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Hit & Run
When Delilah West, Orange County private investigator, is grazed by a car that also hits an old man, Joseph Collins, and leaves him for dead, she counts it just another incident in the run of bad luck that has plagued her personally and professionally ever since her husband, her partnet-in-crime-solving, was killed. Delilah, moonlighting as a waitress, badly needs a case, but when the hit-and-run driver's mother asks Delilah to prove her son innocent, Delilah is aghast. Until, that is, she begins to remember details about the "accident" that add up not to recklessness but to murder.
- GenresMystery
182 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 1989
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Maxine O'Callaghan
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April 21, 2015
Hit & Run by Maxine O' Callaghan is a 2015 Brash Books publication. I was provided a copy of this book by the author and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Hit & Run is an old fashioned “whodunit” featuring the very real and relatable, Delilah West. Originally published in the late 1980's, this book has been reissued “as is” by Brash Books.
Delilah is having a very bad year. If losing her husband a little while back wasn't enough, her private detective agency has fallen on very hard times and Delilah has been through a few physical scrapes along the way too. Now she is working as a waitress to make ends meet, sleeping in a sleeping bag on the floor of her office, and to put the cherry on the cake, she nearly gets run over while out jogging. Although, she bangs up her knee, the other victim of the hit and run, Joseph Collins, wasn't quite so lucky.
It's not long before the cops find and arrest the driver, but the young man's mother pleads with Delilah to take a closer look at the situation. Did Delilah actually see the car strike Joseph? Could he have been dead before the “accident”. Placed in the this awkward position, Delilah agrees to ask around, even if it does border on the unethical side of things. However, Delilah's questions appear to strike a nerve with the victim's family and Delilah is wondering if one them had a motive from wanting the old man dead.
Reading this book now, in 2015, I simply could not stop myself from thinking how similar this book was to the Sue Grafton alphabet mysteries featuring Kinsey Millhone. The book is pretty short, written in first person, and takes place in the eighties. But, that is really where the comparisons need to stop.
Delilah is a very strong person, with wry wit, an occasional sarcastic remark, and is tough enough to take a lickin' and keep on tickin', but is also a little “accident” prone, making more trips to the hospital than is normal, and she has a softer side to her as well, especially when she makes an occasional reference to her late husband.
The plot has a few twist and turns, moves along at quick pace, and kept me guessing all the way through, with lots of action and suspense, which kept me interested and engaged. I thought the characters were well written, some of whom I liked and some of course I didn't care for.
The references to some automobiles and TV shows from the eighties added a touch of nostalgia, although of course that wasn't the intent when the book was written, but I was glad the book wasn't touched up or modernized in any way, since this gave the story an added charm. This is a solid mystery and I enjoyed getting to know Delilah West a little better. Although this book is a part of a series, this being the third one, (if I have my facts straight), this book can be read as a stand alone. 4 stars
Hit & Run is an old fashioned “whodunit” featuring the very real and relatable, Delilah West. Originally published in the late 1980's, this book has been reissued “as is” by Brash Books.
Delilah is having a very bad year. If losing her husband a little while back wasn't enough, her private detective agency has fallen on very hard times and Delilah has been through a few physical scrapes along the way too. Now she is working as a waitress to make ends meet, sleeping in a sleeping bag on the floor of her office, and to put the cherry on the cake, she nearly gets run over while out jogging. Although, she bangs up her knee, the other victim of the hit and run, Joseph Collins, wasn't quite so lucky.
It's not long before the cops find and arrest the driver, but the young man's mother pleads with Delilah to take a closer look at the situation. Did Delilah actually see the car strike Joseph? Could he have been dead before the “accident”. Placed in the this awkward position, Delilah agrees to ask around, even if it does border on the unethical side of things. However, Delilah's questions appear to strike a nerve with the victim's family and Delilah is wondering if one them had a motive from wanting the old man dead.
Reading this book now, in 2015, I simply could not stop myself from thinking how similar this book was to the Sue Grafton alphabet mysteries featuring Kinsey Millhone. The book is pretty short, written in first person, and takes place in the eighties. But, that is really where the comparisons need to stop.
Delilah is a very strong person, with wry wit, an occasional sarcastic remark, and is tough enough to take a lickin' and keep on tickin', but is also a little “accident” prone, making more trips to the hospital than is normal, and she has a softer side to her as well, especially when she makes an occasional reference to her late husband.
