I enjoyed delving into a quick read this week by Mae Clair … In Search of McDoogal and found myself in a humorous race against time….
About the book
In search of something ugly…
All Brady Conrad wants to do is earn a few merit points with his artist girlfriend, so he volunteers to cover her gallery when she leaves town. What should be an easy day of sales goes belly up when he mistakenly sells a cherished painting.
With the clock ticking toward Vanessa’s return, Brady has less than a day to track McDoogal down. He coerces his friend Declan to tag along for moral support. How difficult can it be for an investigator and the director of a renowned institute to find a single painting in a town the size of a postage stamp?
Neither Brady nor Declan counted on a suspicious sheriff, rival baseball teams with a longstanding grudge, or a clueless kid trying to win his girlfriend with all the wrong gifts.
McDoogal is smack in the middle. But Brady’s biggest dilemma isn’t the disastrous hunt. It’s confessing to Vanessa her painting is the ugliest thing he’s ever seen
My review for the book 24th September 2020
No good deed goes unpunished as the saying goes and certainly Brady Conrad is willing to go to any lengths to minimise the fallout from an honest mistake he made when helping out his girlfriend. He and his friend meet barriers to the successful completion of this quest at every turn, but it does provide for entertaining reading and the author has created some quirky characters and laugh aloud moments along the way. The book is well written and the escapade flows seamlessly from start to finish.
Certainly an hour well spent and I look forward to more adventures in the future as there is certainly the potential for a series. I can recommend for lovers of lighthearted mysteries who want to take a break from the headlines and give a much needed boost to their sense of humour.
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About Mae Clair
A member of the Mystery Writers of America and International Thriller Writers, Mae Clair is also a founding member and contributor to the award-winning writing blog, Story Empire. She has achieved bestseller status on both Amazon and Barnes & Noble, with several of her novels chosen as book club selections.
Mae writes primarily in the mystery/suspense genre, flavoring her plots with elements of urban legend and folklore. Married to her high school sweetheart, she lives in Pennsylvania and is passionate about cryptozoology, old photographs, a good Maine lobster tail, and cats.
Thanks for dropping in today and I hope you will enjoy reading the book as much as I did.. thanks Sally
Sounds like a fun book! I will check it out.
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Thanks Bonnie… a terrific read..
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Thanks very much ..appreciated.
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This sounds like a great read, Sally. I have it coming up soon on my kindle. I feel like I’m drowning in books at the moment there have been so many great new releases.
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I know Robbie, I go over to Amazon for one book and come back with ten.. but it is one of those cravings that is actually good for everyone..xx
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You’re right Sally, this little lighthearted romp couldn’t come at a better time. There’s so much doom and gloom out there, it was great to put it all aside for a bit of fun with McDoogal.
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I couldn’t agree more Jessica… thank goodness for humour..have a lovely weekend..xx
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I’ll add to your testimonial because I enjoyed this one too, Sally. If you want a light, quick, and fun read, this is right up your alley. There were moments it reminded me of the old Who’s on First skit by Abbott and Costello.
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Thanks for adding your recommendation Pete and yes I agree… and great fun…xx
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In Search of McDoogal sounds like a lot of fun! It sounds as though it would make a good movie.
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Plenty of visual humour to transfer to the screen Liz.. you could be right..xx
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Great review for McDoogal! It’s on my kindle… Congrats again the Mae Clair–one of my favorite authors!
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Bette, your comment warms my heart and makes me smile. 🙂
Thank you so much for adding McDoogal to your Kindle. I hope you enjoy my quirky little tale when it surfaces on your TBR. Thank you for visiting and commenting today! 🙂
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No doubt about it–looking to a quirky little tale from you!
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Thanks Bette and for your recommendation for Mae’s books..hugs xx♥
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Looks like a fun read, thanks for sharing your review Sal. Of course, I’ve added lol. Congrats to Mae. ❤
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Great Debby… I am sure you will enjoy….♥♥
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Oooh, I am thoroughly jazzed by that, Debby. Thank you so much for the add, and many thanks for checking out Sally’s review. I was giddy 🙂
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Congrats Mae! 🙂
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I too loved this book Sally and your review is indeed enticing. 🙂
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Great thanks for your recommendation too Balroop..hugsx
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Thank you so much for sharing your opinion, Balroop! I am so honored by all these positive comments!
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This is an enticing review but I’ve been sidetracked by comments regarding the Hode”s Hill Trilogy and have been reading the opening pages of Eventide. It’s so good I’ve just bumped the first one, Cusp of Night, up my TBR pile. Thanks for the recommendations – I’ve come across some wonderful books this way.
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Great to hear Alex… that is what makes this community so motivating… even if it makes our TBR’s groan..hugsx
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Wow! I am thrilled and honored by your comment, Alex. I dumped a ton of research into Cusp of Night, and really enjoyed writing the entire Hode’s Hill series. I hope you enjoy the stories, and I’m delighted to have made your TBR. I hope you enjoy the tales and I wish you happy reading!
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Sally, thank you so much for such a wonderful review of In Search of McDoogal, and also for sharing it with your readers. I am thrilled and honored. What a lovely surprise today. i am so glad you enjoyed my silly little tale! 🙂
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Looking forward to more adventures going forward.. a great taster.. hugsx
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McDougal was terrific, Sally. I agree with your review.
