I selected this book simply because it was listed as a murder mystery set in the Outback. As such, I thought I'd take a chance on it. It proved to be a worthwhile investment of time and money.
The characters were likable, and they felt Australian without it feeling like the author forced it upon the characters to fit them into the environment. Similarly, the book belonged in the Outback; it would not have been the same book if the characters and plot were transported to some other locale.
I did not find the book to be a true page-turner while interesting, I had no trouble putting the book down at any time. On the other hand, I was eager to pick it back up again and resume reading. NOTE: Until we got to the last 10% or so of the book THEN as everything rushed to conclusion, I could not put the book down!
I am looking forward to the second book in the Emily Tempest series.
The characters were likable, and they felt Australian without it feeling like the author forced it upon the characters to fit them into the environment. Similarly, the book belonged in the Outback; it would not have been the same book if the characters and plot were transported to some other locale.
I did not find the book to be a true page-turner while interesting, I had no trouble putting the book down at any time. On the other hand, I was eager to pick it back up again and resume reading. NOTE: Until we got to the last 10% or so of the book THEN as everything rushed to conclusion, I could not put the book down!
I am looking forward to the second book in the Emily Tempest series.
