Endangered Species

Robin Light #6

by Barbara Block

For Robin Light, running a pet store is a decent way to make a living—but solving the occasional crime is much more interesting. So when neighborhood tough kid Manuel and his cousin, Eli, wander into her shop with a wild story about a suitcase full of smuggled Cuban cigars, Robin can't resist nosing around. But when Eli's roommate turns up dead, Robin discovers she may be next in line.

Genres: Mystery

345 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Aka Isis Crawford

Barbara Block is the author of the Robin Light Mystery Series, Twister, In Plain Sight, Scent of Murder, and Vanishing Act. Her upcoming release, Endangered Species, will be available in September of 1999. She was recently named one of Booklist's Top Five Lesser Known Female Sleuths so, hopefully, a wider audience will discover her through the thrills of Endangered Species. A longtime freelance writer, Barbara has produced numerous feature articles and reviews in addition to her novels. When she's not writing, Barbara somehow finds the time to run a catering business specializing in desserts.

Barbara holds a BA in Spanish from New York University and an MA in Spanish from Columbia University. She has also studied at Hunter College and the School of Visual Arts. An avid traveler, Barbara has toured extensively through both Europe and Latin America.

As a youth, animals were among Barbara's many interests. Her childhood was crowded with pets of every kind that included a type of alligator known as a caiman. The caiman took up residence in the family bathtub, much to the guests' dismay. Her love for creatures has not dissipated over the years. Indeed, her deep interest in animals has led her to be a "mother" to dogs, cats, ferrets, Burmese pythons, and monitor lizards. Included in the zoo were three male Homo sapiens of her own.

Originally from New York City, Barbara Block has made Syracuse her home for twenty-five years.

Reviews

[Phyllis · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this series! I don't know why it is not well known.

[Jenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book I have read by Barbara Block. I know she must be somehow related to Lawrence as she gives him credence at the beginning of the book but I should really google her to find out how, just because I'm nosey like that.

I liked this one as it really did deal more with her pet shop. I would almost have classified this one as a cozy mystery, and not much of a thriller.

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was ok........after a while her books start to lag for me.......

[Toesnorth's mom]

Robin Light mystery, okay, not great