Question about the timeline in Chapters 11-14

[PathFinder]

Dear Ms. Scottoline, and other fans,

If you read this, and hope you do, this is another great book! Your ability to build the characters, the suspense, and the “didn’t see that coming” twists all keep getting better and better! Thank you so much for your efforts! But I do miss Bennie and her all female crew! I got hooked a few years ago, while driving in southeast New Mexico/west Texas listening to Killer Smile on cd with a co-worker. Upon returning to Houston, I immediately went out and bought the series to date before actually finishing Killer Smile. Well worth the effort, especially to have seen each of your recurring characters develop and understand how the historical incidents are sometimes related in a subsequent book.


However, I just finished reading Daddy's Girl, and was puzzled by one part of the book.

In chapter 11, Nat has made the decision to call and/or see the slain officer's wife, Barb Saunders. In the chapter, it references the passage of time from about 10 am to sometime after 12 noon. Then Angus walks into Nat's office, and when she admits that she is going to see Barb, he offers to go with her. As I recall, Nat offers to buy lunch on the way out. Then, at Barb's home, her mother offers lunch, and Angus politely refuses explaining that he has already eaten. Upon their departure from the Saunders' home, and their encounter with Graf, they make the decision to visit the prison. During the talk with the assistant deputy warden, Machik, he offers to take them to lunch. And somewhere explains that they start their day early, and 10:30 am is lunchtime for most. How did the Nat and Angus go back in time about 3 hours? Or did I miss something about Machik going to a late lunch?

Thanks again so much for your works and sharing your talent!

[Depet]

I caught that also when they visited Machik and he explained lunchtime was 10:30 AM. I thought it was me who got the time frame wrong.

[PathFinder]

Thanks, Debbie.

I was beginning to think maybe I had missed something, and read it over and over a few times before posting the question. And was curious to hear what others thought. I am sure these things happen in the writing process, and perhaps should get caught in editing. Rarely catch this in a book. However, it's fun to see them in movies or television. Just like some of my favorite movies, it only makes me love the work even more because it reveals the creators (i.e. , the writer or director, and the editors) are human just like the rest of us. And always in awe of their talent!

Matt
Houston, Texas

[Depet]

Hey Matt, hopefully Lisa will see this and clear up the time frame for us.I am extremely analytical and in total awe of talented, creative people who share their ideas and thoughts with us. It amazes me where some people have whirling through their minds!! I love all of Lisa's books, there's ALWAYS something entertaining and educational in them.

[Lisa_Scottoline]

Okay, guys, this is totally embarrassing but I have to tell you, I made a boo-boo. It's awful and I'm really sorry. I just lost track of time and forgot that I had specified at noon. So please forgive me - I never made a mistake like this in a book, though I do get my directions mixed up from time to time. So congrats to all of you, and please forgive me!!! And don't make yourself nuts anymore - this time, the author really is wrong!

[PathFinder]

Thanks so much for the reply! Now, I can get some sound sleep, and relax...LOL!

Boo-boo and all, it's a great book! As I told Debbie, it only makes me love the work even more. And looking forward to your future efforts!

Good golly, if I ever stop making mistakes....well, who knows? As a matter of fact, I was wrong in my original note...it was Dead Ringer that I first encountered your works. I have really enjoyed your interjection of Italian culture, and historical events in the books.

Do you ever make it to Houston for book signings? I have been pushing your works to other mystery lovers. And they make great birthday and Christmas gifts!

Matt
Houston, Texas

[Lisa_Scottoline]

Thanks, Matt! I do get down to Houston and will next year, I hope. Stop by my website and sign up for my newsletter and you'll get a notice. I'd love to meeet you, then I can apologize for my boo boo in person.