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• 時代背景と女性記者の視点を生かしたミステリとして読まれている。シリーズものとしての人物の積み重ねも魅力とされる。

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• Highly recommended!

  Written in Ziskin's lively, accessible, yet literary style, Heart of Stone brings news reporter Ellie Stone into the fascinating, almost forgotten world of elite, wealthy eastern seaboard communists, a phenomenon that ended in the late 1960s. In the course of solving puzzling murders, Ellie must deal with the group's arrogance and condescension; with aa narrow-minded, sexist, small-town cop; with a right-wing political group; and with a religious cult. As with his other novels, Ziskin's story seamlessly and accurately takes us back in time, while keeping the pages turning. It's no wonder that Heart of Stone has received so many prestigious award nominations, including one for the Edgar. Highly recommended!

• What a t grilling ride!

  I recommend this to all the silent thrill-seekers out there. It amuses me that Ellis is a saucy and intelligent accidental investigator. Her dogged persuit of the hidden facts make you want to help propeller her to find the truth while wanting to shield her from danger. It still leaves you with a little mystery at the end that you're sure you've figured out. I'm definitely hooked and would like to see what e re she goes next!

• Best Ellie Stone yet. Five stars!

  Ellie finds a summer romance and adventure on an Adirondack lake. Absorbing tale, great cast of quirky characters. We learn more about Ellie through glimpses into her childhood and family history. Aunt Lena and Cousin Max provide a warmth in Ellie's life that has been missing in the previous books. It's so nice to see Ellie truly loved. Set against a rich tapestry of musicians, fellow travelers, and John Birchers, HEART OF STONE is Ellie's best mystery yet. Five stars!

• Won't be reading any other novels by this author

  Initially the mystery of a connection between two bodies discovered at the bottom of a cliff was intriguing. I kept reading even though Ellie Stone was not a very admirable character. I agree with the reviewer who said she thinks like a man. Her poor judgment did not make her very sensible, sympathetic, or even realistic--too many wild dashes through the woods at night when an escaped murderer was reported to be on the loose in the area. The premise of her involvement in the case was also unrealistic - amazing that other characters would confide in a small-time reporter. The book is full of tiresome stereotypes: redneck sheriff, elitist Jews, creepy John Birch society member, self-righteous Christians. . . The majority of the storyline was misdirection with the resolution of the novel defying reason.

• Good for the author

  Was surprised !! Good for the author

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