Good Reads: Dying Brand

Dying Brand: An Allison Campbell Mystery by Wendy Tyson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dying Brand is the third book in the Allison Campbell mystery series. It is a well written and professionally edited full length novel.

Allison Campbell, an image consultant, is surprised to hear that her ex boyfriend has been murdered during an apparent drug deal gone wrong. She is horrified when photos of their love making, that she was not aware of, are mailed to her friends and relatives. With her professional and family relationships endangered, she is determined to investigate the murder.

Wendy Tyson writes deliciously complex plots that keep me interested from beginning to end. There are also several sub plots involving secondary characters which add to the book's depth.

I did have a problem with the relationship between Allison, her ex mother in law, Mia, and her ex husband, Jason. Despite their protestations of love neither Mia or Jason seem to trust Allison. Neither relationship seemed promising or convincing to me.

Overall, I highly recommend Dying Brand and I look forward to reading future books in this series.

ARC provided by Henery Press via Netgalley.

Good Reads: Front Page Fatality

Front Page Fatality by LynDee Walker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It was a pleasure to read this well written and edited mystery. The heroine, Nichelle, is an intelligent and capable woman that uses her skills as a journalist to solve several murders. Nichelle has some quirks, such as the love of used books and used designer shoes that added interest to her character. The secondary characters were nicely developed and almost as interesting as Nichelle.

This mystery is not fast paced in the beginning, but that allows for a good plot base to be laid before the action picks up speed. As the heroine's investigation becomes more indepth the pace of the book picks up and moves quickly to a satisfying conclusion.

There are three possible love interests in this book and I can see them creating romantic tension in upcoming books in this series. I'm not sure how many books are planned for the series, but this one reads well as a stand alone.

I can highly recommend this as a fast and fun read.

ARC provided by Henery Press.

Good Read: An Equal Opportunity Death

An Equal Opportunity Death by Susan Dunlap
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was pleased with this rereleased murder mystery. It had good character and place development. The heroine was a capable working woman living in a small California town. A town on the brink of change as tourists and developers start moving in.

The h is falsely accused of murder and must solve the crime herself since the sheriff is convinced that she committed the crime.

I loved the investigation carried out by the h and the ending was sad and dramatic.

This is definitely a book I can recommend.

ARC provided by Netgalley.

Good Reads: Suspect

Suspect by Robert Crais
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a great police thriller and a poignant love story between a police officer and his K-9. Intelligently written and emotionally engaging; I couldn't put this book down.

The first chapter had me in tears (view spoiler)[ when Maggie the dog tells about the death of her Marine handler and the cause of her PTSD. Then the next chapter describes how the police officer, Scott, developed PTSD after the death of his partner in a shootout. (hide spoiler)] The two join as partners after they heal physically and magic happens as they emotionally heal together.

If you love dogs and police dramas, you will love this book.

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