Review
"Nightfall," by Brian White, is a mystery novel about a private investigator trying to solve the mystery of a prostitute's death with the threat of her own death looming overhead.
The main character, Ezzy Morgan, is a PI who quit her career as a paramedic after getting burned out. When requested to investigate a prostitute's death, she agrees apprehensively, but she soon she finds herself in over her head as a crime lord gets wind of her investigation and threatens to kill her if he doesn't meet her demands.
The plot gets moving fast and continues gaining momentum until the end.
One of the strengths of "Nightfall" is the writing. White writes with a punchy style and a very matter-of-fact tone, perfectly suited for the mystery genre. The characters, from the cocaine-addicted detective to the ruthless crime lord, are interesting to read about.
The dialogue is well-written, each character with his or her own verbal idiosyncrasies. The icing on the cake in this book is the dark, witty humor.
Overall, this book is a must-read for any mystery fan.
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Buy the book on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Nightfall-Brian-White-ebook/dp/B00K08RQP4
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Don't Call Me Baby by Betty Byers
Review
Betty Byers “Don't Call Me Baby" intrigues with an exciting combination of romance, mystery, and suspense.
Set in a London, the novel follows 24-year-old Lola Hussey as she navigates her complicated love life and her new position as a junior investigator at a private investigator agency.
Lola, whose previous primary concern had been how to move out of her mother's house, finds herself assigned to solve a case involving the suspicious death of a wealthy Australian.
Although there is a lot going on in the novel, Byers paces it well, keeping the reader from being overwhelmed with information.
Byers develops all of the characters extensively, especially Lola.
The reader is granted a deep look into Lola's upbringing, making Lola's actions in the present more understandable.
The novel is written in the first-person perspective, which really allows the reader into Lola's head.
One of novel’s greatest strengths is its humor.
Byers is a smart, witty writer, and her talent certainly shines in the novel's comedy.
Despite Lola's demanding job as an investigator, she has time for romance.
After coming clean about her lack of feelings for her on-and-off-again romantic partner of two years, she is torn between her feelings for her stoic Danish boss, Julian, and the playful yet dreamy Joe.
"Don't Call Me Baby" is truly the complete package -- and it is a must-read for anyone who likes romance with their mystery.
More Information
Download for free here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/341296
About the author: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/BettyByers
Author's blog: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7205297.Betty_Byers/blog
Betty Byers “Don't Call Me Baby" intrigues with an exciting combination of romance, mystery, and suspense.
Set in a London, the novel follows 24-year-old Lola Hussey as she navigates her complicated love life and her new position as a junior investigator at a private investigator agency.
Lola, whose previous primary concern had been how to move out of her mother's house, finds herself assigned to solve a case involving the suspicious death of a wealthy Australian.
Although there is a lot going on in the novel, Byers paces it well, keeping the reader from being overwhelmed with information.
Byers develops all of the characters extensively, especially Lola.
The reader is granted a deep look into Lola's upbringing, making Lola's actions in the present more understandable.
The novel is written in the first-person perspective, which really allows the reader into Lola's head.
One of novel’s greatest strengths is its humor.
Byers is a smart, witty writer, and her talent certainly shines in the novel's comedy.
Despite Lola's demanding job as an investigator, she has time for romance.
After coming clean about her lack of feelings for her on-and-off-again romantic partner of two years, she is torn between her feelings for her stoic Danish boss, Julian, and the playful yet dreamy Joe.
"Don't Call Me Baby" is truly the complete package -- and it is a must-read for anyone who likes romance with their mystery.
More Information
Download for free here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/341296
About the author: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/BettyByers
Author's blog: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7205297.Betty_Byers/blog
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