Aka McGuire
by Janet Entzel
Published by Beaver’s Pond Press
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Reviewed by Patricia E. Reid
Be careful who you trust is a lesson Katherine (Kitt) Logan learns the hard way. In the process, she puts herself in danger as well as her employees and friends.
Kitt’s car breaks down on the highway outside of Empalme, Arizona. Eddie stops and gives her a lift into town and introduces her to the local mechanic. Eddie also invites her to the Carlita’s Cantina in town for a drink and eventually invites Kitt to stay over in his house until her car repairs are completed. Eddie has a lovely home as well as a ranch outside of town. Eddie advises Kitt not to divulge that she is the warden at the prison in Florence. People in Empalme tend to be suspicious of people in law enforcement.
During Kitt’s stay in Empalme she discovers a body in the cemetery while out for an evening’s stroll. This particular body does not belong in this cemetery since it is just buried in a shallow grave and covered with a few rocks. Sheriff Martinez is called and an investigation begins to find out the name of the victim.
Kitt’s car is repaired and she returns to her home and husband Cord. The first day back at the prison, Kitt discovers that the doctor is having problems due to a lack of a psychiatrist on duty at the prison. A new psychiatrist has been hired but will not be on site for at least another month. Kitt remembers a Dr. McGuire that she met in the Cantina. Dr. McGuire stated that he was staying there briefly to work on some research. Kitt contacts Dr. McGuire and he agrees to work at the prison temporarily until the new doctor is ready to fill the position.
The relief Kitt feels with Dr. McGuire’s acceptance is short-lived. Although Dr. McGuire has plenty of experience in prisons, it is as an inmate and not as a doctor. The real doctor McGuire is dead.
I would place this book at the very top of my list of good books read this year. It is a very exciting book and I held my breath to see how the story would end for all involved with aka McGuire.
Armchair Interview says: Top-of-list book is a good recommendation for any mystery lover.
Author’s Web site: http://akaMcGuire.com