Review: Edgy, fast-paced page turner with a great detective and a lot of heart
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 13, 2011
In this exciting third novel of J.R. Rain's noir mystery series with savvy, snappy dialogue, Jim Knighthorse gets closer and closer to his mother's killer as he strives to solve the mystery of her death from over two decades ago. When Jim is hired to solve the death of an animal activist, his main case for this book, his pursuit of extremely bad guys on the open sea crosses into international waters and reveals the dark underbelly of a certain type of commercial enterprise, one that will send chills up your spine. Jim's beautiful girlfriend Cindy is back and things are heating up with that storyline as he wrestles with some personal issues and starts making changes in his life that will move you to cheer for him. Jack (aka "God") is back in this book and they have quite an interesting spiritual conversation inside a McDonald's, one that I won't forget. The eclectic cast of characters in Jim Knighthorse books contribute to realistic, gritty mysteries with heart and soul -- the plot goes deep into the human psyche and what we believe about life, death, and love. Occasional wry humor gives comic relief as the intrepid detective pokes fun at himself and enjoys the camaraderie of Sanchez and other offbeat sidekicks. When solving a murder, who should you trust? Find out how Jim uncovers the truth in Hail Mary! Recommended series and books, 5 stars. Read them all and especially, this one! -- Eve Paludan, author of Letters from David