Jessica Warner sets in motion a dire chain of events when she sneaks away from her husband's birthday to her beloved dance studio. After her mysterious disappearance, Inspector Terry sorts through a tangle of secrets and discovers that Jessica, untamed, zealous and single-minded, has enemies even among her friends and lovers, one of them psychopathic and unpredictable. As it becomes evident that Jessica is alive, Terry has to think on his feet to find her before her captor can carry out his evil threats. THE RHYTHM OF REVENGE is the first book in a series starring Frederick Terry, London's cutest detective.
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Christine Spindler breaks with tradition in this modern tale, sets the pace for a countdown to murder in allegro and, in doing so, establishes herself as an exciting new author on the rise. -- Karen Wiesner, author of FLESH & BLOOD, October 1999
In THE RHYTHM OF REVENGE, all the characters, even the minor ones, are drawn so skillfully and imaginatively that you find yourself believing they really exist. The storyline is strong and convincing and Ms. Spindler's knowledge and description of London and the dancing set are very well done. This book is certainly for the discriminating reader. It is first class and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good mystery. -- Ariana Overton , SHARPWRITER, November 1999
The Rhythm of Revenge is an involving tale with an engaging large cast of eccentric characters. Set in a theatre right before the big premiere of a new show, Taming of the Shoe, Jessica Warner, the star, has snuck away from her husband Roger's birthday party to dance alone. That sets the stage in this twisty tale of revenge, infidelity, secrets and murder. Expect to race towards the end! -- Kimberly Campbell, SCRIBES WORLD, November 99
The Rhythm of Revenge is carefully choreographed and the atmosphere and setting are fine tuned for maximum effect. Spindler's writing style literally transports readers to another place with descriptions so vivid it's as though we all become part of the performing cast. I especially appreciated the realistic portrayals of both gay and disabled characters, written in such a way as to focus on the individuality, with talents and flaws, and minimize stereotyping and generalizations. -- PJ Nunn, MYSTERY MORGUE, November 99
This book is wonderfully paced and all the characters - even secondary characters - are fresh and lively. Though at first I wanted to strangle the heroine Jessica, by the end of the book I was cheering for her. This is a thrilling story full of characters who are at the same time incredibly quirky and completely real. The author gives her reader a glimpse into the lives of a theatrical troupe peopled with a very modern set of engaging characters. -- Under The Cover Book Reviews, Carol Lynn Stewart, author
Ultimately, this story is less about the mystery than how it affected the people involved, and this is one of the qualities that is well exploited in series, which take the time to develop characters throughout different circumstances.
In THE RHYTHM OF REVENGE, all the characters, even the minor ones, are drawn so skillfully and imaginatively that you find yourself believing they really exist. The storyline is strong and convincing and Ms. Spindler's knowledge and description of London and the dancing set are very well done. This book is certainly for the discriminating reader. It is first class and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good mystery. -- Ariana Overton , SHARPWRITER, November 1999
The Rhythm of Revenge is an involving tale with an engaging large cast of eccentric characters. Set in a theatre right before the big premiere of a new show, Taming of the Shoe, Jessica Warner, the star, has snuck away from her husband Roger's birthday party to dance alone. That sets the stage in this twisty tale of revenge, infidelity, secrets and murder. Expect to race towards the end! -- Kimberly Campbell, SCRIBES WORLD, November 99
The Rhythm of Revenge is carefully choreographed and the atmosphere and setting are fine tuned for maximum effect. Spindler's writing style literally transports readers to another place with descriptions so vivid it's as though we all become part of the performing cast. I especially appreciated the realistic portrayals of both gay and disabled characters, written in such a way as to focus on the individuality, with talents and flaws, and minimize stereotyping and generalizations. -- PJ Nunn, MYSTERY MORGUE, November 99
This book is wonderfully paced and all the characters - even secondary characters - are fresh and lively. Though at first I wanted to strangle the heroine Jessica, by the end of the book I was cheering for her. This is a thrilling story full of characters who are at the same time incredibly quirky and completely real. The author gives her reader a glimpse into the lives of a theatrical troupe peopled with a very modern set of engaging characters. -- Under The Cover Book Reviews, Carol Lynn Stewart, author
Ultimately, this story is less about the mystery than how it affected the people involved, and this is one of the qualities that is well exploited in series, which take the time to develop characters throughout different circumstances.
-- Erika Lockhart, FIATGIRL RECOMMENDS BOOKS, October 99
From the Author
When I was a kid, my aunt taught me my first tap dance steps, but it was only two decades later that I took it up seriously, and I loved every minute of it--until a back injury forced me to stop. I found myself temporarily confined to a wheelchair. My husband went on extended leave from work so that he could look after our child and do the housework for as long as it took my back to heal. Thus, I had the luxury of plenty of time, but only limited options of things to do. I soon got tired of reading, watching TV and rolling in misery. Hadn't I always harbored the wish to write a mystery? Once my enthusiasm was sparked, I forgot the crippling pain and was drawn into the life of my heroine Jessica, who is a far better tap dancer than I could ever have become.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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A great discovery,
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A heroine who is a tap dancer - that made me curious. And I loved it. The plot is suspenseful and romantic, funny and involving. I held my breath during the showdown and almost missed my jazz dance class. If you like Martha Grimes, adore Elizabeth George and get a thrill out of watching Riverdance, then you will love The Rhythm of Revenge.
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The Rhyhm of Revenge,
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This is the 1st installment of Inspector Terry mystery andtakes place in London.When Jessica Warner disappears shortly beforethe big premiere of the London-based tap-dance troupe, Inspector Terry is called in to investigate. Suspense mounts as Jessica's husband, ex-lovers, their jealous wives, and fellow cast members reveal their true feelings about Jessica. When I first started reading this book, I thought that I would get confused, but the opposite happened. Each character comes to life as you turn the pages. They become real, feeling people. Spindler's writing style literally transports you to another place with descriptions so vivid its as if we all become part of the performing cast. This fast-paced story line is filled with non-stop action. Spindler has written an enticing web of mystery, adultery, deceit, love and hate. I am really looking forward to the next Inspector Terry mystery. Pam Stone END
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High drama and intrigue.,
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The Rhythm Of Revenge is alive with characters who literally leap off the page and speak to you. When Jessica Warner, the star attraction of a London-based tap-dance troupe, disappears shortly before the premiere of their big production, Inspector Terry is called in to investigate. Suspense mounts as Jessica's husband, friends, ex-lovers, their jealous wives and fellow cast members reveal their true feelings as Terry puts them under scrutiny one by one. Christine Spindler has orchestrated a magnificent production of her own with this novel. The setting is well-conceived, the plot is convincing and the layers of deception and secrecy are complex and intense. I recommend this novel to anyone who wants a read that will capture their attention from beginning to end.
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