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A review by leandrathetbrzero
The Right Murder by Craig Rice
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I'm just a sucker for Craig Rice's classic mysteries. She gives her characters a chaotic energy that keeps me entertained by the shenanigans while still invested in the mystery at hand. I continue to love the friendship between John J Malone and the dysfunctional romantic couple, Helene Brand and Jake Justis. It shined through in this one probably the most compared to the earlier books.
This book is part of the greater John J Malone series, but it also exists in a little duology as a continuation of the mystery played out in The Wrong Murder which precedes this novel. I am sure Rice's high-energy, wild ride mysteries are not for all who love American Golden Age mysteries, but she has yet to disappoint me.
This book is part of the greater John J Malone series, but it also exists in a little duology as a continuation of the mystery played out in The Wrong Murder which precedes this novel. I am sure Rice's high-energy, wild ride mysteries are not for all who love American Golden Age mysteries, but she has yet to disappoint me.