Christine Chamberlain likes her job but hates her boss. All she ever wanted
was a steady job she enjoys, a baby and a Field's Medal in mathematics, her
passion. On a particularly bad day she complains to her coworkers and they
joke about killing the boss to solve all their problems. The next day her
boss is found dead…poisoned by fennel oil and Christine finds herself
at the top of the suspect list since the fennel oil came from her desk. In
a race against time, she refuses to miss her anticipated vacation to Greece
with her beloved husband, she sets about to clear herself and find the true
murderer.
Set in Pretoria, South Africa, Murder @ Work is a tightly plotted mystery
with a terrific cast of characters and a unique setting. An interesting element
in the telling of the story is that it is told thru the viewpoint of Christine
plus the viewpoints of some of the other characters. Switching back and forth
with the main arc of the story being told by Christine herself. This gives
insight into the other character's lives that we might not have otherwise
known. Crisp dialogue and an interesting look into life in South Africa add
an additional layer of interest to this intriguing mystery.
ABOUT THE REVIEWER
Andrea Maloney is a stay at home mom and jewelry designer who loves
to read. Her favorite books are mysteries, suspense and thrillers.
She live in Massachusetts with my husband, two daughters and one large
cat. |
