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Kendra Clayton Mystery #1
The Company You Keep
Following in the footsteps of Valerie Wilson Wesley and Janet Evanovich, Angela Henry introduces an unlikely heroine in Kendra Clayton, whose kind heart and curious nature keep pulling her into trouble.
Hard as she tried,twenty-eight-year-old Kendra Clayton never quite broke out of her hometown of Willow, Ohio. Now she works part-time as a GED instructor and beefs up her income by hostessing at her uncle's restaurant, soaking up the local gossip. It's a quiet life, but Kendra hasn't given up hope that one day Mr. Right will walk through the door. In the meantime, her sleepy hollow is about to get a rude awakening, and Kendra is about to get some excitementthough it's not quite what she had in mind
When Kendra hears that her friend and co-worker, Bernie Gibson, is finally ready to kick her cheating gigolo boyfriend to the curb, she couldn't be happier. Forty-something Bernie deserves much betterand so do all the other women Jordan Wallace has been involved with. In fact, Kendra hopes they never set eyes on his lying face again. And she's about to get her wish.
Before she has a chance to end the relationship, Bernie discovers Jordan's brutally murdered body on her property. The first call she makes is to Kendra, the second is to 911. As the two get caught up in a series of police interviews, Bernie asks Kendra to withhold some seemingly harmless information. In the name of friendship, Kendra reluctantly agrees. But soon Kendra's favor ends up implicating her in the crime.
The only way Kendra can save herselfand the friend she believes is innocentis by doing some investigating of her own. And the closer she looks, the more suspects she finds. Jordan was a man that women loved and hatedusually at the same time. Now one of them has crossed that thin line. But between Jordan's past and present conquests, which include several girlfriends in a variety of colors, and a chain of emptied wallets and vengeful hearts, which one could be a killer? As Kendra's curiosity draws her deeper into the case, she also gets into an unexpected attraction to a man who may hold the missing piece of the puzzleif she can survive long enough to put it together.
304 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2005
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Angela Henry
29 books276 followersAngela Henry is an Amazon Charts bestselling and award-winning author of twisty mysteries, thrillers, and urban fantasy. A retired library reference specialist, she’s the author of the Kendra Clayton mystery series and the Xavier Knight series, as well as the thrillers The Perfect Affair, Her Pretty Lies, The Family Lies, and The Paris Secret. She also writes middle-grade fiction as Angie Kelly. Angela lives in Ohio with her husband and their spoiled Chiweenie, Gidget.
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June 6, 2010
I am always looking for good mystery. Quality mystery is hard to find, and quality African-American mystery is even harder to find. Thus, I was eager to read Angela Henry's novels.
However, I was greatly disappointed with this novel. While the plot itself is interesting enough, I was never able to respect or like the main character. The main character, Kendra, seems smart enough in general, but she does some things related to the mystery that are, well, just plain ignorant. The first of these events is entering a house that she knows to be a murder scene before the police arrive. The author justifies this act by making it Kendra's concern for someone else that she believes may be in the house that causes her to enter it; nevertheless, that does not make the act any less ignorant. This is just the first of several incidents that made me shake my head and want to put this book down.
Even though I have been informed that the next two books in the series are much better, this book has kept me from reading them so far.
If you are looking for some really good African-American mysteries, then you might consider pushing this book to the bottom of the list and starting out with some of the early Valerie Wilson Wesley.
Additionally, Plain Brown Wrapper: An Alex Powell Novel by Karen G. Bates was enjoyable, although I have been told that the follow up novel was not anywhere near as good as the first.
I also enjoyed Claudia Mair Burney's Death, Deceit & Some Smooth Jazz and Murder, Mayhem, and a Fine Man at least somewhat more than I enjoyed this book.
Beverly Jenkins's books The Edge of Midnight, The Edge of Dawn, and Black Lace are also worth a read, but I may be biased because of their Detroit link. LOL
Lastly, although I have not read her yet, my sister also highly recommends Charlotte Carter, as well.
