Murder Off the Books

by: Evelyn David

Published by: Echelon Press

Reviewed by Barbara Broom

Murder Off the Books has found a way to grab most of us: humor, a well-written whodunit with wonderful, zany characters--and a dog who hates cats and a cat that hates dogs. What's not to like?

Just when you thnk you've figured it out, this talented author throws in another twist, another turn. Actually Evelyn David is the writing name for two talented writers working together. (Check out the author's Web site to see whom the two authors are).

Mac Sullivan is a retired DC cop who is now setting up his own detective agency. His dog sidekick is an Irish Wolfhound named Whiskey. He's Mac's buddy, his confidant--you get it.

Rachel Brenner is a cat lover who is recently divorced mother of a teen-age son. Her cat helps her through her mid-life crisis, like having to take her skills to work at a funeral home.

P.I. Mac is staking out Rachel's house and following her to work, because her brother (who may or may not be guilty) of murdering his boss.

The fun begins quickly n this zany and fast-paced mystery. P.I. Mac has his new job, Rachel in her job, both starting over to some degree, both learning to copy with the changes.

Of course Mac is good looking--so there's a little romance thrown in for good measure.

I hope this is the first in a long line of Sullivan Investigations Mysteries--and that the next one is ready so I don't have to wait so long to read more about these wonderful characters.

Armchair Interviews says: Great first book from this duo of gifted writers.

Author's Web site: http://www.evelyndavid.com