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Merry, Merry Ghost: Bailey Ruth Mysteries #2 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Carolyn Hart (Author), Ann Marie Lee (Narrator), Random House Audio (Publisher)
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Being dead can't put a damper on spirited, holiday-loving Bailey Ruth Raeburn.

Christmas is a time for family and giving, and a wealthy woman in Adelaide, Oklahoma, is about to embrace both. Discovering that she has a young grandson, the dowager decides to change her will to leave the bulk of her fortune to the young boy, an alteration that stuns the rest of her family. But a scrooge of a determined heir makes sure she never signs the new document. When she is found dead, it's up to that irrepressible spirit Bailey Ruth, on assignment from Wiggins and Heaven's Department of Good Intentions, to protect a little boy, foil a murderer, and save Christmas.

There's only one teeny hitch: how can Bailey Ruth figure out which family member was desperate enough to kill when everyone has a motive?
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  1. Listening Length
    10 hours and 52 minutes
  2. Author
    Carolyn Hart
  3. Narrator
    Ann Marie Lee
  4. Audible release date
    November 3, 2009
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Random House Audio
  7. ASIN
    B002VGERFA
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 10 hours and 52 minutes
Author Carolyn Hart
Narrator Ann Marie Lee
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date November 03, 2009
Publisher Random House Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B002VGERFA
Best Sellers Rank #272,271 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#837 in Ghost Horror Fiction
#1,984 in Ghost Thrillers
#3,502 in Supernatural Thrillers (Audible Books & Originals)

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Howard
5.0 out of 5 stars A really outstanding book on every level
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2021
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I read Book One in this series and I was extremely impressed by the skills of this writer, being an author myself (As "DH Parsons" here on amazon) I do more than just read a book, I tend to analyze it. This woman is really an engaging and talented writer, and NO she is not a personal friend, never met her. Her novels are some of the most fun "cozy" mysteries I've ever read. Scratch that, they are THE MOST FUN cozy mysteries I've ever read. You just don't want to put these books down. I just bought Book Three and will begin to read it this evening. I will, no doubt, read all of the books in this Bailey Ruth series, and then go on to some of her other series. Excellent stuff, just excellent! And I believe this is the first FIVE STAR review I've actually ever given for a book here on amazon. Kudos Ms. Hart.
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Ida A.
5.0 out of 5 stars Ruth Bailey mysteries.
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2014
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Newly introduced to Ruth Bailey by a neighbor who was laughing aloud by herself, I had to order the book, in fact I got the first three books. And now I'm a fan. Spending time with this "emissary" is too much fun. I guess what I love best is when she forgets that earthly objects can't vanish and she causes near nervous breakdown when books or phones float aloft, seemingly by themselves!

On a more "serious" note - the plots are well constructed; there is NO way one can judge who the bad guy is until the end; (what a blessing - nothing worse than knowing by page 30 or before "who did it"); the detail is amazing and Ms Hart is either a fashion critic as well or has a dang near perfect fashion sense.

Love it love it love it. In fact I went to the library this morning to put my name down for the 4th book Ghost Gone Wild as soon as it comes in.
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Holly
4.0 out of 5 stars Good cozy mystery to read during the holiday season
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2012
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At the beginning of October, I was looking for fall/Halloween themed reads and picked up "Ghost at Work" since it was set in that time-frame and by an author that is very well respected in the cozy mystery genre. I enjoyed that book but it didn't totally knock my socks off and I gave it a low, 4-star rating. There were enough positive components that I decided to give the second one in the series a try, plus the cover art really drew me in and at Christmas, I began reading "Merry, Merry Ghost".

Set in the days leading up to Christmas, Susan Flynn is suffering from congestive heart failure and may not have many more months left on this earth. Though very wealthy and well-respected in the community, she has suffered personal tragedy and still suffers from a great deal of grief. When a young boy is dropped off on her front doorstep, it turns out he is the grandson she never knew she had. The joy he brings her is obvious but his existence complicates things as it relates to who will receive her fortune upon her passing. Bailey Ruth Raeburn (our protagonist) is sent from heaven to ensure his safety from those who might wish him harm. As with the first book in the series, Bailey Ruth has a hard time sticking to the "rules" of a heavenly emissary on earth and things don't turn out quite as planned.

Many of the issues I had with the first book have been resolved in this one and I truly enjoyed it from beginning to end. The murder doesn't occur until you are well into the book, but it did keep me guessing until the end. Very heavy on atmosphere and a large dose of humor make this a good holiday read. There is a strong religious component (the main character is an angel/ghost/emissary sent from heaven) but it's not preachy in the least.

Overall: A fun, light read that was better than the first book in the series. This one earns a solid 4-star rating from me.
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karen sparks
5.0 out of 5 stars Mystery by Carolyn Hart~Merry Merry Ghost
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2010
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Bailey Ruth trying to be a good emissary/ghost, is sent to earth by the heavenly department of good intentions. It is Christmas time, Bailey Ruth's favorite holiday and the mission is set in her hometown. She is sent to protect a person who heaven feels is in dire straits and needs heavenly protection. But with her free spirit, pardon the pun, she just can't keep from bending most of the precepts given to emissaries/ghost. Bailey Ruth being a quick witted, lovely but strong willed,impulsive emissary is savvy enough to smooth over her transgressions to Wiggins, the head emissary of the heavenly department of good intentions.

This is a fun cozy mystery especially a fun to get you "In the Christmas spirit" read. I can't see me ever passing up a book in this delightful series by Carolyn Hart!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A different kind of mystery
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2021
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This was a mystery that stayed within a family. With the help of the main character, a ghost who doesn't necessarily follow direction, the crime is solved. I really enjoyed this book with the ghost being the main character. Ill be adding the rest of the series to my TBR list.
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Carol Becker
5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas, ghosts and a child in danger...
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2013
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Christmas, ghosts and a child in danger make for a great story. Bailey Ruth Raeburn is the ghost on assignment from Heaven's Good Intentions Department. Sound like fun listening already? It is! It's a story with intense humor, from a heavenly ghost who really likes nice clothes, etc. and her efforts at fulfilling her responsibility to keep a little boy safe, foil a murder, and save Christmas. What a fantastic combo from Carolyn Hart. With this series she makes you smile your way through the story with even an out loud laugh from time to time. Ya gotta love Bailey Ruth, certainly not exactly what we think of as a ghost or angel. You decide but you'll enjoy the discovery.
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DebiJ
4.0 out of 5 stars Such a wonderful story I hated to read the last words....I will read the other volumes in this series
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2019
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Carolyn is such a good story teller. Her words pulled you into the story and kept you there. I couldn't guess who was guilty of the crimes happening all around our characters.
Even though people were dying and crimes were being committed, the story was warm and cozy and full of holiday happiness and love.
I loved so many of the characters, especially M.Loy or Bailey Ruth and all her lovely costume changes!
I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a solid cozy story with a hint of who done it and slight police procedural.
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Pamala
3.0 out of 5 stars Christmas story
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2013
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This is an easy read. Good Christmas Story. Uplifting. It was good to read over the holidays. I had not read any other books Bailey Ruth Mysteries. Great for a teenager.
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lesley
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny book. went and bought the rest of the
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 11, 2014
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Funny book.went and bought the rest of the serie
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Mrs. Jm Dorrell
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 20, 2018
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Not challenging. A cosy, amusing, seasonal read.
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