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Carlotta Carlyle #12
Lie Down with the Devil
A jittery bride-to-be draws the Boston PI into an “utterly compelling” case of betrayal and dangerous love (Publisher Weekly, starred review).
Six-foot-tall, redheaded ex-cop and Boston-based private eye Carlotta Carlyle is “the genuine article: a straightforward, funny, thoroughly American mystery heroine” (New York Post).
On the outs with her secretive mob boss lover, Sam Gianelli, Carlotta occupies herself with a seemingly routine case. She feels an immediate bond with her new client, Jessie Franklin. Right now, both women are dealing with issues of trust. For Jessie, it’s the man she’s soon to marry. Tipped off that he’s cheating on her, she wants Carlotta to tail him. No sooner does Carlotta get a track on the likely cad, than Jessie is killed by a hit-and-run driver.
But when the accident is ruled a homicide, Carlotta discovers that Jessie has being lying about everything—including her name and her fiancé. But it’s the reason for roping Carlotta into the deception that has the sleuth on edge. Because Carlotta’s the number one suspect in the murder. Now she must investigate her own past—and Gianelli’s—to save her neck.
Only one thing is certain: “The course of mobbed-up love never runs smooth [in this] startling new chapter in the heroine’s checkered personal life” (Kirkus Reviews).
Lie Down with the Devil is the 12th book in the Carlotta Carlyle Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Six-foot-tall, redheaded ex-cop and Boston-based private eye Carlotta Carlyle is “the genuine article: a straightforward, funny, thoroughly American mystery heroine” (New York Post).
On the outs with her secretive mob boss lover, Sam Gianelli, Carlotta occupies herself with a seemingly routine case. She feels an immediate bond with her new client, Jessie Franklin. Right now, both women are dealing with issues of trust. For Jessie, it’s the man she’s soon to marry. Tipped off that he’s cheating on her, she wants Carlotta to tail him. No sooner does Carlotta get a track on the likely cad, than Jessie is killed by a hit-and-run driver.
But when the accident is ruled a homicide, Carlotta discovers that Jessie has being lying about everything—including her name and her fiancé. But it’s the reason for roping Carlotta into the deception that has the sleuth on edge. Because Carlotta’s the number one suspect in the murder. Now she must investigate her own past—and Gianelli’s—to save her neck.
Only one thing is certain: “The course of mobbed-up love never runs smooth [in this] startling new chapter in the heroine’s checkered personal life” (Kirkus Reviews).
Lie Down with the Devil is the 12th book in the Carlotta Carlyle Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
303 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2008
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Linda Barnes
76 books223 followersLinda Barnes is an American mystery writer, born and raised in Detroit, and graduated from Boston University"s School of Theater. She is best known for her series featuring Carlotta Carlyle, a 6'1" redheaded detective from Boston. Carlotta Carlyle is often compared to the hard-boiled female detectives created by Sue Grafton and Sara Paretsky. Her new novel, "The Perfect Ghost," which will be published in April, 2013, is her first stand-alone mystery.
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April 9, 2018
Yet another enjoyable read, with such a satisfying ending I can put Carlotta on the shelf for now. The pace of these books makes it hard to put the book down once started. Carlotta is hired by a young woman who could have been an award-wining actress. She uses a false name and manages to slip by Roz's radar, the gatekeeper who normally protects Carlotta from dubious clients.
There was quite a complex plan at work with the ultimate goal of framing Sam G (mob boyfriend) as well as Carlotta and others. At the center was gaining control over a yet to be approved casino on the Cape.
If this were a romance, I'd say there was a happily ever after ending after considerable mayhem that is great fun to read.
There was quite a complex plan at work with the ultimate goal of framing Sam G (mob boyfriend) as well as Carlotta and others. At the center was gaining control over a yet to be approved casino on the Cape.
If this were a romance, I'd say there was a happily ever after ending after considerable mayhem that is great fun to read.
May 6, 2009
LIE DOWN WITH THE DEVIL (PI-Carlotta Carlyle-Boston-Cont) - VG
Barnes, Linda – 12th in series
St. Martin’s Minotaur, 2009, US Hardcover – ISBN: 9780312332891
First Sentence: When my fare hauled himself out of the cab near Uphams Corner, I took it as a sign, but face it, even if the fat man’s destination had been fifty miles from my goal, I’d have found another convenient omen.
