I liked the first Bubba book enough that I bought a collection of several others. These books aren't ever going to win a Pulitzer Prize but they are fun. The characters are eccentric and well-drawn, the plots are telegraphed just well enough that you feel particularly smart when you figure something out and the humor is wonderful. Just a very refreshing change of pace from my usual fare. ( )

Bubba and the 12 Deadly Days of Christmas by C L Bevill is Book II in this 7 book Bubba Mystery Series. If I knew that before I grabbed the book and started reading, I doubt I would have picked it up, especially because I haven’t read Book I, Bubba and the Dead Woman. But I do have it, so…

Even though I read this before Book I, it did not affect my rating.

The characters in this series are so much fun with weird and laughable names, and big personalities that get them in all kinds of trouble. Bubba is a good ol’ boy and the sanest of the lot, but does his best not to let others get too close.

It seems like there is always danger afoot at the mansion and Bubba is in the middle of it. With his trusty sidekick, Precious, a basset hound that sticks to him like glue and will do her best to take down anyone who messes with her human, they will unravel the mystery and keep him out of jail…hopefully. Precious has become my favorite character and when you meet her, you will see why.

What do you call people what are afraid of Santa Claus.

Claustrophobic.

Why doesn’t Santa have any children?

Because he only comes once a yeeeaar and it’s down a chimney.

This hilarious romp through the twelve days of Christmas had me laughing and pondering the mystery throughout.

I love these characters, the fun writing and dialogue, their antics and quirkiness, and the mystery that keeps me guessing. I was tempted to mark it down because of the cliffhanger, but I enjoyed it too much and couldn’t do it.

OH MAN, there is a bleep, bleep, bleep cliffhanger!!!! ( )

A new slant to a Christmas song. Bubba knows his mother knows more about this mystery than she is letting on. He is just going to have to protect her to the best of his ability. In the meantimes his romance with the deputy continues to unfold.

When you read this storyt you will see Bubba is so much more than just a good ole boy. ( )

This is the second book in the series and I found myself giggling at the language and imagery. I enjoyed the characters that were carried over from the last book; some of the new ones (in particular the visiting relatives) were on the edge of being too much. Still, I have known people like them.

The mystery was enough to keep my interest. I don't like cliffhanger endings, so I dinged it a half star even though it accomplished its purpose in making me buy the next book in the series.

I think if you like your mysteries with a good dose of humor, you'll enjoy this book. You'll want to have read the first book in the series to get the full effect of this one. ( )

This is a fun, light mystery. If you like the sensibilities and culture of the south, you will enjoy this. ( )