However, I was greatly disappointed with this novel. While the plot itself is interesting enough, I was never able to respect or like the main character. The main character, Kendra, seems smart enough in general, but she does some things related to the mystery that are, well, just plain ignorant. The first of these events is entering a house that she knows to be a murder scene before the police arrive. The author justifies this act by making it Kendra's concern for someone else that she believes may be in the house that causes her to enter it; nevertheless, that does not make the act any less ignorant. This is just the first of several incidents that made me shake my head and want to put this book down.
Even though I have been informed that the next two books in the series are much better, this book has kept me from reading them so far.
If you are looking for some really good African-American mysteries, then you might consider pushing this book to the bottom of the list and starting out with some of the early Valerie Wilson Wesley.
Additionally, Plain Brown Wrapper: An Alex Powell Novel by Karen G. Bates was enjoyable, although I have been told that the follow up novel was not anywhere near as good as the first.
I also enjoyed Claudia Mair Burney's Death, Deceit & Some Smooth Jazz and Murder, Mayhem, and a Fine Man at least somewhat more than I enjoyed this book.
Beverly Jenkins's books The Edge of Midnight, The Edge of Dawn, and Black Lace are also worth a read, but I may be biased because of their Detroit link. LOL
Lastly, although I have not read her yet, my sister also highly recommends Charlotte Carter, as well.
August 27, 2020
The Company You Keep (2005) was a fast, breezy murder mystery. I enjoyed this tale: the effortless writing, the embraceable black community, and a crime story filled with believable suspects. This first book of the Kendra Clayton Series also was a good winding-down book. I needed to recover from that summer monster Middlemarch.
What lost this book 4 or 5 stars was the protagonist sleuth herself. Past reviewers of this book have called Kendra Clayton "dumb," and I understood why they thought so. At nearly 30 years of age, Kendra was mentally still in high school/college. Her poor taste in friends caused her to make bad decisions. Even while tracking the killer, she was pouty, second-rate, reverse-snobby, and resentful. Obviously, I was disappointed in this "heroine."
Still, I want to read book 2 in the series. As I wrote earlier, I did enjoy this story because of Angela Henry's good writing. There are 5 more books to go. It's not too late for Kendra Clayton to grow up.
3 stars
What lost this book 4 or 5 stars was the protagonist sleuth herself. Past reviewers of this book have called Kendra Clayton "dumb," and I understood why they thought so. At nearly 30 years of age, Kendra was mentally still in high school/college. Her poor taste in friends caused her to make bad decisions. Even while tracking the killer, she was pouty, second-rate, reverse-snobby, and resentful. Obviously, I was disappointed in this "heroine."
Still, I want to read book 2 in the series. As I wrote earlier, I did enjoy this story because of Angela Henry's good writing. There are 5 more books to go. It's not too late for Kendra Clayton to grow up.
3 stars
September 27, 2015
This was a nice start to a cozy mystery that favors an all Black cast of characters. Kendra Clayton and her friend Bernie are waiting for Bernie's boyfriend outside the Literacy Center where they both teach. Bernie finally relents to Kendra's pleas to take her home. Of course Bernie has allowed Jackson Wallace to use her car earlier that day. Bernie decides to go over to her rental house to see if Jackson is there. He is. He's lying on the floor dead. Bernie and Kendra both become suspects, but there are a few people in the small Ohio town that would like to see Jackson dead.
And both Kendra and Bernie have lied to the police. Kendra for Bernie's sake, but what is Bernie hiding?
A cast of good characters that made me chuckle. Like Kendra, I wouldn't want to get on Mama or Gwen's bad side. The story line was good and even paced, although a bit boring in a couple of places. But all in all a most satisfying quick read.
And both Kendra and Bernie have lied to the police. Kendra for Bernie's sake, but what is Bernie hiding?
