Finding Casey : A Novel (Edition 1) (Hardcover)

from pennykaplan

Finding Casey covers a lot ot territory with a down-home, western, contemporary tone. Glory Vigil at 42 has a new husband, an adopted 19 year old daughter with a history, and is hugely and unexpectedly pregnant. Add a parallel plot of an abducted and abused young woman, and don't be surprised whe...

from shelleyraec

I hadn't realised that Finding Casey is a continuation of a story begun in Mapson's Solomon's Oak, which introduces the characters of Glory, Joseph and Juniper, not that it matters as this novel works well as a stand alone. Set in Sante Fe, Glory and her new husband Joseph Vigil, a police officer...

from dara85

I was charmed by the descriptions of New Mexico. Juniper was adopted by the Vigils after her parents deaths and her sister disappeared. I enjoyed the vigil family. They are the type of people who are willing to go the extra mile to help people. They are also the type of type who are willing to ma...

from karrinina

I read this because a reviewer on All Things Considered recommended it. Wasn't very well written, but stupid me, I am reading the antecedent anyway, because I like to know the whole story.

from amielisa

An enjoyable read. Jo-Ann Mapson infuses this book, set in Santa Fe, New Mexico with southwest culture. At first I found the constant use of Spanish words distracting since an explanation of the word had to follow each usage, but once the rhythm of the story took over it began to feel more authen...