I'm posting three reviews on books by Sandy Wolters. If you like books with a good pace, strong female characters and a bit of the paranormal thrown it, you won't be disappointed. She is a very talented writer.
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Justice is Served.
Hmm, where do I start? Did I like the
story. Absolutely! I was a little slow in realizing it was a novella
and was looking for more development. Seriously, Miss Walters kicks
the book in gear and doesn't allow the reader a chance to
"catch-a-breath" until the main characters Rachael and
Patrick wind-up in each others arms for how shall I say, a very long
intimate interlude. Now this is one of the scenes I didn't care for,
not that I'm a prude by any stretch of the imagination, but because
this was a novella, I really thought it lasted must too long for the
length of the book. Is this part of the book well written,
Absolutely. Was it hot and passionate? Oh yeah, just a little too
long. I believe the time could have been better spent with Patrick's
mom (deceased) talking with him and Rachael.
Whoops, got a head of myself. When I
was reading the scene where his mom is talking to he and Rachael, I
had to back away for a minute and recollect my senses. Why? Because
his mom isn't some apparition floating about the house, she is as
solid as you or I. I forget, Miss Walters writes paranormal books.
A little more information before I wind
this up (don't want the review longer than the book).
A murder occurs in Brownwood, Texas.
One of the nicest women in town is Emily Campbell who is married to
police Chief Boyd Campbell. Patrick is called on the radio one night
to come to the Campbell residence on an apparent suicide by his boss
Boyd. None of the police procedural protocols are followed which
doesn't settle well with Patrick, but going against his boss doesn't
seem like the smartest career move on his part, so he keeps quite
while a terrible feeling pulls in his gut. He wants to enlist help,
yet has no one to turn to in town. Welcome in Rachael, a Phoenix
(somewhat psychic) homicide detective crosses his path while on
vacation yet gets lost along her way (she has a real problem with
maps and directions). These two will combine forces along with a few
town folk and a few other players who are no longer part our world.
How they flush out the murderer of Emily is well worth the ride.
This book is for both males and
females. Something for everyone and a very fun read.
I will be reading another one of
Sandy's books in the coming months, just haven't decided on which
one.
Brilliant writing
This is the second book I have read by
Sandy Wolters and it is wonderfully written. She has a true flair in
prose.
The general plot is well devised and
crafted. Little Maggie May has had a very rough five years. Her
husband is murdered on their wedding night when they both decide to
take a trip to the local convenience store. For the next five years
she locks herself away from life thinking she will never fill the
void her beloved Jimmy left in her heart.
She is out of town on business when her
brother decides to lend a helping hand in bringing down a tree that
is on its last leg. The tree (while coming down) mysteriously and
unexplainably diverts from falling harmlessly to the ground and
instead crashes onto the house she and Jimmy built. Her brother calls
the local Chief of Police fearing for his life. He is convinced that
his sister, (all 5' 2" of her) will promptly put an end to his
life upon her return.
The catastrophe triggers a host of
chain events that will pit the police chief and a long time family
friend against each other in hopes of wooing Maggie to the altar.
This is a fast paced novel and you will
be finished before you know it!
One other note. Since both of her
parents have passed on, I wonder who is going to give the bride away
if she makes a choice between her two highly competitive suitors?
Well done Miss Sandy. I will be reading
A Brother's Love in the next month or so.
She did it again!
This is the third book I have read by
Sandy and I'm here to tell ya it's just as good as the first two.
Without going into the details of the book I'm going to address her
style.
Sandy has an excellent way of
developing her characters to the point the reader is thrust into the
scenes becoming completely immersed. Her trait of inventing short,
petite, firebrand females is amazing. All of her gals are true "show
stoppers," but men, beware. There bite is definitely worse then
their bark. Men are constantly falling over their own two feet vying
for the affections of the heroine. Those males that are somewhat
familiar with the gals realize that the wrong word will have
extremely dire consequences to the male physical and mental psyche.
Well done Miss Sandy.
A brother's love "in a tight"
is about our heroine Pilar (FBI) agent and other agents who foil a
bank robbery and shoot Thomas Baker (Founder of the Snowflake
Militia) dead. His brother Boone puts a one million dollar bounty on
Pilar's head. She is unwillingly whisked away to a safe house
supposedly for her protection. The men on the farm - no ranch, aren't
so sure who needs protecting. Them or she. Everything appears to be
moving along nicely until Pilar is notified that her brother,
sister-in-law and nephew have been murdered. Will her brother's love
assist in hunting down the killer or will Pilar spend the rest of her
days looking for the man responsible for taking away everything she
ever loved?
Like the other two books, Maggie Mae
and Justice for Emily, a Brother's love is faced paced and intense.
The only critical thought on this story was maybe a little too much
time was dealt with Pilar being in protective custody at the ranch.
Other than that, the story is a wonderful fun quick read.
