Review: I LOVED this book!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 31, 2012
I normally make it a rule not to read mystery novels at bedtime so that I'm not tempted to stay up too late reading.  I made an exception with this book last night because I truly just didn't want to put it down, and ended up staying awake until three in the morning to finish it.I really loved this book, and a large part of the appeal is the likeable main character Dix.  She recently turned forty and has started her own fledgling detective agency after many years of working as the only woman in a PI agency run by men who refused to take her seriously.  Dix is a well-drawn character who is smart and witty, with a nice mix of confidence and vulnerability.  I liked that she had a lot of spunk and determination, and I loved her relationship with her slightly younger assistant Dylan, who is a terrific character in his own right.The other character that I particularly enjoyed is Mrs. Pressley, the owner of a seedy, by-the-hour motel who added a lot of fun to the story.  It looks like she is involved in the followup story too, which I am looking forward to reading.I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a fun mystery featuring a likeable female lead and an appealing cast of characters.