Review: Warning--Don't start reading this novel at bedtime.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 16, 2010
'Sleight Malice' by Vicki Tyley kept me up most of the night. In this mystery/suspense Ms. Tyley skillfully rachets up the pressure until I felt I couldn't endure it any longer. Then there is a surprise ending. You will get no hints from me.Ms. Tyley cleverly provides several suspects and red herrings that left me unable to predict the finale. I love the Australian background with little comments about climate, scenery, housing and way of life which all blend in smoothly with the plot. Ms.Tyley gives small touches of humour at intervals  allowing the reader some much needed breathing space.I sensed a tension between Delsey and Fergus Coleman throughout. This is very normal since the relationship develops under so much tension and makes it even more realistic.Vicki Tyley shows that she is a professional by providing readers with both three dimensional characters and a well written, polished, difficult to solve mystery. I eagerly await her next book.