I have never particularly cared for mysteries, especially murder mysteries. Stuart Kaminsky and Dorothy Sayers have changed my mind. I didn't think it was possible for a mystery author to philosophize about life and death, evil and good, as well as write an intriguing, twisting plot... Well, that...
-#2 of the Abe Lieberman series- The only reason I would continue to read this series is because I really like the characters and I think the author does a great job developing them. The story line in this one was not very satisfying, however. The story is about a cop who shoots his wife and he...
10/20/07TITLE/AUTHOR: LIEBERMAN'S FOLLY by Stuart KaminskyRATING: 4.5/B+GENRE/PUB DATE/# OF PGS: Mystery/1991/216 pgsSERIES/STAND ALONE: 1st in the Abe Lieberman/Bill Hanrahan series TIME/PLACE: 1990's/ChicagoCHARACTERS: Abe Lieberman "rabbi" & Bill Hanrahan "priest" -- police detectives FIR...
As readers of my reviews most certainly realize, I read and enjoy books from many different genres. However, if I had to choose just one type of book, there's no question that the mystery would be my choice. A talented mystery writer must demonstrate a deep and nuanced understanding of human natu...
This is the first book that I've read by Stuart M. Kaminsky. I don't typically read detective novels, but I had this book (I have no idea where I got it from!) and decided to give it a try. I started it yesterday and finished it this afternoon. Suffice it to say, it was definitely a page turne...
This may be THE BEST POLICE PROCEDURAL EVER WRITTEN. Stuart Kaminsky flies under the radar compared to other mystery writers even though he has received his peers highest accolades and awards. His experiences: growing up in gritty Chicago; serving as a medic in the Army; on the Northwestern Uni...