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Feminist Mystery Reviews THE BALLOON MAN Reviewed by Harriet Klausner Max Bittersohn and Sarah Kelling are happily married with a three year old son even though this is her second marriage. Her former husband and her mother-in-law died in an automobile accident, but Caroline's evil deeds seem to linger long after she has been buried. Several years ago, she gave away her daughter-in-law's jewelry to her lover. However, in spite of that, everyone figures that with her death, that period in Sarah's life is over. That is until, a ruby necklace from the collection suddenly surfaces along side the body of a murder victim. Max, an art recovery specialist, quickly realizes that he must uncover the identity of the individual who is willing to kill to claim the necklace if he is to keep his beloved Sarah safe. THE BALLOON MAN is a very humorous novel that readers will enjoy due to the uniqueness of each character and their interplay between each other, especially the lead protagonists. Fans will definitely want to peruse more novels starring them. Though the who-done-it story line is skimpy, the stars' relationship and the glimpses into Max's past turn Charlotte MacLeod's novel into a delightfully light and thoroughly enjoyable reading experience. |
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