Stray Kat Waltz (Kat Colorado Mysteries)

Rating:
Summary: Not Impressed
Review: Before Stray Kat Waltz, I had never read another book by Karen Kijewski. I was not impressed. Perhaps this book was not the best representative of KK's skills as a writer.

I found her character development lacking. None of her characters was sympathetic - even Kat, the protagonist. I didn't like Kat and couldn't relate to her;I didn't find her the least bit interesting. She was a condescending know-it-all. Too preachy in some parts, as well as far too solemn and drab.

Karen tries humor here and there, but she's not funny. She uses more cliches in this book than any other author I've read before. The book is replete with them.

I finished this book, because I finish every book I start, but I didn't not find it to be a "joy ride."

Rating:
Summary: Very Disappointing
Review: I found the first book in this series in a used book store, I've read all the books within the last 3 weeks. I was shocked about Hanks death and almost didn't read the book, but did and just loved it. I hope this isn't the last book, I would glady pick up a new book if it is ever published. This is a great series very much worth anyones time.

Rating:
Summary: What happened to Hank?????
Review: I had never heard of Karen Kijewski, although I am an avid Mystery reader, until I found the entire set at a used book store one day. I loved all 9 but was not happy with this last one for 2 reasons - she killed off Hank and this was apparently her last book. Does anyone know what happened to this author, why she's never written anymore in the series? I'm hungry for more!!! I liked Sue Grafton up to a point, but Kat Colorado has it all over the Grafton character. I've tried everything I can think of to find out more about Kijewski but have come up emtpy. If anyone knows anything, I would love an answer...

Rating:
Summary: Left me wanting more
Review: I had never heard of Karen Kijewski, although I am an avid Mystery reader, until I found the entire set at a used book store one day. I loved all 9 but was not happy with this last one for 2 reasons - she killed off Hank and this was apparently her last book. Does anyone know what happened to this author, why she's never written anymore in the series? I'm hungry for more!!! I liked Sue Grafton up to a point, but Kat Colorado has it all over the Grafton character. I've tried everything I can think of to find out more about Kijewski but have come up emtpy. If anyone knows anything, I would love an answer...

Rating:
Summary: What happened to Hank?????
Review: Let me say from the get go, I love the Kat series! Awesome character that does not take any junk from anyone! But...
Why in this world did Karen Kijewski kill off Hank? And why in the world didn't Kat go after the answers for why it happened? I was disappointed in that. But, I would still read any other books that Ms. Kijewski writes. Yeah, they're that good. Just don't kill off anyone else that just proposed marriage to the main character that the main character happens to love!!!

Rating:
Summary: Disappointing
Review: Most of the reviews for this book are great, but I personally was terribly disappointed. I think this book should have been ABOUT HANK'S DEATH. It's not fair to kill off such an integral part of the Kat series and treat it as a secondary plot. I can only hope the next book will focus on that. I also missed Kat's family and friends. Even Charity seemed distant. I know, I know - a loss like that makes us act and feel differently, but the truth is, if Karen Kijewski and Kat Colorado's names had been changed, I would not have recognized the writing OR the character (except Charity, from the letters). I don't like that much. I like Kat and have been waiting a long time for the arrival of this book in Australia. Sorry, folks, but this was not a joyous reunion. Maybe I would have liked it better if she (KK) had just created a new character instead of using Kat in this story.

Rating:
Summary: My first, but not my last
Review: This book was very impressive. As an ex-resident of the Sacramento area I was very impressed by just how well the author had her geography down. Her characters are real and personable, and the suspense was at the perfect level. I can't wait to read the others in the series.