LADY KILLER by Lisa Scottoline is a really fun read. I have loved most of Lisa Scottoline's books about Bennie Rosato and her all girl law firm and this is no exception. Mary DiNunzio, the sweet Italian girl who carries her guilt with her like a briefcase is a totally lovable main character. Mary, who was voted Most Likely to Achieve Sainthood in high school, has been contacted by Trish (aka Trash) Gambone, one of the Mean Girls in high school, to help her with an abusive boyfriend. Trish's boyfriend was also someone Mary dated in high school, long before he joined the mob and started beating up women. When Trish disappears, Mary is determined to do everything she can to find her.
I always think that sign of a good book is one that hooks you in on the first page and leaves you sad to be finished. Lady Killer was certainly in that catagory! The characters are lots of fun, even the Mean Girls are a hoot! (Imagine tough hairdressers in leather jackets, smoking cigartettes and hustling police officers!) I thought that the parts about the mob seemed a little contrived but, hey, what do I really know about the mob anyway? The plot is quick and suspenseful. At the end, I wanted to go to Philadelphia and join Mary and her family for some pasta!
Rating scale - 1 to 5 stars, with 5 being the best!
Rating for Lady Killer - *****
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I am waiting for my copy of this book to arrive. Can't wait! :)
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