I came to the Southern Sister mysteries by way of a Christmas present, Murder Shoots the Bull. I was hooked! These sisters are so real, and their words ring true. After reading the last one first, I've gone back to begin at the beginning...Just finished Murder Runs in the Family. The quality is wonderfully consistent, reading any of them is a pure treat. I have only one complaint... it's not with the author, but with the editing. Ms. George is poorly served by editing that allows a jacket blurb to state "Mary Alice has spared nothing for her ONLY daughter's wedding..." (emphasis added) when in fact, Mary Alice has two daughters. Such poor editing causes the reader to mentally pause, and disturbes the flow of these marvelous books. That said... BUY THEM ALL, grab Mouse's afghan, and pray for snow.