Search - Eight of Swords (Tarot Card Mystery, Bk 1)

Warren Ritter is trying to live off the grid by making a living as a Tarot Card reader in Berkeley. When one of his clients turns up dead, Warren becomes the object of unwanted attention from law enforcement. Will he follow his conscience and find the killer, or will he continue running from his past?

Eight of Swords is the start of a promising mystery series. The mystery storyline is suspenseful, but it is the characters that will keep the reader turning the pages. Though deeply flawed, Warren Ritter is also smart and his struggles to atone for the wrongs in his past make him sympathetic. There are a number of interesting subplots surrounding Warren's past and current relationships that are left unresolved at the end of this book, making me eager to read the next.

Though the cover may imply otherwise, this is definitely not a cozy. Cozy readers may be offended by the occasional profanity, violence, and thoughts of premarital sex! For those who do not mind their mysteries rated PG-13, Eight of Swords is an excellent choice.

It was okay, but I expected more from a Malice Domestic winner. Unique concept and central character, but not believable in some parts. Maybe I edit too much and can't suspend my disbelief as easily as I used to.

I like the heck out of this book. I've been interested in Tarot, and enjoyed how it was woven through the story line. It's well written. I also really like the main character, Warren Ritter. He's believable with lots of dimention to his life.

I'm pleased to see the author has written several more with the main character.