Review: A laugh-out-loud funny paranormal mystery.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 30, 2014
José Picada, P.I.: Deception Al Dente (MuseItUp Publishing 2013) was written by the sister/brother writing duo of Heather Fraser Brainerd and David Fraser and is a fun-packed (and laugh-out-loud funny) mystery that combines a tight plot, very quirky characters, and a ton of word play and wry observations into a compelling whole.  The protagonist Josie Cates – don’t ask why her cards read José Picada – faces many hurdles as she tries to get her detective business off the ground and the ingenious ways she overcomes her own shortcomings and her droll comments on the world around her are a constant delight.  The plot contains an entertaining series of twists and turns as Josie investigates losses at the restaurant of her client as well as some bizarre behavior by the client’s wife.  Mix in a bit of paranormal activity and it all works together in an ending that satisfies but also leaves you wanting more of this writing duo and their detective.