The Father's Day Murder [Paperback]

Lee Harris (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Ballantine Books (June 1, 1999)
• ASIN: B001IAQ99C
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Bennett amateur sleuth tale, April 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Father's Day Murder (Christine Bennett Mysteries) (Mass Market Paperback)

A group of boys living on the same block in the Bronx becomes friends, calling themselves the "Morris Ave Boys". They even wear jackets with colors to distinguish themselves from other students. Over two decades later, nine of the boys remain in touch. They hold reunions, bringing their wives to the festivities. Their next meeting is scheduled for New York on Father's Day.

Former nun and amateur detective Christine Bennett lives and teaches in the city with her police officer spouse. One of her students asks her to assist his grandfather, the prime suspect in the murder of one of his cronies, a fellow member of the "Morris Ave Boys". Christine begins to investigate and finds that she likes all the group's members and their spouses. Everyone seems nice and harmless. As she digs deeper, she begins to find flaws in their perfect behavior, concluding that one of them has ample reason to commit murder.

Lee Harris has the ability to successfully handle a large ensemble cast that leaves the audience feeling they intimately know everyone. The transition between Chris the detective and Chris the mom blend well together and actually enhance the intriguing story line. Even Ogden Nash, after perusing THE FATHER'S DAY MURDER, would say "The Bronx, thonx". Anyone who reads this novel or the other nine tales in the Bennett amateur sleuth series will feel fully entertained and anxious for the next book.

Harriet Klausner

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely wonderful, August 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Father's Day Murder (Christine Bennett Mysteries) (Mass Market Paperback)

This book as with all of the Lee Harris books has a good plot, great character development and a wonderful twist.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ANOTHER JOB WELL DONE!!!!!!, June 7, 1999

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This review is from: Father's Day Murder (Christine Bennett Mysteries) (Mass Market Paperback)

This series are so well written! I am at a loss without another Chris Bennett story to follow up with. Like all the other "holiday" murders this is also a great book that keeps you hooked from the first page to the last. I finished this one in one day, I could not put it down. Keep them coming Lee!!