Mystery/Thriller Book Reviews
Page Four of FourShakespeare's Christmas by Charlaine Harris
St. Martin's Press, 1998.Hardcover, 214 pages.
ISBN: 0312193300.
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Shakespeare's Christmas is the latest entry in the series starring cleaning lady and karate expert Lily Bard (See, Shakespeare's Landlord and Shakespeare's Champion). A victim of a horrifying assault and rape, Lily is a fascinating character whose struggles to come to terms with her past are delicately and expertly rendered by Charlaine Harris. The small town atmosphere and quirky characters are skillfully drawn, without resorting to clichés. The darker edge to what could have been a lighthearted cozy makes for compelling reading. Highly Recommended.
--Claire E. White
Vampire Bytes by Linda Grant
Ivy Books, May, 1999.Paperback, 288 pages.
ISBN: 0684826755.
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Vampire Bytes is a fast-paced, intriguing p.i. story. The world of LARP, frequented by affluent teens in Palo Alto and the Bay Area will be a bit of an eye-opener for some parents, who may be blissfully unaware that their own teens are stalking the night decked out in full Goth regalia and pretending to be vampires. The cutthroat world of software games is vividly portrayed and makes for great background for the story. Grant has an almost journalistic style to her writing which gives the story a slightly gritty, realistic feel. Altogether, a thoroughly entertaining book by Linda Grant.
--Claire E. White
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