Murder Among Us

by Jonnie Jacobs

Book Overview

The overlapping threads of two murders lead Kate from Cybersex to love sonnets, from a clandestine research project to the deepest of family secrets, and ultimately threaten Kate and those she loves. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1575663988
• Release Date: March 1999
• Publisher: Kensington
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.3" x 0.8" x 4.3"

Customer Reviews

A good mix of humor, suspense, and great characters

This was a well plotted, suspenseful mystery. Again, the characters are well written and very likable. The relationships between Kate and her girls continues to grow, and the humor is still great. I was sure at the beginning of the story that I knew who was the murderer. Then came many twists and turns that had me guessing until the very end. Kate Austen is a wonderful heroine. It is enjoyable to watch her character grow with each book. Murder Amoung Us was intricate and a wonderful read! This is one of my favorite series.

an entertainig novel with substance

Kate Austen is an amateur sleuth, school teacher and mother, so I was expecting a light, maybe even frothy read. To my great delight, it wasn't. It offered more substance instead. The story moves along quickly and there are flashes of humor, but it's subtle humor. The characters seemed very real to me, and the storyline very believable. Kate's relationship with her daughters, her signifiant other and her mother-in-law were all developed and felt right. I intend to search out the author's other books.

Suspense and humor = great reading

This is the first Kate Austen book I've read, and I'm definitely going to read the earlier ones. The characters are interesting but believable and the plotting is tight. Highly recommended.

Entertainment that makes you think

This is a well-written, entertaining mystery with believable characters. It kept me guessing and turning the pages all the way through. But more than that, it has stayed with me now that I've finished. The plot is a lively one, with many twists and turns. It is also one that has made me think. Highly recommended.

Great summer reading

As with her earlier books, Jacobs kept me turning the pages. She does an excellent job of creating realistic, entertaining characters readers care about, and the writing is smooth and vivid. The plot twists and crisp dialogue keep the story moving along nicely. The story is a nice mix of amateur sleuthing and police procedure, and I especially like that Kate's boyfriend cop asks for her opinion and suggestions on matters where she has more experience than he does. This is a polished, thought-provoking mystery.