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Ian Start is an art professor and poet, living and teaching in Providence, Rhode Island. After suffering an infection in his leg that left him disfigured and traumatized, he’s been struggling to regain his emotional balance and find his voice again in his poetry.
It doesn’t help when one of his students is murdered, and he’s implicated. The chemistry is still there between ...more
It doesn’t help when one of his students is murdered, and he’s implicated. The chemistry is still there between ...more
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The romantic component was primarily dominated in this murder mystery causing it overshadowed the actual plot, Thomas death and why Ian is being framed for a crime he did not commit. The mystery, suspense, and thrill of whodunit was missing from this piece and it was overall predictable to determine who the actual killer was.
And let’s not forget the half ass detective work demonstrated by our lead detective Jake. How the hell is Ian finding all the clues? All the connections? Whe ...more
2.5 STARS
Ian Start is an art professor and a poet with writer's block. He's been disfigured and lost his self confidence.
When two detectives knock on his door, two things happen. He's informed that one of his most promising students has been murdered. And .. one of the lead investigators is Jake, a man he had a fling with years ago. He's surprised that he still has feelings for this man ...especially as the police suspect Ian of the killing.
The romance of Ian and Jake overshadow the mystery of w ...more
Ian Start is an art professor and a poet with writer's block. He's been disfigured and lost his self confidence.
When two detectives knock on his door, two things happen. He's informed that one of his most promising students has been murdered. And .. one of the lead investigators is Jake, a man he had a fling with years ago. He's surprised that he still has feelings for this man ...especially as the police suspect Ian of the killing.
The romance of Ian and Jake overshadow the mystery of w ...more
I enjoyed this one. It was a fun entertaining read that ended too soon.
The characters are well developed and show growth throughout the book. The way they deal with trauma and depressed is reminiscent of real people and not just characters from fiction. Their emotions felt real and raw and I found I could understand where they are coming from.
I found the plot refreshing and fun the romance was just an added bonus.
The characters are well developed and show growth throughout the book. The way they deal with trauma and depressed is reminiscent of real people and not just characters from fiction. Their emotions felt real and raw and I found I could understand where they are coming from.
I found the plot refreshing and fun the romance was just an added bonus.
[I received a digital copy from Netgalley for an honest review]
From the synopsis , Start to Finish seemed like it would be a home run for me. A disfigured and traumatized artist and an investigator. I was ready to form some strong emotional connections with these characters. Sadly I didn't love it, it wasn't bad but the writing style wasn't for me. There was a lot of information dropping, not about the case but of the characters histories and backstories. I would have preferred to have it intert ...more
From the synopsis , Start to Finish seemed like it would be a home run for me. A disfigured and traumatized artist and an investigator. I was ready to form some strong emotional connections with these characters. Sadly I didn't love it, it wasn't bad but the writing style wasn't for me. There was a lot of information dropping, not about the case but of the characters histories and backstories. I would have preferred to have it intert ...more
A mystery with a little sex thrown in.
Ian, a professor in RI decides to investigate the murder of one of his students.
There is a live interest which isnt settled until the end and an interesting murder mystery.
Ian, a professor in RI decides to investigate the murder of one of his students.
There is a live interest which isnt settled until the end and an interesting murder mystery.
Nov 12, 2020
Jane Wheeler
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A really nice surprise. Though this is apparently a debut novel, it feels so polished and intimate. The ending did wrap up rather quickly, but that wasn’t too distracting. Looking forward to reading whatever comes next!
Ian Start is an artist and writer working as an adjunct professor at RISD–Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, RI. He’s independently wealthy, no thanks to a huge lawsuit payout he got after an injury at a chain restaurant turned into a flesh-eating disease he barely survived. Prior to the infection he had an on-again off-again relationship with a sexy paralegal in NYC, but that guy disappeared during Ian’s recovery, which was prolonged and agonizing. He has deep tissue loss and scars in
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3.5 stars
After reading the synopsis, I decided to take a chance on this novel, and I’m glad I did. It’s a good debut for a new author.
