| Lt. Bernardino is mysteriously killed at the end of his retirement party. At the same time April is attacked by the killer. The killer almost succeeds in killing April but in the end is interrupted and just damages her neck and voice. This of course sends "Skinny Dragon Mother" into hysterics and makes her cook up some of those scary smelly recipes to help with the Yin and Yang. In addition there are several more killings with the same style that happen. The story revolves around finding the connection with the victims as well as crime solving. You follow April and the clues to find the killer.
A strong sub plot of the story revolved around April and Mike Sanchez (her lover/fiance) and their relationship ups and downs, expecially as he out-ranks her in the police force. | ||
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Plot & Themes How difficult to spot villain? - Moderately Challenging Time/era of story: What % of story relates directly to the mystery, not the subplot? - 70% Murder of certain profession? Kind of investigator Kid or adult book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Any non-mystery subplot? descript. of violence and chases - 10 % Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 50 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20 % How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 20 % Crime Thriller Yes Murder Mystery (killer unknown) Yes Main Character Gender - Female Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Ethnicity/Race Main Adversary Identity: - Male Age: - 40's-50's Motive of antagonist - money/treasure How sensitive is this character? Intelligence - Average intelligence Setting United States Yes The US: - Northeast Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths Unusual form of death? Yes |
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