If you like murder mysteries with a touch of humor and hot sex, you'll enjoy this book as much as I did.
First Paragraph:
I kissed her eyelids, then gently brushed her soft, red lips. They tasted of cherry. Rising, pulling away from the body I had just ravaged, I gazed down at Kylee, her pale face peaceful, almost as if she slumbered. Pulling her legs apart, I exposed her for the whore she was.
Teaser (from 20% on my Kindle):
"Winston? Don't take that misogynist to interview Sofia. She'll eat him for breakfast."
Genre: Mystery (Rated R)
Amazon Link: Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die
Book Length: 332 Pages
Author Website: Kelly Marshall Books
Synopsis (from Amazon):
Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die is the third book in the Winston and Strom Novels. Author of 70 books and owner of Venture Galleries, an online marketing and promotional company, Caleb Pirtle lll writes of Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die. “Kelly Marshall writes compelling mysteries and dares you to come along for a ride you will never forget. Tension traps you immediately, then the intensity is strangled with fear. In Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die, I found myself walking the same dark streets where a serial killer walked, the same deadly streets where the lives of beautiful girls can fall without warning into the frightening chill of a nightmare that ends only when they take their final breaths. Detectives know a murderer will strike again, and time, like life itself, is a precious commodity that is quickly running out. Each new sundown may be someone’s last. Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die is a haunting, terrifying journey, and I dare you to breathe during the final fifty pages.
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FYI:
I've featured two of Kelly Marshall's books on my blog before. Links:
6 White Roses - A Winston & Strom Mystery (originally titled Millstone)
and
The Chair
Full disclosure: Kelly Marshall is a member of my Puyallup, Washington, writing group.
You had me until the "hot sex" part which I would just skim over until it had passed. I'm glad you liked it, though!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Karen. I read a variety of books - some sweet and some sexy. If the story is good and the sexy parts fit with the story, I'm okay with those kinds of scenes...but I know everyone isn't. That's why I mentioned that in my comments.
DeleteI'll say ditto to what Karen said above. I love that the author is someone that you know. I'd read it for that reason.
ReplyDeleteMy Puyallup writing group is eclectic with each member writing in a different genre: fantasy, historical fiction, romance, memoir, and edgy police mystery. We each bring something different to the table, and it's fun!
DeleteOoh that last sentence certainly grabs you by the throat - yes, I'm interested to read a little bit more!
ReplyDeleteNot a series I've heard of but sounds like one I might enjoy. Will keep my eye out.
ReplyDeleteNick Winston and Pat Strom are great characters. They have their conflicts, but they work well together as a team to solve murders.
DeleteI have to give this series a try! Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds enticing...and grim, too. I like how humorous banter can lighten dark events. We used to have dark humor in my social work days, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing..and here's mine: “VIVIAN IN RED”
I agree about dark humor. It gives the reader a breather in the middle of intensity.
DeleteGulp! Sounds intense.
ReplyDeleteI was also in until the "hot sex" part. I don't really mind sex in a book but I like it to be written more, shall I say, tastefully. lol. I hope you enjoy it though! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteLaura :)
My FPFC Tuesday
The sexy parts work well with these characters. They're not erotica, but they're definitely spicy!
DeleteI haven't read this author, but it's definitely a genre I would enjoy.
ReplyDeleteKelly is a great storyteller.
DeleteThis sounds lovely - but I'm a tad allergic to the hot sex...
ReplyDeleteHi Sandra,
ReplyDeleteI don't mind when sex is included in a story, so long as it is relevant to the storyline, rather than the story simply becoming a cloak for what is basically an erotic book.
Having said all that and enjoying detective books as I do, I am not sure that 'Winston and Strom' are characters I want to read about.
Thanks for sharing your teaser lines anyway and I hope that you enjoy the book :)
Yvonne
I love snarky dialogue. Sex and murder, count me in.
ReplyDeleteMy TT from The Samsaric
Hmm, that last line was unexpected - I'm on the fence about this one.
ReplyDeleteWow that's quite the book title. Nice teaser too!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of the humor in the story, but not sure if I'd read on. Glad you're enjoying it though!
ReplyDeleteI did not expect the last line of your teaser! Good one.
ReplyDeleteI'm not pretty sure if I'd read on. Hope you are enjoying it!
ReplyDeleteThat's quite an attention grabbing first scene! From the way you describe the two main characters, this sounds like a fun series to read. I would definitely continue with this one and will be looking for the first book in the series. Thanks for sharing!
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