The plot has a few twist and turns, moves along at quick pace, and kept me guessing all the way through, with lots of action and suspense, which kept me interested and engaged. I thought the characters were well written, some of whom I liked and some of course I didn't care for.
The references to some automobiles and TV shows from the eighties added a touch of nostalgia, although of course that wasn't the intent when the book was written, but I was glad the book wasn't touched up or modernized in any way, since this gave the story an added charm. This is a solid mystery and I enjoyed getting to know Delilah West a little better. Although this book is a part of a series, this being the third one, (if I have my facts straight), this book can be read as a stand alone. 4 stars
June 28, 2019
4 Stars
This is the third book in the Delilah West thriller series.
Delilah West is not the PI who makes a ton of money. She is living less than paycheck to paycheck. She is barely feeding herself and working 24/7 on a job that is not making her any money. She was the witness to a hit and run. Later it is revealed that there was more to this hit and run than it seemed. The victim had been dead long before the Trans-Am ever ran over him.
The farther Delilah delves into this mystery, the more she finds herself in danger. Along the way she meets a court appointed lawyer named Matt who turns out to be not only a friend but someone she can turn to in her times of need both emotionally and physically.
I thought this was a great book. The suspense and thrills were there. It was nice to see the integrity of the good characters as they reflected against the bad guys. So refreshing.
Since this book was first published in 1989, there are references to pay phones which are no longer a part of the current culture in the 21st Century. A revise might be in order if the author plans to keep selling this title on Kindle. But definitely worth the money. Pick it up and judge for yourself. One great read!
I received this as an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) in return for an honest review. I thank NetGalley, the publisher and the author for allowing me to read this title.
This is the third book in the Delilah West thriller series.
Delilah West is not the PI who makes a ton of money. She is living less than paycheck to paycheck. She is barely feeding herself and working 24/7 on a job that is not making her any money. She was the witness to a hit and run. Later it is revealed that there was more to this hit and run than it seemed. The victim had been dead long before the Trans-Am ever ran over him.
The farther Delilah delves into this mystery, the more she finds herself in danger. Along the way she meets a court appointed lawyer named Matt who turns out to be not only a friend but someone she can turn to in her times of need both emotionally and physically.
I thought this was a great book. The suspense and thrills were there. It was nice to see the integrity of the good characters as they reflected against the bad guys. So refreshing.
Since this book was first published in 1989, there are references to pay phones which are no longer a part of the current culture in the 21st Century. A revise might be in order if the author plans to keep selling this title on Kindle. But definitely worth the money. Pick it up and judge for yourself. One great read!
I received this as an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) in return for an honest review. I thank NetGalley, the publisher and the author for allowing me to read this title.
June 27, 2021
I received a free copy from NetGalley. I had not read the previous books in the series and did okay on this one without having read them. It sounds like the character would be a little richer if I knew some more of the back story but there were not huge holes without having read them. Fun to remember what it would have been like to be a PI without a cell phone. I enjoyed how she learned that she really does have some really good friends.
August 21, 2017
Good for a quick read
Nothing spectacular but entertaining enough predictable but with a twist I would not spend a bundle on the book but it was worth my time
Nothing spectacular but entertaining enough predictable but with a twist I would not spend a bundle on the book but it was worth my time
February 3, 2015
"Hit & Run" by Maxine O'Callaghan was a fun read with enough red herrings to make it difficult to figure out who done it. This is the third book in the series but the mystery does not rely on the previous two to bolster the story. I think it's worth four of five stars, let me tell you why.
Our main character is a female P.I. who is probably too curious for her own good. To me, the character that the author creates in Hit & Run, Delilah West, is a combination of Sue Grafton's character Kinsey Millhone and Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum.
Delilah has the tenacity of the Millhone character, she just won't let an injustice go but she is poor as a church mouse at the moment, much like the Plum character. Delilah is living in her office and sleeping in a sleeping bag on her office floor. She hunts down small jobs from insurance companies and lawyer's offices but this still isn't enough to put food on the table so she moonlights as a waitress at a mom and pop restaurant to make ends meet.
