This is a great series. I love the characterizations, and the local color of northern Michigan. This is a thinking woman's protagonist, who can't helpbut get pulled into each adventure. Her sidekick in this is a deputy who is a homegrown down to earth partner. Add in a few local yokels, an affectedand pretentious ex husband, and you've got an amusing set of people to follow. I enjoy her books and plan to read more. I haven't figured out what to say about this book. I guess I'm intimidated a bit by the author, a teacher of writing at a Michigan college. I guess I thought who am I to criticize someone that teaches writing. I just have to say it though - I found this to be a very choppy writing style, though I ultimately liked it in the end. It just didn't seem to flow easily and smoothly. Great quirky characters, but I guess part of my problem, is the lead character, Emily Kincaid. I guess I have some reservation about her. She seem's all over the place with her life and loves - a confused and adrift and a bit impulsive. I don't dislike her - I'm just not sure what I think a this point. I won't give up on a series right away, if I don't find myself thrilled with the first book. I will try another, at least before I decide to chuck it or not. I have another to read. I'll see how that goes.
What do You think about Dead Dancing Women (2008)?
It was ok, but the characters were too inept and not likeable. The ending was very predictable.
—ruth
Solid little mystery enhanced by taking place in the Michigan Northwoods.
—LF315
