by James O'Connor
Published by Post Mortem Press
Released August 2011
Print copy provide by author for review
From the promotional website:
The simple life of home organizer Ted McCormick is about to explode. He must deal with the ire of James Smith, a demanding client who is convinced his eccentric father died leaving something of great value hidden in his cluttered and mysterious Victorian mansion. What—or who—is in the house to prevent Ted from finding it?
As a devoted husband, Ted is struggling to resist the charm and seductive flirtations of another client, Janet Blake. His wife grows suspicious and Janet’s jealous ex-husband threatens him. Will passion overpower his principles? At what cost?
Together, Janet and Ted interpret clues that lead to two surprising discoveries—one that captures the imagination of the city, and one that determines their fate.
This was an engaging read. The author caught my interest from the beginning with the character of Ted McCormick. We learn pretty early on that Ted has chosen his modest profession as an escape from some corporate falling out in his past. There is obvious tension in his marriage and his work puts him in some pretty interesting situations.
There are several very intriguing characters in this novel. Mr. Smith, the aging and overbearing man who hires Ted to clean out his father's home is certainly distinct and seemingly paranoid. Henry, a older gentleman with a quirky disposition is a refreshing character, someone you'd like to encounter in your own life.
The plot of this novel is full of drama, and I personally was waiting to see what would happen between Ted, Janet and Mary. I struggled throughout with what I wanted to happen, while I felt Mary was possibly too hard on her husband, I felt that Ted should have more respect for his wife, and Janet was too smart to be playing with fire.
I would have never guessed that Mr. O'Connor could write a resolution that satisfied me without being cheesy or too contrived. I really enjoyed this book. I definitely recommend it for anyone who enjoys a little mystery with plenty of twists and turns.
This was Mr. O'Connor's first novel and I hope there will be more to come.
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