"Hit & Run" begins with Delilah being struck by a car on a rainy night. She is unhurt but there is a body in the road and she is the only witness to this brutal slaying. It seems that a reckless driver in his Trans Am has mowed down an elderly man who was out for a walk. But is this actually the case? Is Delilah sure that's what she saw? The young man who is quickly charged with the murder claims he didn't do it and his mother tries to hire Delilah to look into the incident.
The interesting conflict of interest that our main character finds herself in really adds to the mystery. The reader can't help ask whether Delilah should even be involved in this investigation. By poking her nose in where it ostensibly doesn't belong, she is essentially invalidating her testimony at any trial that is held for this murder. Delilah can't let it go though, she thinks there just might be a miscarriage of justice. Finding whether there is another killer puts her own life on the line.
Maxine O'Callaghan's book is well written and I think this character can grow into a strong lead. My only complaint is that there was so much focus on her monetary circumstances that it did detract from the book. I look forward to reading more of this character, she's a strong female lead that competes well with other female P.I.'s in this genre. As I said, O'Callaghan's character holds it's own against the likes of Grafton, Evanovich, Paretsky, Jance and Robb. If you like these authors, I think you'll like this series. It's worth a try, adding another author to your favorites is always a treat.
Our main character is a female P.I. who is probably too curious for her own good. To me, the character that the author creates in Hit & Run, Delilah West, is a combination of Sue Grafton's character Kinsey Millhone and Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum.
Delilah has the tenacity of the Millhone character, she just won't let an injustice go but she is poor as a church mouse at the moment, much like the Plum character. Delilah is living in her office and sleeping in a sleeping bag on her office floor. She hunts down small jobs from insurance companies and lawyer's offices but this still isn't enough to put food on the table so she moonlights as a waitress at a mom and pop restaurant to make ends meet.
"Hit & Run" begins with Delilah being struck by a car on a rainy night. She is unhurt but there is a body in the road and she is the only witness to this brutal slaying. It seems that a reckless driver in his Trans Am has mowed down an elderly man who was out for a walk. But is this actually the case? Is Delilah sure that's what she saw? The young man who is quickly charged with the murder claims he didn't do it and his mother tries to hire Delilah to look into the incident.
The interesting conflict of interest that our main character finds herself in really adds to the mystery. The reader can't help ask whether Delilah should even be involved in this investigation. By poking her nose in where it ostensibly doesn't belong, she is essentially invalidating her testimony at any trial that is held for this murder. Delilah can't let it go though, she thinks there just might be a miscarriage of justice. Finding whether there is another killer puts her own life on the line.
Maxine O'Callaghan's book is well written and I think this character can grow into a strong lead. My only complaint is that there was so much focus on her monetary circumstances that it did detract from the book. I look forward to reading more of this character, she's a strong female lead that competes well with other female P.I.'s in this genre. As I said, O'Callaghan's character holds it's own against the likes of Grafton, Evanovich, Paretsky, Jance and Robb. If you like these authors, I think you'll like this series. It's worth a try, adding another author to your favorites is always a treat.
February 6, 2015
In the past year Delilah West’s husband was killed, left with her own wounds and high medical bills she struggles to keep the floundering PI business she and her husband started afloat. Just when she thought things couldn’t get any worse…they did. While out jogging one rainy night a Trans Am driven by Michael Morales a nineteen-year-old teenager, with a juvenile record, hit an old man, Joseph Collins and didn’t stop. Delilah was the only witness and eventhough she identified the young man…things just didn’t seem to add up, especially after his mother visited Delilah and asked her to prove Michael’s innocence. As she begins to ask questions, things become even more bazzar. Suddenly what started out as a hit and run involving Joe and Michael, mushrooms to include a jewelry store owner, his daughter, an old lady, an ex-con, millionaire businessman, Erik Lundstrom, Charlie Colfax a fellow investigator and friend of Delilah and her late husband, and Greenspace’s Amy Ferguson. Now all Delilah has to do is figure out how they all intersect and find out what they are hiding, while proving Michal’s innocence and dodging attempts on her life.
This fast-paced nail-biting suspense-filled novel has twists, turns and subplots that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Since this takes place in the 1980’s it was fun to go back and read a story before the cell-phone era where pay phones were still at every street corner, a twelve percent tip was considered generous and high tech was not yet common. If you love mystery, murder and suspense I highly recommend you take the time to read this book. If you have already read it…it is worth re-reading.
