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Excited about launching this fresh voice in crime fiction. I really enjoyed Jack and Adele's tumultuous relationship, Adele's commitment to her art and the cast of characters (like best friend Marvin who owns a sex toy shop) were refreshing. The gritty urban setting in Houston worked so well for the story and just like the blurb said, it really does leave readers guessing until the end.
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I read that this book was now a bestseller on Amazon. GREAT. It's from a small press but the writing is knockout. Smoker deserves every bit of praise. I often buy big-name bestsellers and don't enjoy them as much.
Where's the sequel? I want to know what Adele is going to do now that she's getting famous. Will her love for Blake survive? It's the first by this author, but I loved the art and the puzzle. I figured it out just a few pages before Adele told us who the killer was. ...more
Where's the sequel? I want to know what Adele is going to do now that she's getting famous. Will her love for Blake survive? It's the first by this author, but I loved the art and the puzzle. I figured it out just a few pages before Adele told us who the killer was. ...more
May I take a moment and applaud author Lucie Smoker on her debut novel, Distortion? I've been waiting anxiously to read this book since I met her this past summer and have spent every hour of my lunch break this last diving into Adele Proust's world.
Set in the art district of Houston, local artist Adele Proust finds herself in the middle of murder investigation. Adele is a quiet girl who simply wants to paint and be around her friends but her world is about to come crashing down around her. The ...more
Set in the art district of Houston, local artist Adele Proust finds herself in the middle of murder investigation. Adele is a quiet girl who simply wants to paint and be around her friends but her world is about to come crashing down around her. The ...more
A really good read, lots of action, a wonderful view of the Montrose District of Houston, great unforgettable characters and a plot line that was unpredictable. I really enjoyed it!
