Murder in Galveston (Book) - 3/28/2018 7:40:19 AM
It is an excellent addition to what appears to be an interesting series. The setting is Galveston TX and she gets the anbiance right.
Liz has physic powers that she can't control and really doesn't really understand. That gives another layer to the mystery and makes her more relateable.
Very enjoyable, suggest you check out the others in the series.
Murder in Galveston (Book) - 1/26/2018 11:22:10 AM
Murder In Galveston is a good, fast-paced read. Marilyn Dalla Valle presents the reader with an interesting cast of characters, intricate plot twists and an unexpected denouement. The protagonist is Liz Adams, a woman in early middle age and her husband Garrett, who are living on a sailboat. They are in Galveston to attend the college graduation of Liz’ nephew.
Other characters include Jenny, Liz’ sister; Danny, Jenny’s son and the graduate; Celeste and Stephanie, his girlfriends; Geoff, Jenny’s boyfriend; Celeste’s mother, Lillian.
When Celeste turns up murdered, all fingers are pointed at Danny. The police are happy with their suspect and not inclined to look further. Liz, however, knows her nephew and refuses to believe that he could such a thing. Using her talent at detection and her unwanted but very real psychic gift, she sets out to solve the murder.
There are a number of side plots, including one involving Jenny’s boyfriend Geoff to whom there’s more than it seems. Lillian, Celeste’s mother, adds complications. Stephanie has her own story.
The book reads quickly and keeps the reader involved. I do have some stylistic quibbles. The author over describes at times. For instance, when a man sits up in bed we don’t need to know all about his pillow cases. There are a few clunky uses of verbs. These flaws don’t unduly distract the reader and don’t damage the story at all. If you like an engrossing and fast moving mystery, Murder in Galveston is for you.
