Maggie Lee is a confusing, professional hitwoman from a family of lunatics. Her boss, a moss boss, wants the cop, Paul Kowalski, killed whom she once dated. Of course, he's dirty. Her sexy mentor, Patrick Mulligan, is another such cop. On top of that, her father escapes from prison with the U.S. Marshals on the hunt. Oh, and she can converse with animals.
This Mystery Romance is excellent. While this is a serious topic, the story is light reading (even when it gets deadly). The pets (a dog and a lizard) are amusing. The family is chaotic. The mentor exudes sexual energy. The main character is frequently weak in her knees. Nonetheless, she concludes the case for the benefit of her mob boss, the U.S. Government, and her family.
Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Haunting. Romantic. Scary. Tragic. Unpredictable. Whimsical. Wonderful characters.