One Must Wait

by Penny Mickelbury

Book Overview

One Must Wait, the first book in what is certain to be a new series about African American defense attorney Carole Ann Gibson, starts as she labors to convince a jury that her client, a Washington,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312971869
• ISBN13: 9780312971861
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

One Must Not Wait to buy this book!!

Penny Mickelbury joins a growing list of African American female mystery/suspense authors whose work is second to none!!

A good introduction to this series

Carole Ann Gibson, newly widowed, and as a result very highly motivated, tries to track down her husband's killer. In more ways than one, in doing so she discovers her roots. This was an enjoyable book and is recommended.

Supurb Storytelling

If the measure of a good book is that it totally captivates you such that you miss the first 2 (two) boarding calls for a flight out of town, then this a good book. I absolutely loved the authors ability to draw the reader into the story and not let them go until the very end. A definate page turner and left me with my mouth hanging open. (unconciously of course) I also loved the talk of New Orleans and the issues surrounding race, color, Creole vs. Cajun and all of the concpets indigenous to Louisiana. I was so impressed with the novel that about 1/2 way through this book, I immediately ordered her other 2 books. I truly hope the same depth and richness are present. Very, very good book and a must read for anyone who enjoys suspense, drama and wonderfully descriptive novels .

Slooow but Gratifying!!

I didn't actually enjoy reading this book until the very end. The beginning was extremely slow, but I had enough faith to believe that the author would pick up the pace eventually. I was right!! The ending was very exciting and suprises popped up at every turn. If you begin reading and find it difficult because the beginning drags along, hang in there! Penny saved the best for last.

Another award winning thriller

Carol and Alain Gibson are a black yuppie couple rising fast in their respective DC law firms. However, both are struggling with their conscience as Carol successfully defends guilty white collar criminals and Alain finds loopholes in environmental laws that benefit the avaricious needs of his clients at the cost of the public. Alain abruptly quits his firm over the latest shady deal. However, a few days later, Alain is found dead, murdered on a DC street. A distraught Carol wants to know what happened to her beloved spouse. The police feel it is another random mugging that went bad. However, a persistent law enforcement official disagrees with the brass and is soon paralyzed by a gunshot. Carol decides to investigate what really happened to her spouse. She starts with that last client, Parish Petroleum, and begins to uncover massive environmental destruction that impacts the poor Louisiana blacks. One must be patient with ONE MUST WAIT because the novel starts very slow, but once it clears that first incline, it becomes a runaway roller coaster ride that will thrill all fans of who-done-its. Carol is a great character, refusing to quit until she learns why her husband was murdered, even as she internally struggles with her wealth and position while observing her starving sisters. The fast-paced story line cleverly blends environment and race into a plausible scenario. Readers will want more works like this one from Penny Micklebury, who looks like she has the stuff to be a superstar. Harriet Klausner