When Detective Cahal “Mac” MacAlastair becomes part of a
murder investigation in Seattle’s Pioneer Square area, he stumbles into a world
of art and attitude. As he investigates the third death in the series, he finds
a badly battered black cat on the scene. Could the killer be the same person
who injured the cat? On the chance the cat may constitute evidence, he takes it
home. That’s when the surprises begin.
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| Cover art courtesy Laura Anne Ewald |
Author Laura Anne Ewald has put together a tight romantic mystery
in her novella, Eyewitness. Available
as an ebook, the well written story takes readers behind the scenes of the art world.
In Mac MacAlastair, readers will find a strong hero,
dedicated to justice for all. He’s stuck with a partner who’s just marking time
to retirement and a by-the-book captain who demands answers. Can he stay true
to his own convictions as he makes a case against a killer?
Catherine “Cat” O’Sullivan manages Dreamscape Gallery, one
of the art galleries in the neighborhood. She’s pretty, resourceful and
different from some of the other gallery managers Mac has met in his investigation.
The most recent victim was found behind Dreamscape Gallery.
Does the comely Ms. O’Sullivan have a role in the murders? Or does she hold the
key to their solution? Can Mac solve the murders without losing his heart?
The novella will appeal to mystery lovers as well as animal
lovers. Readers who prefer romances will find a sophisticated romance here, reminiscent
of the clever conversation and dramatic situations in movies from Hollywood’s
Golden Era. One needn’t be an art expert to appreciate the story line, although
art will appreciate the respectful approach taken to art.
As a murder mystery, the story contains some violence; the
action is neither gratuitous nor gross. Although the protagonists experience periods
of sensual interaction, they don’t act upon their feelings so readers aren’t
bombarded with sexual content. Some mild cursing occurs within the book, but
Ewald’s writing conveys emotion without resorting to coarse vulgarity. The book
can carry a general audience rating, suitable for readers from teen years on
up.
Best news of all for readers is that Ewald intends to write
a series of Cat & Mac Mysteries, meaning we can look forward to more
adventures with the two. Readers can purchase Eyewitness at the bargain introductory price of $.99 for a short
time, so don’t delay.
Eyewitness: A Cat
& Mac Mystery [1] by Laura Anne Ewald
ASIN: B01LXRTG0F
Disclosure: This review is based upon a purchased copy of
the book. All opinions are my own.
© 2016 Mary Beth Magee
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