i re-read this mystery this week after two years, and thought i remembered the plot about halfway through--and it would have been a good plot, as i remembered it. however, i hadn't remembered it accurately--the ending came as a complete surprise, it's that tricky. the clues are all there for the reader to use, but the author subtly guides the reader in the wrong direction. the characters are well-drawn, the dialogue good, the writing easy and enjoyable. i was surprised to read in the synopsis that this was a debut. i intend to read all the rest in the series and recommend it to mystery fans who have gotten too good at guessing the plot.
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