Reviewed By: Harriet Klausner
Hen's Teeth
Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB
Manda Scott
Class/Genre: Mystery Medical Thriller Woman Main Character Amateur Sleuth
Series: Kellen Stewart # 1
Bantam, Jan 1999, $5.50, 352 pp.
In a panic, Caroline calls Glasgow psychiatrist Dr. Kellen Stewart in the middle of the night because her lover, Bridget Donnelly, apparently died from cardiac arrest. Stunned, Kellen goes to Bridget's rural farm because the deceased is her former lover and teacher. The police are already on the scene when Kellen arrives.
Though the evidence leaves no doubt as to the cause of death, something nags at Kellen, who begins to inquire into her former friend's recent past. She quickly learns that Bridget's brother died form a heart attack two weeks ago. For two fortyish siblings in near perfect health to have heart attacks is too unbelievable for Kellen to accept. She also finds out that some missing hens were brought to the farm just before Bridget's sibling died. As Kellen gets closer to the truth, she places herself in danger from a brilliant killer, who will not allow anyone to stand in the way of achieving his objective.
HEN'S TEETH is a fabulous medical thriller that provides the smashing debut of a newcomer, Manda Scott. The crisp story line moves forward at a fabulous pace. The support cast and the city of Glasgow add depth to the plot. However, it is amateur sleuth and gay lover Kellen, who makes this a winning tale because her motives and desires not only ring true, but propel the story to an exciting climax. A wonderful first novel that deserves much reader attention.
Harriet Klausner
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