Carlotta’s “little sister” is in a psychiatric hospital, and her fiancée, Sam, is in an unknown location and can’t return to the US without being arrested for murder. That Carlotta doesn’t know where Sam is or any details of the case, other than it happened in Las Vegas, is frustrating.
She takes on a new case of supposedly following a woman’s fiancée, but the photo of the man turns out to be that of a punk rocker and the woman ends up dead and not who she says she was. What Carlotta isn’t prepared for is to be accused of murder and finding out her case may link back to Sam.
With all the focus on Paolina in recent books, Barnes had fallen off my list of favorites. With this book, she may be coming back.
The focus here was on plot, and it was a plot that definitely kept me going. I was even willing to forgive a rather large coincidence, because the twists and suspense worked for me.
Another thing that worked was the characters. We learn more about Carlotta. Although I missed the usual supporting cast, this book focused on Carlotta and Moody, Carlotta’s former partner while she was on the police force. It felt appropriate both for the story and to move the series forward.
Sense of place has been a strength of Barnes’ and that held true here. I lived in and love that area, and she always brings me right back to it. Even if you don’t know the area, she makes you feel a part of it.
I was very pleased with this book and am finally again looking forward to her next.
Barnes, Linda – 12th in series
St. Martin’s Minotaur, 2009, US Hardcover – ISBN: 9780312332891
First Sentence: When my fare hauled himself out of the cab near Uphams Corner, I took it as a sign, but face it, even if the fat man’s destination had been fifty miles from my goal, I’d have found another convenient omen.
Carlotta’s “little sister” is in a psychiatric hospital, and her fiancée, Sam, is in an unknown location and can’t return to the US without being arrested for murder. That Carlotta doesn’t know where Sam is or any details of the case, other than it happened in Las Vegas, is frustrating.
She takes on a new case of supposedly following a woman’s fiancée, but the photo of the man turns out to be that of a punk rocker and the woman ends up dead and not who she says she was. What Carlotta isn’t prepared for is to be accused of murder and finding out her case may link back to Sam.
With all the focus on Paolina in recent books, Barnes had fallen off my list of favorites. With this book, she may be coming back.
The focus here was on plot, and it was a plot that definitely kept me going. I was even willing to forgive a rather large coincidence, because the twists and suspense worked for me.
Another thing that worked was the characters. We learn more about Carlotta. Although I missed the usual supporting cast, this book focused on Carlotta and Moody, Carlotta’s former partner while she was on the police force. It felt appropriate both for the story and to move the series forward.
Sense of place has been a strength of Barnes’ and that held true here. I lived in and love that area, and she always brings me right back to it. Even if you don’t know the area, she makes you feel a part of it.
I was very pleased with this book and am finally again looking forward to her next.
December 3, 2008
I'm not sure if Linda Barnes is ending this series, but the ending of the book-- a very satisfying ending, by the way -- feels a little like it. Though it could be that she's just moving in a new direction with the series. In a way, this reminded me a little bit of some of later books in Rick Riordan's Tres Nevarre series -- he also took the character in a dramatically different direction as his life changed. It's not a good place to start in this series, since so much of it continues (and concludes) long-standing storylines. For fans of the series, it's a really good read, and welcome return to Carlotta's messy world.
July 24, 2019
Sad to see series ending, will miss Carlotta. Would have liked to have had a epilogue more far reaching. Left me wanting more.
February 27, 2021
Lie Down with the Devil begins when Carlotta Carlyle's assistant, Roz, sneaks in a new client even though Carlotta is on hiatus. The young woman's tears cause Carlotta to cave and she agrees to follow a potentially shady fiancee to see what he's up to. Turns out Carlotta is missing a lot of info as things go downhill from there.
This novel is the final book in the series. Linda Barnes wraps it up nicely, the ending was as it should be. I've popped in and out of this series, reading the books in no particular order. Reading this entry was a reminder that I enjoyed Barnes' writing and hanging out with Carlotta. Although I have to confess I don't know which books I missed as most were read pre-Goodreads, I will pick up others in the future, especially if they come courtesy of a killer .99 cent Kindle sale.
This novel is the final book in the series. Linda Barnes wraps it up nicely, the ending was as it should be. I've popped in and out of this series, reading the books in no particular order. Reading this entry was a reminder that I enjoyed Barnes' writing and hanging out with Carlotta. Although I have to confess I don't know which books I missed as most were read pre-Goodreads, I will pick up others in the future, especially if they come courtesy of a killer .99 cent Kindle sale.
