Look What the Wind Blew In: Volume 1 (A Dig Site Mystery) Paperback – 2 Feb. 2015

Look What the Wind Blew In (book 1). Brilliant read, love Quint Parker, humour an action in all ways in this book. Can't wait to read the 2nd one.

The author has spent a great deal of time fleshing out the cast of secondary characters, so Look What the Wind Blew In is more than a mystery; there is comedy, drama and romance as well - the other characters still manage to have independent lives and dramas, without the facts being recounted through the two leads. On a similar note; I like how humorous the book is, and how smoothly the laugh-out-loud comments and scenes flow; they don't read like they have been inserted forcefully into the plot, just for the sake of a cheap giggle. It makes a perfect inclusion for preventing the pace from dragging at certain points.I really want to give Look What the Wind Blew In the full five stars since it is such a entertaining read, but I can't as I felt that the plot does move slowly for the first third of the book. This is the first book in a series, so the author does spend a large part of the book introducing characters and describing their work and Mayan culture in general. I like all of the characters, so I enjoyed getting to know everyone, but if you don't take to any of the characters you'll find the pace frustrating.

A very well written book, full of humor and a good mystery story.This could be the start of another good series ,along side the brilliant DEADWOOD .Ann Charles is one of the best authors around .

I really like the way Ann Charles writes always great characters and twists in the story, love this new series.

It was a good read. Would have liked the story to focus more on the Mayan history and archeology rather than Angelicas romantic interests. This is my first Anne Charles book so not sure if that's a consistent theme in her books.

Couldn’t put it down

This is a brilliant new series from the very funny and talented Ann Charles. In this series we meet Violet's brother Quint (read the Deadwood series if you don't know who Violet is). I wont give any of the plot away but lets just say its a twisty, turny mystery with some seriously hot jungle romance thrown in - a must read recommendation from me

Not as enjoyable as the Deadwood books but still held my interest. The funny lines that are a usually, a great feature of Ann Charles books, were sadly missing. However, I read it to the end and found it mildly enjoyable.

Well let me tell you that I've always been a sucker for fictional archaeology stories. And this yarn is right up there near the very top of the genre. Mayan ruins, several interlocking mysteries, a cast of good guys right down to the most ruthless of characters, and interwoven around an underlying romantic underscore that starts small and builds, but not annoyingly so. So what's not to like? This is really a genuinely well written book that also underscores the difficulties of archaeological work that so many outright thrive on. Hardships galore interspaced with some resounding successes makes for a super realistic book that will probably make many more appreciate this genre as they plow through one well written and exceptionally well edited story line. A downright entertaining thriller of an adventure. Two thumbs up all the way!

This is a very well-written book with a cleverly twisted plot. It could have been steamier, but I'd still recommend it to those who like slightly steamy adventure stories.

I've read all of the author's books from her other series and as before, I struggled with the new characters. After a little while I find myself more familiar with them and enjoying the ride. I really enjoyed this book and the second one in the series. Can't wait for more.

"Look What the Wind Blew In" is the first book in Ann Charles' new Dig Site Mystery series. Her readers enjoy a great plot and equally great characters. Charles gives her readers a new group of characters and plot inviting to join Dr. Angelica Garcia's Architectural dig, regardless of location.Quint Parker, Violet Parker's brother, is the male protagonist of Charles' first book of the series. Charles informs her readers of Parker's history including his multiple reasons for being at the dig site. Readers get to see what going on and know what he is thinking as they are inside Parker's head. His agenda includes helping his childhood friend Jeff Hughes and his mother find answers to questions they have about Dr. Henry Hughes' disappearance. As the plot picks up its pace, Charles adds more information about Quint's role and enhances what readers are seeing from Quint's perspective. Readers feel and see why there is a change of direction of the storyline.The female protagonist is Dr. Angelica Garcia, the lead archeologist for the dig. Readers are given details of her back story as well as information about her ex-husband Dr. Jared Steel. As Charles is continually enhancing Angelica's character, readers are seeing events through her eyes and learn how Quint see AngelicaThere are support characters helping Quint and Angelica maintain enhancement of the storyline keeping readers aware of what is going on as the plot changes directions or new problems develop causing problems for the protagonists. In addition to working to maintain a schedule, Angelica and her father are dealing with strange events or occurrences being blamed on a curse. Angelica doesn't believe in curses or coincidences as each new accident causes members of her crew to leave.Jared Steel is the main antagonist as he makes an appearance at the dig site flexing his muscle and trying to make things difficult for everyone. He dislike of Quint Parker is apparent as he tries to force Angelica to remove him from the site. Steel's motives for disrupting the work at the site and his dislike of Parker will be able to welcome the characterThis new series is a unique combination of all of the humor and drama Charles has given her readers in her other series. "Look What the Wind Blew In" involves readers in the fast moving ever changing plot, introducing them to a cast of unique characters. Each of the characters is well defined and believable. Charles helps readers understand their role in the entire story. The action starts on page one and continues to keep readers interest until reaching the surprising ending. "Look What the Wind Blew In" is a must read and I am happy to give it a 5 star ranking.

A very good read.