the setup…
Margo Angelhart comes from a family of high achievers. Unsure of her own path, she joined the Army after her graduation from high school to find her calling. It’s six years later and Margo, having left the service, has her PI license but is also bartending at a friend’s family’s bar to help pay the bills. That friend is Andy Flannigan, a prosecutor, who comes to her secretly with a case…his own. Sergio Diaz has confessed to an armed robbery murder but he believes the 19-year old is innocent. He obviously can’t pursue it and doesn’t want to put away an innocent man.
the heart of the story…
Margo is an interesting woman, still questioning if she’s got the skills to make it as a private investigator. If this case is an example, I think she does. Her instincts are excellent and, though she made some mistakes, she did all the right things in approaching and investigating Sergio’s circumstances. Margo was also respectful of law enforcement in the process and this almost reads like a police procedural, which I loved.
the bottom line…
It’s a great opening for this new series as I got a strong sense of not only who Margo is and what’s important to her (family), but lots of background on her family and friends. The case was extremely interesting and compelling as I was invested in Sergio’s outcome. I’m now primed and ready for the first full book in this series and it was wonderful being back in any Brennan world.
Book Info
- Release Date: May 28, 2024
- Series: Angelheart Investigations #.5
- Page Numbers: 159
- Publisher: MIRA
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Fab review Jo glad you’ve got a new series to look forward to!
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Thank you, Nicki💜 I read everything Brennan writes so this made me happy.
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Great review, I love PI series, so this sounds right up my alley!
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Thanks, Ani💜 I think you’d enjoy Brennan’s writing.
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A new series by Brennan! It sounds very good with wonderful character development.
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You know I’m in my happy place😏
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I enjoy a good story/series with great character development and interesting backstories. Wonderful review Jonetta.
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Thank you, Jodie💜 I believe you’d like this one.
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I wanted to get this before I read the first but that didn’t happen. The author’s newsletter said that was ok. I have it on hold at the library. I loved the first book.
Anne
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It’s just Margo’s backstory so you should be okay to read at any time.
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If only I could buy this in the UK
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That’s so strange! It’s under the HarperCollins umbrella.
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I know, I’ve taken it up with the author so many times. Her books are mostly unavailable as kindle in the UK. And hardback and pb are not easy to come by. And this one is just completely unavailable at the moment.
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This sounds like an excellent book Jonetta! Thank you for a great review, you got my interest.
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Thank you, Diane💜
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Fab review! You’ve reminded me I really need to pick up another Allison Brennan book soon…
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Thank you, Yvo💜 I’m just happy to see a new series!
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A new PI series from an author I really enjoy, sounds like I need to check this one out. I like that she is a bit insecure, but does a great job with this case.
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Oh, Carla, this is classic Brennan💜 The first full length book is scheduled for later this year.
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I have the full length one to read, but didn’t realize there was a prequel. I will have to read or listen to itl
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I love Allison Brennan and I can’t wait to read this one. Glad you liked it.
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Thank you, Rolé💜 Perfect for Brennan fans.
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