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Book Reviews of Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1)

Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1)
Decked - Regan Reilly, Bk 1
Author: Carol Higgins Clark
ISBN-13: 9780446364706
ISBN-10: 0446364703
Publication Date: 1992
Pages: 277
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 132 ratings
Publisher: Warner
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on + 47 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This is one of her earlier books. It features Regan Reilly who is a P.I. Her mother is a famous mystery writer (real life?) On this book, she is the companion of an elderly lady on a cruise. It turns out there is a jewel thief and an assassin also on the cruise. I think the characters in this book are very interesting.
bigshirl55 avatar reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on + 197 more book reviews
Reagan Reilly is a fabulous story line by Carol Higgins Clark. Humerous mysteries. You'll love them.
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the daughter of a successful mystery writer and a P.I. with pizzazz, Regan Reilly is attending her class reunion at St. Polycarp's England wen the long-dead body of her former room mate turns up[ under the bushes. It's a case Regan would love to solve but a prior commitment puts her on a transatlantic cruise.
She shouldn't have fretted. The clues to the crime are following her on the Queen Guinevere. Here, on a ship awash with secret lovers, a fortune hunter, a jewel thief and an assassin, Regan is sailing home-- amd into the hands of a young girl's killer.
reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on
I loved this booked, I had read another Regan Reilly book and I had to read book 1 to see how she started. I am looking forward to reading all Regan Reilly books by Carol Higgins Clark
reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on + 2 more book reviews
I loved this book! I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
tigers9494 avatar reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on + 49 more book reviews
Hello Regan Reilly! I ran out of MHC to read, so I started with CHC...I'll just say I'm a fan!
reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on + 17 more book reviews
After reading Zapped and Cursed, both of which I really enjoyed, I went back to this, the first Regan Reilly book. It's rare that I dislike a book so much that I don't finish it, but I realized I was wasting my time here when I was halfway through.

Decked has little of CHC's trademark humor, and it has no suspense. The plot was intriguing, but Carol's writing just dragged on and on... it seems like she took five pages to write what could have been said in two. If you're new to Carol Higgins Clark, whatever you do, DON'T start here. Begin with #2, Snagged, which is much more entertaining and much more typical of her books. I really like Carol Higgins Clark, but this was pretty bad.
rinablaze avatar reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on + 3 more book reviews
I don't usually read anything with out any supernatural sort of characters/plot but this was a really good read. The characters are developed and the story flows well. I would recommend this to any mystery reader or anyone for that matter.
reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on + 53 more book reviews
I think because this was the first in the series, it was quite a bit of fun. I didn't care much for others following this.
4nsicnurs avatar reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on + 14 more book reviews
A story of a 10 year old murder with characters described in a funny way. This book reminded me of an old Agatha Christie book years ago about another adventure on a cruise ship where all the main characters are woven into the story and interlinked. A real cute "who done it" well written as only Carol Higgins Clark can do. I thought it was another good read I didn't want to put down.
reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on
great read as always
reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on + 212 more book reviews
Won't strain your brain-good airplane or beach book.
reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on + 199 more book reviews
An interesting, first mystery novel.
reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on + 32 more book reviews
I like both Mary Higgins Clark and her daughter Carol. Carol's books tend to be lighter. Both are good reads. This is the first of the Regan Reilly series.
reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on + 107 more book reviews
P.I. Regan Reilly is attending her 10 year reunion in Oxford. Her roommate that went missing ten years ago is finally found, murdered. Now back to NYC via cruise liner, Regan is not only stuck babysitting Lady Exner, but also trying to figure out her roommates death ... will she figure it out before it gets her killed?

Overall a great book. It was a cozy, easy read that was very enjoyable.
reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on + 121 more book reviews
As always, her book was great
reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on
A real page turner.
reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on + 50 more book reviews
A sensational novel by Mary Higgins Clark's daughter. Every bit as talented as her mother.
reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on + 34 more book reviews
Lighter than her mother's books. Reads quick. Enjoyable enough to read the next one. This is the first in the Regan Reilly series.
reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on + 6 more book reviews
A mystery by the daughter of Mary Higgens Clark, but Carol has become a well-established author in her own right.
reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on + 13 more book reviews
Fast, glamorous, intricately plotted. Just right for a plane ride, the beach or a cruise.
DsuzieC avatar reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on + 159 more book reviews
Carol Higgins Clark has a good sense of humor and cute mysteries and this is one of her best.
reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on + 227 more book reviews
First novel by Carol Higgins Clark. Great mystery.
coqui498 avatar reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on
Entertaining book & a pretty quick read!
reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on + 16 more book reviews
Fast paced mystery. Quick read.
reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on + 13 more book reviews
another greaat mystery by the daughter of mary Higgins Clark
reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on + 107 more book reviews
Good Read
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"Fast, glamorous, intricately plotted....Just right for a plane ride, or, indeed, a cruise."...LOS ANGELES TIMES
reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on + 68 more book reviews
book 1 for fans of regan reilly. i really enjoyed this first story. it's a fun read and good story.
regan is attending her class reunion at st.polycarp's in england, when the long-dead body of her former roommate turns up. regan would love to solve this mystery but a prior commitement has her on a transatlantic cruise. but reagan should not have worried because the clues to the crime are following her on the queen guinevere. on the ship are any number of passengers who could be the killer: is it the secret lovers,a fortune hunter,a jewel thief or the assassin? who is the killer and how will regan solve this murder mystery on the high seas?
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Here, on a ship awash with secret lovers, a fortune hunter, and a jewel thief and an assassin, Regan is sailing home and into the hands of a young girl's killer.
reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on
Good book!
reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on + 18 more book reviews
did not enjoy
reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on + 49 more book reviews
Great short read.
reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on + 61 more book reviews
Better than her mom. Good, clean fun!
baeb47 avatar reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on + 207 more book reviews
I love this book! It's got mystery, travel, humor and sarcasm, a fast-paced plot, and some great characters. I can't wait to read the rest of the series!

(From back cover) "[A] skillful cat-and-mouse debut." - Milwaukee Journal

The daughter of a successful mystery writer and a P.I. with pizzazz, Regal Reilly is attending her class reunion at St. Polycarp's, England, when the long-dead body of her former roommate turns up under the bushes. It's a case Regan would love to solve, but a prior commitment puts her on a transatlantic cruise.

She shouldn't have fretted. The clues to the crime are following her on the QUEEN GUINEVERE. here, on a ship awash with secret lovers, a fortune hunter, a jewel thief and an assassin, Regan is sailing home - and into the hands of a young girl's killer.

"Fast, glamourous, intricately plotted ... Just right for a plane ride, or, indeed, a cruise." - Los Angeles Times
reviewed Decked (Regan Reilly, Bk 1) on + 506 more book reviews
She shouldn't have fretted. The clues to the crime are following her on the Queen Guinevere. Here, on a ship awash with secret lovers, a fortune hunter, a jewel thief and an assassin, Regan is sailing home-and into the hands of a young girl's killer.
An Agatha award Nominee for best 1st novel
A selection of the Mystery Guild
An alternate Selection of the Literary Guild and of Doubleday Book Club.