Review: From "Red Adept Reviews"
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 25, 2010
Plot/Storyline: 4 3/4 StarsEach of the five stories in this collections were very well thought out. The plots were interesting, and, although, they each had the `dead' in common, all were unique in their own right.While not especially memorable, the stories were entertaining while reading. A couple of them had some nice twists, too.The setting was wonderfully imaginative and really helped the pace of the stories.Character Development: 5 StarsThroughout the five stories, the reader is treated to many aspects of the character of Max Killian, the main character and "detective." I really enjoyed gettingto know him and would love to see him featured in a full length novel.The stories were also peopled with intriguing secondary characters, each with their own unique personality.Writing Style: 5 StarsOne of the reasons I purchased this book was for Ms. Schneider's writing style. I featured a previous book of short stories, Sage,  in an HonorableMentions post, and had read and reviewed her novel, Catch an Honest Thief. In both of those, I really enjoyed her writing style and was not disappointed in this book.  Ms. Schneider has a unique writing style that makes readers want to keep reading. It has an easy flow with excellent descriptions.