When Quinn Jones learns her beloved husband Jordan Chang is dead, she is devastated--even more so because the police have ruled Jordan's death a suicide, something Quinn can not accept.
It takes months for Quinn to pull herself out of a deep depression and decide to prove that her husband was murdered.
Since all of their friends have accepted the suicide conclusion, Quinn inadvertently begins building her own team through accidental encounters. It is here that the book begins to shine with sensitive characterization and humor.
As a murder mystery there are weaknesses, but as a novel about people, The Rage of Plum Blossoms beguiles. The motley crew Quinn assembles through chance meetings imparts charm and humor to the plot. Diverse as Bernie, Sam, and Ryan are, each contributes not only expertise, but genuine support for Quinn's quest to find who murdered her husband and why.
I loved the characters and enjoyed the lively and entertaining escapades of Quinn and her team of allies.
NetGalley/Kindle Press
Mystery. Sept. 27, 2016. Print length: 273 pages.
I love that you choose mysteries that I haven't heard of before. That makes your blog fun and really helpful. Not sure I'd read this one, but I do like to learn of new-to-me authors. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI get most of my mysteries through NetGalley--some are successful, some are not, but I fell in love with the cover on this one. I enjoyed the characters in this one--an odd assortment of quirky. :)
DeleteI love the cover of this one. The book appeals to me too, especially after reading your thoughts, Jenclair. I seem to be preferring more "charm and humor" in my books as of late. It comes and goes. :-)
ReplyDeleteMe, too! It was a nice contrast to some of the darker mysteries I read. Since you've already read Fractured, Wendy, I hope you will enjoy McKenzie's The Murder Game.
DeleteI enjoy books with "characters" in them--as my family used to define characters. This one sounds like one I would like.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was fun!
DeleteGood characters will pull a book through every time. Have scribbled this title and author down on my growing list of books I hope to read next year. :)
ReplyDeleteI know--that growing list of books! Never will we reach the end. :)
DeleteGreat review! I love the title and cover.
ReplyDeleteI know--titles and covers are a big draw for me, too!
DeleteSounds interesting and I like that this book offers some insights on people alongside the mystery. Will keep this book in mind. Thanks, Jenclair!
ReplyDelete(Letter on its way to you. :-D)
And a postcard on its way to you!
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