When not talking dirty at her part time phone sex job, or singing cheesy cover tunes in generic suburban bars, fledgling private investigator Sasha J
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When not talking dirty at her part time phone sex job, or singing cheesy cover tunes in generic suburban bars, fledgling private investigator Sasha Jackson is spending her days trying to figure out how “until death do we part” applies to her jilted client.
Christine Arvisais was dumped by her gold plated fiancé days before mailing the wedding invitations. Four months later, he was shot in a Toronto ravine during his Saturday morning jog. Christine says she was wrapped in seaweed and bathing in mud when Gordon Hanes went to the mahogany paneled VIP room in the sky.
Then another former fiancé falls victim to another femme fatale and it appears Cupid’s bow is no match for the Grim Reaper’s scythe.
As Sasha continues her investigation, she uncovers a pattern of guys who skipped “I do” and now never will. It seems a coincidence, until Sasha learns the real meaning of “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.”
With her dad driving her crazy via long distance, and her brother steeped in confusion about his own romantic comedy of Eros, Sasha must figure out who’s whacking would-be grooms before it becomes a case of four funerals and a wedding.
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REVIEWS
“Blood and Groom is full of down-to-earth people and pithy portrayals of some weird characters. The dialogue is great... Conversations are snappy... it is a light, fun read and I’d be interested in seeing future stories.” (The Waterloo Region Record)
"It's a quick, entertaining read best enjoyed with double vodka tonics and morning after grilled cheeses." (shedoesthecity.com Blog )
"Parts are very funny -- especially the sex chat and Sasha's nerdy pal Victor, and her gambler dad... Bizarre! Not as bizarre as the ending, with romance and finance combined to deadly effect." (Lucille Redmond, Ireland Evening Herald)
"A fast-paced, soft-boiled novel with a strong, distinctive voice and a sassy protagonist." (Jim Napier, The Sherbrooke Record).
"The book is fast-paced... and the tone is obviously intended to be the quick and funny style that appeals to fans of Janet Evanovich. There's a lot of promise here and we'll look forward to Sasha Jackson's next adventure." (Margaret Cannon, The Globe & Mail)
“Jill Edmondson’s Blood and Groom is a fast-paced whipcrack of a book — a little self-aware, a little edgy and a lot of fun.” (Bookgasm.com)
"Recommended for the mystery fan who likes those touches of reality that bring true life into their world. Talented author Jill Edmondson has crafted a set of intriguing characters." (Newmysteryreader.com)
"Edmondson's protagonist clearly recalls aspects of other female private eyes such as V.I. Warshawski." (Reviewing the Evidence)
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