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Theresa MacLean #7
Close to the Bone
Medical examiner Theresa MacLean never expected to find a bloody crime scene in her workplace. A security guard has been beaten to death and another is missing. Even worse, Theresa must have walked right past the perp without noticing. But with nothing stolen or destroyed in her lab, she can't understand the motive…
Until senior pathologist Dr. Reese is murdered—and a numbered list reveals everyone in the ME's office is in a killer's sights. The connection? The brutal death of an employee ten years earlier and the secrets she left behind. A desperate race to learn the truth will put more than Theresa's credibility on the line. If the killer has his way, this mind-bending case will be her last.
Until senior pathologist Dr. Reese is murdered—and a numbered list reveals everyone in the ME's office is in a killer's sights. The connection? The brutal death of an employee ten years earlier and the secrets she left behind. A desperate race to learn the truth will put more than Theresa's credibility on the line. If the killer has his way, this mind-bending case will be her last.
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Lisa Black
274 books575 followersLisa Black spent the happiest five years of her life in a morgue. Strange, perhaps, but true. After ten years as a secretary, she went back to school to get a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Cleveland State University. In her job as a forensic scientist at the Cuyahoga County Coroner’s Office, she analyzed gunshot residue on hands and clothing, hairs, fibers, paint, glass, DNA, blood and many other forms of trace evidence, as well as crime scenes.
She had her life sorted out just the way she liked it until her husband got fed up with Cleveland snow and moved them to Florida, 1400 miles away from her family and her career. Not that she’s bitter or anything. Now she works as a Certified Latent Print Examiner and Certified Crime Scene Analyst for the city of Cape Coral, Florida, police department.
Lisa has lectured at writer’s conventions and appeared on panels. In her life as a writer she’s a member of Sisters In Crime, Mystery Writers of America and International Thriller Writers. In her life as a forensic specialist she’s a member of the American Academy of Forensic Scientists, the International Association for Identification, and the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts. She has had over 1050 hours of instruction in forensic topics and has testified in over 60 trials.
Her book Perish was shortlisted for the inaugural Sue Grafton Memorial Award by Putnam and Mystery Writers of America. Her That Darkness is a #1 Amazon bestseller and Evidence of Murder is a NYT bestseller. Lisa was a Guest of Honor at 2021 Killer Nashville.
She had her life sorted out just the way she liked it until her husband got fed up with Cleveland snow and moved them to Florida, 1400 miles away from her family and her career. Not that she’s bitter or anything. Now she works as a Certified Latent Print Examiner and Certified Crime Scene Analyst for the city of Cape Coral, Florida, police department.
Lisa has lectured at writer’s conventions and appeared on panels. In her life as a writer she’s a member of Sisters In Crime, Mystery Writers of America and International Thriller Writers. In her life as a forensic specialist she’s a member of the American Academy of Forensic Scientists, the International Association for Identification, and the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts. She has had over 1050 hours of instruction in forensic topics and has testified in over 60 trials.
Her book Perish was shortlisted for the inaugural Sue Grafton Memorial Award by Putnam and Mystery Writers of America. Her That Darkness is a #1 Amazon bestseller and Evidence of Murder is a NYT bestseller. Lisa was a Guest of Honor at 2021 Killer Nashville.
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July 23, 2016
Returning to the Medical Examiner’s office following a late-night call out, Forensic Scientist Theresa MacLean finds a body .. the body of one of the deskmen has been beaten to death. The other deskman is missing. Above the body, written in blood, is the word CONFESS.
When a second victim is found … a man who also had ties to the ME’s office… Theresa finds a link to yet another employee death … that took place 10 years ago.
Who is targeting the employees of the ME’s office? And why is there a link to a crime 10 years in the past?
Theresa and her team are going to have to work fast before one of them becomes the next target.
I’ve been fortunate enough to read this series from the very first. Each one of the series has been well-written. If you like anything forensic-related, you will enjoy this book and all the others that come before. I would highly recommend reading them in order. Theresa MacLean is a great series character and it’s been exciting watching her grow with each book.
When a second victim is found … a man who also had ties to the ME’s office… Theresa finds a link to yet another employee death … that took place 10 years ago.
Who is targeting the employees of the ME’s office? And why is there a link to a crime 10 years in the past?
Theresa and her team are going to have to work fast before one of them becomes the next target.