Disclosure: I was given a pre-release copy of this eBook by the publisher, Brash Books, through NetGalley blogger program for review. I was not required to write a favorable review nor was I compensated for my review. The opinions in this review are my own.
This fast-paced nail-biting suspense-filled novel has twists, turns and subplots that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Since this takes place in the 1980’s it was fun to go back and read a story before the cell-phone era where pay phones were still at every street corner, a twelve percent tip was considered generous and high tech was not yet common. If you love mystery, murder and suspense I highly recommend you take the time to read this book. If you have already read it…it is worth re-reading.
Disclosure: I was given a pre-release copy of this eBook by the publisher, Brash Books, through NetGalley blogger program for review. I was not required to write a favorable review nor was I compensated for my review. The opinions in this review are my own.
January 10, 2015
Delilah West is an old fashioned Private Investigator, she knocks on doors, she asks questions, she follows a trail, she gets kicked to the ground but she always gets back up. In this mystery (the third in the series) Delilah witnesses a hit and run accident. What seems cut and dried case turns out to have a few more twists and hazards for Delilah before she can say case closed.
Delilah is a take no prisoner kind of person and life has not been kind to her. Even though this the third book in the series you will be able to read it as a stand-alone as O’Callaghan provides the right amount of background at the right time.
The writing is snappy, engaging, the action is plenty and Delilah makes a great character. She is tough, is carrying quite a bit of personal baggage and is trying to rebuild her life after some serious setbacks.
The mystery is complicated but not in the way of being bogged down with depth forensics, DNA or doing any psychological analysis, Deliah West just shakes the tree and see what will drop. I have to say that is refreshing as sometimes she manages to get it wrong and her fallibility is a good thing. She is not a perfect PI with all answers, she makes mistakes, judges people wrong but has the tenacity to keep going. When she does get it right you do appreciate that she has got there through hard work and persistence.
When I started to read this I had a feeling I had met the character of Deliah West before and I had having read the first book back in the 90s. It is good to see this series being given another run as O’Callaghan was a trailblazer as was Delilah
Give the series a go, you will not be disappointed as this is a good old fashioned detective story where the following the clues gets you to a result.
You will find more of O'Callaghan's works at Brash Books http://mysterythrillerbooks.com/autho...
Delilah is a take no prisoner kind of person and life has not been kind to her. Even though this the third book in the series you will be able to read it as a stand-alone as O’Callaghan provides the right amount of background at the right time.
The writing is snappy, engaging, the action is plenty and Delilah makes a great character. She is tough, is carrying quite a bit of personal baggage and is trying to rebuild her life after some serious setbacks.
The mystery is complicated but not in the way of being bogged down with depth forensics, DNA or doing any psychological analysis, Deliah West just shakes the tree and see what will drop. I have to say that is refreshing as sometimes she manages to get it wrong and her fallibility is a good thing. She is not a perfect PI with all answers, she makes mistakes, judges people wrong but has the tenacity to keep going. When she does get it right you do appreciate that she has got there through hard work and persistence.
When I started to read this I had a feeling I had met the character of Deliah West before and I had having read the first book back in the 90s. It is good to see this series being given another run as O’Callaghan was a trailblazer as was Delilah
Give the series a go, you will not be disappointed as this is a good old fashioned detective story where the following the clues gets you to a result.
You will find more of O'Callaghan's works at Brash Books http://mysterythrillerbooks.com/autho...
January 2, 2015
I received this book to give an honest review.
This author is new to me and when I saw this book was up for review I knew I wanted to give it a try. Anything to do with P.I.'s and investigations and a bit of humor that just pulls me into the story.
Now when I saw this book I did not realize that this is book three in this series, so I was glad that I was not missing much by reading number three instead of starting with the first one. Now after reading Hit and Run I want to read the other two in this series to get more of Delilah and her dilemmas.
In Hit and Run, we read about Delilah and how she is broke and living in her office. She doesn;t have many jobs coming in that is until after she makes the newspapers by witnessing a hit and run. Or at least that is what is believed until the mother of the person who committed this crime ask Delilah to start looking into it.
Now we all know what happens with P.I.'s who look into things. There is always going to be trouble lurking around the corner and that means Delilah has to be weary about those around her.
As Delilah starts investigating the murder of the hit and run victim someone who she has met before comes back into her life. It all comes full circle you would say. Don't let the innocent of someone fool you. She also starts getting a lot of job offers but the questions is will she find out who did the crime and will she take the big job that has been offered to her from some gentleman named Erik?
