Denied by Mary Keliikoa
Series Name: Kelly Pruett #2
Genre: Private Investigator Mystery
Release: May 11, 2021
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A high-risk pregnancy. A dangerous secret. When her case turns deadly, can this investigator avoid racking up a fatal debt?
Despite her injuries, PI Kelly Pruett is eager to get back to work. So when a mommy-to-be hires her to locate her estranged dad, Kelly is thankful for the straightforward missing-persons case. But as she rummages through his trash in search of clues, she uncovers gambling debts to gangsters. . . and a blood-soaked severed finger.
With her investigation no longer cut-and-dried, Kelly’s hunt takes a deadly turn when her quarry is found driven off a cliff to his doom. And she’ll need more than her cop boyfriend’s help to expose the truth when the mob sends her a cease-and-desist notice with an explosive ending.
Can the determined detective take on the mafia and make it out alive?
Dru’s Short Musing:
There is no such thing as a sophomore slump with the latest drama featuring Kelly Pruett. In this fast-paced drama, a simple missing person showcased the dogged pursuit of our spunky and gutsy private investigator, whose need to find the answer pits her against some unsavory people. The author did a great job in staging this mystery that kept me engrossed in all facets, quickly becoming a page-turner as I could not put this book down until all was said and done. I liked how this drama evoked a variety of emotions as the story moved forward with secrets exposed that would lead to some honest truths. When things got a little tricky, the author pulled out all stops to tell a dynamic and engaging narrative, brimming with great dialogue, the ins and out of interacting with the various players involved and a story waiting to be read. Overall, this was an enjoyable tale and I’m eager to read the next book in this terrific series.
FTC Full Disclosure – I received a digital ARC of this book from the author.