Stork Raving Mad (A Meg Lanslow Mystery) - Softcover

Andrews, Donna

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0312533683 ISBN 13: 9780312533687

Publisher: Minotaur Books, 2011

Synopsis

Meg Langslow is pregnant with twins when Michael asks if she wouldn't mind having a houseguest. One of his doctoral students is directing his new translation of a play by a minor Spanish playwright, who has agreed to come to town for the production. Surely they can spare some room for such an important academic cause?

Senor Mendoza turns out to be a partygoer who loves to spend raucous evenings among adoring students...at La Casa Langslow. Into this chaos arrives the dean of the English department, who insists the play be canceled. Then the unthinkable happens: The dean is found murdered, and Meg's house has become a crime scene. Now it's up to Meg to help Chief Burke solve the murders, rescue the student's dissertation, make sure Michael doesn't lose tenure, and, while she's at it, give birth to twins. Encore! Encore!

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Review:

PRAISE FOR DONNA ANDREWS AND HER MEG LANGSLOW MYSTERIES

SWAN FOR THE MONEY

As usual in this hilarious series a good time is guaranteed for everyone except Meg."

SIX GEESE A-SLAYING

COCKATIELS AT SEVEN

THE PENGUIN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

As usual in this hilarious series a good time is guaranteed for everyone except Meg. "Kirkus Reviews on SWAN FOR THE MONEY"

Andrews always leavens the mayhem with laughs. "Richmond Times-Dispatch on SWAN FOR THE MONEY"

The Meg Langslow series just keeps getting better. Lots of cozy writers use punny titles, but Andrews backs them up with consistently hilarious story lines. "Booklist on SWAN FOR THE MONEY"

Fans will enjoy [this] entry in Andrews's fine-feathered series. "Publishers Weekly on SIX GEESE A-SLAYING"

Fans of comic cozies who have never read Andrews' Meg Langslow mysteries have a real treat in store. Lots of silly but infectious humor and just enough mystery. "Booklist on SIX GEESE A-SLAYING"

Suspense, laughter and a whole passel of good clean fun. "Publishers Weekly on COCKATIELS AT SEVEN"

More fun than seven cocktails--and a lot safer, too. "Richmond Times-Dispatch on COCKATIELS AT SEVEN"

The plot, in true You Can't Take It With You' fashion, involves plenty of snakes, as well as the titular cockatiels and assorted exotic birds. The author has a fine sense of pacing and a droll...sense of humor. This is character-driven fiction, and Andrews maintains the action within the confines and sensibilities of her town-and-gown setting. "The State (Columbia, SC) on COCKATIELS AT SEVEN"

Deliciously daffy. "Publishers Weekly (starred review) on THE PENGUIN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH"

Andrews always leavens the mayhem with laughs. So march yourself down to the bookstore or library and check out "The Penguin Who Knew Too Much." "Richmond Times-Dispatch (Virginia) on THE PENGUIN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH"

Andrews' eighth Meg-centric mystery moves along like the best beach reads. "Entertainment Weekly on THE PENGUIN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH"

The levelheaded, unflappable Meg takes it all in stride This eighth cozy in the series makes the most of humorous situations, zany relatives, and lovable characters. "Booklist on THE PENGUIN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH"

A classic whodunit wraps suspense, humor, and a screwball cast of characters into a mystery novel with stand-up quality. "About.com on THE PENGUIN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH"

Always a treat. "Romantic Times BOOKreviews on THE PENGUIN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH""

As usual in this hilarious series a good time is guaranteed for everyone except Meg. Kirkus Reviews on SWAN FOR THE MONEY

Andrews always leavens the mayhem with laughs. Richmond Times-Dispatch on SWAN FOR THE MONEY

The Meg Langslow series just keeps getting better. Lots of cozy writers use punny titles, but Andrews backs them up with consistently hilarious story lines. Booklist on SWAN FOR THE MONEY

Fans will enjoy [this] entry in Andrews's fine-feathered series. Publishers Weekly on SIX GEESE A-SLAYING

Fans of comic cozies who have never read Andrews' Meg Langslow mysteries have a real treat in store. Lots of silly but infectious humor and just enough mystery. Booklist on SIX GEESE A-SLAYING

Suspense, laughter and a whole passel of good clean fun. Publishers Weekly on COCKATIELS AT SEVEN

More fun than seven cocktails--and a lot safer, too. Richmond Times-Dispatch on COCKATIELS AT SEVEN

The plot, in true You Can't Take It With You' fashion, involves plenty of snakes, as well as the titular cockatiels and assorted exotic birds. The author has a fine sense of pacing and a droll...sense of humor. This is character-driven fiction, and Andrews maintains the action within the confines and sensibilities of her town-and-gown setting. The State (Columbia, SC) on COCKATIELS AT SEVEN

Deliciously daffy. Publishers Weekly (starred review) on THE PENGUIN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

Andrews always leavens the mayhem with laughs. So march yourself down to the bookstore or library and check out The Penguin Who Knew Too Much. Richmond Times-Dispatch (Virginia) on THE PENGUIN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

Andrews' eighth Meg-centric mystery moves along like the best beach reads. Entertainment Weekly on THE PENGUIN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

The levelheaded, unflappable Meg takes it all in stride This eighth cozy in the series makes the most of humorous situations, zany relatives, and lovable characters. Booklist on THE PENGUIN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

A classic whodunit wraps suspense, humor, and a screwball cast of characters into a mystery novel with stand-up quality. About.com on THE PENGUIN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

