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P.J. Parrish is actually two sisters, Kristy Montee and Kelly Nichols. Their books have appeared on both the New York Times and USA Today best seller lists. The series has garnered 11 major crime-fiction awards, and an Edgar® nomination. Parrish has won two Shamus awards, one Anthony and one International Thriller competition. Her books have been published throughout Europe and Asia. Parrish's short stories have also appeared in many anthologies, including two published by Mystery Writers of America, edited by Harlan Coben and the late Stuart Kaminsky. Their stories have also appeared in Akashic Books acclaimed Detroit Noir, and in Ellery Queen Magazine. Most recently, they contributed an essay to a special edition of Edgar Allan Poe's works edited by Michael Connelly.

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5.0 out of 5 stars exciting private sleuth tale, December 21, 2001

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This review is from: Paint It Black (Louis Kincaid Mysteries) (Paperback)

At twenty-six, his police days seem over so when his former boss in Mississippi Sam Dodie calls to offer him some private work, Louis Kincaid leaves his current home in Michigan for Sereno Bay in the Florida Gold Coast. Sam introduces Louis to attorney Scott Beldsoe who wants the former cop to investigate who killed Walter Tatum, the husband of his client. The local police believe Walter's wife Roberta and her missing brother Levon Baylis committed the murder that looks like a crime of passion.

Louis immediately realizes that his black skin got him the job because the white lawyer needs someone to communicate with his difficult black client. A second similar murder of a black man, Anthony Quick, soon occurs. As Louis works closely with Police Chief Wainright, a deadly pattern of a nasty serial killer surfaces, one who must be stopped if the carnage is to end.

PAINT IT BLACK is an exciting private sleuth tale that actually reads more like a police procedural because of Louis's background and his cooperative alliance with Wainright. The story line is fast-paced and loaded with non-stop action. Louis is an engaging lead character and the support cast augments the plot by allowing the audience to see the star in different relationships. PJ Parrish has crafted a tense serial killer thriller that sub-genre fans will appreciate and they will want to read Kincaid's previous novel DARK OF THE MOON.

Harriet Klausner

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to like., May 23, 2003

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nobizinfla "nobizinfla" (Windermere, Florida USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Paint It Black (Louis Kincaid Mysteries) (Paperback)

In "Paint It Black" Florida author P.J. Parrish brings protagonist Louis Kincaid to Soreno Key in the Sunshine State.

Louis Kincaid's former cop boss has hooked Louis up with a local lawyer for some investigative work.

His attempt to clear his client of murder leads to a search for a serial killer.

Louis and the Soreno Key PD work well together and are joined by a feisty, rookie FBI profiler. This alliance is further strengthened as they attempt to prevent an incompetent county sheriff from botching the investigation.

This is an efficient police procedural filled with nifty twists and turns. I bit on enough of the subtle red herrings to remain in doubt until the conclusion.

"Paint It Black" is nominated for this year's Anthony Award in the Paper Back Original category. Well deserved!

This is a smart series with a strong lead character; solid secondary characters and now set in Southwest Florida.

I look forward to the further adventures of Louis Kincaid.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!, September 27, 2002

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This review is from: Paint It Black (Louis Kincaid Mysteries) (Paperback)

In Paint it Black, we once again catch up with Louis Kincaid, this time he's in Florida hunting a vicious serial killer who murders black men in a violent, ritualistic fashion. Louis must overcome the demons in his past, as well as those in his police chief's in order to hunt the killer down.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Bi-Racial Overtones Only Add to This Novel
Actually I'm surprised this book has so few reviews. This time, we find Louis Kincaid in Florida.
He's left his cop job in Detroit under duress & has been invited to Florida... Read more

Published 22 months ago by K. Thalheimer

5.0 out of 5 stars Unsually good read !
I generally prefer books about women detectives, but I am hooked on the Louis Kincaid Mysteries. He's become like an old friend !!!!

Published on December 22, 2007 by AN INTERNET SHOPPER

3.0 out of 5 stars Paint it Slow!
I have read three previous Louis Kincaid novels and have found them to be cutting edge. This one lacks that quality. Read more

Published on February 8, 2006 by Gary Turner

4.0 out of 5 stars MYSTERY:BIRACIAL KILLER OF COPS
Slow moving at first but graduallypicks up speed, If you don't putit down, it will flow smoothlyuntil you can't put it down! Read more

Published on March 1, 2003 by G. Bowser

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved It!
P.J. Parrish continues to entertain with her police procedurals featuring Louis Kincaid. The pace was good, the story was good, and the suspense was great. I highly recommend.

Published on May 23, 2002 by fjmcmm

3.0 out of 5 stars Fine Airplane Read, But It's All Been Done Before
This is a nice paperback entry into the serial killer tracker genre. I'd recommend it for an airplane read or an afternoon by the pool, but I don't feel that the characters are... Read more

Published on March 22, 2002 by Kate

5.0 out of 5 stars very intriguing
wow, this book grabs your attention immediately with page one. i dont want to give away the specialness of the book that grabs it, but its very worth reading if you are into... Read more

Published on February 16, 2002 by Fatteclancey

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Detail
Thank you both for the wonderful stories and for your great attention to detail !
There are so many shoddily written books on the List these days.... Read more

Published on February 3, 2002 by Bonnie S. Hutchinson

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT!!!!
I could not put this book down!! I read it in one day! What a story.....I have read all of Parrish's books.....they are all great. Where does this creativity come from? Read more

Published on February 3, 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Bloody Good
I have followed this character since Dark of the Moon, and I have to say Parrish seems to improve with every book. Read more

Published on January 27, 2002 by patsym99

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Van Slate, Fort Myers, Roberta Tatum, Parrish Louis, Tyrone Heller, Sereno Key, Anthony Quick, Miss Monica, Agent Farentino, Walter Tatum, Emily Farentino, The Saint, Roscoe Webb, Gunther Mayo, New Jersey, Captain Lynch, Vince Carissimi, Louis Kincaid, Anita Quick, Officer Candy, Holiday Inn, Fisherman's Wharf, June Childers, Fort Lauderdale, Queenie Boulevard

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