December 6, 2020
While I like this one, it's not my favorite of the ones I've read. Admittedly, I'm not reading them in order so that can sometimes have an effect. Carlotta takes on a new case for an upset young woman who believes her fiance is cheating on her. Turns out the woman is not who she says she is and when she ends up dead, Carlotta becomes the main suspect. Can't put my finger on what is missing from this one but it did not entertain as did the others.
April 4, 2009
Two or three books back, Margaret Maron's series featuring Judge Deborah Knott saw the protagonist abruptly enter a relationship with a guy she'd known since childhood, but had never considered as a mate. Carlotta, enagaged (sans ring) to Sam Gianelli, sleeps with Mooney. Until Maron paired off Knott, the stories' voice was entirely first-person, evolving into alternating first-person Knott, and omniscient. This book switches about halfway through from Carlotta to Mooney, and later back to Carlotta, working in tandem with Mooney using the combined info given to the reader. Worked better here than with the Knott series, but I found it derivative of Barnes to use the technique right after Maron did so.
I had skipped the previous (blockbuster it seems) book featuring Paulina's abduction to Colombia, and feel I missed little, with Barnes giving enough references to fill in the gap. A big plus of Devil for me was that Paulina rarely appears here, recovering at a mental hospital after her ordeal; Carlotta's agonizing over her "little sister" was tedious, but kept to small doses.
It'd been a few years since I'd read the previous books, so I couldn't really remember Sam Gianelli at all (Mooney, Roz and Gloria, yes). He's absent in this one, hiding out from a murder charge, of which Carlotta believes him innocent. Technically, that's true (he was framed), but he reveals himself as pretty much the creepy mobster Carlotta had refused to acknowledge, until now:
"Don't you love me, Carlotta?"
"I love you, Sam, but I don't like you, nor respect you."
Wish I could've done this without spoilers!
I had skipped the previous (blockbuster it seems) book featuring Paulina's abduction to Colombia, and feel I missed little, with Barnes giving enough references to fill in the gap. A big plus of Devil for me was that Paulina rarely appears here, recovering at a mental hospital after her ordeal; Carlotta's agonizing over her "little sister" was tedious, but kept to small doses.
It'd been a few years since I'd read the previous books, so I couldn't really remember Sam Gianelli at all (Mooney, Roz and Gloria, yes). He's absent in this one, hiding out from a murder charge, of which Carlotta believes him innocent. Technically, that's true (he was framed), but he reveals himself as pretty much the creepy mobster Carlotta had refused to acknowledge, until now:
"Don't you love me, Carlotta?"
"I love you, Sam, but I don't like you, nor respect you."
Wish I could've done this without spoilers!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 4, 2010
Latest, but short, Carlotta Carlyle sequel entertains her fans
Having read every work of Linda Barnes, we're both fans and knowledgeable of the fun-loving, taxi-driving, PI Carlotta Carlyle series. This short novel (212 pages taking out all the blanks) picks up where the prior entry "Heart of the World" left off, with "fiancé" mobster Sam Gianelli out of the country on a suspected murder charge, and Little Sister Paolina recovering from the prior book's horror in a sanitarium. Incidentally, we thought for those that don't know the back story, the early chapters of "Lie Down" don't do enough to orient new readers, which could be a problem. But by chapter six, the plot finally gets rolling as a new client, who wants her supposed soon-to-be-wed boyfriend tracked for just one night, turns up at the morgue with Carlyle's business card in her pocket.
Carlotta spends the remainder of the story, with a huge lending hand from her former boss at the Boston PD (Mooney), tracing what happened, how it might relate to her boyfriend Sam, and whether her relationship with him really has any future. The last few chapters are really fun, not only clearing the mystery but setting the stage for an interesting set of outings to come.
While we did not find this extended novella to be Barnes' best effort to date, we'll admit the pages started turning fast once we got into it. The mystery per se was entertaining, and the resolution and future of Carlotta's romantic outlook was interesting! While new fans might struggle a little with the background, her existing fan base will only more eagerly await the next installment!