Always a treat. Romantic Times BOOKreviews on THE PENGUIN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

"

-As usual in this hilarious series...a good time is guaranteed for everyone except Meg.- --Kirkus Reviews on SWAN FOR THE MONEY

-Andrews always leavens the mayhem with laughs.- --Richmond Times-Dispatch on SWAN FOR THE MONEY

-The Meg Langslow series just keeps getting better. Lots of cozy writers use punny titles, but Andrews backs them up with consistently hilarious story lines.- --Booklist on SWAN FOR THE MONEY

-Fans will enjoy [this] entry in Andrews's fine-feathered series.- --Publishers Weekly on SIX GEESE A-SLAYING

-Fans of comic cozies who have never read Andrews' Meg Langslow mysteries have a real treat in store....Lots of silly but infectious humor and just enough mystery.- --Booklist on SIX GEESE A-SLAYING

-Suspense, laughter and a whole passel of good clean fun.- --Publishers Weekly on COCKATIELS AT SEVEN

-More fun than seven cocktails--and a lot safer, too.- --Richmond Times-Dispatch on COCKATIELS AT SEVEN

-The plot, in true 'You Can't Take It With You' fashion, involves plenty of snakes, as well as the titular cockatiels and assorted exotic birds. The author has a fine sense of pacing and a droll...sense of humor. This is character-driven fiction, and Andrews maintains the action within the confines and sensibilities of her town-and-gown setting.- --The State (Columbia, SC) on COCKATIELS AT SEVEN

-Deliciously daffy.- --Publishers Weekly (starred review) on THE PENGUIN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

-Andrews always leavens the mayhem with laughs. So march yourself down to the bookstore or library and check out The Penguin Who Knew Too Much.- --Richmond Times-Dispatch (Virginia) on THE PENGUIN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

-Andrews' eighth Meg-centric mystery moves along like the best beach reads.- --Entertainment Weekly on THE PENGUIN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

-The levelheaded, unflappable Meg takes it all in stride...This eighth cozy in the series makes the most of humorous situations, zany relatives, and lovable characters.- --Booklist on THE PENGUIN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

-A classic whodunit...wraps suspense, humor, and a screwball cast of characters into a mystery novel with stand-up quality.- --About.com on THE PENGUIN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

-Always a treat.- --Romantic Times BOOKreviews on THE PENGUIN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

"As usual in this hilarious series...a good time is guaranteed for everyone except Meg." --Kirkus Reviews on SWAN FOR THE MONEY

"Andrews always leavens the mayhem with laughs." --Richmond Times-Dispatch on SWAN FOR THE MONEY

"The Meg Langslow series just keeps getting better. Lots of cozy writers use punny titles, but Andrews backs them up with consistently hilarious story lines." --Booklist on SWAN FOR THE MONEY

"Fans will enjoy [this] entry in Andrews's fine-feathered series." --Publishers Weekly on SIX GEESE A-SLAYING

"Fans of comic cozies who have never read Andrews' Meg Langslow mysteries have a real treat in store....Lots of silly but infectious humor and just enough mystery." --Booklist on SIX GEESE A-SLAYING

"Suspense, laughter and a whole passel of good clean fun." --Publishers Weekly on COCKATIELS AT SEVEN

"More fun than seven cocktails--and a lot safer, too." --Richmond Times-Dispatch on COCKATIELS AT SEVEN

"The plot, in true 'You Can't Take It With You' fashion, involves plenty of snakes, as well as the titular cockatiels and assorted exotic birds. The author has a fine sense of pacing and a droll...sense of humor. This is character-driven fiction, and Andrews maintains the action within the confines and sensibilities of her town-and-gown setting." --The State (Columbia, SC) on COCKATIELS AT SEVEN

"Deliciously daffy." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) on THE PENGUIN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

"Andrews always leavens the mayhem with laughs. So march yourself down to the bookstore or library and check out The Penguin Who Knew Too Much." --Richmond Times-Dispatch (Virginia) on THE PENGUIN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

"Andrews' eighth Meg-centric mystery moves along like the best beach reads." --Entertainment Weekly on THE PENGUIN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

"The levelheaded, unflappable Meg takes it all in stride...This eighth cozy in the series makes the most of humorous situations, zany relatives, and lovable characters." --Booklist on THE PENGUIN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

"A classic whodunit...wraps suspense, humor, and a screwball cast of characters into a mystery novel with stand-up quality." --About.com on THE PENGUIN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

"Always a treat." --Romantic Times BOOKreviews on THE PENGUIN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

From the Back Cover:

Double the trouble...

Meg Langslow is pregnant with twins when Michael asks if she wouldn't mind having a houseguest. One of his doctoral students is directing his new translation of a play by a minor Spanish playwright, who has agreed to come to town for the production. Surely they can spare some room for such an important academic cause?

"Meg grows more endearing with each book"- Richmond Times-Dispatch

Senor Mendoza turns out to be a partygoer who loves to spend raucous evenings among adoring students...at La Casa Langslow. Into this chaos arrives the dean of the English department, who insists the play be canceled. Then the unthinkable happens: The dean is found murdered, and Meg's house has become a crime scene. Now it's up to Meg to help Chief Burke solve the murders, rescue the student's dissertation, make sure Michael doesn't lose tenure, and, while she's at it, give birth to twins. Encore! Encore!

About this edition

• Publisher: Minotaur Books
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0312533683
• ISBN 13: 9780312533687
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 304