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Where Angels Fear
Set in the Central Valley of California, author Sunny Frazier once again explores the rich agricultural region, rural law enforcement and crimes shrouded by Tule fog in this sequel to FOOLS RUSH IN. Amateur astrologer Christy Bristol finds herself on the fringes of Kearny society and a members-only sex club as she reluctantly takes on a missing person case. A prominent business man has disappeared and his wife cannot go to the authorities. Armed with only a prescription bottle and matchbook as clues, the young woman must face the Knights of Sensani and her own sexual limitations.
206 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2009
About the author
Sunny Frazier
10 books16 followersI'm a Central California writer (near Fresno). I write mysteries about my area of the country, as well as narcotics trafficking and astrology. I was a secretary for an undercover narcotics team for 11 years, and I've done astrology for 35 years. With my novel, FOOLS RUSH IN, I demonstrate astrology in ways sure to surpise readers. There is also an opportunity to enter a free horoscope drawing. Fun! "
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January 10, 2016
Sunny Frazier's second novel in the Christy Bristol series is a wonderfully enjoyable, 'cozy' read. I loved it and rank it 4.5 stars. This story picks up where Fools Rush In ends, and revolves around astrologer, police clerk Christy Bristol and her former roommate and wannabe detective, Lennie. Both become dangerously involved in a fast-paced case of multiple murders, sex clubs, and shady, underhanded hospital employees. Characters mentioned in the first book are developed and spring to life; interactions among this odd assortment are fascinating, often funny and sometimes intense; there are several scenes of suspense, a dash of romance, and excellent dialogue. I strongly recommend this to lovers of suspense and artful writing.
February 24, 2019
The second in the Christy Bristol Mysteries.
I found this story much more enjoyable that the first. The central mystery really drew me in and kept me guessing until the end. I am also pleased to have seen that there were fewer editorial and grammatical errors in this installment. I enjoyed this book so much, I started the third installment the same day I finished this one.
I found this story much more enjoyable that the first. The central mystery really drew me in and kept me guessing until the end. I am also pleased to have seen that there were fewer editorial and grammatical errors in this installment. I enjoyed this book so much, I started the third installment the same day I finished this one.
February 9, 2011
Christy Bristol, a quirky amateur detective and astrologer, returns in this sequel to "Fools Rush In." Still working for the Sheriff's substation in a small Central Valley town, she continues to gravitate toward mystery and danger.
She doesn't like to wait for others to figure things out, which is why the title of this newest tale is so apropos: "Where Angels Fear." Typical Christy hurtles down first one path and then another, always figuring out ways to cut corners and slither through red tape with charm and down-home common sense.
This particular mystery begins with a missing husband and an astrology chart. The horoscope suggests that Christy has only a few days to find Mr. Anders before disaster strikes. So she and Lennie, her former roommate, who imagines herself to be a detective-in-training, charge headlong into the fray in the hopes of finding what connects the missing man with three others who have died; there is, so far, only one common link: a matchbook to a sex club.
Will Christy and Lennie manage to convince doctors, pharmacists, and other bureaucrats to give them confidential information? And once armed with the answers to some of their questions, will the daring duo manage to locate the missing man before it's too late? In the end, what unexpected happenings will totally change the course of the investigation?
One of my favorite aspects to this series is the very real, down-to-earth characters that pull the readers in and invite us to stay awhile. We catch a glimpse of the Central California agricultural environs and the small towns in which the characters live through the eyes of Christy, and we experience her world fully. Her immediate circle is populated, in this tome, by a hunky boyfriend who travels, so he is there only occasionally; her budget is tight, as evidenced by her modest apartment and her thoughts about how she will somehow make it to payday. Yet she is full of fun and life and enjoys her work thoroughly. She constantly overreaches her role in the agency by taking on her sleuthing tasks, and almost always gets into trouble in the process. But I suspect that Christy will keep doing what she's doing despite any setbacks along the way.
The author shares aspects of winter life in the Central Valley through her descriptions of "tule fog," like this one:
"Tule fog visited the Valley every winter like an unwelcome mother-in-law. It came too early and hung around for days, sometimes weeks at a time...." For anyone who has ever lived in this part of California, or even driven through on the way to LA or SF, this is a very true description of life in the middle of the state.
Just as I thoroughly enjoyed the first Christy Bristol mystery, I can't wait to find out what this character will do next, and definitely recommend this five-star read to anyone who loves a good suspense tale, especially the kind where the reader has a front-row seat to the action. And if you happen to like astrology, you'll love this story.
She doesn't like to wait for others to figure things out, which is why the title of this newest tale is so apropos: "Where Angels Fear." Typical Christy hurtles down first one path and then another, always figuring out ways to cut corners and slither through red tape with charm and down-home common sense.
This particular mystery begins with a missing husband and an astrology chart. The horoscope suggests that Christy has only a few days to find Mr. Anders before disaster strikes. So she and Lennie, her former roommate, who imagines herself to be a detective-in-training, charge headlong into the fray in the hopes of finding what connects the missing man with three others who have died; there is, so far, only one common link: a matchbook to a sex club.
