Easier to Kill

Tamara Hayle #5

by Valerie Wilson Wesley

P.I Tamara Hayle and her latest client, popular radio personality Mandy Magic, share the same roots -- both grew up in the hardscrabble projects on one of the meanest streets in Newark. But that's what brings her to Tamara Hayle. Mandy Magic knows that each act of vandalism and seemingly random murder brings the demons of her yesterdays closer -- and each day that passes makes her easier to kill.

Genres: Mystery, Contemporary, Fiction, Book Club, Crime, African American

304 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published August 24, 1998

About the author

Valerie Wilson Wesley is an African-American author of mysteries, adult-theme novels, and children's books,[1] and a former executive editor of Essence magazine. She is the author of the Tamara Hayle mystery series. Her writings, both fiction and non-fiction, have also appeared in numerous publications, including Essence, Family Circle, TV Guide, Ms., The New York Times, and the Swiss weekly magazine Die Weltwoche.

Reviews

[Lois]

3.5 rounded up

This was good.

[Carla · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great little mystery following the exploits of a female African American P.I. Good plot and very realistic characters.

[Sara We · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick easy read, Wesley has a nice way to word things; the plot twist wasn't crazy but nevertheless good!

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first I’ve read of the series. Tamara Hayle is a black PI and single mom in Newark, NJ, who is hired by a radio show host, Mandy Magic, to find out who has been sending her ominous notes. We find out more and more about Mandy’s past, then the book heads for a dramatic twist of an ending. Well written and paced. Definitely want to read more in the series.

[Ziyesha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read

Overall I was happy to spend time reading this book. Easy read great flow, a little disappointed in the fact the story line was given away but wonderful unexpected twist at the end. The book provided enough mystery and speculation to keep me interested however some typos through me off. Looking forward to reading more from this author

[yourfavouritemixtape · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like this series about a black, single-mom private investigator.

[Molly Beckwith]

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[Mahoghani 23 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tamara's cases are forever placing her in danger. She needs to join forces with Sue Grafton's, Kinsey Milhone. They are two tough cookies that have survived a lot of almost fatal situations.

Starmanda "Mandy Magic" Jackson needs Tamara's assistance. Someone has been leaving threatening letters on her doorstep. However, everyone that is involve has many secrets that causes three out of the five their lives. No one wants to tell Tamara the truth and she's off on a wild goose chase to find out the connection amongst the four as well as save the life of Mandy.

Slightly long-winded but full of mischief. The author took the time to develop everyone involved as the possible killer but it was someone else from their past. I have always enjoyed reading Valerie Wilson Wesley's book and kind of enjoyed this one as well.

[Nardsbaby Reader · Rating 3 out of 5]

Angels With Devilish Sides

This is the first book I've read by Valerie Wilson Wesley; I'd gotten it from my mom, and I wasn't that intrigued by the cover. Finally I'd come across it again and decided to at least read the first chapter, which lead to the second, the third, and then I was finished. It was a fast, mysterious read, and I mostly liked it! All of the mystery, the suspects, the mother in her, as well as the secret love she held in her heart, however I didn't love the ending! I was shocked by who the killer turned out to be, but I'd thought of different angles--OH WELL... I will be giving Tamara Hayle another try, to see if maybe this was clumsy as one of the previous reviewers said.

[Liz Nolley · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a Jersey girl who grew up in Essex County I enjoy the Tamara Hayle series. They're always a fast, enjoyable read with an unexpected twist or two along the way. It's not Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, but with this series you know what you're going to get and Valerie Wilson Wesley consistently delivers. It's not deep but good entertainment.

[Mshirluke]

excellent

[Arlene · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick, enjoyable read in the Tamara Hayle series with local color (she's a Newark Private Investigator).