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by Louise Ure Louise Ure is a bright new star in the galaxy of mystery/suspense writers. Her novel, Forcing Amaryllis, is edgy and gritty with overtones of a wry humor that make this one of the season's most entertaining reads. The setting is the dry, hot desert of America's Southwest, centered in Tucson. Calla Gentry is a trial consultant who reluctantly works for the defense team of an accused murder/rapist. She tried to refuse the case, but her demanding and overbearing boss was adamant that she "help out." Her sister, Amaryllis, lies in a coma as the aftermath of a rape and ultimate attempted suicide seven years ago, and some similarities with the Cates case begin to surface. Calla is ethically committed to obtaining an acquittal for this man, but her own demons insist that he is the very rapist that attacked Amy. With the help of old friends and a private detective, for whom she has an inexplicable sexual attraction, Calla begins to look into other unsolved cases. Could this client be a serial rapist? Opening the cases of other rape victims is a painful ordeal for Calla, but she is determined to bring closure to these women and to herself for her comatose sister, Amy. The climax of this tale is action packed, electrifying and surprising. Calla Gentry is a marvelous character with a huge load of psychological baggage that makes her an especially interesting protagonist. Triple digit heat in both the Tucson climate, and the story action kept me glued to the page. I'll be watching for more from this talented writer. |
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Forcing Amaryllis