A cast of good characters that made me chuckle. Like Kendra, I wouldn't want to get on Mama or Gwen's bad side. The story line was good and even paced, although a bit boring in a couple of places. But all in all a most satisfying quick read.
February 28, 2014
I love a good mystery, but I must admit I'm finding a great deal of them to be particularly formulaic in regards to the main character. Angela Henry's 'The Company You Keep' follows the usual path when Kendra Clayton discovers her best friend's sleazy boyfriend has been murdered. Naturally, Kendra comes under some suspicions, particularly when her best friend requests her help in keeping some information secret from the police. My main beef with some of these murder mysteries is when the police are made to come across as inept (in this situation,Kendra is easily able to 'snatch' evidence from a Detective's desk??) and the main protagonist goes where angel's fear to tread because of their determination to solve the crime(s).
This book is a good read if you are looking for a way to fill in a lazy Sunday afternoon, but for myself, I prefer a little more depth to both the characters and the story itself.
This book is a good read if you are looking for a way to fill in a lazy Sunday afternoon, but for myself, I prefer a little more depth to both the characters and the story itself.
February 16, 2021
This was a fast-paced murder mystery about a woman named Kendra who wants to solve the murder of her best friend's boyfriend. She does so by completely her own investigation of the murder case and gets into a lot of crap along the way.
While I thought this novel had a lot of personality, Kendra was super nosey and got herself into some pretty questionable situations. I felt like she read more as a teen or young adult rather than an almost 30 year old, but I did enjoy her sarcasm and wit.
While I thought this novel had a lot of personality, Kendra was super nosey and got herself into some pretty questionable situations. I felt like she read more as a teen or young adult rather than an almost 30 year old, but I did enjoy her sarcasm and wit.
October 17, 2025
I enjoyed this mystery and trying to figure out who the killer was.
February 6, 2022
Super fun, relatively believable, and a twisty mystery. What more do you need? I liked the way that Kendra sleuthing was balanced with the realities of every day life. The mystery came together in a way I wasn't expecting but made sense, with the "aha" moment taking some time to build and not just being dropped in your head. A good read for a more cozy kind of mystery.
July 7, 2025
What truly elevated the experience for me was the protagonist—a strong, clever woman of color who brings warmth, wit, and authenticity to every page. Representation matters, and it's refreshing to see a character like her take center stage in a genre that often overlooks diverse voices.
The mystery itself is fun and well-constructed, with red herrings and reveals that keep the pace lively without overcomplicating the plot. The stakes are just right—not too dark, but not too fluffy—which makes for a satisfying and breezy read.
Ideal for readers who enjoy spirited amateur sleuths, small-town secrets, and mysteries that strike a smart balance between lighthearted and suspenseful.
The mystery itself is fun and well-constructed, with red herrings and reveals that keep the pace lively without overcomplicating the plot. The stakes are just right—not too dark, but not too fluffy—which makes for a satisfying and breezy read.
Ideal for readers who enjoy spirited amateur sleuths, small-town secrets, and mysteries that strike a smart balance between lighthearted and suspenseful.
December 12, 2013
I enjoyed the mystery, but some of the things Kendra did made her seem dumb, also I wondered why Bernie was a friend. She wasn't very nice to Kendra. Also, a few scenes strained my suspension of disbelief a bit. Still overall the mystery kept me turning the pages, and the answer to "whodunit" was plausible.
January 26, 2015
Really good! Kendra was so nosey she helped put the pieces to the mystery together. Ready for book 2 in this series.....same nosey girl different mystery.
July 23, 2016
I enjoyed this book from the very beginning. It didn't take me long to finish and I didn't guess the end.
December 28, 2013
there wasn't much substance to this book. About half way thru I was ready for it to be over.
