Death Takes A Ride Book Review

The Cate Kinkaid Files

Book Three

SUMMARY:  It's official.  This case is above her pay grade - and Cate's in over her head.

     Cate Kinkaid arrives at H&B Vintage Auto Restorations to give a friend a ride.  But, as usual, trouble finds Cate even there - this time in the form of one dead man, one wounded man, and what appears to be a pretty obvious case of self-defense.

     Despite having been mearly an unfortunate bystander, Cate finds herself sucked into the case.  And the deeper she gets, the more she begins to suspect that the shooting in the H&B office may not have been as cut-and-dried as it appeared.  

     Bestselling and award-winning author Lorena McCourtney takes  you on a wild ride in this clever cozy mystery that will keep you guessing.

REVIEW:  If you like humor with your mysteries, check out Lorena McCourtney's latest book.  Between guessing how the story was going to end and laughing at all the situations Cate found herself in, the book was finished before I knew it.  The author kept me guessing as to how everything would work out and the circumstances leading up to the event.  I love Cate's desire to do a good job, to do what was right even in the hardest of circumstances, and not being afraid to ask for help.  This is the third book in this series but does a good job standing on it's own.  But, I would recommend reading the other ones because they are good and fill in some of the blanks you may have.

This book was provided by Revell for review without compensation.

Lorena McCourtney is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of dozens of novels, including Invisible (which won a Daphne du Maurier Award from Romance Writers of America), Dying to Read, and Dolled Up to Die.  She resides in Oregon.  Learn more at www.lorenamccourtney.com.

Dolled Up to Die Book Review

The Cate Kinkaid Files

Book 2

SUMMARY:  Cate's not sure just what she expected . . . but she knows it certainly wasn't this.

     When Cate Kinkaid receives a frantic call about a triple homicide, she drives to the scene against her better judgment - aren't triple homicides more up the police department's alley? - only to find that the victims are not quite who she expects.  Now she has a new rule to add to everything she's learned in her short stint as an assistant private investigator: always find out if the victims have human DNA.  Because these three do not. 

     But who would shoot this nice lady's dolls?  What possible reason could the shooter have?  And then there's the startling discovery of another victim, who definitely does have human DNA . . .

     With tension that is matched only by humor, Dolled Up to Die is the exciting second book in Lorena McCourtney's Cate Kinkaid Files.  You won't find a place to stop and take a breath in this fast-paced story.

REVIEW:  The storyline is different from any I've read before but it has just the right amount of mystery to keep you guessing as to who the murderer is and why.  While it does move at a faster pace, you should not get lost or confused.  The characters are wonderfully developed and my favorite, of course, is Cate.  She tries hard to be a good Assistant Private Investigator but makes mistakes just like the rest of us.  She is comfortable in her own skin (and flaming carrot red hair) and is not afraid of taking chances.  Cate has a big heart and is willing to help anyone in need.  This is a great book and a wonderful read.

This book was provided by Revell for review without compensation.

 Lorena McCourtney is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of dozens of novels, including Dying to Read, Invisible which won a Daphne du Maurier Award from Romance Writers of America), In Plain Sight, On the Run, and Stranded.  She resides in Oregon.

Dying to Read Book Review

SUMMARY:  All she wanted was a paycheck.  What she got was a murder.
     Cate Kinkaid's life is . . . well, frankly it's floundering.  Her social life, her career, her haircut - they're all a mess.  Unemployed, she jumps at the chance to work for her PI uncle, even though she has no experience and no instincts.  After all, she is just dabbling in the world of private investigating until she can find a "real" job.
     All she has to do for her first assignment is determine that a particular woman lives at a particular address.  Simple, right?  But when she reaches the dark Victorian house, she runs into a hungry horde of gray-headed mystery readers and a dead body.  This routine PI job is turning out to be anything but simple.  Is Cate in over her head?

REVIEW:  Cate does not plan to be a private investigator for long.  She is sending resumes out in hopes of finding something permanent.  But, since she isn't qualified for much and her uncle is laid up in the hospital with a broken hip, Cate is trying to do the best she can to help him out. 
     This is a good book.  I like how Cate is determined to wrap up this case and find Willow.  She digs in and, once Willow is found, she tries to find out who murdered Willow's last employer.  Cate sticks by her new friend and tries to see the best in everyone, even when it looks like everyone is lying.  She even takes in Amelia's deaf cat after Amelia is murdered.  Cate's faith is important to her and plays an important part when she has some big decisions to make and when she is in a couple of very sticky situations.  I would recommend it to anyone wanting a change of pace in their reading material.

This book was provided by Revell for review without compensation.

Available August 2012 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.

Lorena McCourtney is the award-winning author of dozens of novels, including Invisible (which won a Daphne du Maurier Award from Romance Writers of America), In Plain Sight, On the Run, and Stranded.  She resides in Oregon.