I was so excited to have Roberta Isleib send me copies of the first two books in her Advice Column mystery series and soon they will be gracing our library's shelves!
In Deadly Advice, Dr. Rebecca Butterman is still reeling from her husband's infidelity. She has moved to a new condo complex and is focusing on her therapy practice while also writing her "Ask Dr. Aster" advice column for Bloom! magazine. Rebecca is appalled when she learns of the apparent suicide of her next-door neighbor, an attractive young woman who appeared to have everything to live for. Rebecca is asked by the woman's mother to "look into" the death and becomes convinced that the woman was murdered. Despite warnings from Detective Meigs, who is in charge of the case, Rebecca feels obligated to find answers on her own, putting her own life in danger.
This is a cozy series with a bit of a gritty edge. Isleib adds just enough of a touch of graphic realism to elevate Deadly Advice from a traditional cozy to a mystery with a bit more of a bite. her characters are interesting (I'm looking forward to see what develops between Rebecca and the married Meigs) and the plot gets your attention. I'm looking forward to reading the next in the series as soon as I pry it away from my daughter, the clinical psychologist!
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