Hanging on a String [Paperback]

Janette McCarthy Louard (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Dafina (December 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758215819
• ISBN-13: 978-0758215819
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,133,961 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "This amazing story will literally have readers hanging on a string.", December 20, 2006

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"Hanging On A String is a well written story that is definitely a page turner. This interesting novel is focused around a murder mystery at a prominent law firm."

"Jasmine Spain is a successful attorney at Bustamante & Johnson Law Firm. She becomes involved in the investigation of a murdered colleague, who happens to be an ex-boyfriend."

"Jasmine and Marcus Claremont, who is a police detective become attracted to each other as they work to solve this mystery."

"Meanwhile, several employees at the firm are murdered. Jasmine and Marcus try to determine if there is a connection to the first victim found dead."

"A career is destroyed, old crimes are revealed and revenge is sought."

"This amazing story will literally have readers hanging on a string."

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hanging on a String, March 9, 2007

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S. E. Mickel "Shining Angel" (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hanging on a String (Paperback)

"Hanging on a String" by Janette McCarthy is an exciting romance/mystery novel. I couldn't put it down! It left me desperate to discover the outcome. The murder of several employees at Jasmine Spain's law firm was shocking and left me starving for more! Janette McCarthy does a fantastic job of putting it all together to solve this mystery. A very satisfying read!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Hanging..., February 9, 2007

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This review is from: Hanging on a String (Paperback)

Janette McCarthy's HANGING ON A STRING is more than the typical romance story; the romance is more of a backdrop to this fast-paced, well-written suspense. Jasmine Spain loves her job working at a law firm, but finds her life in jeopardy after a series of killings. The murder of her former boyfriend, who was disliked by many people, starts the chain of killings. Aside from the investigation, Jasmine has to deal with the expectations of her family and living up to their standards. This includes having a suitable man in the picture.

Marcus Claremont is the detective assigned to the case and while he isn't quite the well-to-do man Jasmine's mother has in mind, there is an attraction. He is a good man who works hard and lets this spill over into his interactions with Jasmine. She has feelings, but fights them as she tries to focus on the killings and the connection to her ex-boyfriends death. Marcus doesn't give up easily and turns out to be the one she turns to for help in staying a step ahead of the killer.

HANGING ON A STRING is an enjoyable read which will appeal to not only romance readers, but to those of mystery and suspense novels. Some may be disappointed that the romance is seemingly the backdrop of the story instead of at the forefront, but those who enjoy romantic suspense will be pleased. Janette McCarthy carries the suspense through to the end and did a wonderful job with the dialogue between Jasmine and Marcus. It was my favorite part of the book, followed closely behind by the suspense.