I love books like these, there is just something about them that makes me not want to put them down. If you want a female P.I., mystery, and of course drama then I highly suggest you look into this series.
This author is new to me and when I saw this book was up for review I knew I wanted to give it a try. Anything to do with P.I.'s and investigations and a bit of humor that just pulls me into the story.
Now when I saw this book I did not realize that this is book three in this series, so I was glad that I was not missing much by reading number three instead of starting with the first one. Now after reading Hit and Run I want to read the other two in this series to get more of Delilah and her dilemmas.
In Hit and Run, we read about Delilah and how she is broke and living in her office. She doesn;t have many jobs coming in that is until after she makes the newspapers by witnessing a hit and run. Or at least that is what is believed until the mother of the person who committed this crime ask Delilah to start looking into it.
Now we all know what happens with P.I.'s who look into things. There is always going to be trouble lurking around the corner and that means Delilah has to be weary about those around her.
As Delilah starts investigating the murder of the hit and run victim someone who she has met before comes back into her life. It all comes full circle you would say. Don't let the innocent of someone fool you. She also starts getting a lot of job offers but the questions is will she find out who did the crime and will she take the big job that has been offered to her from some gentleman named Erik?
I love books like these, there is just something about them that makes me not want to put them down. If you want a female P.I., mystery, and of course drama then I highly suggest you look into this series.
January 12, 2015
HIT AND RUN
Maxine O'Callaghan
Brash Books
February 2015
Private Investigator Delilah West witnesses what she believes to be is a hit and run accident, and contacts police. The car swerved to keep from hitting Delilah; therefore she was able to get a good look at the driver and the license plate. However, upon his arrest Michael Morales swears he did not hit anyone. The State will be asking for the death penalty; the victim was Joseph Collins, a seventy-two year old victim that had lived in a retirement village nearby, but has plenty of family in the area. Delilah and the over worked public defender join forces to prove that Joseph was already dead when the auto driven by Michael Morales hit him.
Delilah has had a run of bad luck for a long time. Once it is known that she has taken an interest in this particular case, Delilah is offered the dream job of a lifetime, thanks in part to her late husband’s ex-partner on the police force, and who is now a much respected PI.
This novella does an outstanding job of showcasing the talents of Maxine O'Callaghan. Ms. O'Callaghan surreptitiously lures her protagonists into a tangle of duplicity, lies and murder. Red Herrings are so plentiful in HIT AND RUN they are literally jumping into this pot boiler. Maxine O'Callaghan’s early books are being re-released by Brach Books, and they are excellent.
Maxine O'Callaghan
Brash Books
February 2015
Private Investigator Delilah West witnesses what she believes to be is a hit and run accident, and contacts police. The car swerved to keep from hitting Delilah; therefore she was able to get a good look at the driver and the license plate. However, upon his arrest Michael Morales swears he did not hit anyone. The State will be asking for the death penalty; the victim was Joseph Collins, a seventy-two year old victim that had lived in a retirement village nearby, but has plenty of family in the area. Delilah and the over worked public defender join forces to prove that Joseph was already dead when the auto driven by Michael Morales hit him.
Delilah has had a run of bad luck for a long time. Once it is known that she has taken an interest in this particular case, Delilah is offered the dream job of a lifetime, thanks in part to her late husband’s ex-partner on the police force, and who is now a much respected PI.
This novella does an outstanding job of showcasing the talents of Maxine O'Callaghan. Ms. O'Callaghan surreptitiously lures her protagonists into a tangle of duplicity, lies and murder. Red Herrings are so plentiful in HIT AND RUN they are literally jumping into this pot boiler. Maxine O'Callaghan’s early books are being re-released by Brach Books, and they are excellent.
February 10, 2015
Deliah West is a private investigator who has recently lost her husband and former partner. Her business is barely earning her a living. While she is jogging one night, she is almost hit by a car and a man has been runned over. She gives the police information that has them arresting the driver of the car she identified. The driver's mother goes to see Deliah wanting to hire her to prove that her son did not killed the man on the road. She says no initially but the more she thinks about it, she realizes there is something " wrong." Deliah decides to investigate. The more Deliah investigates the more confusing the case is. Will Deliah solve the mystery?
