Proximal to Murder: A Steve Raymond D.D.S. Mystery

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Summary: Proximal to Murder
Review: I really enjoyed Proximal to Murder, by Eric B. Olsen. Though I enjoy reading books from most of the genres, I expect one thing from any book I read: that it engross me totally while I'm reading it. Otherwise I simply don't have the time to waste- who does these busy days? Mr. Olsen's story did that, and the fact that it is set in the Seattle area (which I am familiar with) was icing on the cake. A good plot that didn't seem contrived (which I couldn't guess the end of - a mark of a good mystery from my perspective!) and interesting, yet real, characters make for a good read on these cold nights. I plan to buy the book for some of my mystery reading friends for Xmas - and that's my best recommendation of all! Good job Mr. Olsen, I look forward to your next.

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Summary: Eric B Olsen
Review: Proximal to Murder is a great book. It is one of the years best books. This man has put together a fine book here. So buy a copy and tell a friend about it.

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Summary: An excellent first mystery that's really different!
Review: There are a LOT of "amatuer sleuth" mysteries out there, but this one is truly unique. When I realized that our hero in this case is a dentist, I wondered at first just how the author was going to make this character's involvement in the murder investigation seem plausible. No problem, the plot is seemless, and carries the reader right along without stretching believability at all. The subplots involving the dentist's marital and parental problems, and the details about his sideline as a saxophonist in a blues band, add depth and additional interest to the story, and are totally convincing. (Indeed, I wasn't surprised to learn that the author is also a musician: no wonder he can describe the music, musicians, and gigs in this novel so compellingly!) A great first entry in what I HOPE will be a new series. Keep writing, Mr. Oslen, please!