A blog reviewing mystery books, with a listing of Saskatchewan mysteries, and a sprinkling of non-fiction books, especially history and biographies
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Friday, July 8, 2011
The Last Good Day by Gail Bowen
74. - 255.) The Last Good Day by Gail Bowen – Not her best but the 9th Joanne Kilbourn mystery is a very good story. Of course a mystery featuring Saskatchewan lawyers is bound to be good. It is better than the 8th simply because it is a Saskatchewan story. Joanne is set to enjoy the summer at a legal enclave, Lawyer’s Bay, at a Qu’Appelle Valley lake with the partners of Falconer Shreeve, prominent Regina lawyers in their 40’s. Summer peace is shattered by the drowning death of partner Chris Altieri. Family and firm conflicts complicate the investigation. Former lover, Inspector Alex Kequahtooway, has a special personal connection to the firm. Amidst the turmoil Joanne finds a new love. The ending is a fair but I wish there were less bodies. More likely I am unhappy with the unexpected death of a continuing character. Hardcover. (Dec. 31/04)
74. - 255.) The Last Good Day by Gail Bowen – Not her best but the 9th Joanne Kilbourn mystery is a very good story. Of course a mystery featuring Saskatchewan lawyers is bound to be good. It is better than the 8th simply because it is a Saskatchewan story. Joanne is set to enjoy the summer at a legal enclave, Lawyer’s Bay, at a Qu’Appelle Valley lake with the partners of Falconer Shreeve, prominent Regina lawyers in their 40’s. Summer peace is shattered by the drowning death of partner Chris Altieri. Family and firm conflicts complicate the investigation. Former lover, Inspector Alex Kequahtooway, has a special personal connection to the firm. Amidst the turmoil Joanne finds a new love. The ending is a fair but I wish there were less bodies. More likely I am unhappy with the unexpected death of a continuing character. Hardcover. (Dec. 31/04)
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