Having read every work of Linda Barnes, we're both fans and knowledgeable of the fun-loving, taxi-driving, PI Carlotta Carlyle series. This short novel (212 pages taking out all the blanks) picks up where the prior entry "Heart of the World" left off, with "fiancé" mobster Sam Gianelli out of the country on a suspected murder charge, and Little Sister Paolina recovering from the prior book's horror in a sanitarium. Incidentally, we thought for those that don't know the back story, the early chapters of "Lie Down" don't do enough to orient new readers, which could be a problem. But by chapter six, the plot finally gets rolling as a new client, who wants her supposed soon-to-be-wed boyfriend tracked for just one night, turns up at the morgue with Carlyle's business card in her pocket.
Carlotta spends the remainder of the story, with a huge lending hand from her former boss at the Boston PD (Mooney), tracing what happened, how it might relate to her boyfriend Sam, and whether her relationship with him really has any future. The last few chapters are really fun, not only clearing the mystery but setting the stage for an interesting set of outings to come.
While we did not find this extended novella to be Barnes' best effort to date, we'll admit the pages started turning fast once we got into it. The mystery per se was entertaining, and the resolution and future of Carlotta's romantic outlook was interesting! While new fans might struggle a little with the background, her existing fan base will only more eagerly await the next installment!
December 25, 2011
Having just read “The Heart of the World” (the 11th book) a few weeks ago (after a 5-year hiatus from Linda Barnes' wonderful writing), I really wanted to read the next installment "Lie Down With The Devil", and I’m not disappointed. I think Linda Barnes's storytelling is as crisp, smart and engaging as ever. The plot really intrigued me, and for the life of me I couldn’t figure out who was framing Carlotta and why this was happening? So that kept me mesmerized and reading into the early hours of the morning. It wasn't the best plot in the series, but it was pretty captivating - thanks to the main characters that make it work.
What is so compelling about Carlotta Carlyle is that she’s the one of the most realistic and genuine female characters I’ve come across in crime-writing.
I was thrilled to read that she finally came to a culminating point in her relationship with Sam Gianelli, the mobster, and realized that her long-time, best cop-friend, mentor, etc. was a better bet. I really enjoy their relationship and their banter & dialogue. And you know what I enjoy the most? These two amazing characters - Mooney and Carlotta - are believable in their liking each other and coming together. Their relationship is absolutely convincing and based on tangibles and real interaction & connecting. They've known each other for years. Utterly belieavable and realistic: that's what I love!
I can’t help but being a bit sappy and saying that Mooney and Carlotta sound so good together. They fit extremely well. Both being on the same side of the law fits the picture.
Is this the end of the Carlotta Carlyle series, I wonder?
What is so compelling about Carlotta Carlyle is that she’s the one of the most realistic and genuine female characters I’ve come across in crime-writing.
I was thrilled to read that she finally came to a culminating point in her relationship with Sam Gianelli, the mobster, and realized that her long-time, best cop-friend, mentor, etc. was a better bet. I really enjoy their relationship and their banter & dialogue. And you know what I enjoy the most? These two amazing characters - Mooney and Carlotta - are believable in their liking each other and coming together. Their relationship is absolutely convincing and based on tangibles and real interaction & connecting. They've known each other for years. Utterly belieavable and realistic: that's what I love!
I can’t help but being a bit sappy and saying that Mooney and Carlotta sound so good together. They fit extremely well. Both being on the same side of the law fits the picture.
Is this the end of the Carlotta Carlyle series, I wonder?
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October 9, 2017
I believe this is the last book in this series featuring Boston PI Carlotta Carlyle, at least I assume so since it was published in 2008 and there've only been a couple of novellas since. Which is really too bad, because the author finally got back on track with a really great book. I loved the first few, but the last couple had not been as enjoyable for some reason.
I listened to the audio version, which is narrated by one of my very favorite female narrators, CJ Critt. The story itself takes Carlotta back into a real PI story in Boston and on the Cape--not gallivanting off to Columbia or some other place. It was fast-paced and with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing until fairly close to the end, and again it had that perfect blend of "the mystery story" and "personal life" that made it work really well.
I don't know if the author knew this would be the last book or not--the ending was such that it could either be a very satisfying end, or it could be the entrance to another interesting chapter in Carlotta's life. In either case, I was quite happy with this book.
I listened to the audio version, which is narrated by one of my very favorite female narrators, CJ Critt. The story itself takes Carlotta back into a real PI story in Boston and on the Cape--not gallivanting off to Columbia or some other place. It was fast-paced and with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing until fairly close to the end, and again it had that perfect blend of "the mystery story" and "personal life" that made it work really well.
