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A review by katiya
Ghost Detective by Scott William Carter
3.0
Wrong place, wrong time. A desire to start the morning with coffee almost proved fatal for Myron Vale. Surviving a bullet taken during an armed holdup at Starbucks, Myron acquired the ability to see ghosts. As a police officer, this became a liability, but as a private investigator, it may be one more tool in his kit.
Myron was an interesting character, to say the least. His unique problem/advantage, coupled with his complicated marital relationship rounded out the story well. It would not be accurate to say that I liked Myron, but he certainly was intriguing.
The flow of the story is non-linear. The author elegantly tap-danced his way through the narration (think Fred Astaire in top hat and tails), weaving between past and present. Following the plot demands the reader's full attention.
Though bleak, the story and the ensuing mystery are reconciled satisfactorily. Ghost Detective proved to be a worthy palate cleanser for overly sweet cosies.
Myron was an interesting character, to say the least. His unique problem/advantage, coupled with his complicated marital relationship rounded out the story well. It would not be accurate to say that I liked Myron, but he certainly was intriguing.
The flow of the story is non-linear. The author elegantly tap-danced his way through the narration (think Fred Astaire in top hat and tails), weaving between past and present. Following the plot demands the reader's full attention.
Though bleak, the story and the ensuing mystery are reconciled satisfactorily. Ghost Detective proved to be a worthy palate cleanser for overly sweet cosies.