November 7, 2025
Whilst reading the book, I found myself getting very confused in places, and it’s a good job the main character ‘Kendra’ kept going over the clues and the reasons behind Jordan’s murder. I hadn’t read the preamble regarding this book prior to reading it, so it was all new to me, and I didn’t know what to expect. Except when Jordan turned up dead, I knew it was going to be an interesting read, and it definitely was. I read the book in one day, well, a few hours actually, and it was a very good read. It flowed beautifully, and like I said, Kendra kept going over the clues and the reasoning behind them quite frequently, so it kept me informed of what was going on, which I personally needed; you, however, may not need it. You may actually solve it in one go.
Anyway, whilst going through the book, you think that one person has committed the murder, but it turns out that it was someone altogether different. It was someone that wasn’t even in the running to be the killer in the first place. Someone who had changed their appearance so drastically that nobody knew who it was, not even Jordan, initially!
But Kendra’s sleuthing kept everybody on their toes, so much so that she almost got herself killed in the process. But as she says, “the hit across her head wasn’t hard enough to knock sense into her” to stop digging into people’s business! It is a very humorous book, and I actually did laugh out loud in some places. I have to say, though, the main character ‘Kendra’ is very frustrating in places, actually poking her nose in where it didn’t belong and obviously doing more than the police were, because as usual, they had their killer as far as they were concerned. So, they weren’t interested in anything else Kendra had to say or anybody else who may have had a motive.
Anyway, whilst going through the book, you think that one person has committed the murder, but it turns out that it was someone altogether different. It was someone that wasn’t even in the running to be the killer in the first place. Someone who had changed their appearance so drastically that nobody knew who it was, not even Jordan, initially!
But Kendra’s sleuthing kept everybody on their toes, so much so that she almost got herself killed in the process. But as she says, “the hit across her head wasn’t hard enough to knock sense into her” to stop digging into people’s business! It is a very humorous book, and I actually did laugh out loud in some places. I have to say, though, the main character ‘Kendra’ is very frustrating in places, actually poking her nose in where it didn’t belong and obviously doing more than the police were, because as usual, they had their killer as far as they were concerned. So, they weren’t interested in anything else Kendra had to say or anybody else who may have had a motive.
February 20, 2024
Convoluted relationships lead to entangled murders!
Kendra, finds herself in the middle of some pretty farfetched activities as she puts herself in danger trying to prove her friend's innocence in the murder of her current beau! This is a clear case of lazy police who refuse to deviate from the incomplete information they get that in this case pointed erroneously to Kendra's friend Bernie a woman seemingly with low self esteem and quite gullible for any man who shows her some attention! Surprises jump out at you in this suspense novel from almost every angle. Kendra's nor I ever thought the person committing all the murders that began in this town with Bernie's boyfriend was so close to Bernie's family! Now it makes sense how adamant the killer was in getting Bernie to leave her home and stay with her while she set up the murders she committed in this town! So many people were caught up in this web of lies and murder that it had my head spinning reading this novel. I enjoyed getting to the real culprit in this story and although this is the first book by Angela Henry that I have read, I probably will read book two of the Kendra Clayton Mysteries! Great job Ms. Henry, I enjoyed this story very much.
Kendra, finds herself in the middle of some pretty farfetched activities as she puts herself in danger trying to prove her friend's innocence in the murder of her current beau! This is a clear case of lazy police who refuse to deviate from the incomplete information they get that in this case pointed erroneously to Kendra's friend Bernie a woman seemingly with low self esteem and quite gullible for any man who shows her some attention! Surprises jump out at you in this suspense novel from almost every angle. Kendra's nor I ever thought the person committing all the murders that began in this town with Bernie's boyfriend was so close to Bernie's family! Now it makes sense how adamant the killer was in getting Bernie to leave her home and stay with her while she set up the murders she committed in this town! So many people were caught up in this web of lies and murder that it had my head spinning reading this novel. I enjoyed getting to the real culprit in this story and although this is the first book by Angela Henry that I have read, I probably will read book two of the Kendra Clayton Mysteries! Great job Ms. Henry, I enjoyed this story very much.
