The book was a definite, can't put down. I thoroughly enjoyed Dr. Malone and his friends Arnie and Figlio. I have recommended "Chain of Custody" to all my mystery reading friends. This book lends itself well to a sequel. I felt no impediment to the medical or legal jargon and feel it actually made the reading more realistic. I loved it!!.

I appreciated Andy Plonka's review of my WHERE THERE'S A WILL, and was glad he liked my characters and my plotting and considered the book entertaining, but I wanted him to know that I did research the possibility that a person could be trapped and whirled in a hot dryer. (Which he thought was "improbable.") I called my appliance dealer and found that it is perfectly possible in one of the large sized dryers that are used for quilts and blankets and such. If Andy looks at his local laundromat he can probably see one of those just like the one in WHERE THERE'S A WILL. Must all danger come from guns and poison? Why not a little creative variety?

I have your site on my favorite places list.

I agree that Gloria Lamerino and her world of Revere make a great mystery character and setting. The next element in the periodic table is beryllium!

His books should get 10 stars! They are so well written (and edited!) and the characters are people we really want to know. I have read all of them and always await a new one.

I enjoyed this book as I do all of Ms Cornwall's books. The only point I found disconcerting was the death of Benton Wesley. I kept waiting for the surprise ending ala Agatha Christie, where Benton surfaces and said that it was a ploy to capture Carrie. Alas this was not to be. I am anticipating her latest to see how Kay copes with the tragic loss of yet another lover.

I'd like to see a section on humorous mysteries. Also how about a yearly the reader recommend list? Thanks!

I'd like to thank Jean Mason for the most intelligent review of my book I've yet seen. I've had other reviews as enthusiastic (thank God), but none that recognized so clearly what I was trying to do..

This book is one huge disappointment and a total waste of time and money!! As I finished it, it went straight into the garbage. Flawed and unlikeable characters are the rule. Even though I realize this is fiction, it is totally beyond the realm of possibility or credibility. Even though I have been entertained by some of her works in the past, I doubt I'll bother with any more books by this author..

I would just like to recommend to anyone interested in the detective genre the Elvis Cole series by Robert Crais. I have loved all his books but his last one, L.A. Requiem was one of his best. I could barely put the book down and if I were reviewing the book, it would be a five star rating. I noticed none of his books have been reviewed by The Mystery Reader and I think it is time someone does.

Hi. I have been going to your site for about 3 weeks and I have to say that it is very helpful. but....if you could, I'd like to see some books on FBI agents...thanx~!

When I read that Deaver had a new book, I was so excited- until I realized it wasn't a Lincoln Rhyme story. But what a great book! I don't think Lincoln's appearance was contrived- I found it comforting that Deaver would know that his readers were expecting this character and that he met our expectations. He is the only author other than Lawrence Block whom I feel can carry off multiple leading characters with equal ability. I was surprised that he has written 14 books but I'm going to the library (or to amazon.com) to see what they are. Hope we find older books with such great characters!

Hello! I saw you at yahoo! Perhaps you can help: I recently heard an interview on NPR with a mystery writer who used to be a stereo salesman; his protagonist had the same vocation before becoming a PI. Do you know the name of this author? THANKS!

I enjoyed the book and the very colorful characters in that delightful setting. I hope I will continue to enjoy the Rhys Bowen series with Constable Evans as much I do M. C. Beaton's Hamish Macbeth. I belong to a mystery club and Evans Above will be my report for the next meeting.

I have recently finished reading THE BITCH FACTOR by Chris Rogers. A friend of mine told me she saw a movie that resembled the book. My question is, is there a movie made from this book and if so what is the title?