It could easily have been 5 stars, but the murderer's confession took the wind out of the book's sail. I'm so happy to announce that the author has crafted another remarkable book. She has been able to extract even more entertaining tidbits from her characters. Do read this book, even if it takes more than one leaf out of a more prolific British and well dead author whose name is synonymous with flair and invention. By changing the stage for her story, Laura Levine has kept my interest alive in her, although I'm afraid there's only a few books left in the series. You know, most books that are categorized as funny don't have much humor, but this book delivers on all fronts. Until next time. They are delightful mysteries but 7/8 books into the series and countless dozens of reads into the genre, I must admit I am less than thrilled. The tropes of the mystery genre I have discovered so far:1. Unlucky in love2. Weight problems3. Incompetant at profession4. The everywoman, ad nauseum5. A convenient crutch, in this case, cat. The list goes on.What about mysteries where the hero/heroine earns my respect by actually excelling at his/her job, whose romantic status is utterly irrelevant to the plot, does not obsess about his/her weight, and generally does not make me pity him/her as a human being? I like this series overall. I want to like this heroine. But frankly, it is making me wish for Regan Reilly who I feel is the trope among tropes. At least she can garner a successful relationship. At least she can manage success at a job. At least she isn't a total pushover. At least she isn't the cookie cutter dream.I want a woman who solves mysteries who isn't: fat, stupid, klutzy, with a crutch and a convenient get out of jail free card.That said, I really like this series and enjoy it.... A lot. But I want to respect it.Why can't a woman be intelligent and capable and sexy all at the same time?
What do You think about Killer Cruise (2009)?
I always enjoy reading about Jaine's crazy adventures. And once again she did not fail to entertain.
—mbish
A very fun read. I'll have to read more in this series.
—9876
Okay, I'll continue to say, I love this series!
—heziel
