- Paperback: 343 pages
- Publisher: Headline Book Publishing; New edition edition (13 Nov 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0747254753
- ISBN-13: 978-0747254751
- Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 10.8 x 2.6 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 770,999 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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When Kat Colorado investigates the death of the highly successful Jimmy Randolph, she finds out he was being blackmailed and that a number of very scared people are coming to her and asking for help and protection. From the author of HONKY TONK KAT, ALLEY KAT BLUES and KAT'S CRADLE.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
A return to good form
6 Nov 2000
Format:Paperback
While the book in the Kat Colorado series before this one was somewhat below par, this one is a return to the excellent form usually displayed by this author. The plotting is tight and compelling; the characterisations are realistic and engaging. Very highly recommended.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Not up to par.
16 Feb 1998
Format:Hardcover
I've enjoyed many of Karen Kijewski's previous novels, and I think Kat Colorado is a solid character, much more interesting than V. I. Warshawski or Kay Scarpetta. (Nobody comes close to Kinsey Millhone, of course.) But this volume in the series seemed to fall flat for me. Several times I found my attention wandering; the plot didn't keep me interested and I found myself bored.
One flaw with this book is that there are too many victims and not enough suspects. I guessed who the criminal was about halfway through the novel. It wasn't that hard to figure out, because by process of elimination, everybody else was either a target or too obvious to be the culprit.
I find it interesting that the other reviewers of this book either loved it or hated it. The truth probably lies somewhere in between. Kijewski's characters are strong enough to survive a weak plot; one can only hope that this book is an exception to an otherwise fine series.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
First Kat Colorado read for me...
25 May 2008
Format:Paperback
I have a friend that runs a book store. She handed me this book, told me to read it, and if I liked it, then she had three more novels written by Kijewski. I love women P.I. stories and couldn't wait to get started. Overall, I still don't understand where reviewer, jjjax, comes off with a one-star review. But hey, to each their own. The only reason I didn't give this book a five-star rating was because I thought there were some parts she just threw in to make more words, so the plot slowed down at times before it picked back up. But...I still enjoyed the book. I think what threw me was the way Kijewski sounds so much like Janet Evanovich. Then I got to looking at their pictures and thought they even looked somewhat alike. Actually, I thought the resemblance was quite amazing. Jikewski started out with the dog named Ranger in this book, and she had the grandmother that was a bit "different". Her dialogue was witty and quick. They (Evanovich & Kijewski) write so much alike that it blew my mind. And Evanovich comes up with the Ranger character and the grandmother that is definitely "different". Then all of a sudden, after writing nine books, it's as if Kijewski just drops off the face of the earth. Can't seem to figure that one out either, since she was really on a roll. Before the week is over, I will have the entire collection of Kijewski's books. So that'll give me plenty of time for more reviews a little later. To the fans of women P.I.s, I recommend this one. Go for it. You might just like it. I'm sure it's available at most of the local libraries, and if not, ask them to get it for you.
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