May 31, 2019
Kendra Clayton, 28, works part-time as a GED instructor, and part-time as a server at her uncle’s restaurant. She’s naturally curious, and when a friend’s low-life boyfriend is murdered, both Kendra and the friend are suspects. Kendra knows she’s not guilty, and she can’t believe her friend is either, so she sets out to find out who really did it.
This has been on my Kindle for a while and finally bubbled to the top of the TBR pile. I don’t know why I didn’t read it sooner – interesting plot, engaging characters, nice balance of mystery and possible romance, and a surprise ending. I particularly enjoyed that Clayton is African American, which is a rarity in most mysteries. I appreciate cultural diversity in my reading, especially when it’s coupled with a good plot, likeable characters, great scene setting, and surprise elements. I liked this one enough that I bought book 2 when I finished this one. I look forward to spending more time with Kendra, her extended family, meddling grandmother, and seeing how her life turns out.
October 11, 2025
Kendra seems to have a hard time letting the police do their job... she’s determined to solve the crime herself, a modern-day Angela Lansbury in her own mind but a very unrealistic one that is downright annoying with her absurd decision making. When one of her co-workers is accused of murdering her fiancé, Kendra somehow finds herself tangled up as a suspect too.
I had high hopes for this story, especially as an African American–written mystery, but unfortunately, this one just wasn’t it for me. The plot felt unrealistic from start to finish, and the main character’s behavior and personality often made it hard to take the story seriously.
Even though I’ve heard the next two books in the series are much better, this first one completely turned me off from continuing. I found it hard to stay engaged, and honestly, I only finished because I can’t stand leaving a book unread. If it hadn’t been a buddy read, this one would’ve gone straight to my DNF pile.
Overall, it was a disappointing and boring read that didn’t deliver on its potential.
I had high hopes for this story, especially as an African American–written mystery, but unfortunately, this one just wasn’t it for me. The plot felt unrealistic from start to finish, and the main character’s behavior and personality often made it hard to take the story seriously.
Even though I’ve heard the next two books in the series are much better, this first one completely turned me off from continuing. I found it hard to stay engaged, and honestly, I only finished because I can’t stand leaving a book unread. If it hadn’t been a buddy read, this one would’ve gone straight to my DNF pile.
Overall, it was a disappointing and boring read that didn’t deliver on its potential.
December 25, 2025
BOOK: THE COMPANY YOU KEEP
AUTHOR: ANGELA HENRY
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This is my first contemporary cozy mystery with a black woman as the main character and I'm here for it! Kensra Clayton, our character is a teacher whose friend got involved in a murder case. It was as if Kendra had been doing this a long time, she was like a seasoned detective, not an amateur sleuth.
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She literally considered all suspects and investigated accordingly. I'm in awe of her techniques, although I'm not in support of some lies she told. But, she was determined and kept going for it even when the police officers had given up. She was really good and she was an okay character; a good friend and daughter and good person overall.
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I liked the side characters and the number of black people here, it was really nice and it showed in the book. I would definitely add the second book to my TBR. Kendra Clayton is a character I would love to read more about her antics and unorthodox investigations.
🕵🏾♀️🕵🏾♀️
AUTHOR: ANGELA HENRY
🕵🏾♀️🕵🏾♀️
This is my first contemporary cozy mystery with a black woman as the main character and I'm here for it! Kensra Clayton, our character is a teacher whose friend got involved in a murder case. It was as if Kendra had been doing this a long time, she was like a seasoned detective, not an amateur sleuth.
🕵🏾♀️🕵🏾♀️
She literally considered all suspects and investigated accordingly. I'm in awe of her techniques, although I'm not in support of some lies she told. But, she was determined and kept going for it even when the police officers had given up. She was really good and she was an okay character; a good friend and daughter and good person overall.
