Masquerade

Robyn Kelly #1

by Liz Osborne

Robyn Kelly deals with conflict all the time in her role as Patient Relations Manager for a suburban Seattle hospital. But when newly-admitted patient, Congressman Jake Hamilton, is found murdered in his room, Robyn's world is turned upside down. Beneath his charismatic image, Hamilton was a ruthless politician with many enemies, and as Robyn risks her own life to delve into the secrets of those around her, she is forced to confront the fact that everyone is living a masquerade. Praise for Robyn Kelly Mysteries Masquerade Booklist - "Robyn is a likeable character and an engaging narrator. Debut novelist Osborne effectively intersperses interesting details about hospital routines and patient-relations work into the story." Kirkus Reviews - "Convincing hospital background and respect for evidence." Romance Reviews Today - "Masquerade is a well-crafted mystery with intrigue and danger aplenty. Liz Osborne has a smooth style and keeps the reader guessing up till the end as to who done it. The settings are more than backdrops and the characters are clearly defined. Masquerade is a good one for mystery lovers."

Genres: Mystery

204 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 21, 2007

About the author

aka Bridget Kraft.

Ms. Osborne is a Fellow and a former member of the Board of Directors of the Society for Healthcare Consumer Advocacy, and is currently affiliated with Sage Consulting. She is also a member of the Authors Guild, Mystery Writers of America, and Pacific NW Writers Assn.

Series:
* Robyn Kelly

Reviews

[Crystal Toller · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story is about a Patient Care Manager in Seattle, Washington. When there is a automobile pile up on the interstate and her hospital is inundated with patients, one of the patients, Jake Hamilton, a Congressman, complains about her treatment of him when she is helping the ER nurse tag patients. When she goes to talk to the Congressman, she finds him dead. How she helps the police and discovers the real killer makes for a great story. I really enjoyed this one.

[Keelyn Young · Rating 3 out of 5]

The plot twist in this book could have been so much better is they actually affected the story line. It was so touch and go. I liked the premise of the book but it just turned to mush at the end. And it was wrapped up in 2 pages.

[Becky Mowery · Rating 1 out of 5]

Extremely repetitive statements throughout the story. Felt like I was reading a high school student's creative writing paper

[Jane Irish Nelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this mystery, set in the Seattle area, since I live nearby myself. I found the characters believable. I was also able to guess who the murderer was, though not the complete motive for the crime.

When a multi-car pileup occurs on Snoqualmie Pass, some of the injured are sent to the small hospital where Robyn Kelly works as the Patient Relations Manager, including Congressman Jake Hamilton. When he files a complaint against her, Robyn is worried — but nearly as worried as when she discovers his dead body! To clear her own name, and the police's prime suspect, Robyn launches her own investigation, putting herself in mortal danger.

[Kristi · Rating 1 out of 5]

Completely predictable, boring, ending was fairytale-gag.

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid cozy-style mystery with a very realistic setting and likeable characters but I figured out the end really quickly and easily.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very interesting one that kept me guessing,and I had no idea the guilty party! Great read!