Elizabeth SimsElizabeth Sims | Official Website | CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO THE HOME PAGE
  • The Actress

    "Sims' wry commentary on life in Hollywood is dead-on."

    Publishers Weekly
  • The Extra

    "an intelligent thriller."

    —Jay Strafford Richmond Times-Dispach
  • On Location

    "You just have to love Rita."

    Kirkus Reviews
  • The Actress

    "Intricate and surprising, this is a gripping read."

    —Kristine Huntley Booklist
  • The Extra

    "The two leads, Rita and George, are engaging and believable."

    —Hallie Ephron Boston Globe
  • On Location

    "Sims orchestrates the action--and occasional comic relief--for maximum impact."

    Publishers Weekly
  • The Actress

    "A page-turner from stem to stern!"

    Kirkus Reviews
  • The Extra

    "Goes down easy, like a perfect cup of coffee."

    Crimespree Magazine
  • On Location

    "A fast-paced, atmospheric mystery. Sims shines."

    —Melinda Bargreen The Seattle Times
  • The Actress

    "The fascination will keep you up late."

    —Jay Strafford Richmond Times-Dispach
  • The Extra

    "An engaging thriller."

    —Harriet Klausner
  • On Location

    "As smart as it is compelling."

    —Michele Leber Booklist
  • The Actress

    "Sims has a well-plotted and engaging winner here."

    —Melinda Bargreen The Seattle Times
  • The Extra

    "...and a lost beagle."

    Kirkus Reviews
  • On Location

    "Heart-pounding and page-turning."

    —Jay Strafford Richmond Times-Dispach
  • The Actress

    "Exhilarating! Elizabeth Sims provides a fascinating tale."

    —Harriet Klausner
  • The Extra

    "Brisk prose, facile storytelling, engaging characters."

    —Michele Leber Booklist
  • On Location

    "Rita's best role to date."

    —Lynne F. Maxwell Mystery Scene
  • The Actress

    "Rita is a strong and believable voice."

    —Roberta Alexander The Mercury News
  • The Extra

    "A perfect blend of mystery, comedy and romance."

    —Rosa St.Claire Miami Books Examiner
  • On Location

    "A fabulous novel."

    —Harriet Klausner
  • The Actress

    "A veteran mystery writer with a crackerjack tale."

    Seattle Post-Intelligencer

reviews


Lucky Stiff by Elizabeth Sims
buy Lucky Stiff
reviews
chapter 1
interview
book group guide
find in a library

Lucky Stiff

Lillian Byrd Crime Story #3 by Elizabeth Sims


  • Kirkus Reviews New York, NY
    "...colorful episodes involving trailer parks and luxury cars..."
  • Library Journal review by Rex E. Klett
    "A nifty little puzzle solved by a most intriguing female detective."
  • Vancouver Public Library Vancouver, BC, Canada
    "This is a nerve-tingling thriller, rich with characterization and humour..."
  • Woman's Monthly (WOMO) Washington DC review by Andrea L.T. Peterson
    "In short, this is a good one!"
  • Liberty Press review by Sheryl Lesage
    "characters are biting and smart-assed and funny the way I like them."
  • Lavender Minnesota's GLBT Magazine
    "A solid and eerie read."
  • OUT in AMERICA review by Pam Harrison
    "Sims knows how to write a solid crime story with all the thrills."
  • RainbowNetwork.com review by Charlotte Cooper
    "far and away above the competition."
  • FAMILY & friends review by Patricia Pair
    "...top-notch"
  • Prarie Flame review in Pages from the Rainbow
    "involving story, astute character development, and above all, an appealing heroine."
  • Books to Watch Out for - The Crime Scene by Nan Cinnater
    "believable, smart novel!"

REVIEWS:

    The Rita Farmer Mysteries

  1. On Location
  2. The Extra
  3. The Actress

    The Lillian Byrd Crime Stories

  1. Easy Street
  2. Lucky Stiff
  3. Damn Straight
  4. Holy Hell


Printable Page