Reader Reviews

Dedicated to fans of the Donald Youngblood Mystery series.
Thank you for your encouragement and support!

Write the author at dybloodmysteries@aol.com and some of your comments could show up here.

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Hates reading but now has read books cover to cover
...Awesome! You have a real talent as a writer to keep a story flowing and keeping it a page turner - this is coming from someone that hates to read but has now read…[all] your books cover to cover.
-From: Todd L., Madison, MS

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Read Deuces vacationing on Lake Michigan
...great place for reading. So! I have enjoyed your book and meeting Donald Youngblood and his friends. This is not the type of book I usually read, but it kept me wondering all the way through.
-From: Bonnie R., Salt Lake City, UT

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Lexington reader is hooked
My friend… bought me Three Deuces down. Great mystery and I'm hooked.
Thanks for a great story.
-From: Kathy S., Lexington, KY

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Reader has a black standard poodle
Loved both of your books. Even if I didn’t have a black standard poodle I would be waiting for your next one.
-From: Mary Margaret M., Towson, MD

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Young man from Utah inspired to write
My mom and I have finished reading both of your books... I like how your book appeals to both older and younger generations. I really enjoyed meeting you, and thanks for taking the time to talk to me. You have inspired me to write, and I have begun to map out my own story.
-From: Walker F., Taylorville, UT

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Reader grateful for easy-to-read page design
Three Deuces Down and Three Days Dead were without a doubt the best books that I have read in a long time. The characters were so human, even "Jake.” Your choice of print means so much to me as I have macular degeneration; the spacing of the type is a great help...
-From: Dorothea E., Winnabow, NC

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CA reader found Three Days Dead compelling
Just finished reading [Three Days Dead]. It was a compelling book. Couldn’t put it down. Can’t wait till the next one is finished. Great book!
-From: “Fritzi” L., Huntington Beach, CA

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A “very well done” from Minnesota
Just thought I'd pass along a "very well done" on your first mystery; "Three Deuces Down". I'm an avid mystery reader who reads many [authors] from my home state of Minnesota.
...[Recently] wandered into ...[a] gift shop where I ran across a signed copy of your novel. A great find! - And I'm looking forward to picking up a copy of your new mystery; "Three Days Dead.”
-From: Bart B., White Bear Lake, Minnesota

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Reader “hungry” after Three Deuces Down
I thoroughly enjoyed your book! I could not put it down. I can't wait for the next one to come out, so just write like crazy!
The worst thing about it was that I was starving after reading. You sure do know how to describe food! Thanks for testing my willpower!
-From: Sally K., Franklin, TN

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Satisfied reader from Ohio, comments re both books
...he gave me a copy of Three Deuces Down...started ready today. I very rarely read novels, but yours is hard to put down…finished the book this am. Loved it. Haven’t read a mystery in many years. Is Youngblood going to marry Mary? I hope that nothing every happens to Jake. I’m an animal lover. Liked the closure with Marlene.
...just finished Three Days Dead…it was great. I wonder if Lacy is going to end up living with Don and Mary… Can't wait to see what Don's up to next.
-From: Viola S., Williamsburg, OH

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Reader promises to spread the word!
Like you, I keep a stack of books in the 'to be read' queue, so it took a while to get to Three Deuces Down. I just finished reading it today and wanted to drop you a note to let you know how much I enjoyed it.
I like the characters and the easy-to-read style in which you write.
Keep up the great work and keep spreading the word. I'm sure promotion isn't easy or glamorous but you are making converts one person at a time - I'm living proof. I'll be sure to tell my mystery loving friends about your series.
-From: Neil K., Aurora, IL

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Online Reviewer loved Three Days Dead!
You are a new-to-me author and I just finished Three Days Dead and I love, love, loved it. I loved it so much that I just bought the first book in the series and can’t wait to read how the story of Donald and Mary and his friends began. I loved the plot of this book and this book kept me riveted to the pages because I had to know what happens next. Please tell me there is a third book in this series. This book is going on my keeper shelf. Again, thanks for writing wonderful characters and stories.
-From: Dru Ann L., NY, NY (http://notesfromme.wordpress.com/)

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Met at Charleston, SC book signing...
Helen [wife] has read both your books and loved them (the first was complete before we got back to Wichita). I haven’t had the pleasure yet.
-From: John M., Wichita, KS

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Fellow mystery writer gives kudos!
We met at the bookstore in Asheville [NC.]
I finished Three Deuces Down a handful of days after I got it from you. I thought it was very well done; had a great plot; and was a comfortable, fun read. I'll be ordering Three Days Dead within the next few weeks.
Again, great job!
-From: Bill Noel, Author, (The Folly Beach Mystery Series : Folly, The Pier, Washout, and The Edge.) Louisville, KY

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VA Reader Reading Books #1 and #2 Over and Over Again... can't wait for Book #3!
I have read, and re-read #1 and #2 at least 4 times each and believe or not, I am getting ready to read #1 again! ... hopefully there is a Book #3 and it will be out there real soon! Can’t wait to get my hands on it! Keep ‘em coming – You are an awesome author!
-From Renee C., Alexandria VA

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Navy Man wished he had “rationed” his reading!
Had I realized what I was in for - I would have prolonged the reading by rationing, allowing only a few passages or pages per day. However, I don't have that much self discipline.
Your work invites the reader to become one with a tremendous cast of characters. The formula works both for you as author and for me as reader and I derive a great deal of enjoyment from your work!
Be assured that I will be looking for the release of #3 in the DY series!
-From: Gordon F., USN Retired, Johnson City TN

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Read 2nd book first, now wants to read lst!
I bought your book"3 days dead" at a book signing after Christmas. I started reading it on the trip back to my home and couldn't put it down! It was wonderful! I would like to purchase your first book "3 deuces down". You have acquired another avid fan!
Keep writing!
-From: Sandy O’D., Vienna, VA

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From “Across the Pond”
Greetings from Ireland!
II was on holiday recently to your part of the world. [I was in] the Smokies and spent a couple of days in Gatlinburg. I was having dinner one night with my dad in a steakhouse [there.] I had a look about the small shop inside and stumbled upon your book. Thought I would buy it as a souvenir from the area instead of the many hand carved Indians, etc. that are abundant in shops around the Smokies. Anyway, just emailed you to let you know I really enjoyed the book and it definitely had some great characters and a very lively story to it. Definitely better value for money than a wooden Indian, in my opinion!
Very lovely part of the world you live in. Interesting to see Ireland included in your book. Anyway, I was lucky to stumble across your book.
-From: Carl R., County Down, NI

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Donald Youngblood mysteries go to Iraq!
After enjoying your books so much, I sent my nephew copies to Iraq where he is stationed. Out of the 8 books sent, yours were the ones he most enjoyed. I told him not to send them back, until others in the platoon had time to read them also. He is asking when is the next Donald Youngblood is coming out.
-From: Nancy B., H.S. Administrator and Teacher, Jonesville, VA

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Three Days Dead – reader kept from her “work!”
…… just wanted to tell you how much I am enjoying your book - I believe I like it even better than the first one. As a matter of fact, I have a million things to do, but instead I have been sitting here in my UT nuggie, drinking several cups of coffee and saying "I'll read just one more chapter, or I'll read just 10 more minutes" - so now I have to get ready for work and have gotten absolutely nothing done!
-Nancy W., Johnson City, TN

Note: Some of the content of emails has been edited to ensure reviewer privacy.