Sex, Murder, and a Double Latte

By: Kyra Davis

Narrated by: Gabra Zackman

Length: 8 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's summary

When a mystery writer cries bloody murder, everyone blames her overactive imagination.

Thriller scribe Sophie Katz is as hard-boiled as a woman who drinks Grande Caramel Brownie Frappuccionos can be; maybe it's from a lifetime of fielding dumb comments about her half-black, half-Jewish ethnicity. ("My sister's married to a Polynesian! I just love your culture!") So Sophie knows it's not paranoia, or post-divorce, living-alone-again jitters, when she becomes convinced that a crazed reader is sneaking into her apartment to reenact scenes from her books. The police, however, can't tell a good plot from an unmarked grave.

When a filmmaker friend is brutally murdered in the manner of a death scene in one of his movies, Sophie becomes convinced that a copycat killer is on the loose...and that she's the next target. If she doesn't solve the mystery, her own best seller will spell out her doom. Cursing her grisly ending (why, oh, why did she have to pick the axe?), Sophie engages in some real-life gumshoe tactics.

The man who swoops in to save her in dark alleys at night is mysterious new love interest Anatoly Darinsky. Of course, if this were fiction, Anatoly would be her prime suspect.

Solve another case with Sophie.

©2005 Kyra Davis
All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form. This edition is published by arrangement with Harlequin Books S.A. All characters in this book are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

Great story, bad narration

I've read this series and love it (think Stephanie Plum if you want a good comparison). However, this narrator ruins the book! Ugh. All of the female and male characters (except the main character) she gives the same MALE voice too. It's very unfortunate when narration ruins such a good book.

On the edge but laughing

I enjoy mystery with a romance. But this book also comes with s heavy dose of sarcasm and witty humor. Couldn't put in down until I finished.

Enjoy!

This audio book was a good listen; fun and light-hearted. The characters are entertaining and the story is overall witty. I especially liked the narrator, Gabra Zackman; she has a great range of voices, giving the characters more energy.

I listen to my fair share of audio books and I find that a poor narrator can ruin a good book. If you're looking for a light listen, that's entertaining, this is a good one.

What a Hoot!

I had fun with this book. The dry humour and craziness going on kept me on my toes. I will defiently get the rest of the series. This series reminds me of Stephanie Plum but a little more crase. Does have quite a but of foul language in it, but it didn't bother me.

Fun Listen

A fun clever mystery with quirky characters.

keeps your interest and keeps you guessing

I don't usually read this genre, preferring light fare that includes the supernatural like vampires and the like. This book was a surprising enjoyment, with lots of twists and turns, but not so many you get dizzy or can't keep track. Lots of humor intermixed and a fun chase of the bad-guy. All-in-all a quick and fun listen.

A Fun Summer Read

This is the first book I read by Kyra Davis and it won't be the last. This was a fast, fun and light read. The characters were interesting and some of the dialogue was pretty funny. The mystery part kept me guessing 'til the end. If you are looking for a lot of hot sex, though, this book isn't for you. The main characters never get to that point. But if you want a fun, light romance, buy this book. My only complaint about this book is that I wish the reader's voices for each character were better. But this was a minor iritation and did not keep me from listening to the end.

Sex, Murder and Double Fun!

After listening to this audiobook, I'm officially hooked on this series. How could I not love a story about a heavily caffeinated mystery author/amateur sleuth? The mystery had me puzzed. The smoking hot Russian bad boy had me drooling. And the supporting cast of characters kept me thuroughly entertained! The narrator is one of my faves. She really captured the voice and punchy sense of humor of the main character. Definitely worth a credit!

Not bad

Not bad not bat at all. I want to keep reading to find out what happens next in the series.

Not Bubbles but cute

I was hoping for another Bubbles or Stephanie Plum, but the heroin is much more reserved. She is smart, and yes there are problems w/her family, love interests gone wrong, a ditsy friend, a trashy one, even a hairdresser, and a cat. Some of the language is a bit harsh (although I suppose it does go w/a bad guy I still don't want to hear or read it). I didn't really start getting interested until about half way through the book, and it ended well. I will read the next installment just to make sure I give the writer a fair chance.