The Burglar is my first book by Thomas Perry, and I chose it because when Verushka mentioned it on her blog, I thought it sounded like fun.
Elle is young, small, and fit. Being small is a good thing when you want to burgle a house and entry through a doggy door presents no problem. Elle is a professional; she knows the skills of the trade from the burglary itself to the right fence for the goods.
However, when Elle burgles the home of an art dealer, she discovers a triple homicide and a camera still running on the scene. What to do? She takes the camera, edits out her own presence, and returns it for the police to find.
Unfortunately, her attempt to aid the the police in finding out who committed the murders goes awry, and Elle finds herself a target.
Read in July; blog review scheduled for Dec. 26.
NetGalley/Grove Atlantic/Mysterious Press
Suspense. Jan. 8, 2019. Print length: 304 pages.
This does sound like a fun read. And Happy belated Christmas! I hope it was merry and bright. :)
ReplyDeleteIt was entertaining, and I liked Elle. :) Hope your Christmas was a merry one!
DeleteHope you've been enjoying the Holiday Season! I like it that the main character definitely is on the wrong side of the law to begin. Could be interesting!
ReplyDeleteOne more big holiday with New Year's approaching fast. Happy New Year, Iliana!
DeleteMerry Christmas, Jenclair!
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds like an intriguing read.
It was interesting to have a criminal Elle solving crimes. :)
DeleteHmmmm, you are noncommittal on how you felt about this book, Jenny. Was it good?
ReplyDeleteIt kept my interest. I am interested in whether there will be more featuring Elle.
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