Review: Mixing Booze and Murder
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 20, 2013
The first in what I hope is a long series of stories, Drinking Games introduces readers to PI Ned Nbonivoy and psychic detective AJ Rakowski. Nbonivoy is a bit incredulous about Rakowski's talents in the beginning but her help proves to be a life saver in their attempt to combat a serial killer who is stalking women linked to one of Nbonivoy's friends and business associates. The story moves along at a satisfying clip but not so fast that we don't get a glimpse into the protagonists's personal lives. The point of view that Perry uses is interesting. Nbonivoy's sections are told from first person while the sections for Rakowski and the killer are told in tight third person. This unorthodox approach seems to be working so far. I'm looking forward to the next stories in the series, a couple of which, according to Perry's claims in the back of the book, will be prequels. Drinking Games is a potent cocktail that will leave you wanting more.