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No Game for A Dame
by M. Ruth Myers
No Game for a Dame written by M. Ruth Myers is a hard boiled detective novel with a twist. Maggie Sullivan is the detective. Set in the 1930's when women didn't have such occupations, Maggie is often taken for granted. An old friend of her father asked if she was sure this was the kind of work she wanted to do, cause she would have made such a nice teacher. But our detective is all too aware of how men percieve her and uses that knowledge to her advantage. "Crooks and killers set so much store by brawn they overlook gals."
Myers really knows this era, and Dayton, Ohio. One can easily envision the period she writes about.
Maggie is as tough and wisecracking as any male hard boiled detective, and witty as well. But, we see her soft side too, and she maintains her femininity.
Maggie has been hired to check up on her client's nephew who has suddenly become a snappy dresser and flashing more cash than he should have. This leads her to robbery, murder and kidnapping.
With each chapter the suspense builds, as she gets closer and closer to the truth. There are a few twist here and there. The ending is a real thrill and leaves you wanting to read more about Maggie Sullivan. I can't wait for her next adventure.
I purchased this book in ebook format. The print version has 266 pages. The violence is PG. Colorful language was rare, ( only two or three times I think) and there is no SC.
The writing is very good, the story fast paced. Overall a very enjoyable read.
Myers really knows this era, and Dayton, Ohio. One can easily envision the period she writes about.
Maggie is as tough and wisecracking as any male hard boiled detective, and witty as well. But, we see her soft side too, and she maintains her femininity.
Maggie has been hired to check up on her client's nephew who has suddenly become a snappy dresser and flashing more cash than he should have. This leads her to robbery, murder and kidnapping.
With each chapter the suspense builds, as she gets closer and closer to the truth. There are a few twist here and there. The ending is a real thrill and leaves you wanting to read more about Maggie Sullivan. I can't wait for her next adventure.
I purchased this book in ebook format. The print version has 266 pages. The violence is PG. Colorful language was rare, ( only two or three times I think) and there is no SC.
The writing is very good, the story fast paced. Overall a very enjoyable read.