Basic premise: An ex-assistant DA, and her lawyer husband find ways of defending the innocent. He with the courts, she with a glass eye, a gun and a mastiff.
Review: Good story. This is number 8 in the Butch Karp/Marlene Ciampi series, and hopefully, not the last. They have an honest husand and wife relationship that not even the bad guys can destroy.
Rating: * * * *
My opinion: This is a 'must-read' for anyone who likes stong female roles, with a splash of humor for good measure.
Basic Premise: A group of hearing-impaired students and their teachers are kidnapped by escaped murderers. The FBI sends in its senior hostage negotiator to rescue the women.
Review: Very well written. It started off a bit slowly, but soon picked up and by the end of the book I was cheering for the good guys and chewing on my fingernails.
Rating: * * *
My opinion: While not earth-shattering great fiction, 'A Maiden's Grave' is a book that will while away the hours and leave you satisfied.
Basic Premise: A 32 year old man is worried about his position in the household of his much-older, rich lover.
Review: Amusing. Mr. Rodi has a keen wit, and a willingness to poke fun at a lifestyle that is slightly 'over the top'. A good old-fashioned love story.
Rating: * * *
My opinion: If you aren't homophobic (less sex in here than in a standard gothic), you will enjoy this.
Basic Premise: Louisiana bayous' are stalked by a killer--and the man suspected has been set free.
Review: Tami Hoag loves the Louisiana bayou area, and her love for it shows in her writing. Wonderful images will leave you hearing alligators in your bathtub.
Rating: * * *
My opinion: A good book, although not one of her best. An interesting read, with a few twists along the way.
Basic Premise: Someone is killing retarded children in LA, and it is Alex Delaware and Milo Sturgis to the rescue.
Review: Alex, a psychologist, and Milo, a detective, are once again after the bad guy. Wonderful pairing of minds.
Rating: * * *
My opinion: Another of Kellerman's better books. If you want a book to keep you guessing until the very end, turn up the fire and enjoy yourself with this new release.
