Passion, Betrayal & Killer Highlights [Kindle Edition]

Kyra Davis (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Following hard on the red spike heels of 2005's Sex, Murder and a Double Latte, Davis's second whodunit delivers on the promise of the first. Mystery novelist Sophie Katz has a knack for collecting real-life murders. The latest victim is her detestable brother-in-law, Bob Miller, with her sister, Leah, the prime suspect. Bob's sister further muddies the waters with accusations that Leah, the perfect Republican society wife, is playing up her black and Jewish heritage for sympathy in the press. Meanwhile, Sophie and Anatoly, her favorite love-to-hate PI, are investigating Bob's three mistresses and extravagant spending habits as well as their own budding relationship. A cast of charming caricatures—the Jewish mom, the gay hairdresser, the destructive toddler—round out a version of San Francisco in which racial politics are fun to play with and sex is steamier than frothed milk. Davis chooses style over substance, skillfully keeping the snappy dialogue funny all the way to the unsurprising surprise ending, and lands square on target for her chick lit audience. (May)
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From Booklist

Davis presents a follow-up to Sex, Murder and a Double Latte (2005) featuring mystery writer turned sleuth Sophie Katz, who is once again grappling with a case that hits close to home. Bob Miller, the philandering husband of her straightlaced sister, Leah, has been found shot to death in their house, and Leah is the prime suspect. Just that morning, Bob told Leah he was leaving her for his mistress, 21-year-old Bianca Whitford. Leah was determined to fight for her marriage, for her own sake and that of their son, Jack. Sophie turns to sexy PI Anatoly Darinsky, who reluctantly agrees to help. The two pay Bianca a visit, but the wide-eyed girl doesn't seem capable of cold-blooded murder. No worries--plenty of suspects abound, from Bob's social-climbing sister to his ambitious former boss. Davis' second novel takes plenty of detours--Leah gets a makeover, Sophie romances Anatoly--on its way to becoming a satisfying yarn with plenty of colorful characters. Kristine Huntley
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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 436 KB
• Publisher: Red Dress Ink (April 1, 2007)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B000OT7U1Y
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

More About the Author

Kyra Davis is the internationally published author of the critically acclaimed Sophie Katz Mystery Series and So Much For My Happy Ending. She grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and is currently living in Southern California with her son and his charming albeit moody leopard gecko. You can learn more about Kyra Davis and her books by visiting her website: www.kyradavis.com

Customer Reviews

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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Number Two is a Winner, May 7, 2006

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Maryasha - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Passion, Betrayal and Killer Highlights (Hardcover)

I read Kyra Davis' first book, Sex, Murder, and a Double Latte and thought it was great fun, but I have to say her second outing with her irreverent protagonist, Sophie Katz, is even more of a delight. Sophie's neurotic, but delightful sister, Leah, takes a leading role in this one (she made a briefer appearance in the first) and she and her slightly demonic toddler, Jack, add a lot to the narrative. Anyway I devoured Passion, Betrayal and Killer Highlights quickly. It was a tasty treat.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun, Fast Read!!!!, November 9, 2006

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C. J. Gomar (Santa Cruz, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Passion, Betrayal and Killer Highlights (Hardcover)

Great author! She ties in fun characters, great plots and plenty of laugh out loud humor! I can't wait for her next novel!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, Clever, Witty, and Fun, May 17, 2008

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Andrea "Readaholic" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Passion, Betrayal and Killer Highlights (Paperback)

This book was an adventure from start to finish. Sophie, the main character, is a cool person with a cool life. She is witty and smart. She and her cat live in her apartment in San Fransisco. Sophie has a sister, Leah, and a nephew, Jack.

There are murder(s), but I will not say who, because I don't want to ruin it. But I will say that Sophie and Leah and Anatoly (Sophie's friend) are determined to solve the mystery.

And solving the mystery takes you on some very interesting adventures. There are several important things that happen, and they all tie in together. The book is hard to put down.

The characters are so well developed, you feel like you know them personally.

I don't want to say anything more, as to not ruin the book. But I will tell you that Sophie is clever and spunky. And she likes frappucinos. And I will tell you that this book is fantastic. The whole book is good, and the ending is satisfying. I ended the book thinking 'this book was fulfilling and clever'.