I’ve been fortunate enough to read this series from the very first. Each one of the series has been well-written. If you like anything forensic-related, you will enjoy this book and all the others that come before. I would highly recommend reading them in order. Theresa MacLean is a great series character and it’s been exciting watching her grow with each book.
January 3, 2015
I knew who did it pretty early on; I had to make myself finish the book. I will not bother reading any more from this series. Quite disappointing.
October 6, 2018
Good suspense with lots of twists you won't see coming. I think I would have enjoyed this more if I had read the previous books. This is fine as a standalone, but I'd like to know more about Theresa.
July 3, 2017
This was a really good mystery/thriller. I am enjoying the series. Theresa MacLean is a forensic scientist, single mom with daughter, Rachael, now in college, and, at present, unattached. While making a late night call to her office she stumbles upon a crime scene. One of the deskmen who normally greet her on arrival, has been beaten to death. The other deskman is nowhere to be found. Is he dead as well? Has he been abducted by the killer? Could he be the killer, perhaps?
In spite of police dispatch ordering her to wait until a unit arrives on scene, Theresa insists on searching the building. Her excuse? Justin, the missing deskman, could have been attacked as well and might, at that very moment, be in desperate need of medical attention in order to save his life. Although her search turns up nothing, Theresa realizes upon reversing a path back to the scene that a body is now missing from a gurney that stood in one of the hallways. Had the killer been lying there, hiding when she walked by? Was it Justin? If is wasn't the missing deskman but the killer instead then where the heck could Justin, or his body, be? And if it was the killer, why didn't he attack her too?
As Theresa begins working the scene, gathering samples, looking for clues, all these questions keep running through her head. Unfortunately, the killing doesn't stop with just the one victim. When two other employees at the Medical Examiner"s office end up dead its pretty obvious they are being targeted for some reason. Theresa knows its no coincidence that all the victims played a part in a previous case where a co-worker was murdered. But Diana's death came at the hands of her husband who was still serving time for it. Even though puzzling, Theresa knows she has to work quickly before someone else ends up dead, including her. She too, was involved in the investigation into Diane's death, her name is on the paperwork, which means it won't be long until the killer has her in his sights as well!
This is a fast paced story that I breezed through in a couple of hours. I really like Theresa and her tenaciousness when working a case. Does she oftentimes end up in danger with no idea how she's going to get out of it? Of course, but that doesn't stop her once she gets a clear idea as to how to go about solving the mystery. Normally her detective cousin, Frank, is watching out for her but this time he's on vacation so Theresa has to rely on her co-worker, Don, for help. Actually, she has a bit of a crush on the man but he seems rather oblivious to the fact. Still, they make a good team and he is concerned enough about her to help.
While you can read this as a standalone and still enjoy it, you miss out on all the fun of the series. Its been a treat watching the characters grow and evolve into who they are in this book. I do hope there will be another book. I'd hate to see it end now.
In spite of police dispatch ordering her to wait until a unit arrives on scene, Theresa insists on searching the building. Her excuse? Justin, the missing deskman, could have been attacked as well and might, at that very moment, be in desperate need of medical attention in order to save his life. Although her search turns up nothing, Theresa realizes upon reversing a path back to the scene that a body is now missing from a gurney that stood in one of the hallways. Had the killer been lying there, hiding when she walked by? Was it Justin? If is wasn't the missing deskman but the killer instead then where the heck could Justin, or his body, be? And if it was the killer, why didn't he attack her too?
As Theresa begins working the scene, gathering samples, looking for clues, all these questions keep running through her head. Unfortunately, the killing doesn't stop with just the one victim. When two other employees at the Medical Examiner"s office end up dead its pretty obvious they are being targeted for some reason. Theresa knows its no coincidence that all the victims played a part in a previous case where a co-worker was murdered. But Diana's death came at the hands of her husband who was still serving time for it. Even though puzzling, Theresa knows she has to work quickly before someone else ends up dead, including her. She too, was involved in the investigation into Diane's death, her name is on the paperwork, which means it won't be long until the killer has her in his sights as well!
