Review: Gripping, fast moving, unexpected twists
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 7, 2013
These stories start out smack in the action and do not stop until the truth is exposed. I do not usually care for "cop" novels; true crime, Mickey Spillane type stuff is way too gritty and raw for me. However, I was completely roped into and pleased with this selection. The physical descriptions- everything from the main character's fearful thoughts to described action is satisfyingly real. These stories took a middle road between true crime and mystery novel- I can recommend it to fans of the whole range of the mystery/thriller genre. It also reads with a nod to the westerns my grandfather used to share with me: the beautiful settings; horses; the nobility and humanity of the heroine, and her inner struggle for justice.These stories also utilize ghost sightings to voice the consciences - a device that is handled lightly, plausibly, and adds a distinctive touch to the development of the tale. Very good!