Gail Ramsey has written a winner with “Tick Tock.” The main character, Spiegel Cullen, has taken on a case involving a congressman’s daughter being accused of murder.

Sug books (2004 )
ISBN 0974839205   
Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (8/06)

Gail Ramsey has written a winner with “Tick Tock.”  The main character, Spiegel Cullen, has taken on a case involving a congressman’s daughter being accused of murder.  The story takes you from Philadelphia to Bermuda.  Breanna, the accused, is an interesting character that has some emotional difficulties.   These lead to some fascinating moments. Breanna is also Spiegel’s ex-boyfriend’s sister.  In addition to the murder, Speigel has to deal with being around the ex and his newly pregnant wife.  My heart went out to Speigel in trying to deal with her unresolved feelings for him.  Her current boyfriend, Craig, shows up on the island with a “friend” that happens to be a curvy female.  Spiegel is not thrilled about this either.

“Tick Tock” involves some interesting characters and plot twists.  It is really an enjoyable mystery.  Spiegel’s character has been developed in such a way that she feels like a real person.  If she was a real person, she is someone that I would want to be friends with.  I could relate to her feelings involving both of the men in her life.

The storyline is really entertaining and it is more appealing because it is taking place in Bermuda.  The laws are a little different in Bermuda, this makes Spiegel’s work more difficult.  Spiegel also has to deal with a health scare involving a blood disease.  She is too busy to have to take care of it, but it stays in the back of her mind as she is trying to win her case.  Her sister supplies her with a great deal of support.

Further drama is created with the family of the murder victim.  Spiegel finds herself being stalked by one and Breanna receives threats.  There is a really interesting scene in which she shows up at the victim’s funeral.  He also has a long term fiancé that was not pleased with his cheating.

I highly recommend this novel to readers that enjoy fun mysteries.  This would be great for a readers group to discuss.  It would lead to lively discussions.   You will not be disappointed with this novel!