Author: Jeanne C. Davis
Genre: Adult fiction, mystery
Published: 2010
Source: For review, Pump Up Your Book
Genre: Adult fiction, mystery
Published: 2010
Source: For review, Pump Up Your Book
Summary: Audrey James has been divorced twice, with the same man. Her mother is schizophrenic, and she thinks she may be seeing things . . . or someone to be more precise. Fred swiftly entered her life, offering to help her fix up her new house, and just as suddenly as he came into her life, he left. But not on purpose. He gets into a horrific motorcycle accident and dies - or was he murdered? Audrey believes in the latter, and tries desperately to show that his death was not an accident. She's rocked by his death, though she knew him only briefly, and now he's shown up in her house post-death, talking to her, hinting things, and Audrey starts to wonder, is she just like her mother? And can she discover the secret behind Fred's death?
My Thoughts: Wow, this book took me by surprise and truly captivated me! It's a strange book, but in a good way, and manages to be a really cool mystery but quite subtly. In other words, a lot of this story does involve a mystery, but you don't feel like you're reading a mystery novel as the story contains so much more as well. The mystery aspect is weaved into the story. Audrey is likable and realistic, questioning her self and her sanity, and often thinking back on past regrets, like her two-time husband Miles, who managed to cheat on her both times they were married. Other interesting characters that make up this cast are Carl, her and Miles' best friend and cop turned psychologist who often likes to analyze her, much to her dismay, Katherine, her pregnant but fierce best friend who works at the D.A.'s office with her, and Frances, Fred's angsty younger sister. The varied cast of characters with the realistic and fascinating Audrey in the lead, the subtle mystery, and the ever present question of 'who am I?' make for a truly outstanding book. I didn't want to put it down.
My Rating: 4.5/5
Now, while I don't really want to part with this book, I enjoyed it so much that I'd love to see another blogger read and review it too, to help spread the word. If you're interested, live in the U.S., and can agree to review it on your blog, leave me a comment with your e-mail address expressing your interest and I'll stick it in the mail for you.
Sounds different and a bit like it pops the reader off center. Great review.
ReplyDeleteHi, Steph! This book has me intrigued. I mean, I love mysteries like Sherlock Holmes, especially if they have supernatural elements like ghosts and spirits. I would love to review this book on my blog at http://sandrasbookclub.blogspot.com
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Hi Steph! Great review and greater blog! (I'm a new follower, think my name shows up as Varsha) Love your style! :)
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