Review: `Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair, so that I may climb the golden stair'.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 19, 2014
Southern California author Molly Greene was born in San Diego and enjoys a rather global presence because of her successful blogging and coaching in addition to producing this her second mystery thriller. Prior to putting pen to paper (or rather fingers to computer keyboard) she was a success in the field of marketing of high-profile national mortgage companies. With her knowledge of how to utilize the social media and the skill she demonstrates in writing, she is likely to carve a special niche rather quickly.In San Francisco, California had Cambria Butler (referred to as Bree) designed her life it would have been as a successful investigative journalist and with a satisfying love life. Neither portions of that dream world panned out but with chin up she pursues a life as a freelance writer. Her assignment to interview a biotech chemical engineer at Elergene Enterprises results in her finding the engineer dead on his office floor. Shocked at first, Bree sees the possibility of investigating this obvious murder until she is considered a suspect. She braves the cloud of suspicion and teams with her college friend, Genevieve Delacourt, a lawyer turned detective, in slyly continuing the investigation of the homicide. The two women stay focused, manipulating the hunky cops assigned to the case to resolve the clues and issues that surround the homicide. The investigation involves danger, especially as Bree gets close to one Taylor Vonnegon (CEO for Elergene Enterprises), and as the investigation and associated surprises proceed, both the women discover truths about themselves as well as about the case.It is the manner in which Greene weaves mystery, conflicts, life threats, and romance that makes her novel so fast paced. She has a keen understanding of the technique of building a plot and the accompanying suspense while allowing time for breathing space to let the personal lives of the characters be well unveiled. This is a fine example to well conceived chick lit - and that is a growing compliment in the literary scene! Grady Harp, March 14