Jupiter's Daughter (Katy Klein Mysteries, No. 2) [Paperback]

Karen Irving (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2001

Gripping, engaging and clever, Jupiter's Daughter features Katy Klein, an opinionated 45-year-old single mom with a quick eye and acerbic wit. She's a social worker turned professional astrologer who becomes involved in the suspicious death of Marion Stanley. In her attempt to help Marion's 13-year-old runaway daughter Rose, Katy is drawn into a sinister web of deceit and abuse involving a fundamentalist church.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In Jupiter's Daughter: A Katy Klein Mystery, second in the series, Karen Irving (Pluto Rising) subjects her heroine not only to the frosty Ottawa winter, but also to a death at a holiday party. Katy, professional astrologer and amateur sleuth, wants to help the dead woman's traumatized daughter, and ends up uncovering the dangerous misdeeds of a televangelist and a fundamentalist church while the bodies pile up.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Raincoast Books, Polestar (February 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1896096542
• ISBN-13: 978-1896095547
• ASIN: 1896095542
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,360,347 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Irving is a Muse's Daughter!, March 31, 2001

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Jonathan Burgoine "bookseller" (Ottawa, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jupiter's Daughter (Katy Klein Mysteries, No. 2) (Paperback)

When I read the first novel in the Katy Klein series, "Pluto Rising," I really enjoyed it. It was fun, had a very new concept (Katy Klein is a professional astrologer), and it gave me a good overall feeling. Set in Ottawa, my own city, it was a thrill to recognize places and laugh at some inside jokes.

"Jupiter's Daughter," however, was possessed of an emotional depth, and had some really courageous ideas in it. Karen Irving has definately grown since "Pluto Rising," and I've heard that there's a new one on the way, which I can't wait for. The ending of "Jupiter's Daughter," had me nearly crying, and the mystery had me entirely flummoxed. I had no idea "whodunnit," and it kept me gripped waiting to find out.

If you're looking for a mystery that isn't trite, and can actually get you emotionally involved, grab this one.

4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book..., March 30, 2005

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Tania Hutchison (Ottawa, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jupiter's Daughter (Katy Klein Mysteries, No. 2) (Paperback)

Grab this book and settle down...you won't want to move until this book is done. The characters are unique, likeable and interesting. The plot moves along well, with just enough twists and turns to keep it exciting without being far-fetched. The story was a wonderful mixture of mystery, humour and touching moments. This is the second novel in the series, and I hope that Karen keeps them coming!

5.0 out of 5 stars A Star is Born, April 22, 2003

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Born to Read (East Coast) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jupiter's Daughter (Katy Klein Mysteries, No. 2) (Paperback)

Ms. Irving's books are a sweet treat. I can't recall how I happened upon them, but I am glad I did. Her stories are expertly cast and have intelligent writing and sophisticated stories. Her writing is like smooth butter or fine silk. They are set in Canada, but don't let that bother you if you don't like settings outside the US. The protagonist is a psychologist/astrologer but if metaphysical things bother you, don't worry. It doesn't overtake the story, but for those of us who love it, it's a nice sprinkle of information. This writer certainly knows her astrology. The sleuth is also Jewish, which adds a nice dimension. Everything is PERFECTLY balanced and extremely interesting. Her writing is up there with Stephen White and Jonathan Kellerman, maybe even better. Her writing is fresh and smart, deserving of the attention they get. Start from the beginning just to enjoy the three that are out so far---or just dive in. I tell you, if you love mysteries, there is nothing missing from this series. Nothing. It's sophisticated, it's engaging, it's witty, it's profound, it's complex, it's simple, it's serious ... you get my point. It has all the elements of life, life with all of its wonderful mysteries.