🕵🏾♀️🕵🏾♀️
I liked the side characters and the number of black people here, it was really nice and it showed in the book. I would definitely add the second book to my TBR. Kendra Clayton is a character I would love to read more about her antics and unorthodox investigations.
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April 5, 2023
I rated three stars for interesting characters and characterization, as well as believable premise and endearing protagonist. I rated against it for personal preference. I prefer, even in mysteries, that there not be an over abundance of details. She met person after person, expressed the gitches in their lives, and described from day to day. I understand the necessity of this to a mystery, but I prefer for some of that to be skipped. I also was not totally on board with the killer’s resolve, as well as the reasoning for a person who dies at the end.
Otherwise, the story is believable and Kendra is a girlfriend that you enjoy talking to you while she solves a caper. No real triggers in this story other than murder and infidelity. Great book.
Otherwise, the story is believable and Kendra is a girlfriend that you enjoy talking to you while she solves a caper. No real triggers in this story other than murder and infidelity. Great book.
November 26, 2016
Kendra doesn't understand about allowing the police to solve the crime. She must do it herself; A modern day Angela Lansbury. One of her co-workers is accused of murdering her fiancé and has dragged Kendra into being a suspect to the crime.
Everyone had a reason to kill Jordan; Bernie (fiancé), Vanessa (his other lover), Joy (I'll let that remain a surprise) & one more woman (the answer will shock you). Jordan is a philanderer, blackmailer, self-centered and looks for women to take care of him financially.
This mystery was funny and quirky because of the main character and hers ways of solving the murder.
Everyone had a reason to kill Jordan; Bernie (fiancé), Vanessa (his other lover), Joy (I'll let that remain a surprise) & one more woman (the answer will shock you). Jordan is a philanderer, blackmailer, self-centered and looks for women to take care of him financially.
This mystery was funny and quirky because of the main character and hers ways of solving the murder.
October 5, 2021
This set up for the book was great. We have an unlikeable victim with so many options for who could have done them in. We also have a small town where gossip runs rampant and secrets are many. But I never felt like there was a real sense of urgency. Each time we learned something new it was immediately explained, and each time a new possible path would crop up it would be eliminated almost immediately.
Even when our main character is doing something that could ultimately implicate her as the killer, its never really addressed. I did really like the twist for who it was, but the very end left me wanting a lot more closure.
Even when our main character is doing something that could ultimately implicate her as the killer, its never really addressed. I did really like the twist for who it was, but the very end left me wanting a lot more closure.
September 1, 2025
Scenic Route
Hmmm, 🤔 there’s some serial killer tendencies too⁉️Oh wow, my first Angela Henry read 🤩 thanks to freebooksy (again🤭)‼️Nevertheless, that was a surprisingly good read. …However, the journey of murder mystery & the villian was definitely convoluted summer scenic route (to bid mamma house). But a well developed, intricate cast of characters & an intriguing plot 🤷🏾♀️. Meanwhile, “The Company You Keep: A Kendra Clayton Mystery (Kendra Clayton Series - Book 1)” 🤯 lesson: be kind while romancing the stone. You don’t want to catch a stray brick 🫣🤭‼️
Hmmm, 🤔 there’s some serial killer tendencies too⁉️Oh wow, my first Angela Henry read 🤩 thanks to freebooksy (again🤭)‼️Nevertheless, that was a surprisingly good read. …However, the journey of murder mystery & the villian was definitely convoluted summer scenic route (to bid mamma house). But a well developed, intricate cast of characters & an intriguing plot 🤷🏾♀️. Meanwhile, “The Company You Keep: A Kendra Clayton Mystery (Kendra Clayton Series - Book 1)” 🤯 lesson: be kind while romancing the stone. You don’t want to catch a stray brick 🫣🤭‼️
November 29, 2025
Served Its Purpose
This book was ok. I had to, of course, finish it to find out who the murderer was and all was tied up neatly. What I didn’t care for was all the side stories that were unrelated to the story that were added for “filler”. Some of that is good, but this book had too much of it. I’m glad I read it through, but I probably won’t read any more of her works. It was humorous and easy to read and just what I needed in between some of the heavier novels I mostly read, so it served its purpose.
