I haven't gotten behind on my reading, but I have gotten behind on posting them to the blog.
Savannah Reid is a police officer who takes her job seriously. When she gets a job, she cares about doing it right. But when the husband of a local politician is killer, Savannah's dedication to the truth costs her her badge but she still doesn't give up.
Just Desserts was published by Kensington Books and has a 1995 copyright. The author is using a pseudonym, but the real name isn't listed in the book. I couldn't find mention of others, so this must be the first in the Savannah Reid series and the first using this pseudonym.
I like Savannah. She has a great sense of humor, a love of chocolate and other small luxuries, and cares about her friends and family. The book is pretty well done, but the POV break I will mention later really bothered me.
Tense
Past.
POV
Most of the book is told in third person limited omniscient from the perspective of Savannah herself.
However, it switched from pages 281 to 282 to Ryan, I think. I remember really studying the switch. I really think the story could have been told without the break. Enough details could have come from Savannah's perspective. This single irregularity in POV really bothered me when I was reading it.
Deaths
p 17. a homicide by shotgun. Later determined to be Jonathan Winston, wife of a councilwoman.
p. 254. Another homicide. Don't like spoilers, so won't tell you who.
Suspects
- Beverly Winston, the victim's wife. She is the prime suspect
- Police Chief Norman Hillquist, who takes a very personal interest in the case
- Fiona, Jonathan's ex-wife
- Danielle Lamont, another ex-lover
- Eric Bowman, a scumbag
- Paul Connors, another designer
Other
Savannah's dialog has a southern flavor.
The start to the book is made exciting by having Savannah and her partner chasing down a fugitive.
Tension is increased with tips from an anonymous caller--a woman with a NY accent.
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