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Title: Jack Gets His Man
Series: The Gray-Haired Knitting Detectives #2
Author: D.E. Haggerty
Publication Date: July 1/15
Length: 177pgs
Genre: mystery
Shelf: review
Rating: ★★★★
Back Cover Blurb:
Jack’s life is awesome. His store is making money hand over fist and his best friend has found love. So what if he’s feeling a bit restless and put out about his upcoming birthday and his ex is being a pain in his fabulous behind? That’s nothing he can’t handle, but then his super hot new bookkeeper discovers things at the store aren’t actually as they seem. Someone is playing fast and loose with the finances. Jack’s bestie and his gal pals, the grey-haired knitting detectives, jump at the chance to solve Jack’s problems. When they aren’t re-enacting scenes from spy thrillers, they’re setting Jack up on dates and generally insinuating themselves into his love life. They’re determined to find love for Jack as well as his missing money. Will Jack catch a thief or find love? Either way Jack’s going to get his man.
My Review:
I love Haggerty’s writing. Her stories are always so much fun, and this one is definitely no exception. The plot was not only intricately crafted but it was as funny as anything. Not only that, but this novel is all about inclusivity. Haggerty focuses on a variety of themes, bringing them to the forefront without singling them out. Same sex relationships, cross dressing, and a myriad of other things are simply part of the story, rather than something to be brought up again and again as an ‘other’ to focus on.
The cast of characters that Haggerty has created for this novel was unforgettable. She combines a pair of gray haired, knitting, investigators with a gay store owner to create an all-out fantastic tale that is very character driven. Everyone is very well developed and easy to connect with, fulfilling their roles well.
This is a fantastic novel that had me in stitches while also keeping me on my toes. It could either be read on its own or as the second instalment in this absolutely hilarious series.
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