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Feminist Mystery Reviews LOVE LIES BLEEDING Reviewed by Harriet Klausner Just when herbal shop owner China Bayles is finally ready to make a commitment to her live in lover, former police officer Mike McQuade, he pulls away from her. On Valentine's Day, she expected a ring, but received earrings instead. She overhears a telephone conversation that leads her to believe that he is cheating on her. When she confronts him, he stone walls her, being more interested in the case she is investigating for the widow of a Texas Ranger. China is unaware that Mike is hiding more than just an infidelity from her. He is working undercover for the head of the Rangers. Rather than brood, China dives into investigating the circumstances that led to the death of her client's husband. She does not realize that the path she travels leads deep into drug trafficking and police corruption. It takes a tragedy for China to understand what her priorities ought to be and what she needs to do to attain them. LOVE LIES BLEEDING has a cross genre appeal that should widen the author's already large fan base. The story line is fast paced and absorbing, and the relationship between the two protagonists filled with depth and complexity. Susan Wittig Albert demonstrates her tremendous talent with this novel that should be her break out into the big leagues. This book is one work that readers should not miss.
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