Libraries Can Be Lethal

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Summary: Libraries Can Be Lethal
Review: Jim Taylor's first work is a captivating piece of fiction. It consistently entertains and keeps your attention. Cliff Collier, the central character, is an intriguing focal point as the story unfolds. The tasteful hints of passion between characters offer a great balance to the elements of mystery and mayhem. I look forward to a sequel!

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Summary: Great Title and Enthralling Read!
Review: Libraries Can Be Lethal is a colorfully wordsmithed, well-paced, captivating read. This book was recommended by friends who knew that murder is not my genre. Having grown up in a college town, I was quickly drawn into the Boston/New England college setting. Characters are brilliantly developed including those that succomb...the author concluding that one victim of a grotesquely twisted neck had "suffered the greatest of indignities." One minor distraction is the rare tendency to repeat. For example, the story takes place in the Fall so the adjective "autumnal" gets overworked as does the sound of leaves crunching underfoot.
Otherwise, the writing is precise, scholarly and felicitous. The author, who holds a Ph.D. in Classics from Harvard, seamlessly weaves classical references into the plot. These enhance the story for the benefit of both town and gown. A great book for home or travel. Thoroughly enjoyable and very highly recommended!

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Review: Libraries Can Be Lethal is a fascinating first novel by Jim Taylor. It is erudite and reflects the authors wisdom and background in the academic field. The book is enhanced by this academic flavor as well as the authors knowledge of New England and particularly the Boston area.It is well constructed and the mystery and the surprise apprehension of the murderer make this book a real page turner. The principal gay subjects are very well drawn and one looks forward eagerly to subsequent books and adventures with Cliff and Jeff. I enjoyed this book immensely and highly recommend it to mystery genre readers.