Review: Kiki Continued!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 8, 2013
I discovered the Kiki Lowenstein mysteries a few years ago and have been reading them ever since, snapping them up as soon as they come out. Kiki is a friend, not just a character. We should all be so lucky to have Kiki (or someone like her) is our lives.In this latest instalment, author Joanna Campbell Slan continues the story of Eric, the little boy who has come to live with them (I don't want to tell too much in case you have not yet read "Group Photo Grave"). Her relationship with Deitweiller continues to deepen, all of which makes me loves this series all the more.The mystery involves an attack, not a murder, but one that is deadly enough to be threatening. It also gives Slan an opportunity to involve and develop one of the series' characters. The richness of characters in the Kiki books promises readers many stories to come. We hope!As always, Slan incorporates a social concern into the plot, in this case elder abuse. I admire her so much for doing this in her books--the story lines are always seamless so that the information doesn't feel thrown in. As I read, I think to myself, "How many of her readers are learning something new!" I know that I have. Slan is so good at making her readers CARE.I am already eager for the next book in the series, wanting to see Kiki and Deitweiller marry at last--and for Kiki to have their baby--and for Anya and Eric's stories to continue. I want more of Brawny and Miss Lori. Oh, and Monroe and Gracie and Martin and Seymour.So, have a good time with this latest Kiki adventure!