Knockdown
A Home Repair is Homicide Mystery

I used to consider this a cozy series, but not anymore. When over half the novel is told from the creepy point of view of a psycho killer, it's more a thriller than domestic. That's unfortunate because the part of the story told from Jake's view is very good. When someone from Jake's past shows up t......more

I've loved all the other books I've read in this series, but this one wasn't a favorite. The story felt disjointed to me -- even the home repairs were more difficult to follow than usual. I didn't enjoy going into so many points of view. I didn't care about those characters enough to be in their hea......more

I miss the focus on the main characters and town residents rather than those committing murder.......more

Not great I've read several in this series. This is my least favorite. It's a fear fest from beginning to end. And Jake does one stupid thing after another.......more

I didn't completely dislike this book. The villain was well-drawn, if more than a bit repetitive, but I started reading this series for a cozy mystery, not a psychological thriller. The series is no longer what it says on the tin. I liked the pro-active idea of setting Jacobia up for bait, but every......more