This is a fast paced story that I breezed through in a couple of hours. I really like Theresa and her tenaciousness when working a case. Does she oftentimes end up in danger with no idea how she's going to get out of it? Of course, but that doesn't stop her once she gets a clear idea as to how to go about solving the mystery. Normally her detective cousin, Frank, is watching out for her but this time he's on vacation so Theresa has to rely on her co-worker, Don, for help. Actually, she has a bit of a crush on the man but he seems rather oblivious to the fact. Still, they make a good team and he is concerned enough about her to help.
While you can read this as a standalone and still enjoy it, you miss out on all the fun of the series. Its been a treat watching the characters grow and evolve into who they are in this book. I do hope there will be another book. I'd hate to see it end now.
February 6, 2017
I remembered when I discovered this city since it is set in my hometown. The earlier books were a great reflection of my hometown, and the murders were realistic and used proper police procedures. It seems she switched publishers and the quality of the books have suffered. In this installment a murder happens at the medical officer and within moments Theresa has determined that at least three of them are connected. Instead of being under police protection, she spends the night at a co worker house where she gets kidnapped. The suspect in this story is implausible to believe and the reason behind it is horrible.
******this book was finished since I am trying to get current on series or say goodbye. The last couple books have not been good, I may say goodbye or if the next one is just as bad it will be goodbye
******this book was finished since I am trying to get current on series or say goodbye. The last couple books have not been good, I may say goodbye or if the next one is just as bad it will be goodbye
June 7, 2016
not one of my favorites by Lisa Black.
May 20, 2019
Ok mystery. Moved a little slowly and too much repetition of facts. It’s as if the author was trying to fill in before moving on in story.
July 9, 2021
3.5 stars (rating shown may vary depending on whether site allows half stars).
This book was in the library book sale and sounded interesting so I put it into my bag. (The books were $2.00 a grocery bag). I didn't realize it was #7 in a series when I got it (though I think I did suspect it was not the first book of the series). I also didn't realize it was set in Cleveland, Ohio or that the author had Ohio connections. I haven't read other books in this series. I agree with another reviewer that it can be read as a stand-alone book (though I do suspect that if you've read previous books in the series, you might have a better handle on who the characters are and how they relate to one another. For example, Theresa's cop-relative, Frank, is absent from this book because he's on vacation--but from what's mentioned here, it seems he's played a big role in other books of the series.)
The cover blurb mentioned Cornwell and Grafton. I've read both those authors. I'm not a huge fan of Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta series but I will read them if nothing else interesting is around. I've read all 25 of Grafton's Kinsey Milhone series and enjoyed most of them. So the cover blurb is probably what made me read the inside book jacket blurb (might be a back cover blurb on a paperback).
The mystery reminded me a bit of CSI (TV show). Theresa MacLean is a forensic scientist (even though in this book she doesn't do much actual forensic work in the lab). I did not guess who did it, but I will admit to not being good at doing that so your experience may vary.
This book was in the library book sale and sounded interesting so I put it into my bag. (The books were $2.00 a grocery bag). I didn't realize it was #7 in a series when I got it (though I think I did suspect it was not the first book of the series). I also didn't realize it was set in Cleveland, Ohio or that the author had Ohio connections. I haven't read other books in this series. I agree with another reviewer that it can be read as a stand-alone book (though I do suspect that if you've read previous books in the series, you might have a better handle on who the characters are and how they relate to one another. For example, Theresa's cop-relative, Frank, is absent from this book because he's on vacation--but from what's mentioned here, it seems he's played a big role in other books of the series.)
The cover blurb mentioned Cornwell and Grafton. I've read both those authors. I'm not a huge fan of Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta series but I will read them if nothing else interesting is around. I've read all 25 of Grafton's Kinsey Milhone series and enjoyed most of them. So the cover blurb is probably what made me read the inside book jacket blurb (might be a back cover blurb on a paperback).
The mystery reminded me a bit of CSI (TV show). Theresa MacLean is a forensic scientist (even though in this book she doesn't do much actual forensic work in the lab). I did not guess who did it, but I will admit to not being good at doing that so your experience may vary.
October 29, 2019
Theresa MacLean discovers a violent murder in the Medical Examiner’s office. One of the deskmen has been beaten to death and the other one is missing. While this murder and the subsequent ones appear to be the mystery, these deaths are solved, and a ten-year-old closed murder case replaces them as the real mystery. In the interim, Theresa is kidnapped and trapped in a car trunk while her assailant is himself murdered. Along the way, after a slow start, a steady stream of violence and plot twists keeps the story moving until Theresa unravels the mystery. Unfortunately, a long list of innocent corpses remains after the unmasking of the single guilty party who started it all.
