Bill Crider is best known for his Sheriff Dan Rhodes series. But Bill was a versatile writer and would occasionally branch out into other characters and settings. One of my favorite Bill Crider series is the Professor Sally Good series.
Dr. Sally Good, chair of the Department of English at Hughes Community College, just violated one of the major rules for department chairs: never date the staff. Of course Sally hadn’t actually dated Jack Neville, but she had said yes when he asked her to go out with him.
Dating is put on hold as Jack Neville comes under suspicion of murdering one of the college trustees, and faces arrest. Sally plunges into the investigation to clear Jack.
If you’re a fan of Sheriff Dan Rhodes, you’l also enjoy the antics of Professor Sally Good. Bill Crider was the Head of the Department of English at a community college so all the problems and difficulties Sally faces ring true! GRADE: B+
Professor Sally Good series:
- Murder Is An Art (St. Martin’s, 1999)
- A Knife in the Back (St. Martin’s, 2002)
- A Bond with Death (St. Martin’s, 2004)
Of course, I have them and have read them all. They’re no Sheriff Rhodes, but I enjoyed the academic setting too. Bill was indeed a versatile writer.
Jeff, Bill’s experiences as Head of the Department comes into play in all the books in the Professor Sally Good series.
He sure fit a lot in with the teaching, writing ,blogging.
Patti, Bill Crider was always active…and fun!
I admire nearly everyone’s energy, these days. Bill was a gentle dynamo, for as long as fate allowed.
Todd, Bill Crider was open and friendly. And he worked almost as hard as you!
I have only read one Western by Bill Crider and liked it very much. I hadn’t heard of this series, I’ll look for it. He surely is missed.
Neeru, Bill Crider was a great friend and a wonderful writer. I’ve enjoyed all his books.
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