Book Review: Dream House

Reviewed By: Dawn Dowdle

Dream House     Amazon US PB Amazon US HC Amazon Canada PB Amazon Canada HC
Rochelle Majer Krich
Class/Genre:   Mystery   Woman Main Character   Amateur Sleuth
Series: Molly Blume # 2
10/03, 400 pages

Molly Blume, L.A. Freelance reporter, contacts the local police districts each week to compile the police reports for her Crime Sheet column in a weekly tabloid. From information her sister gives her, she determines that someone is vandalizing homes of the Historic Architectural Restoration and Preservation (HARP) board members. She starts looking into what HARP stands for and why so many people are against it. In researching this, Molly becomes acquainted with many of the board members.

Professor Oscar Linney is a former board member. One day she gives him a ride to his daughter's house, only to find they've moved and he is confused. Luckily a neighbor, Tim Bolt, comes to her rescue. She also discovers that his daughter, Margaret, has been missing for months.

Molly shares information from Detective Vince Porter, Wilshire Burglary division. He often assists her as well. Her best friend , Aggie Lasher, was murdered five years ago. Recently Molly was attacked and almost killed. These experiences have given her the resolve to get to the bottom of this situation to keep others from being hurt.

The violence escalates to arson and finally murder. Molly keeps digging to try to find out how everything is linked and the why.

This is the first I've read in this series. I highly recommend this book. I am really looking forward to reading more books about Molly Blume.

Ms. Krich creates three-dimensional characters and has a well-constructed plot and story. I was a little concerned when the book said "A Novel of Suspense" as I feel those are usually scary. I didn't find this to be true in this series.

This is a gripping novel and I had a hard time putting it down! The many interesting characters that Molly interacts with in her quest to find the truth are truly enjoyable.

Dawn Dowdle

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