Will Christy and Lennie manage to convince doctors, pharmacists, and other bureaucrats to give them confidential information? And once armed with the answers to some of their questions, will the daring duo manage to locate the missing man before it's too late? In the end, what unexpected happenings will totally change the course of the investigation?
One of my favorite aspects to this series is the very real, down-to-earth characters that pull the readers in and invite us to stay awhile. We catch a glimpse of the Central California agricultural environs and the small towns in which the characters live through the eyes of Christy, and we experience her world fully. Her immediate circle is populated, in this tome, by a hunky boyfriend who travels, so he is there only occasionally; her budget is tight, as evidenced by her modest apartment and her thoughts about how she will somehow make it to payday. Yet she is full of fun and life and enjoys her work thoroughly. She constantly overreaches her role in the agency by taking on her sleuthing tasks, and almost always gets into trouble in the process. But I suspect that Christy will keep doing what she's doing despite any setbacks along the way.
The author shares aspects of winter life in the Central Valley through her descriptions of "tule fog," like this one:
"Tule fog visited the Valley every winter like an unwelcome mother-in-law. It came too early and hung around for days, sometimes weeks at a time...." For anyone who has ever lived in this part of California, or even driven through on the way to LA or SF, this is a very true description of life in the middle of the state.
Just as I thoroughly enjoyed the first Christy Bristol mystery, I can't wait to find out what this character will do next, and definitely recommend this five-star read to anyone who loves a good suspense tale, especially the kind where the reader has a front-row seat to the action. And if you happen to like astrology, you'll love this story.
July 2, 2009
Revelers writhed to the discordant music. Masks covered many of the faces, leaving identities to the imagination, but not much else. Conversation was confined to body language.
"This is the main dance area so people can get acquainted," Connie-the-tour-guide explained. "There's a small stage up front for exhibitionists, and smaller rooms for shy types. They're wired for close circuit TV for voyeurs. The torture room is still under construction on the second floor."
Christy Bristol chided herself for agreeing to make a house call. All she needed was the birth date to do a horoscope. But the client insisted on a "face-to-face meet." And as Christy finds out, the horoscope isn't for her client but for her husband... who is missing. Thus starts Christy's voyage into the world of S&M, through a secret club called the Knights of Sensani. Admittance to this club is through a red matchbook, three of which were found on three different men that ended up in the morgue. Christy was given her matchbook by her client who's husband it turns out is a member of this elite group. And according to his horoscope, his time to be rescued is running out. Will Christy find him before he turns up in the morgue? Or will Christy end up there herself? Travel with Christy and her ex-roommate Lennie as they take on this after dark world of erotic sex and torture in their attempt to save her client's husband.
When I read Fools Rush In, which was the first of the Christy Bristol Astrology Mysteries, I thought Frazier had peaked in her writing and that there was no way she could top Fools Rush In. I have to admit that I was wrong. Where Angels Fear is even better and will keep you wondering who and why all the way to the end.
"This is the main dance area so people can get acquainted," Connie-the-tour-guide explained. "There's a small stage up front for exhibitionists, and smaller rooms for shy types. They're wired for close circuit TV for voyeurs. The torture room is still under construction on the second floor."
Christy Bristol chided herself for agreeing to make a house call. All she needed was the birth date to do a horoscope. But the client insisted on a "face-to-face meet." And as Christy finds out, the horoscope isn't for her client but for her husband... who is missing. Thus starts Christy's voyage into the world of S&M, through a secret club called the Knights of Sensani. Admittance to this club is through a red matchbook, three of which were found on three different men that ended up in the morgue. Christy was given her matchbook by her client who's husband it turns out is a member of this elite group. And according to his horoscope, his time to be rescued is running out. Will Christy find him before he turns up in the morgue? Or will Christy end up there herself? Travel with Christy and her ex-roommate Lennie as they take on this after dark world of erotic sex and torture in their attempt to save her client's husband.
When I read Fools Rush In, which was the first of the Christy Bristol Astrology Mysteries, I thought Frazier had peaked in her writing and that there was no way she could top Fools Rush In. I have to admit that I was wrong. Where Angels Fear is even better and will keep you wondering who and why all the way to the end.
October 15, 2009
I liked the mystery but didn't like the topic. Sex clubs and S&M killings are not my favorite topic so I had to push my way through this one in parts. The characters were fun and interesting and I really like Christy. Somehow I managed to jump into this series in book two rather than starting at the beginning. I'll have to go back and read the first one.
The astrology part of the book was interesting but not overwhelming, so it didn't bother me. I'll admit an "Astrology Mystery" made me pause a bit but, as I said, I was more bothered by the manner of killing than the fact that she uses astrology charts to help catch a killer.
The astrology part of the book was interesting but not overwhelming, so it didn't bother me. I'll admit an "Astrology Mystery" made me pause a bit but, as I said, I was more bothered by the manner of killing than the fact that she uses astrology charts to help catch a killer.
January 18, 2012
An office assistant with the county sheriff's office is drawn into the search for a missing man by his wife's request for an astrology chart. Danger lurks, particularly if the deaths of three men, labeled heart attacks, were something more.
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