Murder on the Down Low (Paperback)

by Pamela Samuels Young (Author)

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Product Description

A high-profile lawsuit erupts into chaos, revealing its place in a larger spree of violence in this scandalous tale of lust, lies, and vengeance. A brazen gunman is targeting prominent African American men on the streets of Los Angeles, and police are completely baffled. At the same time, savvy big-firm attorney Vernetta Henderson and her outrageous sidekick, Special, lead the charge for revenge against a man whose deceit caused his fianceé's death. For Special, hauling the man into court and suing him for wrongful death just isn’t good enough. While she exacts her own brand of justice, a shocking revelation connects the contentious lawsuit and the puzzling murders.

About the Author

Pamela Samuels Young is a legal columnist for Global Woman magazine and the author of Every Reasonable Doubt and In Firm Pursuit. She lives in Los Angeles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 386 pages
• Publisher: Goldman House Publishing (September 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0981562701
• ISBN-13: 978-0981562704
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #289,244 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Closet Killer, December 31, 2008

By	Jennifer Coissiere (Georgia) - See all my reviews

When I was in high school I wanted to be a lawyer. The joke was I did not want to go to school for what seemed like forever. I developed a liking for mysteries. I would look for the clues if I was watching a whodunit, or if I was reading a work of fiction. It has been a really long time since I have read a mystery. Along with watching Murder She Wrote and Matlock, in the past the only mysteries I read were written by Caucasian authors. I am happy I used Murder on the Down Low to break my fast. Pamela Samuels Young had me glued from the first page to the very last. And no I did not figure it out.

Vernetta, Special, J.C., and Nichelle are friends who would do just about anything to make sure they are all happy and safe. When prominent African American men began showing up dead, the Los Angeles Police Department did not want to believe the connection between the deaths. However, when Special crossed the line in the name of vengeance, all eyes rolled in her direction. Special, along with her three best friends, wanted justice to be served when a family member died due to the deceit of one individual.

Mysteries are hard to talk about, especially good ones. Murder on the Down Low is one of those books that once you start talking you are tempted to tell it all. But I have a little restraint. I will say there is drama and suspense in every chapter. Even though, the book was almost 400 pages, it moved along fast. I believe it is due to the short chapters and necessary information without the fluff. In the first half of the book, I could not fathom why there were so many secondary characters, but in the end it all made absolute sense. I recommend mystery readers pick up this book quick, fast, and in a hurry. That is how rapid the pages will turn in an attempt to find out whodunit.

Jennifer Coissiere
APOOO BookClub

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a must read!, September 1, 2008

By	Patricia Crowe (Lake View Terrace, Ca United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Pamela Samuels Young brings some old friends back and creates some new ones. As we travel through the streets of Los Angeles very successful men are being killed. Why are these men being killed?

Vernetta's best friend Special is out of control. She is out on a mission and nobody can stop her. Can Special's circle of friends help her? While all the evidence points to Special is she really capable of killing? Everything says, yes she is.

This is one book that will have you guessing until the very end. Pamela Samuels Young has done it again.

LADIES OF COLOR TURNING PAGES - book club

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars California Dreamin', April 20, 2009

By	Nardsbaby "Connoisseur of the written word... (Westside Chi-town, IL United States) - See all my reviews

A cold-blooded killer appears to be targeting affluent African American males in the streets of L.A. So far the LAPD have several unsolved cases. J.C. Sparks, a detective, believes that the unsolved murders are somehow connected. While working an angle, she comes up with a reason why the men are being targeted. However, the lieutenant isn't ready to believe that it's plausible. Refusing to run the risk of embarrassing the department, a serial killer is granted the right to continue to run rampant serving his/her own form of justice.

Special Moore has vowed to extract revenge on Eugene Nelson. She's willing to do any and every thing to make him pay. Even if it's with his life! When Special's lawsuit and J.C.'s case begin to sound alike everyone becomes desperate to figure out the extenuating factors. With Special knee-deep in drama, there is no way Vernetta is going to allow her to sink. What will this do to her chances at O'Reilly and Finney?

MURDER ON THE DOWN LOW by Pamela Samuels Young is an intense eye-opener. I enjoyed the new characters, the well executed plot as well as the awareness about HIV/AIDS in the African American community. This is the third novel that I've read by this author, and as always, I'm looking forward to another legal thriller with her.