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Sex, A Mystery
Sex A Mystery
Author: Fiona Quirina
I'm not your typical call girl.  I'm what is called a "sex surrogate" in the therapy biz.  I prefer to think of myself as a courtesan.  Maybe that's because of my background - an MBA from Harvard and my recent position as Senior Vice President of a major conglomerate.  That job came to a resounding final...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780425200346
ISBN-10: 0425200345
Publication Date: 3/1/2005
Pages: 240
Rating:
  • Currently 3.1/5 Stars.
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3.1 stars, based on 26 ratings
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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reviewed Sex, A Mystery on + 17 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Interesting mystery. Sex gets a more philosophical and ethical consideration by the lead character who is a "sexual surrogate" whose unexpected involvement in the career has her reflecting positively on the role of "courtesan" which she identifies with. Her roommate and good friends is a priest preaching a ministry to the homeless and she supports his ministry with her earnings- another small moral issue. A running thread comparing morality and ethics among characters creates interest and the interview techniques of a policewoman are highlighted interestingly with the suspect who evaluates and learns from them.
Quite a nice little book, short and quick with a little more reflection than just mere who did it and why.
grendelynn avatar reviewed Sex, A Mystery on + 15 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This is a fun, very fast read, with a real mystery in it. Surprisingly very little actual sex--so if you're looking for a Laurell K. Hamilton level of sex, not what you want. However, if you're looking for a fun mystery where you actually have to think a little about whodunit, pick this one.
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barbsis avatar reviewed Sex, A Mystery on + 1076 more book reviews
It took me a few chapters to get into this book but wow what a screwy scenario.

A sex therapist pimps out her clients to a female sex surrogate, Lydia Quess -- legalized prostitution. In the first few pages of the book, a client is murdered in Lydia's bed and she is the prime suspect. The irony of the situation is that Lydia's roommate is a catholic priest while Lydia is a hooker. Gotta love it.

This is a story of the suspect (Lydia) doing her own detective work and because the police, of course, suspect her and aren't giving the case their full attention. A short but sweet mystery.
amichai avatar reviewed Sex, A Mystery on + 368 more book reviews
A enjoyable mystery set in modern day New York with the sleuth a sex surrogate. Not erotic.
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An interesting career choice for the main character. A good mystery.


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