Close to the Bone by Lisa Black is a forensic mystery with a high body count that depends more on detective work than forensics.
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Close to the Bone by Lisa Black is a forensic mystery with a high body count that depends more on detective work than forensics.
For my expanded notes: https://1book42day.blogspot.com/2019/...
Check out https://amazon.com/shop/influencer-20... for book recommendations.
June 14, 2020
Man, was this a tedious read. I normally enjoy the books in this series but this one was missing much of something. Maybe because the characters Frank, Angela, and Rachael were missing (on vacation and at college), so a lot of the entertaining dynamics and fun dialogue went away as well. I hadn’t realized that the heroine, Theresa, is not interesting enough on her own as a main character. The mystery itself also failed to draw me which is also unusual for this series. I had completely lost interest a quarter of the way through but I was determined to reduce my growing number of DNFs so I forced myself to finish it through gritted teeth. It took over a month, and admittedly some amount of skimming through the more painfully uninteresting chapters, but I finally got there. The ending was pretty decent as far as the “whodunnit” reveal but the tiresome road to get there reduced the enjoyment of it.
February 17, 2021
A great protagonist with an interesting job. Love her relationship with her daughter and cousin. Wish she could develop something additional in her life - even a small relationship with ghost. As the books go on, I get sadder and sadder that this smart interesting woman has such an insular life.
I think Lisa Black may have been told "you need a romance angle in each book". Because there is always one, it seems to come from no where and go no where- one minute they aren't there, then there's a extremely strong attraction, and then in the next book you never hear of them again.
I think Lisa Black may have been told "you need a romance angle in each book". Because there is always one, it seems to come from no where and go no where- one minute they aren't there, then there's a extremely strong attraction, and then in the next book you never hear of them again.
November 16, 2019
Suspense at the Morgue
This one starts right off with mystery on top of mystery and Theresa MacLean’s safe place seems not so safe. This is a real who done it and as most of Lisa’s books, little is given away til the mystery (mysteries) is/are solved. Enjoyable with every page turned...
This one starts right off with mystery on top of mystery and Theresa MacLean’s safe place seems not so safe. This is a real who done it and as most of Lisa’s books, little is given away til the mystery (mysteries) is/are solved. Enjoyable with every page turned...
March 20, 2020
The last of my "library" books out. Lisa Black is the master of "Mis- direction"! The book stands alone and Theresa, main character, is engaging and sarcastic! The opening hook of the book make you want to read. The flow is not choppy and it leads the reader to the conclusion. Fantastic finish and surprising! Good book. Later. Keep Reading.
June 3, 2021
This is a quick installment in the series, but to be honest, it has been so long since I read the last one, it was like a new series for me. It spans but two days in this short book. It holds your attention, is fantastically unrealistic and really has no major plot. That being said, it is quick and a bit of a whodunit
March 30, 2018
This is a pretty sad, gruesome book. It has several murders and an abduction in it. It is pretty good, but why Theresa is the one to solve the mystery instead of the cops was a bit puzzling to me. I liked the suspense and that it kept me guessing for most of the book. (Karen's review)
February 12, 2019
Spellbinding! The author gives layman readers the chance to walk in the shoes of a scientific detective, while still being captivating for crime scene professionals as well. Witty and to the point, this book is a fantastic read!
October 22, 2020
Rounded up to 3 stars.
SPOILER ALERT
I’ve only read 2 books in the series and both times the perp has been someone at Theresa’s place of work! Not very imaginative.
Apart from that, the book is an easy read but not very memorable characters.
SPOILER ALERT
I’ve only read 2 books in the series and both times the perp has been someone at Theresa’s place of work! Not very imaginative.
Apart from that, the book is an easy read but not very memorable characters.
February 4, 2022
What looks like the last in the series??? Theresa goes through a hell of alot in this book...and as always comes out kicking ass....Once this book got going (and it's not a long book at all) it really was fun and page turner!
August 21, 2017
Gave up half way thru. Ho hum
September 5, 2017
Interesting characters. No twists or turns, but well written. I liked that Theresa had human foibles and that the setting was in Cleveland, Ohio.
April 6, 2018
The investigation gets personal when it is coworkers that are getting murdered at the lab.
