Chris Birdy

I received a free copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

The Girl in the Black Pajamas is book two in The Murder Mystery series. This novel starts one year after book one ended. We now see Bogie and Bailey happily married, Isabella now has a baby brother “The Hankster”, Amanda and Randy are also finally married with their daughter Riley Rose. The story begins with Tommie, R & B Investigations IT guy, being shot four times as he’s about to enter his workplace. Oddly enough, none of the shots were above the waist nor considered fatal, but his laptop is missing. Bogie is called back to Boston shortly thereafter as hackers try to break into the company’s network. Meanwhile in Florida, there’s a pornography scandal brewing, and Zoe (Amanda’s friend), is trying to pull Amanda into it as well! Will Bogie be able to stop the hackers? Where’s Tommie’s laptop? Why didn’t they break into R & B? Will Amanda’s financial problems push her into the world of pornography?

This was another great mystery! I love the fact that little Isabella comes across as Bogie’s little sidekick. This book has so much action and intrigue that I couldn’t put it down, I read the entire novel in one day. One thing that I really enjoy about Chris Birdy’s novels is that she puts real places in her stories, not always the exact location but identifiable places. This is a great rainy day read especially if you enjoy mysteries as much as I do.
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I received a free copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

Bogie McGruder leads as rather quiet life in Palm Beach, Florida. He and his friend Rose run a security company, she has the physical office in Boston and he runs the reports remotely from Florida. On the same night he finds out his eighteen year old daughter is pregnant and engaged to her boyfriend, his half brother is brutally murdered right outside Bogie's ex girlfriend's law office. Will Bogie be able to face his demons when he returns home? What was Bud doing there? Why was his Step Mother Elizabeth at the scene of the crime?

I love a good mystery, especially one that keeps me guessing right until the very end. This book does exactly that with edge of your seat excitement. The family dynamics also drew me in right from the start. I love little Isabella's grown up attitude for a three year old, it was well beyond her years. All in all, this was a fun read for me and a breath of fresh air, finally a novel that had me baffled. There's even a rekindled romance in the mix, which also complimented the story.… (mehr)

Welcome to the third instalment of Chris Birdy's excellent series. The storyline revolves around a murder and the adverse effect it has on each of the characters and how they cope . Within each chapter, a story is told and then the author expertly brings them together to make an excellent conclusion.

Everyone will be able to touch base with the emotions and feelings in the book when you face a difficult situation and find out who you can really rely for support. The characters grow throughout and their traits come to the fore.

The star of the show, of course, is Isabella, a highly intelligent young girl who needs to be constantly given a new challenge or mayhem ensues and when both her parents are involved in solving the murder the story really takes off.

An excellent read which is page turning and keeps the reader enrapt.… (mehr)

Another excellent novel, which continues on from The Girl in White Pajamas, following our hero and heroine as they try to build there lives together.

The truly remarkable thing about the author script is the descriptive style of writing she uses that brings the characters to life and you can actually envisage them in your mind. Along side the descriptive notations is the traits and characteristics that are inside of everyone and with this humanization it makes for a enthralling read.

As one of Bogies employers is shot he is drawn to find out why and by whom. As the investigation takes him away from home his real battle begins in keeping his family together and close on his tail is someone who wants him dead.

In parts there is scenes of a sexual nature which are essential to the story line of one of the characters asking the question to what means would you go to survive.

Bogie's portrayal of his loyalty to his family and friends is the real story line and if you stand by your convictions and stay true to your ethos, those around you will come round to your way of thinking.and will make the bond stronger.

Another great page turner of a story which is full of twists and turns and suspense right to the end. It will make you think about your relationships with your close friends and family. Once you pick this book you you will not want to put it down, you will be disappointed when you finish it because it will leave you wanting more.… (mehr)