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shannon_aThe Sharon McCone mysteries are the ones that I've most loyally read, since starting up with some non-Parker mysteries a couple of years ago. And this newest book (well, newest in that I'm up to 1992) really shows me why.
First up, Muller offers a deftly crafted and multi-faceted mystery. We have murder, blackmail, and petty revenge all in the picture, with a couple of different predators preying on victims in a couple of different ways. It's a lot of fun to read, and this book is another one that I'd consider adapting to an RPG mystery from, like I did with a Jack Vance mystery last year.
Second, Muller offers great Bay Area color. There were a couple of areas, particular some rich suburbs around Land's Eye, that Muller really brought to life.
Third, Muller fills her book with interesting characters with many different motives.
Fourth, Muller continues to develop her main character, Sharon McCone.
Much to my surprise, Muller ends this book on a bit of a cliffhanger. It looks like we may get to learn some of the secrets of McCone's newest beau in the next volume.
First up, Muller offers a deftly crafted and multi-faceted mystery. We have murder, blackmail, and petty revenge all in the picture, with a couple of different predators preying on victims in a couple of different ways. It's a lot of fun to read, and this book is another one that I'd consider adapting to an RPG mystery from, like I did with a Jack Vance mystery last year.
Second, Muller offers great Bay Area color. There were a couple of areas, particular some rich suburbs around Land's Eye, that Muller really brought to life.
Third, Muller fills her book with interesting characters with many different motives.
Fourth, Muller continues to develop her main character, Sharon McCone.
Much to my surprise, Muller ends this book on a bit of a cliffhanger. It looks like we may get to learn some of the secrets of McCone's newest beau in the next volume.