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Filomena Buscarsela #2
Soft Money
When the murder of her neighborhood bodega owner is labeled an "ethnic crime," former police officer Filomena Buscarsela is on the case. By the author of 23 Shades of Black. Reprint.
256 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1999
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About the author
K.J.A. Wishnia
19 books19 followersaka Kenneth Wishnia.
Kenneth John Alexander Wishnia's debut novel, 23 Shades of Black, featuring Filomena Buscarsela, was short-listed for the Edgar and Anthony awards for best first novel in 1998. He has written three subsequent Filomena mysteries, Soft Money, The Glass Factory and Red House. Born in New Hampshire, he is a graduate of Brown University and has a Ph.D. in comparative literature from SUNY Stony Brook. He lives on Long Island, New York, with his wife, a native of Ecuador, and their two children, and is a professor in the English Department at SUNY Suffolk.
Kenneth John Alexander Wishnia's debut novel, 23 Shades of Black, featuring Filomena Buscarsela, was short-listed for the Edgar and Anthony awards for best first novel in 1998. He has written three subsequent Filomena mysteries, Soft Money, The Glass Factory and Red House. Born in New Hampshire, he is a graduate of Brown University and has a Ph.D. in comparative literature from SUNY Stony Brook. He lives on Long Island, New York, with his wife, a native of Ecuador, and their two children, and is a professor in the English Department at SUNY Suffolk.
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February 26, 2011
Liked the story, a usual detective type story but with a very strong, witty woman with a sharp tongue as the main character. Liked the South American references but I might be biased since my wife is Ecuadorean. Will look for more stories with Filomena.
August 19, 2013
I don't read a lot in the mystery/thriller genre at all, but I'm hooked on Wishnia's Filomena Buscarsela mysteries. Great female point-of-view, smart and funny read, and touches on racism, sexism, imperialism, etc. but with a natural flow (nothing feels inserted or forced).
November 5, 2014
Puerto Rican mother of baby, ex cop, solves murder of convenience store owner at same time she works temp job at an organization for the environment in NYC.
Voodoo in the neighborhood.
Like this author, surprise, he is a man.
Voodoo in the neighborhood.
Like this author, surprise, he is a man.
March 4, 2013
For some reason, despite the dated time period, I can't help but like this female ex-detective and now mother. The quotes at the beginning of the chapters were enjoyable as well.
June 17, 2013
good storyline and a unique character
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