiences. The dynamic between Andrea and Coyote is particularly captivating, as they engage in discussions about spirituality, existence, and the role of storytelling.

One of the most remarkable aspects of the book is the way it weaves together different stories and anecdotes. Andrea and Coyote share tales about mundane experiences, such as finding spiders in the bathroom or losing a bra at a truck stop, as well as more profound subjects like dark matter and the fifth force. These stories serve a dual purpose, not only entertaining readers but also conveying deeper messages about life’s mysteries and the human experience.

The novel also touches upon themes of interconnectedness and the ways in which seemingly unrelated events can be linked. Through Andrea’s encounters with Coyote, she begins to understand that everything is connected in some way, and that stories are an essential tool for humans to make sense of the world around them.

While the book explores weighty topics, it maintains a light and humorous tone throughout (loved the line about ghosts being mostly cows or horses or pigs that have “fucked up” lives- coyote doesn’t think happy animals would become ghosts!). I would recommend reading it!

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Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 Stars
Encounters With Old Coyote is a collection of 13 short stories of two wandering spirits. Laura is an emotive writer with different and eclectic genres making each book from her a surprise. This unique tale is a blend of paranormal elements and magical realism.
I was completely immersed in the writing, and I found myself easily entrenched in the world in which had been created. With its intricate layers and deftly woven threads throughout each tale was easy to read and had seamless ebbs and flows.
Laura is a gifted storyteller, and her stories are easily imagined and brought to life by her rich tones and vivid cinematic narrative.
Coyote is back sharing his knowledge and imparting his stories with other spirit-beings under the beautiful stars of the Nevada desert.
Grab a cuppa or a wine and relax whilst enjoying Coyote and Andrea’s tales.
This book is well worth read.

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Encounters With Old Coyote – by Laura Koerber – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an author that I have enjoyed reading from the first book I picked up by her. I enjoy her writing skills and her ability to pull me into the story with ease. This book is no different. It is a shorter story but it sure packs a punch. Coyote and Andrea are back with another adventure that has humor in parts and has a supernatural theme. I enjoy Andrea and what she brings to the story. She is a ghost that never believed until she became one. She is my favorite of the story for sure. This is a well written story that I read in one sitting. It is engaging and fast paced. I enjoyed watching the growth of the characters as well as the plot throughout the story. You don’t want to miss out on this one. I highly recommend this book.

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Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was quite the interesting book. I love this author’s writing. It always leaves you thinking. This book leaves you wondering after reading these conversations between Old Coyote and Andrea. Andrea is a college professor that took her life in the Arizona desert. She and Coyote end up having some intriguing conversations about life and death, and some of the adventures Andrea had during her life. I found it thought provoking, interesting, sensitive, and even entertaining. This author has always written about Coyote in ways that tend to make you question and maybe even want to know more about Indigenous people and their culture. It’s an excellent book and one that I would definitely recommend.

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Andrea, after her death becomes a ghost and wanders the desert of Nevada in the company of a coyote spirit and his strange friends. As they wander, the tell stories about about life and death, spiders in the bathroom and how Andrea lost her bra at a truck stop, enemy gods and pottery shards, adventures in vomit, what scientists say about dark matter and the fifth force, and other topics both sublime and ridiculous.

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Murder in a Gated Community by Laura Koerber – Review by Shea Gilkerson 8/8/23

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The characters in this book are likely all people that people can imagine from within their own lives. You get a glimpse of what they all think of one another as well as why they are the way they are. Mostly widows or dealing with major changes in their lives in other ways.

As they do in real life, the questions and complaints arising around them are colored by their own experiences, and otherwise minor incidents are causing a lot of discontent in Oaken Hills.

I really expected something totally different and more suspenseful, but it was a short, interesting read even though the murder had taken place far in the past. Good description and world building, each character has a bit of their own arc and there is a bit of new relationship before all is said and done. Fun, quick read.

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Murder in a Gated Community by Laura Koerber – Review by Brandy Rymer

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Murder in a Gated Community by Laura Koerber was hilarious. As a caregiver, I can feel a connection to how these elderly characters react to one another and I have experienced similar encounters (without violence) in my day-to-day life. This book had me intrigued right from the opening paragraph, I couldn’t wait to read about the outcome between these fantastic characters. They all just had the best dynamics, I didn’t want the short novel to end. The environment is so realistic, I felt attached to these characters like my own clients whom I have the privilege to care for on a regular basis. The stories I got to follow along with in this tale, were just so heartwarming, and the hilarity of how such small acts can cause such dramatic reactions, was one of my favorite parts. I look forward to reading more of Laura Koerber’s works because this was such a refreshing, enjoyment for me to read.
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08/2023

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Murder in a Gated Community by Laura Koerber – Review by Gabrielle

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is an interesting story full of peculiar characters and their lives. Each of the characters has a story to tell. As we see the way their lives intertwine, we also get to see the problems with the HOA of the community. From garden spots to barking dogs this story has many things that will grab your attention. I enjoyed seeing the characters interact and all the problems with the HOA. It was fun to see the different personalities and how they deal with all that goes on in the community. I enjoyed getting to meet the characters living in this community and getting a glimpse into their lives.

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