It's a good read for mystery fans
599391
I am a fan of MrMargolin and have been for a long time. It has been awhile since I read this particular book so the answers re: violence and sex might not apply.  It's a good read for mystery fans. I love the female character too.
3458910
I got this to read on a recent trip to Santa Fe - something I've enjoyed doing for years is getting a mystery by an author that is from the place I'm vacationing, or that takes place in or around that locale. This had some good Santa Fe scenes (as well as NYC) and I found it pretty exciting to follow. I may try one more in the series; but I do tend to like my mysteries a little more fun and not quite as dark and depressing as this one - there is a lot of evil and it gets unpleasant!
741482
I picked this book for my "mostly mystery" book club.  The short mystery stories were well received, though some were rather predictable.  Any Kinsey Millhone  story is enjoyable to me.  They are not too "light" and not too "heavy".  The plots are usually quite believable and as Kinsey, herself, narrates, you find much that is interesting and enjoyable in her personal and professional life.  The second part of the book was about Grafton's own personal life growing up.  It is interesting from the standpoint of "getting to know your author."  Her real-life "demons" are not evident in Grafton's writing.  Just reading a synopsis of this part of the book probably is all that is necessary for most readers.  A book club friend refused to read the personal section because she felt that it mirrored her own life too much.  It is probable that this personal section of the book will have numerous meanings to numerous different readers.
4321667
If you are looking for a lighthearted mystery, this book is for you. Not a lot of substance, but a good read nonetheless.
4397286
It's a fun read and like all mysteries, has many angles and twists.
In the end, the mystery is solved although a bit unexpected.
1181218
I enjoyed reading this mystery-thriller. The characters are engaging and personal. The plot and ending are intriguing. A good read for mystery fans.
486093
Not a bad read for mystery fans.  Not as well-written as a Michael Connolly masterpiece or as engrossing as a Jeffrey Deaver thriller, but this novel does hold your interest, in an Agatha Christie sort of way.  Characters are appealing and well-developed, but the fate of some of them is left hanging at the end.  The main drawback of the novel is that the murder doesn't occur until the final part of the book and is somewhat predictable.  Still, it's well worth reading.
4342562
I've been a fan of Jean Sheldon's mystery novels ever since I read A Woman in The Wing.  While I have to admit that Mrs. Quigley's Kidnapping did not grip me as powerfully, it is a good read for anyone who enjoys whodunits. Novice PI Mattie Draper begins her career with a case complicated enough to send seasoned detectives running.  Diana Quigley, beautiful and popular, has a keen eye for art as evidenced in her acquisitions to the local museum where she serves on the board.  She's also a keen horseback rider and when she fails to return from a habitual morning ride, things aren't looking good.  When the police seem unable to figure out what happened, Dave Quigley, her husband, hires Mattie to do some sleuthing.

Sheldon again presents her protagonist with a full slate of suspects.  There's the sheriff everyone will love to hate, the weasely museum curator who does more than his share of conniving, and a bellicose brother-in-law, just to name a few.  Clues come Mattie's way though she doesn't seem to have too much regard for the "chain of evidence" probably because of the afore-mentioned sheriff.  There are a few more likeable characters that sweeten our lady PI's initiation into the seamy side of life.  There's a hunky gardener-stable boy, a motherly housekeeper, a keen-eyed secretary in the troubled furniture factory run by the Quigleys, and a more experienced investigator who not only helps Mattie, but adds romantic interest.  And did I mention, Sebastian, the 14-pound feline, who demands a ritual can-opener dance at meal times?
Read and enjoy.
250982
It was a good mystery and I couldn't guess the end, but had a little trouble keeping track of all the plot intricacies toward the end. Thankfully, points were repeated and summarized by author.
3645746
This was good mystery reading, but not spellbinding.  I am an Alex Delaware fan, so therefore it was a good read for me and would be for anyone else who enjoys this genre.
2553324
This book was a good, solid three stars for me. I enjoy the setting and the mystery held together pretty well. I prefer murder mysteries; but this was a nice change. Not sure how I feel about the paranormal aspect. It certainly doesn't detract from the story; but it seems more a writer's ploy to set up future events. This is the second book I've read by this author, and I might consider a third before I decided if I wanted to continue with a series. For the most part, I'm sitting on the fence at the moment.
2167590
If you enjoy a mystery, especially if you read Rebbeca and loved it. You will like this book.  It is the same style. I really enjoyed the book but got frustrated with the heroine a few times.  It kept you guessing.  I really did enjoy it.  I recommend it to mystery lovers.  If I had a complaint, it would be that it was not as romantic as I like
4674299
If you like your mysteries with lots of food, this is for you. When a good friend is murdered, of course the detective friends need to find whodunnit, but staying well fed offers a touch of humor to the mix. I can't say this was the cleverest mystery I've read, with its emphasis on old fashioned leg work.  But it was a a fun read, and the solution was unexpected.
173017
I have read a few of the books in this series and have enjoyed them, but they don't necessarily keep me engaged as much as some other mysteries do. There were plenty of plot twists (I did not necessarily expect the person who was guilty in the book to be who it was) and the characters are likeable, but it was a slow read for me.  I like that there is a continuing thread of the mystery of Drew's mother throughout the series and you do get some answers where that is concerned in this latest book.  Overall it was an enjoyable read, but I didn't devour the story like I do when I am really into a book and can't put it down.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
3518703
In the style of Agatha Christie & Sherlock Holmes, it was a pretty good read.
1066150
This is a fun read. I thought at first that I might not like it because of the introduction of so many characters at the first. As I read on, it sorted out and I settled in to a good mystery.
581667
It was good, but at times the stories seemed to drag. I did enjoy the mysteries and trying to figure out what was going to happen next.