I don't know if the author knew this would be the last book or not--the ending was such that it could either be a very satisfying end, or it could be the entrance to another interesting chapter in Carlotta's life. In either case, I was quite happy with this book.
September 8, 2009
I haven't read Barnes for a while, and her series with Carlotta Carlyle was one that I liked. This book keeps referring back to a previous one, and I can't remember if I read it or not (which is why Goodreads comes in so handy!)
Lie Down is a quick read, with a plot that did surprise me in the end, though I had guessed one of the elements of it. Carlotta is in fine form, and Barnes is a fine writer, moving the plot along at a good pace. A fine mystery if you like women detectives--but I do recommend reading the series in order, or you will be like me, seeing references to the past and wondering about what happened before.
Lie Down is a quick read, with a plot that did surprise me in the end, though I had guessed one of the elements of it. Carlotta is in fine form, and Barnes is a fine writer, moving the plot along at a good pace. A fine mystery if you like women detectives--but I do recommend reading the series in order, or you will be like me, seeing references to the past and wondering about what happened before.
February 8, 2009
I have read other Linda Barnes books about the female private investigator, Carlotta Carlyle, and have enjoyed them - but this is the best one so far. The author finally takes a serious look at the question of whether the intrepid Carlyle can have a romantic relationship with a member of an organized crime family and still retain her independence and ethics.
Coming from the Boston area, I also enjoyed the fact that I could picture the action perfectly since I am familiar with the locations described in the book.
If you enjoy Linda Barnes, you will love this book.
Coming from the Boston area, I also enjoyed the fact that I could picture the action perfectly since I am familiar with the locations described in the book.
If you enjoy Linda Barnes, you will love this book.
February 1, 2017
Well, this was it. End of the line. All the important elements were here, chasing cars (only a rental for Carlotta), concealed identities, Sam lurking in the background, and Mooney. Paolina is recuperating with mental health doctors and privacy--no Carlotta, but yes Mooney. And, it ended. This romantic liked the ending--even if it was anti-climatic after twelve installments. The ending wasn't wrong--just not as thrilling as I had hoped....
September 16, 2019
I have enjoyed all of the books in this series. However, I think this one was just OK. Not the authors best work.
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September 18, 2020Bestseller and multiple award winning author Linda Barnes returns with the most personal case to date for her popular Boston PI, Carlotta Carlyle. Carlotta, in unfamiliar territory working on her own behalf, finds herself in the middle of a complicated case that has as much to do with the people she loves as the backstreets of Boston, and beyond.
For starters, Carlotta wants to know what her on-again, off-again boyfriend Sam Gianelli did to earn himself a secret indictment for murder that's keeping him out of the country. A man with plenty of secrets, he won't tell her anything, much less let her help, and she isn't having any more luck with her old friends at the Boston PD. Sam's exile could be connected to the mob - he is in the family- but she's not buying it. It couldn't be that simple. Nothing involving Sam ever is. It couldn't be that simple. Nothing involving Sam ever is.
Faced with nothing but dead ends, Carlotta goes back to basics and takes a case for a nervous bride-to-be who wants to make sure her fiancé is being faithful. Simple enough, but when her client turns up dead, Carlotta catches the kind of break she wished she hadn't.
Very good. Carlotta and Mooney get together.
For starters, Carlotta wants to know what her on-again, off-again boyfriend Sam Gianelli did to earn himself a secret indictment for murder that's keeping him out of the country. A man with plenty of secrets, he won't tell her anything, much less let her help, and she isn't having any more luck with her old friends at the Boston PD. Sam's exile could be connected to the mob - he is in the family- but she's not buying it. It couldn't be that simple. Nothing involving Sam ever is. It couldn't be that simple. Nothing involving Sam ever is.
Faced with nothing but dead ends, Carlotta goes back to basics and takes a case for a nervous bride-to-be who wants to make sure her fiancé is being faithful. Simple enough, but when her client turns up dead, Carlotta catches the kind of break she wished she hadn't.
Very good. Carlotta and Mooney get together.
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April 1, 2022
I just found this series at the library and have been enjoying them out of order. Sadly, this appears to be the last book for Carlotta Carlyle!
It was a fun read, with a strong plot about the Boston mob and tribal casinos with a couple of murders for readers to solve. Carlotta is a great character with a tough exterior hiding lots of inner turmoil! The supporting cast of characters is also great. The background scenery of Boston and the Cape is well described as well.
