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Book Blurb

Micky Knight, a hard-hitting, tough-talking dyke detective, has been hired to provide security for a party at an old country mansion. It should be easy—a perfect spring evening, mild weather, and women everywhere. Suddenly another woman shows up—brutally murdered, left to die in the surrounding woods. The police find a prime suspect when the body of yet another victim is found in the clinic of Dr. Cordelia James, a woman whom Micky has a very personal reason to defend. Micky struggles against demons, past and present, in her death-defying search for the murderer.

 

Book Review

This second 'Micky Knight Mystery' book is really, really good. It is a tremendous follow-up to book one with all the key folks still in the mix and providing more than delightful interludes, expanded interactions, heartfelt friendship, and love of the best kind. Speaking of love, I am totally enamored with Micky and I positively adore her coterie of friends! The exciting mystery and murders that come to light truly stand on their own, but with all the shenanigans also happening to Micky and her delightful pals, this book is quite impressively packed! I wish I had started reading the Micky Knight series from the beginning. My first introduction was the latest installment, 'The Shoal of Time', which wowed me, but it would have been super to have started with the first book. I totally recommend that approach. However, 'Murders of Jocasta' is not to be missed. By the way, Micky clues us in to the 'Jocasta' reference. She was the wife of Oedipus who in a Roman version of the tale commits suicide in a manner that is highlighted in this book…classic!

Micky Knight, private investigator, is often a bit skint, so a job that could last a few weeks is a true blessing. The fact that it involves Dr. Cordelia Jones and her clinic is a definitely an extra plus. Micky has strong feelings for Cordelia, but will sometimes put her foot in her mouth and skewer her possibilities for expanding on this relationship. That humorously falls into the category of "what else is new". She also has a very emotional reconciliation with her college pal, Danny, that was remarkably moving and I feel quite cleansing for Micky's soul. This all happens while Micky is closing in on the criminal culprits involved in a poison pen assault that will mushroom into much greater threats. 

Dr. Cordelia Jones is wonderfully featured and highlighted in this book. I got to see her in her working element and as a great friend to many of her close associates. She is primarily a dedicated doctor and is genuinely loyal to friends and staff. Her feelings towards Micky continue to be mixed until after the intense battle between Micky and the pure slime balls both orchestrating and implementing the terror assault on clinics being smeared as abortion sites. I was warmly rewarded at the book's conclusion with what evolved for Dr. Jones and Micky Knight. Really fine and wonderfully hot!

The action is top-notch and the interpersonal developments complement and enhance all the story's twists and turns. I am delighted to add that the sexual activities stand on their own, hold their own, and certainly add a spicy nuance to the overall epic. This is a wonderfully rich follow-up to the opening story in the series—'Death by the Riverside'. I doff my hat in respect to J.M. Redmann for such high quality which more than stands on its own for five star entertainment and suspense. I do suggest you read the opening book, but this one is a winner all on its own! Superb!

 

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook
Length	Novel, 394 pages/131048 words
Heat Level
Publication Date	01-February-2009
Price	$9.99 ebook, $12.95 paperback
Buy Link	http://amzn.to/2bqnbRq