Book Review: The Second Mile

Reviewed By: Harriet Klausner

The Second Mile     Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB
Ron & Janet Benrey
Class/Genre:   Mystery   Woman Main Character   Amateur Sleuth
Series: Pippa Hunnechurch
Broadman & Holman, Sept 2002, $12.99, 320 pp.

After her husband and child died in an automobile accident, Pippa left England and moved to Ryde Maryland where she opened up Hunnechurch & Associates, Executive Recruiters. Her business is doing well until one of her placements, Barry Goodwin supposedly kills himself, and in his e-mail suicide note blames Pippa.

At first, nobody realizes that someone who did not want him making the flaws of the CM-7 heart replacement valve public murdered Barry. When Pippa realizes Barry might have been murdered she tries to ferret out the killer in hopes of salvaging her floundering business.

After a while her motives change and Barry’s quest becomes her mission even if it puts her in danger from a killer who has no mercy.

THE SECOND MILE is a clever amateur sleuth novel that stars a very feisty and strong-willed heroine whose faith sustains her in times of crisis. The mystery is complex with enough suspects to keep reading guessing until the climax is reached. Ron and Janet Benrey have written a mystery series that will have wide appeal to more than just fans of the sub-genre.

Harriet Klausner

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