Review: A must read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 28, 2012
Five short stories:Seven for Suicide: Detective Sarah Spillman was called out for an apparent suicide. When she saw the party invitation, she knew it wasn't your run-of-the-mill suicide. Seven people came to the party, but they were only supposed to act out their suicide, not actually do it. But was it suicide or did someone use the opportunity to commit murder?Elvis and the Sports Card Cheat: Reed Ferguson, owner the Reed Ferguson Detective Agency, was sitting at his desk when in walked Elvis, who was actually Perry Rawlings, an Elvis Impersonator. Perry's 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle baseball card had been stolen. It was one of the most collectible post-war baseball cards and worth around ten thousand dollars. After checking into it, I told Perry I didn't think I could help him and returned his check. A week later he called saying the card was back in the safe. He didn't have any idea how it got there. Why would someone steal the card and then put it back?Saturday Night Special: Another Sarah Spillman story, so you know it's going to be good. Just before she was called out on the fourth death of a prostitute, she talked to Kurt, an old boyfriend that just came to town. She thought he wanted to get together for old-times sake, but he really wanted to get back together. After Sarah returned to work, she received a second "prank" call. She had ignored the first thinking that it was just a prank call. It was the killer and she recognized his voice, just couldn't place it.Nerds Revenge: Freddie and I did not get along at all. He was the one that got things done, so I knew it would be my job on the line if I complained. He constantly tormented me. I'd had enough. Now it was time to plan my revenge and get rid of him once and for all.Dance of the Macabre:  Sarah Spillman was on a much needed vacation with Harry when they came across a body. Something about it didn't look right.Renee Pawlish has some of the best endings to her books I have ever read. They are almost always a surprise and totally unexpected. These short stories were suspenseful and easy to read. Great for catching one on your break from work or just sitting around when you only have a sort period of time. Look for more of her work, it will be worth your while.Take Five