Book Review: Double Shot

Reviewed By: Harriet Klausner

Double Shot     Amazon US HC Amazon Canada HC
Diane Mott Davidson
Class/Genre:   Mystery   Cozy   Woman Main Character   Culinary
Series: Goldy Bear # 12
Morrow, Oct 2004, $24.95, 310 pp.

Caterer Goldy Schulz cannot believe the Governor of Colorado commuted the sentence of her ex-husband wealthy Dr. John Korman, imprisoned for aggravated assault for beating up a girlfriend like he did Goldy on numerous occasions. Still she cannot worry about the “Jerk” as she has an event to cater. However, not long after John is freed, harassment of Goldy begins that turns violent when she is knocked unconscious and the Memorial luncheon for Albert Kerr is ruined by mice and spoiled food. Shehas no doubt that John is involved with her woes. To make matters worse, the Jerk arrives at the Kerr memorial to yell at Goldy over their teenage son Arch.

Not long afterward, someone kills the Jerk with Goldy’s stolen gun near the body. The Aspen police believe Goldy is the prime suspect although other members of the fifty-four conquest club have motives to see him dead including his only other former wife Marla. Even dead the Jerk interferes with Goldy’s life so she decides to no longer wait for the detectives to find the killer; accompanied by her peer in the exclusive former wives' club, she and Marla investigate.

The death of long time nemesis the Jerk will be welcomed by readers as he had become an albatross to a fine culinary mystery series; thus his removal works on two levels as Goldy investigates his homicide to clear her name also. The story line is like a DOUBLE SHOT of fresh brewed coffee that fans will appreciate as the heroine and her amusing partner make for a fine feast. Except for the Atkins Diet crowd, readers will enjoy feasting on this solid entry.

Harriet Klausner

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