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Title: Jupiter's Daughter by Karen Irving ISBN: 1-896095-54-2 Publisher: Polestar Book Publishers/Raincoast Books Pub. Date: 01 February, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A Star is Born
Comment: Ms. Irving's books are a sweet treat. I can't recall how I happened upon them, but I am glad I did. Her stories are expertly cast and have intelligent writing and sophisticated stories. Her writing is like smooth butter or fine silk. They are set in Canada, but don't let that bother you if you don't like settings outside the US. The protagonist is a psychologist/astrologer but if metaphysical things bother you, don't worry. It doesn't overtake the story, but for those of us who love it, it's a nice sprinkle of information. This writer certainly knows her astrology. The sleuth is also Jewish, which adds a nice dimension. Everything is PERFECTLY balanced and extremely interesting. Her writing is up there with Stephen White and Jonathan Kellerman, maybe even better. Her writing is fresh and smart, deserving of the attention they get. Start from the beginning just to enjoy the three that are out so far---or just dive in. I tell you, if you love mysteries, there is nothing missing from this series. Nothing. It's sophisticated, it's engaging, it's witty, it's profound, it's complex, it's simple, it's serious ... you get my point. It has all the elements of life, life with all of its wonderful mysteries.
Rating: 4
Summary: Irving is a Muse's Daughter!
Comment: When I read the first novel in the Katy Klein series, "Pluto Rising," I really enjoyed it. It was fun, had a very new concept (Katy Klein is a professional astrologer), and it gave me a good overall feeling. Set in Ottawa, my own city, it was a thrill to recognize places and laugh at some inside jokes.
"Jupiter's Daughter," however, was possessed of an emotional depth, and had some really courageous ideas in it. Karen Irving has definately grown since "Pluto Rising," and I've heard that there's a new one on the way, which I can't wait for. The ending of "Jupiter's Daughter," had me nearly crying, and the mystery had me entirely flummoxed. I had no idea "whodunnit," and it kept me gripped waiting to find out.
If you're looking for a mystery that isn't trite, and can actually get you emotionally involved, grab this one.
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Title: Dealing in Murder by Elaine Flinn ISBN: 0060545798 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 28 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $6.50 |
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Title: Murder in Scorpio (St. Martin's Dead Letter Mysteries,) by Martha C. Lawrence ISBN: 0312959842 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Pub. Date: 01 November, 1996 List Price(USD): $5.50 |
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Title: Pisces Rising (An Elizabeth Chase Mystery) by Martha C. Lawrence ISBN: 0312974477 Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks Pub. Date: 17 September, 2001 List Price(USD): $6.50 |
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Title: On What Grounds (Coffeehouse Mystery) by Cleo Coyle ISBN: 042519213X Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group Pub. Date: 02 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Grave Concerns (Mira) by Gwen Hunter ISBN: 0778320065 Publisher: Mira Books Pub. Date: 01 January, 2004 List Price(USD): $6.50 |
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