I enjoyed this part mystery, part gossip column. It reminded me of the Shopoholic books but the mystery part was there and very real. As an avid mystery/thriller reader I did not figure out who "did it" until it was revealed and the way it was written allowed you to jump back and forth between characters. There was a lot of intrigue in the socialite gossip as well and I felt that it was a different read but yet very engaging with interesting characters who were definitely flawed, but not so much that you felt depressed after reading the book. I look forward to reading more by this author.
Reven Lynch is a middle-aged divorcee living in Washington D.C. running a small antique shop. When the latest victim of the Beltway Basher is found in the park where Reven and best friend Victoria jog, she thinks they may need adjust their route.
Victoria is the wife of prominent banker Grant Bolton. They rub elbows with many ambassadors, senators, and other members of high society. When they can, they include Reven in their plans.
When Detective Gunner approaches Reven in her shop with questions, she wonders if the rumors are true. Someone in high society is killing these girls. When Gunner asks Reven to be his snitch, she uses her place in society to listen and see everything and report anything back to him that seems off.
But when high rolling, trail blazing philanthropic Cynthia Rinehart appears suddenly on the scene, Victoria finds her marriage in deep water. Reven will have to keep her wits about her if she hopes to keep her friendship with Victoria. As secrets from the past are unleashed, the killer moves closer to his next victim.
Mortal Friends is a scandalous juicy mystery that rubs elbows with the rich and sultry. Written in the first person, Hitchcock takes us on a journey though the glitzy parties in Washington, and the dirty little secrets of many members of high society. With a splash of romance, a mystery to solve, and antics worthy of any front page newspaper, Mortal Friends is a gem!
Victoria is the wife of prominent banker Grant Bolton. They rub elbows with many ambassadors, senators, and other members of high society. When they can, they include Reven in their plans.
When Detective Gunner approaches Reven in her shop with questions, she wonders if the rumors are true. Someone in high society is killing these girls. When Gunner asks Reven to be his snitch, she uses her place in society to listen and see everything and report anything back to him that seems off.
But when high rolling, trail blazing philanthropic Cynthia Rinehart appears suddenly on the scene, Victoria finds her marriage in deep water. Reven will have to keep her wits about her if she hopes to keep her friendship with Victoria. As secrets from the past are unleashed, the killer moves closer to his next victim.
Mortal Friends is a scandalous juicy mystery that rubs elbows with the rich and sultry. Written in the first person, Hitchcock takes us on a journey though the glitzy parties in Washington, and the dirty little secrets of many members of high society. With a splash of romance, a mystery to solve, and antics worthy of any front page newspaper, Mortal Friends is a gem!
