Zee Morani, author of a
syndicated opinion column, wants to become a "serious" journalist. To
do this, she has secured an interview with disgraced scientist Dr. Ian McNeary,
but when she arrives at his office, she is met with a horrific sight. Dr.
McNeary has been murdered! After she identifies a possible culprit and he
subsequently implores her to solve the murder because he is innocent, Zee
starts to investigate, gathering evidence, making dumb decisions, and landing
herself in dangerous situations. She is supported by her best friend. Fontina
is a holistic mystic who teaches yoga and believes in herbs, meditation, and
intuition. The problem is that Zee's intuition lands her in trouble and the
emergency room. Seeing herself as an investigative journalist, Zee does what
she thinks is necessary, visiting the victim's father, his old friends, and
colleagues and searching through old garbage dumpsters in search of the murder
weapon. Through her tenacity, she solves the crime; in the process, she heals
some of her damaged heart and learns to trust again. Knife Edge is the first book in the Zee and Rico series
and Terri Maue proves to have the recipe that will have staying power in
the genre.
Knife Edge is a murder mystery by Terri Maue, written in exquisite
vocabulary, which underscores the main character's wit and talent as an opinion
columnist. The author has taken pains to use circumstances and descriptions to support
the main character and mirror her internal struggles in the background. The
characters are well-rounded and authentic, leaving the reader feeling part of
the story. The town of Valerian is described with great detail and forms a rich
backdrop to the plot, tying in with the theme of mysticism and pagan beliefs as
reflected by Fontina and sustained throughout the book. The book develops at a
good pace, but the suspense and intrigue keep the reader on the edge of their
seat to try and unravel the mystery. However, the twists and false leads keep
the puzzle's resolution hidden to the very end. Most refreshing is a character who
needs to hold on to her individualism but learns to allow her friends to help
her in times of need and keep them in the loop when she goes off on one of her
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