Malice Prepense

Barbara Holloway and her father, Frank, were finding it a challenge to solve the case because the clues were, at first, like jig saw pieces that didn’t fit but with Bailey, the Holloway’s P.I., on the case and the Holloway’s excellent ability to solve puzzles they were able to piece the clues togeth......more

I didn't like this book as much as the others in the series. It was still good just not up to snuff like the previous. It drags in many parts and is fast paced in others and the roller coaster effect was beginning to get on my nerves by the end. The plot and actions are over exaggerated and so far o......more

This is my second Kate Wilhelm mystery. It strikes me that there is a pattern with female lawyer detective/detective heroines in mystery novels that they live with or near nurturing fathers/father figures, have dead mothers, and although heterosexual, are unable to commit to one love-interest man (f......more

Kate Wilhelm certainly delights in tangled webs and notable characters. She knows her Oregon region and descriptively takes the reader into that world. I thoroughly enjoy lawyer stories and this one brings us into the courtroom (which truly is less likely to happen than settling out of court in real......more

5++++ stars. Wow what story and so many issues highlighted both in the mental health area, opinionated professionals............... (view spoiler)[Apart from a great story, mystery, characters and court room antics. Many issues explored within the story. Apart from the usual fictional action that I am unaware happe (hide spoiler)]......more