Given the reference to murder in the book’s description, I expected the focus to be on the mystery surrounding the murder. The main character, Ian, does do some poking around after he is suspected of being the killer, but he doesn’t go full on sleuth. Ian more bumbles into uncovering the truth than anything else. The resolution of that part of the plot is also ra ...more
After reading the synopsis, I decided to take a chance on this novel, and I’m glad I did. It’s a good debut for a new author.
Given the reference to murder in the book’s description, I expected the focus to be on the mystery surrounding the murder. The main character, Ian, does do some poking around after he is suspected of being the killer, but he doesn’t go full on sleuth. Ian more bumbles into uncovering the truth than anything else. The resolution of that part of the plot is also ra ...more
Ian Start is an art professor. He's also a poet with writer's block who is trying to get his life back together after suffering a debilitating illness. He's single, teaching part-time, and focussing on his art when a past lover comes back into his life. The problem is that ex-lover, Jake.. is now a detective who is investigating the murder of one of Ian's most promising art students.
Ian had nothing to do with the murder, but suspicions are cast upon him because of "evidence" at the crime scene. ...more
Ian had nothing to do with the murder, but suspicions are cast upon him because of "evidence" at the crime scene. ...more
Ian Smart, poet, artist, professor, and traumatized survivor of a brutal injury, is a fascinating character. A mosaic of insightfulness and obliviousness, strengths and weaknesses, he’s remarkably good at getting in his own way and also remarkably good at making it hard to be angry at him for it. It helps that he seems to have such a handle on his own limitations, and can pinpoint them in a beautifully self-deprecating way. As he says at one point: “There are times that the parts of myself that
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Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Start to Finish is the first book in a new cozy series featuring an academic as an amateur sleuth and written by Pamela A. Williams. Released 19th Oct 2020 by NineStar Press, it's 196 pages and available in ebook format. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately.
I love amateur sleuth cozies. I especially lo ...more
Start to Finish is the first book in a new cozy series featuring an academic as an amateur sleuth and written by Pamela A. Williams. Released 19th Oct 2020 by NineStar Press, it's 196 pages and available in ebook format. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately.
I love amateur sleuth cozies. I especially lo ...more
3.5 Stars
Pamela A Williams' Start to Finish is an interesting mystery/romance. The first book in The Ian Start Mysteries, it perfectly combines suspense and intrigue with pain, regret, and longing.
Ian and Jake have a past that ended on bad terms. Now Ian's a suspect in Jake's latest murder investigation.
Overall, it's a fun read. Things start slow and stay slow in this read. The past, as well as the mystery, is revealed slowly. The men are interesting and kept me reading.
Their tale includes fre ...more
Pamela A Williams' Start to Finish is an interesting mystery/romance. The first book in The Ian Start Mysteries, it perfectly combines suspense and intrigue with pain, regret, and longing.
Ian and Jake have a past that ended on bad terms. Now Ian's a suspect in Jake's latest murder investigation.
Overall, it's a fun read. Things start slow and stay slow in this read. The past, as well as the mystery, is revealed slowly. The men are interesting and kept me reading.
Their tale includes fre ...more
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I quite liked this!
This was a quirky, cozy mystery, with more emphasis on the characters and their relationship than on the mystery. (Exactly how I like it!!)
The character development was good and I was glad that the author handled Ian's disability.
The plot was captivating and I was engaged in the world building that the author created.
Overall, it was well written, and I'm looking forward to reading more from this author. ...more
This was a quirky, cozy mystery, with more emphasis on the characters and their relationship than on the mystery. (Exactly how I like it!!)
The character development was good and I was glad that the author handled Ian's disability.
The plot was captivating and I was engaged in the world building that the author created.
Overall, it was well written, and I'm looking forward to reading more from this author. ...more
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A bit of a slow start, but worth it in the end. Definitely more romance than mystery, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
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An interesting build and reconnection between the two men. They are brought back into each other lives due to a bad event, but they work it out between each other.
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Pamela A. Williams is a Clinical Social Worker living and working on the Southcoast of Massachusetts. She is the daughter of John E. Williams, winner of the 1973 National Book Award for Augustus. She has always had writing in her blood but has only lately found the serenity and confidence to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard, if you will).
Ms. Williams comes from a widely varied background. ...more
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