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Summary: All of the Micky Knight books are fabulous
Review: and it's a crying shame that they are not kept affordably in print--for one thing, it deprives Redmann of some very well earned revenue. In many ways, this 4th installment of Micky's adventures reads like the natural conclusion to the cycle of investigations opened by the first volume in the series, when we were introduced to a tough and beautiful lesbian babe-magnet with a smart mouth and endless compassion for those in trouble. She's physical (and even promiscuous--but the series is about how she gets tamed), she's achingly vulnerable, she's noble, she's got demons. Only in Lost Daughters do we meet her settled into a proper relationship, so the angst quotient is considerably lower than in the other books. Still, the conclusion to her search for her mother is unbelievably touching, and handled with just the right measure of reserve. Much as I'd love to see more of her, I wonder whether Redmann (whose website, ominously, appears to have vanished from cyberspace) is finished with her adventures. If she is, I just pray that she has another heroine in reserve for us to cheer on. Like the Meg Darcy books, with their lovingly depicted St. Louis locales, the Mickey Knight stories set us in a believable New Orleans, with its social strata, its weather, its flavors and smells.
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Summary: All of the Micky Knight books are fabulous
Review: and it's a crying shame that they are not kept affordably in print--for one thing, it deprives Redmann of some very well earned revenue. In many ways, this 4th installment of Micky's adventures reads like the natural conclusion to the cycle of investigations opened by the first volume in the series, when we were introduced to a tough and beautiful lesbian babe-magnet with a smart mouth and endless compassion for those in trouble. She's physical (and even promiscuous--but the series is about how she gets tamed), she's achingly vulnerable, she's noble, she's got demons. Only in Lost Daughters do we meet her settled into a proper relationship, so the angst quotient is considerably lower than in the other books. Still, the conclusion to her search for her mother is unbelievably touching, and handled with just the right measure of reserve. Much as I'd love to see more of her, I wonder whether Redmann (whose website, ominously, appears to have vanished from cyberspace) is finished with her adventures. If she is, I just pray that she has another heroine in reserve for us to cheer on. Like the Meg Darcy books, with their lovingly depicted St. Louis locales, the Mickey Knight stories set us in a believable New Orleans, with its social strata, its weather, its flavors and smells.
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Summary: The Search for Mom
Review: Having read "The Intersection of Law and Desire" before reading any of the others, I found myself wanting a Micky Knight of my very own. Since I couldn't find any around I decided my only other option was to read the rest of the series. "Lost Daughters" was by far my favorite of the bunch.Micky's off-hand comment to favorite cousin Torbin sets her off on a search for one mother while her being a lesbian is responsible for starting the search for another. But the search that means the most to her is the search for her own mother. In between digging through files and filling out forms, Micky is trying to discover who's killing young women - young lesbians - and how Suzanne Forquet fits into the picture. The ending - and the book - is one you'll want to read more than once. Pick this book up while it's still available. I hope Ms. Redmann writes more about this lovely heroine and allows us to see how her story really ends.
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Summary: The Search for Mom
Review: Having read "The Intersection of Law and Desire" before reading any of the others, I found myself wanting a Micky Knight of my very own. Since I couldn't find any around I decided my only other option was to read the rest of the series. "Lost Daughters" was by far my favorite of the bunch. Micky's off-hand comment to favorite cousin Torbin sets her off on a search for one mother while her being a lesbian is responsible for starting the search for another. But the search that means the most to her is the search for her own mother. In between digging through files and filling out forms, Micky is trying to discover who's killing young women - young lesbians - and how Suzanne Forquet fits into the picture. The ending - and the book - is one you'll want to read more than once. Pick this book up while it's still available. I hope Ms. Redmann writes more about this lovely heroine and allows us to see how her story really ends.
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Summary: Gorgeous Cajun woman
Review: I have all of the Mickey Knight series and i am hungry for more. As an avid reader of true crime, authors like Ann Rule, Roy Hazelwood etc, i was surprised at how well written these books were. I couldnt put them down.
Come on Ms Redman when is the next one coming out ???
Mickey Knight is brilliant. The storyline typical of the deep south and its age old mystery and the book seems to drag you willingly into the depths of its darkened corridors. The women appear real, not wishy washy like most lesbian heroines. The plot seems to easily weave its way through the book yet it keeps you on the edge of your seat waiting to see just what is about to happen next. I have spent many a sleepless night reading these books. I just couldnt put them down once i started reading them. Oh for the tardis to take me to New orleans.
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Summary: Absolutely hooked!!
Review: I only recently discovered Micky and have devoured all 4 novels over a span of 3 weeks. I adore hard-nosed Micky with all her foibles and weaknesses. Add to that an amazing cast of characters and you can't go wrong with this book or any of the previously published in the series. I recommend them all! I only pray that Ms Redmann keeps churning out more Micky Knight adventures. I, for one, am hooked! Bravo!
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Summary: This is an exellent!!! Mystery.
Review: If you like excitment and love multiple plots then you would like this book. I like how the author entwines so many different plots into one book. It was finnally nice to see Mickey come full circle. She has stable love in her life and she has found the one person she has be searching for. I think this book is an excelltent change.
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Summary: Wonderful!
Review: If you love lesbian detective novels, this is a must read!!! As the fourth in the series, Lost Daughters has to be Redmann's best. The character of Micky Knight has grown throughout the series and in the best ways. If you haven't picked up Redmann's earlier works, do so, however, you can easily read Lost Daughters on it's own. Redmann writes so well, great descriptions, great characters, conversations and more. The story is interesting, tying in so much of Micky's life and answering long asked questions. JM Redmann, you have a winner here and I hope to read more soon!
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Summary: A must read for fans of female detective fiction.
Review: Lost Daughters has to be one of the best books i've read this year. The mystery was very well crafted and had many excellant interrelated twists. I adore Micky Knight, not only is she a strong woman, but also very real on a variety of levels. I enjoyed her toughness as well as her vulnerability - I feel that it only made the story stronger. I highly recommend this book to anyone - and eagerly wait for the next one!
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Summary: Finally... the story is told
Review: Lost Daughters is the story that has always been nagging Mickey and readers since the series began. And now it's finally been told. Though there isn't much "action" associated with the real mystery in the book, the story does grip. The first three books set up the question "why", and we do find the answer... and a surprise. At least I was surprised. Read the book to find out! Not enought dead bodies... not enough action. But they didn't really belong in this story. Hopefully Ms. Redmann has another one for us that pits Mickey, her wit, and her friends against some fun bad guys! Thanks Ms. Redmann! We want more!
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