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The Pictograph Murders.


The Pictograph pictograph - pictogram  Murders P. G. Karamesines Signature Books 564 West 400 North, Salt Lake City, UT 84116-3411 1560851821 $21.95 1-800-356-5687 www.signaturebooks.com

The Pictograph Murders by P. G. Karamesines is the story of Alex McKelvey and her desperate struggle to seek happiness by moving to the desert country of Utah with Kit, her Siberian husky Siberian husky, breed of medium-sized, muscular working dog whose origins date back thousands of years in Siberia. It stands from 20 to 23 1-2 in. (50.8–59.7 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 35 to 60 lb (15.9–27.2 kg). . Swiftly carrying readers through a purely captivating cap·ti·vate  
tr.v. cap·ti·vat·ed, cap·ti·vat·ing, cap·ti·vates
1. To attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence. See Synonyms at charm.

2. Archaic To capture.
 tale of mystery and suspense that continues to hold the readers full and unabated un·a·bat·ed  
adj.
Sustaining an original intensity or maintaining full force with no decrease: an unabated windstorm; a battle fought with unabated violence.
 attention from first page to last, The Pictograph Murders compels Alex through an investigation involving the archeological study of pots, witchcraft, and murder as the archaeological excavation site-owner disappears, and Alex's only lead is the site itself, and the mysterious arrival of a Coyote-figured stranger. A beautifully crafted mystery thriller, The Pictograph Murders is very highly recommended for mystery buffs as an enthralling en·thrall  
tr.v. en·thralled, en·thrall·ing, en·thralls
1. To hold spellbound; captivate: The magic show enthralled the audience.

2. To enslave.
 tale of murder, archeology, myth, and an eccentric young woman who is determined to discover the truth.

Willis M. Buhle

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Author:Buhle, Willis M.
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Date:Jun 1, 2006
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