April 21, 2018
No bones about it...
My first of this author’s books, will try another. I prefer more subtle clues as to who done it, but it was a fun read.
My first of this author’s books, will try another. I prefer more subtle clues as to who done it, but it was a fun read.
October 29, 2018
This was a pretty good story, although I wish I had realized that it was part of series before I picked it up. I liked Theresa and will read some of the others.
February 19, 2019
It was a good novel, held my attention, had enough drama and "mystery" to keep your interest.
October 13, 2019
Good read, came across as a bit overdone but I was still interested in the story
November 2, 2020
Great book! Couldn't put it down! Well written and fast paced. Loved the characters.
January 2, 2023
Quick read, got a little intense at ending but overall good book.
May 27, 2023
My first Lisa Black book. Pretty far into the series, but I enjoyed the characters. Similar to the Bones series by Kathy Reich.
April 29, 2015
Lisa Black is unique to the Forensic Thriller genre in being, as far as I know, the only author that is actually a CSI investigator. Unlike other authors in this genre that are professionals such as physical anthropologist, medical professionals, or lawyers; Black is the only one that is actually on the front lines during a homicide investigation and is involved in various tasks of the investigation which includes fingerprint and trace analysis. Being the specialist that she is, I am sure that her stomach curdles every time she watches a CSI episode on TV and sees the actor or actress improperly doing techniques that she herself has done numerous times. I also get the sense that in her latest novel, Close to the Bone, she wants to set the record straight for all her readers on forensic techniques that are egregiously presented in fiction, in particular, fingerprint analysis.
My 86-year old mother used to work in the 50s for the FBI as a fingerprint technician. This was long before there were computers and everything was done manually, so identifying a fingerprint in the huge FBI repository could take days if not weeks to identify and was based solely on fingerprint patterns of whorls and loops. Nowadays, computers have simplified this process tremendously but according to Black it is not as simple as CSI: Miami would like you to believe, so she gives us readers a glimpse inside the real world of fingerprint analysis which is kind of neat if you are a forensic junkie but might be tedious if you are not.
This latest addition of the series has our protagonist, Theresa MacLean, caught in the middle of a payback rampage of an ex-con seeking revenge for being wrongly accused of the murder of his wife and his quest to find the real culprit who unfortunately seems to be a member of MacLean’s home turf, the Cleveland Forensic Unit (CFU). In the previous book of the series, The Price of Innocence, MacLean exposes her former boss Leo DiCiccio of foul play, so once again she has an opportunity to go after another member of the CFU. It seems that MacLean is working hard at trying to boost her resume so she can get a job with Internal Affairs.
With the exception of my most favorite character in the series, the curmudgeon trace analysis expert Oliver (no last name here), this novel is devoid of all of the recurring characters of the series which includes her police officer cousin, Frank Patrick, who is off on a cruise, and her daughter Rachel, who is off to college. The weakest point of the series is lack of character development and an addition of a few new characters is promising which includes, DNA analyst Don Delgado, diener Mitchell Causer and Queen of the Secretaries Janice which are all fun characters and will hopefully become regulars to the series. Black also leaves us with a rather awkwardly written cliffhanger on a possible future relationship for MacLean.
Close to the Bone, may not be Black's best work but it still is a quick fun read especially for us forensic thriller fanatics.
If you are interested in learning more about the Theresa MacLean Series check it out on my blog A-Thrill-A-Week
My 86-year old mother used to work in the 50s for the FBI as a fingerprint technician. This was long before there were computers and everything was done manually, so identifying a fingerprint in the huge FBI repository could take days if not weeks to identify and was based solely on fingerprint patterns of whorls and loops. Nowadays, computers have simplified this process tremendously but according to Black it is not as simple as CSI: Miami would like you to believe, so she gives us readers a glimpse inside the real world of fingerprint analysis which is kind of neat if you are a forensic junkie but might be tedious if you are not.
This latest addition of the series has our protagonist, Theresa MacLean, caught in the middle of a payback rampage of an ex-con seeking revenge for being wrongly accused of the murder of his wife and his quest to find the real culprit who unfortunately seems to be a member of MacLean’s home turf, the Cleveland Forensic Unit (CFU). In the previous book of the series, The Price of Innocence, MacLean exposes her former boss Leo DiCiccio of foul play, so once again she has an opportunity to go after another member of the CFU. It seems that MacLean is working hard at trying to boost her resume so she can get a job with Internal Affairs.
