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Summary: Way To Go Ms. Wesley!
Review: I am still a kid at heart; I read mysteries.... But when Iread Valerie W. Wilson's books I became hook. I believe she has four out and out of the four I have read 3. ... She is a great writer.
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Summary: When Death Comes Stealing
Review: I am still a kid at heart; I read mysteries.... But when Iread Valerie W. Wilson's books I became hook. I believe she has four out and out of the four I have read 3. ... She is a great writer.
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Summary: I LOVED IT!!!
Review: I read this book at the suggestion of a friend. Not a fan of the mystery genre, I was prepared for a dull read. Boy, was I wrong! This book had all the twists, turns and drama I love reading about and an interesting lead character to hold it all together. The ending truly caught me by surprise! I can't wait to start my next Tamara Hayle mystery. I'm hooked!
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Summary: I couldn't put it down!
Review: I read this book in two days. Great mystery! This is a must read. Tamara Hayle is a great detective. This would be a great book for a book club
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Summary: Way To Go Ms. Wesley!
Review: I was advised by a friend (who's an avid reader) to read this book. Reluctantly, I began to thumb through the pages. In a matter of minutes I was HOOKED. This is a gripping, suspenseful story which comes together in a neat little package, but not until the very end. I was literally astonished as I read the last few chapter and the plot unfolded. Ms. Wesley is a brilliant, imaginative writer. I definitely intend to read more books in her Tamara Hayle series.
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Summary: A great debut
Review: I was never interested mysteries - they seemed kind of male domintated, but this novel made me a fan of the genre. I have since picked up a couple of titles by Walter Mosley who is in a class by himself. Both authors use urban settings for their tales and employ a rich cast of characters. Wesley may not have created an outrageous sidekick like the quick-tempered Mouse, but she has plenty of drama in this novel.This debut of the Tamara Hayle series made me take note because I hadn't heard much about female private investigators. My interest was immediately piqued. The lead character is likeable and realistic. The dialogue and action are engaging and maintain the pace of the storyline nicely. What I liked most about Tamara's character are her independence and pragmatism. Even though she really hates her ex-husband DeWayne (she has every right to), she has no choice but to help him figure out who is picking off his sons systematically. She is the mother of his youngest child and knows that it's up to her to protect him. She also had some feelings for one of the murdered boys because he came to visit her son when he was an infant. I was enthralled throughout the entire book and each time I thought I figured out the killer's identity, another piece of evidence appeared. The ending caught me completely off guard. I loaned this book to someone and never got it back, so I guess I'm not the only one who enjoyed it.
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Summary: Gripping
Review: I wasn't a mystery reader until AFTER I ran through the streets of Newark NJ with Tamara Hayle. Tamara is down to earth, smart, witty, and contemporary. Along with the savy characters, Wesley tells a pulsating story of excitement; combined, these attributes make for an excellent read.
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Summary: This was a very good read.
Review: I'm not usually a fan of mysteries, but I just could not put this book down. I loved it so much that I can not wait until I read the rest of the Tamara Hayle mysteries. I'm realy hooked. Keep up the good work.
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Summary: You won't be able to put it down.
Review: Ms. Wilson Wesley weaves an engrossing tale which is heightened by her characters' development. Their lives weave the web of murder and mystery throughout the entire book. "When Death Comes Stealing" will keep the reader in suspense until the very end. An excellent "who done it" by a great writer. Tamara Hayle will have you applauding her saavy and smarts. Can't wait to see the movie!
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Summary: Tamara Hayle is an Ace
Review: Tamara Hayle is a single mother and private investigator. She left the police force to pursue this career challenge. In this novel, Tamara investigates the mysterious deaths of a group of young men. These young men are being murdered, one by one with no apparent justification. The one commonality is that these young men have the same father, who also happens to be the father of Tamara's son. She wants to find out what is going on before Tragedy hits home. This investigation gives you a look at Tamara the PI, Tamara the mother, and Tamara the woman. It shows her relationships with the men in her life: her brother Johnny, her son, his father (DeWayne), her former co-workers, and they mysterious Basil Dupree. Tamara Hayle is an ace P.I. I never wanted to read mysteries, so this was bought on a whim. Valerie Wilson Wesley has done a great job with this character. I've gotten every Tamara Hayle Mystery since I read this one, although this one is still my favorite.
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