Jim Michael Hansen

OH MY! I wish I had read the other books in this series and as an unknown writer to me I am so hooked!! I do love mysteries and Mr. Hansen had me hopping to find clues! As a waitress, with a middle ranking degree in law, Paige Alexander finds it
is hard to make ends meet and she discovers that most big law firms had no need for a woman fresh out of law school. While at work she discovers a beautiful woman in need of her services. With no office, no secretary nor phones, she accepts the offer that unwisely puts her in danger of a high stakes international thriller!… (mere)

I liked the story line. I also believe the lead character could be as popular as Jack Reacher or Dirk Pitt if, and this is a big "if", he was stronger. He has personality but his whole attitude is just not very believable. My biggest problem with this entire book is the seemingly lack of commitment to solving anythting on the part of this detective, the "star of the show", Bryson Coventry. In spite of all these murders, kidnappings and ordinary citizens preceding on their own to investigate things that are WAY over their heads, there is almost no real police work on Bryson Coventry's part. He spends the majority of his time through out the book either in bed with the next gorgeous girl (and they are all gorgeous), or eating. The majority of the investigating is done by his partner. I'm not sure I understand yet the "why" of it all. Three stars for the story itself.… (mere)