A review by macloo
Kick Back by Val McDermid

3.0

Notably better than the first book in this 6-book series, but still rather pedestrian if you've read a fair share of detective novels. I thought the two intertwined mysteries were intriguing, at first. I liked that they weren't murders. There's a client who builds conservatories on residences, and something is fishy about the loans his customers take out to pay for the work. Separately, there's Kate's journalist friend Alexis, who has apparently been scammed in a shady property deal. Kate runs around and gathers information and evidence, as you would expect. It gets a bit dull before the end.

There are far too many descriptions of clothing and outfits. I also did not appreciate multiple mentions of Kate's auburn hair. I got it the first time. No need to keep mentioning it!
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