Hit and run is the first Deliah West novel I have read. I was immediately captivated from the first page I read to the last.
It was excellent in mystifying me as I tried to guess "who did it." I enjoyed this novel so much that I will be reading all the Deliah West mysteries I can find!
Disclaimer: I received a digital galley of this book free from the publisher from NetGalley. I was not obliged to write a favourable review, or even any review at all. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
Hit and run is the first Deliah West novel I have read. I was immediately captivated from the first page I read to the last.
It was excellent in mystifying me as I tried to guess "who did it." I enjoyed this novel so much that I will be reading all the Deliah West mysteries I can find!
Disclaimer: I received a digital galley of this book free from the publisher from NetGalley. I was not obliged to write a favourable review, or even any review at all. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
March 2, 2016
Down on luck PI in SoCal, something that’s been written since probably before Chandler; the difference here is this one’s female. This was written in 1989, set in Orange County, from Anaheim to Santa Ana to Irvine; rich and poor and touristy, all over the literal map.
Apparently in previous books she became a widow, and now all the guys want her. She’s likeable enough, though she has plenty of psychological tics that would have most men today scurrying in the opposite direction. But what’s the rich guy’s motive for being so nice to her? As expected—when finally revealed—it’s part of the plot, which in general was kinda weak, especially motive—there were a few red herrings that might have worked better—though the villain was well done.
Except for the payphones and answering services—lack of cellphones—it doesn’t sound dated at all. Nothing all that special, but liked it well enough.
3.5 pushed up to 4/5
Apparently in previous books she became a widow, and now all the guys want her. She’s likeable enough, though she has plenty of psychological tics that would have most men today scurrying in the opposite direction. But what’s the rich guy’s motive for being so nice to her? As expected—when finally revealed—it’s part of the plot, which in general was kinda weak, especially motive—there were a few red herrings that might have worked better—though the villain was well done.
Except for the payphones and answering services—lack of cellphones—it doesn’t sound dated at all. Nothing all that special, but liked it well enough.
3.5 pushed up to 4/5
December 19, 2014
**I received an ARC of this story for an honest review.
Delilah witnesses a hit and run and is knocked down in the process. She has a floundering private eye business to the point that she has to sleep in her office at night. She is able to produce enough evidence that they found the driver and a young Hispanic boy is put in jail. His mother asks her to take the case, but can only make payments weekly as she's a waitress. Delilah tries to get out of it but agrees to think about it. As she considers it, she realizes that not all of the facts line up. From there she starts digging to the point where she gets attacked, causing an old janitor to get stabbed while defending her. Things kind of go downhill from there. It was a very good read. The story kept you wanting to keep reading to find out all of the answers.
Delilah witnesses a hit and run and is knocked down in the process. She has a floundering private eye business to the point that she has to sleep in her office at night. She is able to produce enough evidence that they found the driver and a young Hispanic boy is put in jail. His mother asks her to take the case, but can only make payments weekly as she's a waitress. Delilah tries to get out of it but agrees to think about it. As she considers it, she realizes that not all of the facts line up. From there she starts digging to the point where she gets attacked, causing an old janitor to get stabbed while defending her. Things kind of go downhill from there. It was a very good read. The story kept you wanting to keep reading to find out all of the answers.
July 4, 2016
Delilah West is a PI who is tough, possibly because her husband was murdered. She is in serious debt, her business is not doing well and she works part time as a waitress. She takes on a case, reluctantly at first, but she becomes convinced the so-called perpetrator is innocent. She doesn't realise how much she is liked and respected and as she works to solve the mystery, she becomes more and more likeable.
February 3, 2015
Hit and Run is a story that reminds me of Kinsey Millhone. Delilah West is Ms O'Callaghan's PI. When I finished Hit and Run I read about Maxine O'Callaghan and was surprised and pleased to learn Ms West was around long before Ms Millhone. I have a lot of catching up to do on Delilah's previous cases! I was given an early copy to review.
August 2, 2015
Just a good PI story. No frills, no gimmicks. First published in 1989 and revived by Brash Books. This is writing as I remember from my younger years. Not drawn out with psychological deep thinking or pages of minutia (fluff). Straight forward story telling bringing reading enjoyment and at the last line of the last page hoping for more of the same. Keep them coming Brash Books!
January 25, 2015
sorry could not get into the book
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