Review of Guilty as Framed

From the publisher of Guilty as Framed

When an elderly man shows up at the home of reluctant amateur sleuth Anastasia Pollack, she’s drawn into the unsolved mystery of the greatest art heist in history.

Boston mob boss Cormac Murphy has recently been released from prison. He refuses to believe Anastasia’s assertion that the man he’s looking for doesn’t live at her address and attempts to muscle his way into her home. His efforts are thwarted by Anastasia’s fiancé Zack Barnes.

A week later, a stolen SUV containing a dead body appears in Anastasia’s driveway. Anastasia believes Murphy is sending her a message. It’s only the first in a series of alarming incidents, including a mugging, a break-in, another murder, and the discovery of a cache of jewelry and an etching from the largest museum burglary in history.

But will Anastasia solve the mystery behind these shocking events before she falls victim to a couple of desperate thugs who will stop at nothing to get what they want?

My review

The full gang is back for the 11^th book in the series—even Lucille, the classic mother-in-law from hell. There was a sense of continual tension throughout the book, which was partially fueled by Lucille’s ever-present attacks on Anastasia. 

I love books where authors take a real situation and blend it into their own version of what happened as the author did in Guilty as Framed. The plot had plenty of twists that kept it moving quickly. The denouement was, of course, a mystery until the end. In addition to a well-conceived plot, the characters feel authentic, partially because they have evolved with each book. Fans of the series are certain to love this latest installment.

FTC Full Disclosure: A review copy of this book was provided by its publisher.

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