Reviews and Comments:

"... a delightful read. Other than the fact that many area establishments are mentioned or used ... the plot is so cleverly disguised that even a seasoned mystery writer would have trouble predicting the outcome. The years of perfecting the story line have definitely paid off. The story has more twists and turns than a Franklin County country road. ... I strongly suggest picking up this book if you're looking for something to shake the Lake's long winter doldrums." ~ Jeff Reid, reporter for the Smith Mountain Eagle, January 26, 2005.

"... Attention to detail and a knack for descriptive writing prove to be gifts that Roseveare possess. The story flows in a crescendo of activity and a depth of characterization that shows a great deal of dedication to her work. 'Secrets at Spawning Run' ... will keep you guessing until the satisfying moment you finish the last page. ~ Heather Froeschl, reporter for Senior News, March 2005.

"Finally, a story in which a woman thinks she hears shots next door and goes to get a gun, instead of walking around timidly with a baseball bat! Secrets at Spawning Run is a mystery-thriller that centers around Aurora Harris, whose father's recent death has been ruled an accident (or possibly a suicide). When she enters her Smith Mountain Lake childhood home to find the books askew, her suspicions are raised, but she soon puts the incident behind her. Then her dog discovers a water bird entangled by a diamond necklace, and the real intrigue begins. ..." ~ Small Press Book Reviews, March 2005

Home

"... When Aurora Harris returns to Virginia for her mother's funeral, she encounters more questions than answers. Local readers will enjoy Roseveare's strong sense of place, adept descriptions and clever plot as Aurora and her dog unravel the myster." ~ Mary Ann Johnson, Books editor, The Roanoke Times, July 10, 2005

"... The author ... set the novel at the lake around the experiences of 30ish Aurora Harris, who has returned home for her mother's funeral. Once the scene is set, the pace of the story heightens the way we mystery readers want it to do. The book becomes a novel you just have to finish as soon as possible to find out exactly who among the cast of characters can be trusted. Lead character Aurora's dog King quickly wins the heart of dog lovers, and I hope Roseveare will let us meet him in her second work, now underway. ..." ~ Sandra Brown Kelly, Prime Living Magazine, April 2005.