This book was ok. I had to, of course, finish it to find out who the murderer was and all was tied up neatly. What I didn’t care for was all the side stories that were unrelated to the story that were added for “filler”. Some of that is good, but this book had too much of it. I’m glad I read it through, but I probably won’t read any more of her works. It was humorous and easy to read and just what I needed in between some of the heavier novels I mostly read, so it served its purpose.
June 15, 2017
So good and juicy
This book was so good. I love a good mystery especially one that keeps me guessing. I was hooked from the first page. This the story of Kendra Clayton a literacy teacher in Ohio. One night she gets a call from her fried and Co worker Bernie that her boyfriend was found dead by her. The story takes off from there. you will be glued to your book trying to solve this mystery.
This book was so good. I love a good mystery especially one that keeps me guessing. I was hooked from the first page. This the story of Kendra Clayton a literacy teacher in Ohio. One night she gets a call from her fried and Co worker Bernie that her boyfriend was found dead by her. The story takes off from there. you will be glued to your book trying to solve this mystery.
May 5, 2022
A Refreshing Whodunit
What a great page-turning, murder mystery with versatile and relatable characters, great dialogue, and amazing descriptive scenes. The relationship between co-workers and friends, Kendra Clayton and Bernice Gibson are bona fide, yet things are not what they appear to be. The plot is loaded with sudden twists and turns, curveballs, conjectures, conceit, envy, bias, betrayal, manipulation, and deception that will keep you speculating with several bombshell endings.
What a great page-turning, murder mystery with versatile and relatable characters, great dialogue, and amazing descriptive scenes. The relationship between co-workers and friends, Kendra Clayton and Bernice Gibson are bona fide, yet things are not what they appear to be. The plot is loaded with sudden twists and turns, curveballs, conjectures, conceit, envy, bias, betrayal, manipulation, and deception that will keep you speculating with several bombshell endings.
May 28, 2018
Ending left me flat
Had lots of twists and turns, lots of characters to remember. Started out interesting, but as it went on seemed to loose its steam. Did not like the romance part since he was just barely divorced. Seemed like a forced ending with unresolved ? Nothing in ending about Bernice.
Had lots of twists and turns, lots of characters to remember. Started out interesting, but as it went on seemed to loose its steam. Did not like the romance part since he was just barely divorced. Seemed like a forced ending with unresolved ? Nothing in ending about Bernice.
June 12, 2019
Hiding behind the lies
Kendra works with adults getting their GED's, but when her friend finds her soon to be ex lover at another womens house she looses it. But when she walks in and finds him dead the cops are quick to point a finger at her. So Kendra is determined who killed him.
Kendra works with adults getting their GED's, but when her friend finds her soon to be ex lover at another womens house she looses it. But when she walks in and finds him dead the cops are quick to point a finger at her. So Kendra is determined who killed him.
September 19, 2025
the company you keep
I really enjoyed kendra … she was smart and careless at times but she had it figured out and she obviously had 9 lives She is my heroine and I will read more about her many sleuth technique She is a ray of sunshine to all the horror I have been reading Ms Henry you are definitely worth following
I really enjoyed kendra … she was smart and careless at times but she had it figured out and she obviously had 9 lives She is my heroine and I will read more about her many sleuth technique She is a ray of sunshine to all the horror I have been reading Ms Henry you are definitely worth following
July 10, 2019
I was unimpressed with this book which made it hard to keep reading. I hate to leave a book unread or partially read but this one while some of the ideas were good, it fell flat too many times to grab me and make me want to turn pages.
December 28, 2017
Pretty good storyline and it moved along at a good pace.
May 1, 2019
A good story with interesting characters.
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