Niki Danforth, daughter of a Cold War covert intelligence officer, has the “thriller/adventure” gene in her DNA. After a career as a successful TV/video producer and director in New York, this empty-nester is picking up her first love of mystery books and recreating herself as an author in the genre. Danforth lives in the New Jersey countryside with her husband and two drama-queen dogs.
About Stunner: A Ronnie Lake Mystery:
Pages: 369Beautiful. Bright. And possibly, deadly…
This is all Ronnie Lake knows about her potential sister-in-law, Julianna. But she’s determined to find out the truth about her wealthy brother’s new lover before he throws away his happiness, fortune, and quite possibly, his life. Who is this mysterious woman with two lives–and how deep does her deception go?
As a divorced, downsized, 50-something, Ronnie finds herself becoming an “accidental detective” in order to get to the bottom of things. There are unexplained hang-ups when the phone rings. A disturbing package and sketchy characters appear at her wealthy family’s estate outside New York City. It all pushes Ronnie to step out of her privileged life and into a sinister world where people will do just about anything to escape their past. Is Julianna the most desperate of them all?
ASIN: B00F029810
Age: Adult
Genre: Women's Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense
Formats Available: ebook (.mobi [Kindle]), paperback
My Review
Ronnie Lake is a middle aged woman who appears to be very protective of her brother and sees his new girlfriend Julianna as being a bit too perfect. She becomes suspicious of her after her niece Laura informs her of some weird goings on with Julianna. Ronnie immerses herself in trying to find out all she can about the woman, which leads her to the mystery of the story.
I found Ronnie to be a likable character if a bit too nosy for her own good. I did enjoy the humor involved of course and the plot was well thought out. There are a few 'accidents' that lead Ronnie down a path that she probably stay out of, but she is bound and determined to 'save' her brother from any more heartache. Along with her faithful dog and a man in her martial arts class, they investigate all the clues that puts everyone in danger.
I enjoy a book with a strong female character and Ronnie certainly is one of those. I think this is a book that can be enjoyed by the person who enjoys a good mystery romp.
I received this book for review and was not monetarily compensated for my review.
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