I will miss Carlotta, but I am hoping the library has a few more books in the series for me to read. If you haven't tried Linda Barnes, you probably should. However, be aware the stories are getting a little bit dated as time goes by.
It was a fun read, with a strong plot about the Boston mob and tribal casinos with a couple of murders for readers to solve. Carlotta is a great character with a tough exterior hiding lots of inner turmoil! The supporting cast of characters is also great. The background scenery of Boston and the Cape is well described as well.
I will miss Carlotta, but I am hoping the library has a few more books in the series for me to read. If you haven't tried Linda Barnes, you probably should. However, be aware the stories are getting a little bit dated as time goes by.
January 14, 2020
I thought I could have finally given this series a 4, but just could not. While this last book was better than the three previous ones, it did not quite match the earlier books in the series. Linda Barnes tried too hard to wrap it all up nicely: Sam is evil, Mooney is good and Carlotta for all her independence needs a man.
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October 6, 2020
Mob Mystery in Beantown
Linda Barnes writes a nice story, all central to Boston and the Cape in this instance. Her descriptions of the Boston area make you visualize the streets and the Big Dig. The story line, murder and plot expand with nuanced characters that all contribute with some deceptions as they are solved.
Linda Barnes writes a nice story, all central to Boston and the Cape in this instance. Her descriptions of the Boston area make you visualize the streets and the Big Dig. The story line, murder and plot expand with nuanced characters that all contribute with some deceptions as they are solved.
February 13, 2022
love this series
I read mysteries by female authors and with female protagonists. This Linda Barnes series is among my favorites and this one did not disappoint. A little heavy breathing than many, but still a good read and some insights into a region and an issue I don’t know very well. An excellent beach book, maybe a notch better than that.
I read mysteries by female authors and with female protagonists. This Linda Barnes series is among my favorites and this one did not disappoint. A little heavy breathing than many, but still a good read and some insights into a region and an issue I don’t know very well. An excellent beach book, maybe a notch better than that.
February 26, 2022
I’ve read many in the Carlotta series. I found this at a thrift store and was pretty excited. Well, eh. I found the story more plodding and boring. I became confused by all the different characters…..just too much work for me. We had the Paolina story, the mob story, the Native American story, the Mooney story…..seemed scattered to me. Glad to move on to another book!
August 10, 2020
Love this series
Have read this series since the beginning. Plots are strong, characters well defined and memorable.
If you haven't read any of the Carlotta Carlyle series, start with this, but be sure to read the others.
Have read this series since the beginning. Plots are strong, characters well defined and memorable.
If you haven't read any of the Carlotta Carlyle series, start with this, but be sure to read the others.
December 21, 2020
Romance and murder
Carlotta seems always confused or conflicted about relationships.
More so than usual in this episode. The plot is a bit more complex than typically but Barnes pulls the threads together.
Carlotta seems always confused or conflicted about relationships.
More so than usual in this episode. The plot is a bit more complex than typically but Barnes pulls the threads together.
July 22, 2022
Library was throwing out books so I picked it up as an airplane read....where I could, when finished, just leave it without worry or having to carry it home.
But I liked it enough to go back to the library and am now reading the preceding book in the series.
That is a fairly robust endorsement.
But I liked it enough to go back to the library and am now reading the preceding book in the series.
That is a fairly robust endorsement.
September 28, 2024
Linda Barnes writes fast-paced mysteries with interesting characters. This a good one. It helps if you have read the previous books in the series. There are several long-term relationships that are changing. If you haven’t, this one will be an incentive to start at the beginning—enjoy.
February 7, 2019
Did enjoy the series overall.
March 19, 2020
Great as usual
August 7, 2020
A GOOD BOOK
This book had a good storyline that kept me interested until the last page. The characters were mostly predictable and not very likable.
This book had a good storyline that kept me interested until the last page. The characters were mostly predictable and not very likable.
August 16, 2020
Happy Ending
It is awhile since I have read a book in this series. Carlotta continues to be a character of lovable trouble. Fun to travel the Boston and Cape landscape.
It is awhile since I have read a book in this series. Carlotta continues to be a character of lovable trouble. Fun to travel the Boston and Cape landscape.
August 24, 2020
Really should be 3 1/2 stars. Believe I read the earlier books some time in the past. Interesting premise of PI and mafioso type and cop. I liked it.
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