Suspicion of Malice

Gail Connor and Anthony Quintana #5

by Barbara Parker

Gail Connor reluctantly teams up with Anthony Quintana again when they represent a Miami Ballet dancer who has been accused of murder and the judge with whom the dancer was smoking marijuana at the time of the killing. Reprint.

Genres: Mystery, Mystery Thriller, Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Thriller, Crime, Legal Thriller

432 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published May 1, 2000

About the author

Barbara Parker was an American mystery writer. She wrote 12 novels, the first of which, Suspicion of Innocence, was a finalist for the Edgar Allan Poe Award for best first mystery novel by an American author. Parker was on the national board of the Mystery Writers of America and was the chair of its membership committee for two years.

Librarian's note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Reviews

[✨ Gramy ✨ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gail Connors and Anthony Quintana had ended their romantic involvement in the previous book. She was pregnant unbeknownst to him when he went to Spain to try to deal with his heartbreak after their breakup. Upon his return, they are forced to work together to represent Anthony's daughter's boyfriend in a criminal case that Gail accepted, but is not qualified to handle by herself. The circumstances aid in the resurrection of their relationship.

[Barry Martin Vass · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars. This is the fifth book in a series, but like most novels these days it works well as a standalone. When a brash, hard-charging young yacht-building executive is murdered at an overnight party in Coconut Grove, suspicion quickly falls on a Puerto Rican dancer from New York who was working at the party. He swears he didn't do it, but all the evidence and motivation seems to point his way. Enter the legal team of Anthony Quintana, a Cuban immigrant who is looking out for the interests of a judge, and Gail Connor, who is approached by Quintana's daughter to represent the dancer. Barbara Parker is a former prosecutor with the state attorney's office in Dade County, Florida, and this fairly crackles with authenticity. Set in and around Miami and the yachting industry, Suspicion of Malice is a smoldering, sexually-charged narrative that takes the time to examine the corrupting influence of wealth and position.

[Louise · Rating 3 out of 5]

Such an interesting story. I read the first one and was drawn to read on! Her writing style is a bit awkward, I can't put my finger on it. Her characters are all thrown at you without warning and it takes half the book to get into them. I am not anxious to read another except to find out what happens to Gail and her fiancé.....

[Sameen Hasan · Rating 2 out of 5]

More of a drama then thriller.

[Becky Underwood Baldwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't like that Gail and Anthony weren't together.

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't wait to read more from this author.

[Lori · Rating 1 out of 5]

I realized early on that I didn't like this book. I ended up skimming through to see 'whodunnit'.

I cannot stand these two characters, and won't read more of the series.

[Brent · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.8

[ReBecca · Rating 2 out of 5]

Dull....the book didn't keep my attention and at times I felt that characters kept being thrown in the mix and I would be like who is this! No real suspense in the book and it kind of just ends without any real detail of what happened to the killers and who did what. Just more suspicion and guessing.

[Missy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book #37 read in 2005

As always, the books in this series are great. This one was no exception. I love the struggle and love between Gail and Anthony. I look forward to the next book in the series.

[Cindy Grossi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another OK summer read, but I think I missed something in the explanation of the murder, or maybe it was the 2 bloody Mary's I had. I also have a little problem with the romantic relationship of the 2 main characters. But, still, it was good enough to enjoy.

[Roxanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Barbara Parker is one of my favorite authors. I can't wait for her next book. There is some sexual content and language but I aways skip over.

This book is a love story and a murder mystery.

[Tammy Kabana]

pretty good reading

[Judy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book kept me guessing, but obviously dealt with an issue that happened in a previous book that was never revealed. It was frustrating.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Suspicion of Malice: A Gail Connor and Anthony Quintana Novel by Barbara Parker (2001)

[Betsy · Rating 4 out of 5]

basic suspense, mystery. i enjoyed that it was set in the Miami area. good read

[Brenda Kay McClusky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful storyline

The Connor/Quintana characters are such mules in their own ways, but fun to read.

Great experience. Thanks for the great read.

[Kari Gulbrandsen · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was ok. I found the portrayal of the relationship kind of creepy.