Lee Driver is a pseudonym for S D Tooley who writes the Sam Casey mysteries which I just finished reading, so of course I had to go find these as well:) I'm really enjoying the characters here, Chase Dagger is a PI who has a shady background, so shady he won't talk about it; but he knows a thing or two and isn't adverse to using his skills to help and protect his friends. Chase's partner is Sara Morningsky, an 18 year old shapeshifter who can change into either a grey wolf or a hawk; both of which are useful for helping Chase in his cases, many people, especially Chase's ex girlfriend think Sara is just his receptionist! Chase and Sara don't disabuse them of this impression as it often leads people to be indiscreet in front of Sara and she's not above a little eavesdropping whilst in hawk form.In this their first adventure together, Sara witnesses a murder whilst in hawk form; but when Chase arrives on the scene there is no sign of any body or indeed of any murder taking place. Things get even more complicated when it turns out the woman who was murdered, died over 5 years ago in suspicious circumstances and the body was never recovered.Great concept and I loved the way the story unfolded, looking forward to the next one already.
A private investigator, a shape shifter with native american origins, a parrot and a rich family is he basis of this story. The story unravels slowly as the characters are being established. Every one has secrets, they rather stay secret. Why was the wife of the richest man in town murdered and who is trying to keep it a secret is the story being told. Australian diamonds, are hidden by the dead woman and the chase is on to uncover the truth. The series has potential but you need patience as the story unravels.
Do You like book The Good Die Twice (2001)?
I don't usually like novels where people turn into animals or dead people come alive and I probably wouldn't have read this one if I hadn't downloaded a lot of books in a hurry. But I really liked this book. I thought the character development was excellent. I also liked the relationship development. What I mean by that, is that when very different people come together and form a healthy relationship. For example, the relationship between Dagger, one of the main characters, and the schizophrenic man or the relationship between Dagger and the cop he called Padre, because the cop used to be a priest.All of the characters are strong, they have both strengths and weaknesses. For example, Sarah is a very strong woman but innocent at the same time. It's the way the author puts these together that I find interesting. I liked the fact that there was a good plot and many surprises. For someone who likes this kind of book, I highly recommend it.
—Peggy Holloway
