Just Smashing: Smith and Westen Mysteries, Book 2

by Cindy Davis

A priceless Egyptian vase disappears in front of six witnesses. And, of course, the thief...It's there, then POOF, it's gone.Smith & Westen, New England’s most mismatched investigative team is hot on the trail. The ink is barely dry on snake-lover Phoebe Smith and Susie Homemaker Westen Hughes’ licenses. Their bank accounts are bursting from their previous windfall, yet they’re anxious to get back to work.Then the call comes.During the unveiling of a local college’s exhibit, the vase worth $1.75 million, disappeared in front of seven people.• Enrique Vargas’s money is rumored to have come from smuggling artifacts. • Model-thin Fiona Frost is his paramour-de-month; the only job she ever had was as a prostitute.• Donald Abbott is a dealer in ancient weapons, particularly Egyptian ones.• The always-smiling Sophie Oliver has no visible means of support.• Dana Thornton is head of the exhibit’s security, a job that could grow to include the whole campus if he plays his cards right. How did the theft happen right under his nose?Smith and Westen dodge threats and physical attacks by the suspects…More important, they need to stay one step ahead of insurance adjuster KJ Valentine, who’s determined to find the vase and cash in on the 10% finders fee.

356 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 2015

About the author

When I lived in New England I stayed indoors and wrote murder mysteries. Now, in Florida, where I can be outdoors twelve months of the year, I write self-help and metaphysical fiction.

Maybe it's the warm weather!

I travel around absorbing earth energy and doing motivational speaking.

www.cindydavisauthor.com, www.fiction-doctor.com

Reviews

[Cindy Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

[Lana Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great who dunnit! I'm not much into mysteries, but the author surprised me with witty dialogue and engaging characters. This was the second book in the series. I did not read book one, but didn't need to in order to enjoy this one. The book was a stand alone. The main characters names were Smith and Westen which I found cute. The two are parters in an investigation agency. In this story they were only on their second case, so very inexperienced but both are very clever ladies who manage to solve a intricate theft case that even stumped the police. This read has a complex cast of characters that the author managed to creatively make unique. She also weaved in a lot of humor as well as drama that kept me turning pages. If your a fan of mystery I wouldn't pass this one up!

[Bena Roberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book in the series and Smith and Westen are no longer poor, but now rich in demand with a fan - KJ.

The Good
A cozy detective story with some great one-liners.

The Bad
This was more an unveiling of different lies than finding clues. What a lot of lies from this small group!

The Ugly
House hunting, new jobs - old jobs, rich people and money problems - there was a lot in this book but it was easy to read and fun. I really enjoyed this female lead mystery and enjoy the yin/yang of Smith and Westen

4 Stars

[Patricia A Spring · Rating 5 out of 5]

mystery

Good intriguing story. Needs more editing, noted some problems. The murder was disappointing for this reader. Smith’s lack of emotion was also a disappointment. Still gave it five stars because the disappointments are personal preference not a reason to detract stars