Helpful Score: 1
Eileen Brady has a light, humorous touch that makes her books very enjoyable to read. Kate's voice is curious, casual, determined... and her retired fire investigator of a grandfather keeps her grounded when she becomes too embroiled in her investigations. Kate certainly does need to be reined in from time to time because her investigatory style is what I call "stir the pot." Many people don't react well to it, including her boyfriend.
For me, a weakness in this series is that-- with the exception of Kate's grandfather-- all the secondary characters are a bit flat. They need to be fleshed out more, and the grandfather needs to make a few more appearances for this series to really shine.
What keeps me coming back for more are the animals and Brady's stories of them and their owners. She knows whereof she speaks, having been a veterinarian for over twenty-five years. Her portraits of both owners and pets glow with humor and affection. An added bonus is that animal lovers reading these mysteries will be able to glean tips on how to care for their own pets. This is certainly a series to keep on your radar.
For me, a weakness in this series is that-- with the exception of Kate's grandfather-- all the secondary characters are a bit flat. They need to be fleshed out more, and the grandfather needs to make a few more appearances for this series to really shine.
What keeps me coming back for more are the animals and Brady's stories of them and their owners. She knows whereof she speaks, having been a veterinarian for over twenty-five years. Her portraits of both owners and pets glow with humor and affection. An added bonus is that animal lovers reading these mysteries will be able to glean tips on how to care for their own pets. This is certainly a series to keep on your radar.