With the exception of my most favorite character in the series, the curmudgeon trace analysis expert Oliver (no last name here), this novel is devoid of all of the recurring characters of the series which includes her police officer cousin, Frank Patrick, who is off on a cruise, and her daughter Rachel, who is off to college. The weakest point of the series is lack of character development and an addition of a few new characters is promising which includes, DNA analyst Don Delgado, diener Mitchell Causer and Queen of the Secretaries Janice which are all fun characters and will hopefully become regulars to the series. Black also leaves us with a rather awkwardly written cliffhanger on a possible future relationship for MacLean.
Close to the Bone, may not be Black's best work but it still is a quick fun read especially for us forensic thriller fanatics.
If you are interested in learning more about the Theresa MacLean Series check it out on my blog A-Thrill-A-Week
July 17, 2014
This was a marvelous story for me. I am always looking for the mystery novel that is written in such a way as to have the characters use a logical progression to find the solution and this book absolutely did that. I become irritated with a novel which presents the problem as Point A and then blithely skips to Point D without bothering to explain to me what method of intuition or rolling of the fuzzy dice allowed the super intelligent protagonist to arrive at their conclusion. This novel shows all the steps toward solving the mystery without becoming mired in tediousness.
Theresa MacLean is the acting supervisor for the Trace Evidence Department of the Cleveland, Ohio, Medical Examiners office. Budget cuts have caused all kinds of problems, one of them being the lack of appointment by anyone to the office of Supervisor of the Trace department so Theresa does all the work without any raise in pay or official title. When she makes a trip back into the morgue during the wee hours of the early morning to drop off evidence of a car crash she has just worked she discovers a member of the staff has been murdered and another is missing. From there on the police and office of the medical examiner are on a hunt to find the person who seems to be targeting employees of the ME's office.
This novel is relatively short at just over 200 pages so that was somewhat of a disappointment since it means it didn't take me very long to read it. From my viewpoint there could have been more personal development of the main characters. It took well over half the novel just to find out the first name of the police sergeant who figured so prominently in helping with the investigation. There never was any personal information given about him. I really liked what information I was given about the main character and also appreciated the fact that she was a somewhat older woman with a daughter off at college and someone who used her intellect and logical reasoning ability to help solve problems she encountered. I really do get very tired of reading about the 22 year old woman able to leap tall buildings without mussing her hair and solve all the problems of the world but dithers endlessly over which color of nail polish to choose. The woman in this novel was mature, she was likeable, she was a hard worker, she used common sense, and she was human. I'm definitely hoping this either already is a series so I can find previous books to read or will become a series so I can follow along with Theresa and Don and Louis on other adventures.
I received an ARC of this novel through NetGalley. The opinions expressed are my own.
Theresa MacLean is the acting supervisor for the Trace Evidence Department of the Cleveland, Ohio, Medical Examiners office. Budget cuts have caused all kinds of problems, one of them being the lack of appointment by anyone to the office of Supervisor of the Trace department so Theresa does all the work without any raise in pay or official title. When she makes a trip back into the morgue during the wee hours of the early morning to drop off evidence of a car crash she has just worked she discovers a member of the staff has been murdered and another is missing. From there on the police and office of the medical examiner are on a hunt to find the person who seems to be targeting employees of the ME's office.
This novel is relatively short at just over 200 pages so that was somewhat of a disappointment since it means it didn't take me very long to read it. From my viewpoint there could have been more personal development of the main characters. It took well over half the novel just to find out the first name of the police sergeant who figured so prominently in helping with the investigation. There never was any personal information given about him. I really liked what information I was given about the main character and also appreciated the fact that she was a somewhat older woman with a daughter off at college and someone who used her intellect and logical reasoning ability to help solve problems she encountered. I really do get very tired of reading about the 22 year old woman able to leap tall buildings without mussing her hair and solve all the problems of the world but dithers endlessly over which color of nail polish to choose. The woman in this novel was mature, she was likeable, she was a hard worker, she used common sense, and she was human. I'm definitely hoping this either already is a series so I can find previous books to read or will become a series so I can follow along with Theresa and Don and Louis on other adventures.
I received an ARC of this novel through NetGalley. The opinions expressed are my own.
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