The Long Good Boy

This book is seriously dated (like all the early books in this series, it was published in the nineties). The use of the term “tranny” [sic. And apologies!] for transwomen characters is harshly grating. I guess I was looking for something redemptive in this book, like that the transwomen are real peo......more

Sometimes a book is just so painful to read, the sadness of whatever slice of life the author is portraying is just so overwhelming that even if the mystery itself is riveting and the ending a surprise and well done you are left feeling somewhat depressed. There is a reason I read cosies rather than......more

I'm a sucker for clever titles. Often they don't pan out.......more

So this book is starring transgender female prostitutes and before we go further I need to say I have two trans kids, one of whom committed suicide because of the issues she faced—not from me, she told me I was the only one who ever truly accepted her for who she was. I only say this so you read my......more

Great series! Wish there were more! Well written, expertly plotted with vivid characters and villains. A terrific series if you love dogs and murder mysteries. Wish she would write more!......more