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The Meddlers of Moonshine

by A. E. Decker

Series: Moonfall Mayhem (2)

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Something is rotten in the town of Widget, and Rags-n-Bones knows it's all his fault. Ever since he snitched that avocado from Miss Ascot's pack, things have been going wrong. Armed with a handful of memories he never realized he had, Rags-n-Bones searches for a way to put right whatever he did to Widget in the past. If only he knew what it was Unfortunately, the only person who seems to have answers is a half-mad youth that only Rags can see. Widget is also suffering from a ghost infestation that has the townsfolk almost as spooked of outsiders as they are of actual spooks. While Rags-n-Bones seeks answers in the past, Ascot offers the town leaders her service as an exorcist, only to be handed an ultimatum: banish the ghosts or be banished herself Who's meddling with Widget? To catch the culprit, Ascot and Rags-n-Bones must match wits with a shifty sorcerer, a prissy ex-governess, and a troublingly attractive captain before the town consigns itself to the graveyard of history.… (more)
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Oh, blast it all to hell! I got caught up in the story and stayed up reading past my bedtime. I'll hate myself in the morning. But this book... Totally worth it.

This book gives us more details to the back story of Rags-and -Bones. It certainly surprised me learning his origins. Catch remains a mystery. I look forward to learning the rest of his secrets inn the next installment.

Widget has some problems. The first is the ghosts, the second is the gallery of the vineyards. Thankfully, Ascot, Catch, Dimitri, Moony, and Rags-and-Bones are here to set things straight.

*I received a copy of this book for free. The review is my own, honest and unsolicited. ( )
  UrbanAudreyE | Sep 8, 2018 |
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If I could I would give this more than 5 stars. The characters in this series have wrapped themselves around my heart. It's a fantasy, a mystery, an adventure and a love story. It's a series on making a family of love and not blood. ( )
  whybehave2002 | Mar 17, 2018 |
I enjoyed the book. It was my least favorite of the three. The series is whimsical and fun. Very good read. ( )
  astalsby | Mar 7, 2018 |
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I found this book to be pretty interesting. The character development in this volume is a bit more intense and engaging than the first. It was a nice book away from my usual reading. ( )
  kristinhwilson | Feb 26, 2018 |
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The Meddlers of Moonshine
Book Two: Moonfall Mayhem
A. E. Decker
World Weaver Press
ISBN: 978-0-9977888-3-9
Paperback
2016
$ 14.95
318 pages

"Rags-n-Bones wished he were a rat. If would make dealing with guilt much easier."

Anytime anyone travels to a new place, fitting in with the community is usually a challenge. For Miss Ascot Abberdoff from Shadowvale and her motley crew, this is very true. Sir Dmitri, the Captain, Rags-n-Bones, and her Vicardi car, Widget, everything seems strange. With Ascot's red eyes and fangs, Dmitri's command of the language and love of literature even though he is a wolf, and Widget who is a bat-winged cat, fitting into anywhere in difficult.

In this adventure of this Wizard-of-Oz-themed book, the challenge is to rid the city of ghosts. Since they had previously defeated unearthly spirits with Ascot's silverware, shouldn't their experience give them an advantage? Even knowing that the only competition will be from Professor Smothers, who will somehow cheat to ensure his success, Ascot feels confident that they will win.

A prerequisite for reading The Meddlers of Moonshine is to read the first novel of Decker's Moonfall Mayhem, The Falling of the Moon. To understand this book is essential in understanding the characters and their relationships to each other.

In the first book, Ascot is in search of true love. For the particular one, the purpose is a competition to rid the town of ghosts. Fortunately, there are numerous adventures as they prepare for their challenge. These accidental discoveries greatly assist in preparation for the big day.

Adding to the mystery is a ghost who is searching for his sister, a girl with curly, yellow hair while conversing with the group. Why would anyone want to get rid of this sad ghost?

The author, Pennsylvania native, A. E. Decker who feels fortunate to be owned by three cats. She earned her master's degree in history and valued learning how to turn stories upside-down. She has been an ESL tutor and a doll-maker before discovering the world of writing.

The Meddlers of Moonshine is a fast-paced fantasy interlaced with a variety of life-lessons of problem-solving situations with slightly eccentric characters who seem to have various human qualities is aimed at young adult readers. However, as an adult, I have thoroughly enjoyed both books.

For a slightly eccentric but fun read, read both books in A. E. Decker's Moonfall Mayhem. ( )
  teannschon | Feb 13, 2017 |
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For reasons that will seem quite apropos after reading this book, I dedicate The Meddlers of Moonshine to the pets in our lives. It would be a cold world without them. Dorian Gray, Xavi, Bucky-from-Brooklyn, and Baxter. Love you guys.
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Something is rotten in the town of Widget, and Rags-n-Bones knows it's all his fault. Ever since he snitched that avocado from Miss Ascot's pack, things have been going wrong. Armed with a handful of memories he never realized he had, Rags-n-Bones searches for a way to put right whatever he did to Widget in the past. If only he knew what it was Unfortunately, the only person who seems to have answers is a half-mad youth that only Rags can see. Widget is also suffering from a ghost infestation that has the townsfolk almost as spooked of outsiders as they are of actual spooks. While Rags-n-Bones seeks answers in the past, Ascot offers the town leaders her service as an exorcist, only to be handed an ultimatum: banish the ghosts or be banished herself Who's meddling with Widget? To catch the culprit, Ascot and Rags-n-Bones must match wits with a shifty sorcerer, a prissy ex-governess, and a troublingly attractive captain before the town consigns itself to the graveyard of history.

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Something is rotten in town of Widget, and Rags-n-Bones knows it's all his fault. Ever since he snitched that avocado from Miss Ascot's pack, things have been going wrong. Armed with a handful of memories he never realized he had, Rags-n-Bones searches for a way to put right whatever he did to Widget in the past. If only he knew what it was! Unfortunately, the only person who seesm to have the answers is a half-mad youth that only Rags can see.

Widget is also suffering from a ghost infestation that has the townsfolk almost as spooked of outsiders as they are of actual spooks. While Rags-n-Bones seeks answers in the past, Ascot offers the town leaders her service as an exorcist, only to be handed an ultimatum: banish the ghosts or be banished herself!

Who's meddling with Widget? To catch the culprit, Ascot and Rags-n-Bones must match wits with a sorcerer, prissy ex-governess, and a troubling attractive captain before the town consigns itself to the graveyard of history.
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