Place of Exile

Jude Devine #3

by Rose Beecham

Sheriff's detective Jude Devine thought she'd left her past in Washington, D.C. When the reclusive millionaire Fabian is found murdered in Paradox Valley, a photograph of Jude's missing brother Ben is found among his possessions. Finally, Jude has the chance to solve the mystery that has stalked her since childhood.

Genres: Lesbian Fiction, LGBT, Fiction, Crime, Lesbian, Mystery

210 pages, Paperback

First published November 19, 2007

About the author

Rose Beecham is the mystery pen name of best-selling lesbian romance and mystery novels writer Jennifer Knight. She is the prolific author of romance and mystery novels under three pen names — Jennifer Fulton, Rose Beecham, and Grace Lennox. She was first published by the Naiad Press in 1992. Jennifer is a recipient of the Alice B. Reader's award for Lesbian Fiction, multiple Golden Crown Literary Award winner, and Lambda Literary Award finalist for both romance and mystery.

Jennifer Fulton, Rose Beecham, Grace Lennox

Reviews

[Bookgypsy]

I did not like this at all!There's too many layered plots that don't get resolved. The main character is somewhat of an idiot; the whole thing with Mercy is so annoying. Jude should be smarter and stronger, not throw herself continuously after someone who is emotionally manipulative and immature. The only reason I read to the end was to see if Tulley and Bobby Lee hook up or have a relationship...the don't so I wasted my time. And the ending is so dumb! I checked to see if there's going to be another in the series, to close up all the loose ends, and it doesn't appear to be so. This was just really frustrating.

[Jenny Yates · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too many plots wind around each other in this mystery. The lesbian protagonist is tough and cute and so closeted that she mostly just annoyed me. She’s supposed to be a consummate lover, but in the only sex scene (with another hot, cute lesbian law enforcement professional), nobody has any fun. After they admit they’re not getting off, they just have another plot-developing conversation. C’mon!!

[S. Shay · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really want a fourth book for this series! All three were distinctly different, with protagonist Jude developing over the course of non-formulaic, well-written mysteries. The fact that she is a lesbian is simply part of her identity, not the focus of the books. Even the political parts were just this side of parody (and reading this after January 6 makes it all sound extremely plausible). Yes, there is a lot going on, but it kept my attention. Next, find Ben in a convoluted situation.....

[Yeva · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the best books I've read in a long while. Kudos to Ms. Beecham.