SAY GOODBYE
By E.J. Rand
Publisher: Deadly Ink
Genre: Mystery
ISBN: Paper: 978-0-97-874421-2
Pages: Paper: 259
Price: Paper: $12.95
Who knew murder could lead to a second love?
Certainly not Gary Kemmerman. Gary is E.J. Rand’s reluctant sleuth, the hero of a new mystery series. “Say Goodbye” is the first in the series. Mr. Rand has the start of what could be a solid Sunday afternoon reading series. While I wasn’t knocked off my feet, I wasn’t disappointed. I would read the next reluctant sleuth to see how the characters are developed and what trouble Mr. Rand finds for Gary.
This time around Gary’s neighbour, Norman Lyons, is killed in a car accident. Was it really an accident or did Norman see something at work he shouldn’t have? When Norman’s wife, Hannah, asks for Gary’s help, all Gary can hear is his deceased wife’s words “Don’t be Mr. Logic with friends. Friends help friends.” Falling in love with Becca Strassberg, the sole witness to Norman’s accident, wasn’t in the plans. Who knew his questions would put them both in danger?
“Say Goodbye” was a pleasant read. While there weren’t many surprises (this time around) the balance of ‘what next’ were enough to be engaging. I am curious as to where Mr. Rand will take his characters.
As said, “Say Goodbye” makes an easygoing Sunday afternoon read.