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Thanks John… a lovely interlude..hugsx
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Ooo, so nice to hear, John! I’m glad you enjoyed my quirky little tale 🙂
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I did, Mae. Now it’s getting the time to write a few words to justify my five star opinion.
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🙂
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What a great review of McDoogal. Congratulations, Mae. Thank you for sharing, Sally. You are amazing! 😊
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I enjoy a good book Gwen.. a lovely read.xx
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She certainly is amazing, Gwen! Her review has me giddy and grinning. Thank you for checking it out! 🙂
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A fabulous review to share, Sally. Bravo to Mae! 🙂
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Thank you Natalie…enjoy the rest of the day..hugsx
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Thank you, Natalie. Sally’s review was a lovely surprise 🙂
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Great minds, Sally – I just posted my review of McDoogal on my blog today, lol. Such a fun read!
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Great Teri and will head over and give a boost..hugsxx♥
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Wow, a 2FER today, LOL! I am so honored. I’m playing catch up, but I will be hopping over to visit, Teri. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on McDoogal. Between you and Sally, I am having a Snoopy Dancing kind of day 🙂
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Good to hear, we all need one of those from time to time especially at the moment..hugs
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I love Mae’s wonderfully creepy and sometimes downright scary work in most of her books, especially her Hode’s Hill Series, which is a real winner. But I was really delighted to see her try a change of pace with this funny little story about a missing painting. She did a fantastic job! McDoogal is filled with laugh out loud moments, and I especially loved the relationship between longtime friends Brady and Declan. It rang true from beginning to end and made a solid foundation for this clever romp. I highly recommend this one, too, Sally. So nice to see your review today! 🙂
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Thanks Marcia.. seems like a hit with many and I will have to explore Mae’s other books anon… shush keep your voice down as I am trying to keep my TBR calm…xxx♥
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You know, I think my TBR pile was contemplating smacking me about the head and shoulders last night, as I was trying to add a few more books. 😯 You have to watch these things every minute! They can turn on you in a heartbeat!! 😀
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Lol…keep your eyes open…♥
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Thanks for such a wonderful comment, Marcia. McDoogal was definitely a departure for me–going from the Mothman and ghosts to a silly romp about a painting, LOL! I did have a blast writing it, and hope to get back to Declan and Brady again. They were fun characters to write. I’m so glad you enjoyed the tale!
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I loved McDoogal. It was a departure from her regular tone/scope/genre, but every bit as successful. Great to see it highlighted here.
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Thanks for adding your recommendation Staci…and very successful…xx
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Thank you, Staci. I wasn’t sure how McDoogal would be received given it’s so different than my usual genre, but I had fun with it, and it appears others enjoyed it, too. I’m so glad it brought some chuckles!
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Thank you for the great review, Sally! Will put it on my TBR.Need some mystery too. Michael
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I am sure you will get a kick out of it Michael..hugsx
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Hi, Michael. Thanks for checking out Sally’s review (It has me smiling ear to ear). And I’m thrilled McDoogal will be on your TBR. I wish you happy reading!
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I got a kick out of McDoogal. It’s a bit different than Mae’s usual fare, but she did a great job on it.
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It certainly hit the spot with me..thanks for adding your thoughts too Craig..xx
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Thanks, Craig. I’m so glad you enjoyed my quirky little story. I had fun writing something out of my usual comfort zone, LOL!
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It was wonderful. I enjoy testing myself, too.
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I loved McDoogal. We all need a little humor in this day and age.
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I agree Joan.. and a lovely read.. xx
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Thanks, Joan. It was fun to write a humorous story for a change. I thought my timing was off because I released McDoogal two weeks before the pandemic hit. Then again, in hindsight, maybe that WAS a good time to release it, especially given all that has followed in 2020.
I’m so glad McDoogal brought you some chuckles.
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A wonderful review for McDoogal. I really enjoyed this book. Thanks for sharing, Sally. Hugs xx 😊
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Thanks Harmony.. a delightful read..hugsx
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Thank you, Harmony. Sally”s review was a wonderful surprise today. I couldn’t be happier. I’m so glad you enjoyed McDoogal, too 🙂
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Thank you this review to whet our appetites. I’ve just been over to Amazon Nd downloaded it.
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Fantastic Viv I am sure it will lift your spirits..xx
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Hi, Viv! I am so delighted to hear that. You have me doing a Snoopy Dance, LOL!
I had a lot of fun writing this quirky little story, and I hope you enjoy it. Thank you for the purchase!
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Thank you for sharing your review of Mae’s In Search of McDoogal, Sally. Your generosity towards fellow writers is a loving tide. ❤ I hadn't realised that Mae was the founder of the wonderful blog for writers, Story Empire.
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Glad you enjoyed Jane..thanks for your lovely comment. Story Empire is a terrific writer’s platform…hugs ♥
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Aww, thanks, Sally! 😁
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Thanks so much for your lovely comments about Story Empire, Jane 🙂
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Story Empire is a wonderful blog and resource for writers, Harmony. ❤
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Jane, thank you so much for dropping by to check out Sally’s review of In Search of McDoogal. I am thrilled by her lovely praise. What a nice treat for me today 🙂
And yes, I’m one of the founding members of Story Empire, but there are actually several of us who started it at the same time. Now, of course, we’ve grown and included other knowledgeable and talented authors. I’m so glad you enjoy that site!
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