Book Review: Graveyard Shift

Reviewed By: Harriet Klausner

Graveyard Shift     Amazon US HC Amazon Canada HC
Kelly Lange
Class/Genre:   Mystery   Woman Main Character
Series: Maxi Poole # 3
Mysterious, May 2005, $24.95

Los Angeles TV news anchorwoman Maxi Poole is outraged when her boss managing editor Pete Capra assigns her to work the graveyard shift, which means one of two things: you’re a rookie or your career is in jeopardy. She wants to tell Pete to stick his assignment up his butt, but also knows that will end any hope of returning to either the morning or evening shift. Adding to Maxi’s concern is that Pete hires stringer Tom McCartney to keep an eye on her while the newcomer investigates serial killings tied to the derelict at MacArthur’s Park.

Meanwhile someone breaks into the home of Maxi’s neighbor, city councilman Conrad Lightner killing his wife and kidnapping his housekeeper’s child. Maxi and Tom investigate the Lightner scenario hoping to rescue an apparent innocent child and uncovering a murderer’s identity, exposing a serial killer, and most important learn why Pete put her on the overnight shift as she romantically sizzles with her new partner.

The third Poole tale, GRAVEYARD SHIFT, is a wacky wild investigative thriller that grips the audience from the moment that Maxi is exiled to the ratings cometary shift. The story line is a breezy fun romp staring magnificent Maxi, a terrific protagonist who this time her romantic interest is alive and kicking that is if they survive the cases (unlike her deceased manipulative spouse actor Jack N in THE REPORTER). Fluffy, Unconditionally! outrageous, of course!; a fun frolic absolutely!

Harriet Klausner

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