- Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: Raincoast Books; 1st mmpb edition (Nov 14 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1551924765
- ISBN-13: 978-1551924762
- Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 10.9 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 181 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,689,448 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Astrologer Katy Klein faces a microcosm of the groves of academe when she agrees to teach a seminar at a weekend AstroFest on a secluded island near Ottawa. But before the first natal chart can be drawn and analyzed, the "assertive to a fault" psychologist sleuth finds herself checking out the suspects for murder in Karen Irving's fast-paced Mars Eclipsed. This is Irving's third entry in the Klein series after the Arthur Ellis nominated Pluto Rising and Jupiter's Daughter.
Although Katy expects to attend the professional conference alone, she agrees to take her 15-year-old vegan daughter, Dawn, with her after Dawn's school trip to France is canceled. A history teacher absconded with $50,000 raised for the tour and then disappeared. Most readers will figure out early on that the death of a man in a wheelchair in the Prologue will dovetail into the main mystery. An overprotective brother, a bitter ex-wife ("like a chihuahua on amphetamines"), and a revengeful old college friend mix with dangerous members of the Russian mafia. An exciting high-speed kidnapping endangers Katy's life before a somewhat anti-climactic resolution leads to an emotional recovery and reconciliation which signals future adventures for Klein's newly employed forensic psychologist. Robert Allen Papinchak (Books in Canada) -- Books in Canada
Although Katy expects to attend the professional conference alone, she agrees to take her 15-year-old vegan daughter, Dawn, with her after Dawn's school trip to France is canceled. A history teacher absconded with $50,000 raised for the tour and then disappeared. Most readers will figure out early on that the death of a man in a wheelchair in the Prologue will dovetail into the main mystery. An overprotective brother, a bitter ex-wife ("like a chihuahua on amphetamines"), and a revengeful old college friend mix with dangerous members of the Russian mafia. An exciting high-speed kidnapping endangers Katy's life before a somewhat anti-climactic resolution leads to an emotional recovery and reconciliation which signals future adventures for Klein's newly employed forensic psychologist. Robert Allen Papinchak (Books in Canada) -- Books in Canada
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In this third book in the bestselling and critically acclaimed Katy Klein mystery series, psychologist, astrologer and single mom Klein finds herself in more danger than ever before. Still experiencing flashbacks and nightmares after the harrowing adventures in Jupiter's Daughter, Katy has decided to join up with her online pen pal Flavia at an astrologer's retreat on an island near Ottawa. The retreat turns sinister when an amateur astrologer on the island dies in mysterious circumstances. Soon, Katy and her daughter Dawn are drawn into a web of corruption, this time involving the Russian mafia and old, dangerous secrets. Katy is forced to gamble recklessly with fate. In a truly shocking conclusion, Katy faces a life-and-death decision that will change her forever.
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This review is from: Mars Eclipsed: A Katy Klein Mystery (Mass Market Paperback)
Ms. Irving's books are a sweet treat. I can't recall how I happened upon them, but I am glad I did. Her stories are expertly cast and have intelligent writing and sophisticated stories. Her writing is like smooth butter or fine silk. They are set in Canada, but don't let that bother you if you don't like settings outside the US. The protagonist is a psychologist/astrologer but if metaphysical things bother you, don't worry. It doesn't overtake the story, but for those of us who love it, it's a nice sprinkle of information. This writer certainly knows her astrology. The sleuth is also Jewish, which adds a nice dimension. Everything is PERFECTLY balanced and extremely interesting. Her writing is up there with Stephen White and Jonathan Kellerman, maybe even better. Her writing is fresh and smart, deserving of the attention they get. Start from the beginning just to enjoy the three that are out so far---or just dive in. I tell you, if you love mysteries, there is nothing missing from this series. Nothing. It's sophisticated, it's engaging, it's witty, it's profound, it's complex, it's simple, it's serious ... you get my point. It has all the elements of life, life with all of its wonderful mysteries.
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This review is from: Mars Eclipsed: A Katy Klein Mystery (Mass Market Paperback)
Ms. Irving's books are a sweet treat. I can't recall how I happened upon them, but I am glad I did. Her stories are expertly cast and have intelligent writing and sophisticated stories. Her writing is like smooth butter or fine silk. They are set in Canada, but don't let that bother you if you don't like settings outside the US. The protagonist is a psychologist/astrologer but if metaphysical things bother you, don't worry. It doesn't overtake the story, but for those of us who love it, it's a nice sprinkle of information. This writer certainly knows her astrology. The sleuth is also Jewish, which adds a nice dimension. Everything is PERFECTLY balanced and extremely interesting. Her writing is up there with Stephen White and Jonathan Kellerman, maybe even better. Her writing is fresh and smart, deserving of the attention they get. Start from the beginning just to enjoy the three that are out so far---or just dive in. I tell you, if you love mysteries, there is nothing missing from this series. Nothing. It's sophisticated, it's engaging, it's witty, it's profound, it's complex, it's simple, it's serious ... you get my point. It has all the elements of life, life with all of its wonderful mysteries.
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