Review: Fatal Blow

Fatal Blow by James L. Thane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hell hath no fury..... clever book! A woman whose husband has cheated on her decides to get even by disappearing and making it look as though he is somehow involved in her disappearance. In the first chapter this plan is laid out quite clearly. Becky Miller is dissatisfied with her college sweetheart who was a jock and she a cheerleader when they met and fell in love and married. As the time went on, Walter Miller allowed himself to grow a bit flabby and otherwise unattractive. They've moved into separate bedrooms and Becky, who has bank-rolled his businesses, has cut off all physical contact. Walter has found a cocktail waitress to satisfy his needs, both physical and ego. So the two of them continue to live a congenial if bland relationship. Then, Becky finds an email from Cathy Stanton that totally rocks her equilibrium. Hence the plot!

Second chapter, Sean Richardson and his partner, Maggie catch a case. The torso of a woman has been found in the CAP canal near Phoenix. Around the same time, Walter has reported his wife missing to the police. Fairly soon the evidence appears to indicate the body is that of Becky Miller!

From then on, the chapters alternate between Becky carrying out her plans until her disappeance and the investigation into her death. This plotting keeps the story moving and interesting. But halfway through the book, a sudden twist takes everyone down a totally different path. As to the ending--well, let's just say, life goes on.

The best of the series thus far--On to the next installment.

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