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Katapult
  

Katapult (Hardcover)

by Karen Kijewski (Author)
3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Stubbornly independent Sacramento, Calif., P.I. Kat Colorado ( Katwalk ) is working on two crimes this time out: the first is personal, the murder of her "cousin" John; the other concerns the killing of a teenage prostitute. Kat is called into the former case by her informally adopted "grandmother," feisty Alma Flaherty. Kat follows the confusing trail of events leading to Johnny's killer, along the way locating another missing "cousin" (and possible suspect), Micha; withstanding attacks on Alma, herself and her beloved cat; and redeeming a teenage hooker. Unfortunately, Kat does little real investigative work, and Johnny's mystery unravels a bit too neatly, with little suspense. The plot line concerning the hookers is left dangling, with scarcely any attempt on Kat's part to find the murderer. Perhaps Kat's future adventures will involve more detecting, and fewer smart comments.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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"Karen Kijewski has a gift."-- "Washington Post Book World""Kijewski enlivens the private eve genre withought ever slowing its pace."-- "Booklist" --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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4.0 out of 5 stars I've found a series I like!, Jul 4 2001
By Donna Maeder (Chalmette, LA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Katapult (Hardcover)
After reading this, my first of the Kat Kolorado series, I have found a series of titles that I would love to read my way through. A few slow spots, but I loved the characters and look forward to seeing them again in later novels. Kat, the detective, is interesting and entertaining. A good read.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A slow start, Aug 29 2000
By Katrina Lehto (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Katapult (Mass Market Paperback)
This is the second book in the series and it is a little slow. It keeps you pulled in and wanting more, though almost not enough. The character is still finding some background and who she is. A good read though the first one and the next one were more exciting.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Call it "Sara Paretsky, lite", Feb 18 2000
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This review is from: Katapult (Mass Market Paperback)
Overall, this is not an okay book. It pulls you in enough tht you want to keep reading, but I was distracted by the seeming copycat nature of the book. A single, female detective with a nozy older neighbor who calls her dollface,a troubled family, an inherited dog, and a prickly impatience for those who care and worry about her...where have we seen this before? Kat Colorado could be V.I. Warshawski's twin. However, her character isn't as well developed as Warshawski. Not a bad read, but I'd stick to the original.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not a very katchy book
I have only read two books in this series (Katwalk and Katapult). I enjoyed Katwalk very much but found Katapult to have extremely strained dialog. Read more
Published on Jun 1 1998

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