Night Vision: A Jane Lawless Mystery
by: Ellen Hart
Published by: St. Martin's Minotaur
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Reviewed by Andrea Sisco
Jane Lawless and her friend Cordelia Thorn make a return appearance in Ellen Hart's Night Vision.
Joanna Kasimir is a friend of Jane and Cordelia. She left Minneapolis as a young woman, determined to become a famous actor. Unlike so many others who flock to Hollywood with big dreams, Joanna succeeded in achieving fame.
The price of being a celebrity was steep. Her choices in men were not the best and after two failed marriages, she found herself involved with a man (Gordon Luberman) who, when she left him, wouldn't accept the demise of the relationship and began stalking her.
Joanna is about to return to her hometown to star in Cordelia Thorn's production of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? when she receives flowers and a note from Gordon. He's been released from prison and is stalking her again.
Determined not to succumb to her fears and allow Gordon to control her life again, Joanna enlists help from Jane and private investigator A.J. Nolan.
It's not just Joanna who is experiencing problems in Night Vision. Joanna's brother, David Carlson, has been missing for a month and turns up in Minneapolis with a dangerous secret. Cordelia's sister Octavia arrives, intent on interfering with the relationship between Cordelia and her young niece Hattie. Add to the mix some wacky neighbors and a crazy would-be journalist--and there's big trouble brewing in Minneapolis. Jane's life is spiraling out of control, just when she's trying to cement a long distance relationship with her love interest, Kenzie Mullroy.
Ellen Hart's novels just get better and better. Her plots are complex and compelling, the characters rich and dark and fully drawn and there's enough action to keep you turning the pages. In Night Vision, a twist at the end, suggests there's going to be a continuation of Cordelia and Hattie's story. I can't wait!
Armchair Interview says: Highly recommended. And pick up Iron Girl by Ellen Hart. It's delicious!
Author's Web site: http://www.ellenhart.com
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