The Star

by: David Skibbins

Published by: Thomas Dunne Books

Reviewed by Andrea Sisco

Warren Ritter is not who he says he is. He's been on the run from a former life (that minor problem of a townhouse blowing up, the FBI's interest in him and his revolutionary beliefs and actions) for thirty years. To complicate matters, Warren suffers from bi-polar disorder and the constant desire to run from commitment.

Warren recently learned he has a grown daughter, Fran. Fran has just separated from her police officer husband, Orrin and he's taken their infant son from her. Orrin believes she's an unfit mother because she's bi-polar and occasionally does some pretty weird things.

When Orrin is murdered, the police focus on Fran. It's up to the reluctant father, Warren, to prove his daughter is innocent.

Warren also has reason to suspect his own father's death was not an accident and he is determined to find what really happened, who did it and why.

David Skibbins is my new favorite author. This former hippie protagonist has a serious mental disorder and reaches into the deepest part of his being to 'step up to the plate' and make responsible choices.

The dialogue is snappy, the plot is fun and the characters, well, you'll love them or you'll hate them. I can't wait to read his previous novels Eight of Swords and High Priestess. And I certainly am excited and look forward to his next novel.

Armchair Interviews says: David Skibbin's The Star sizzles.

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