Recommended 18+
I would categorize this as a high jinx mystery novel. This story centers around a divorcee, Ruby Wisdom, who was at one time married to the town of Wormwood's local sheriff. Currently she is a private detective hired to solve the towns crime, one involving Violet Sullivan. On their initial meeting Ruby requests she bring a box of Little Debbie Swiss Rolls along, one of her favorite treats. She hires Ruby to investigate her husbands indiscretions,Violet suspects her husband Tripp is planning on leaving her for his bookkeeper. Her case changes from infidelities to murder when Tripp is found murdered, naked wearing nothing except fur-trimmed handcuffs and leopard print high heels. Ruby tries using her past relationship with her former husband Hank and current flame Clint, a UPS driver to help solve the mystery of who killed Tripp.
I enjoy books that I cannot wait to pick up and finish the read. This story lacked that for me. To be honest, I did not connect with the characters. The author's attempt at humor was tongue and cheek. The novel's plot, in my opinion, requires little concentration on the part of the reader. A great mystery should make the reader think and consist of twists and turns, allowing the reader to enjoy a novel's whodunnit factor. This lacked on all counts. It was a short easy read, if this is your type of book it would be something to consider for a rainy weekend.
Currently, this book is priced at $2.99 on Amazon (link posted below), at a little over 180 pages making it an okay value. I suggest you pick this one up at your local library. Considering this is a high jinx mystery and not my normal read I would give this 3 stars.
http://www.amazon.com/Handcuffs-High-Heels-Wisdom-Mystery-ebook/dp/B00M8N1LJ6
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/handcuffs-high-heels-jm-edwards/1120023215?ean=2940149636006
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