Too Many Secrets [Paperback]

Laura McClendon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2005

"You have to help me," the woman said desperately. Cassandra Masters’ life wasn’t turning out the way she had planned. There was a time when she had it all figured out-first med school, then setting up practice in sunny Florida, then settling down to raise her family. Instead, she’s a widow at twenty-nine, with one child, working as a private investigator in upstate New York. But none of that really matters to the people who seek out the best, and most elusive, detective in town. These are the people who want answers, better yet, miracles it they can get them. And, the woman standing before her is no exception.

With Eleanor Moorehouse’s plea for help, and an old yearbook, she entices Cassandra to investigate the death of her husband, a local doctor whose saintly image over-shadowed his personal demons. With help from her neighbor and confident David and a host of diverse characters ranging from a Catholic priest to a big, black dog, she eventually unravels the mystery of Dr. Moorehouse’s life and his death. Too Many Secrets challenges its reader to dissect this intricately woven story of deception and murder.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Laura McClendon is an occupational therapist by training, currently living in Clifton Park, New York, with her husband and daughter. Too Many Secrets is her first novel.

Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: TurnKey Press (April 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 097649812X
• ISBN-13: 978-0976498124
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,110,218 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Miss This One!, April 16, 2005

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Shirley Priscilla Johnson "Author/Reviewer -... (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Too Many Secrets (Paperback)

There are times when I come across a book that is just pure pleasure to read, such was the case with "Too Many Secrets," by Laura McClendon.

We meet Cassandra Masters, a widowed mom of one child and a woman with an exciting career as a private investigator in upstate New York. You soon find out that she is, as they say, 'one smart cookie,' and has never failed one of her clients, but this case is a tough one.

Dr. Moorehouse is murdered and his wife Eleanor seems the perfect suspect, she desperately needs Cassandra's help to clear her name. The plot has a twist as well, as Eleanor seems to have some strings attached from her past to Cassandra's late husband and her close friend David.
Cassandra accepts the challenge of this case and enlists the help of David and some other very colorful characters and they begin to unravel a not so pretty lifestyle of the late doctor, bringing more and more suspects into the picture around each corner.

I really enjoyed this book. It was packed full of colorful, interesting characters, mystery and twists and turns. As soon as I thought I had everything figured out, our author threw a wrench in the works and I was back to square one. Good job! I liked the way the author worked the characters, making you think for sure that one did the murder and then proving there was no way they could have. I never did quess who the real killer was right up to the end.
I also enjoyed the way Ms. McClendon intertwined Cassandra's business life and her personal life, this gave an overall believable aspect to the story and made it much more personal, and enjoyable.
All in all a great mystery read with a wonderful, likeable, believable main character. I hope there will be more books coming from this author; definitely one talented lady.

Shirley Johnson/Senior Reviewer
MidWest Book Review

4.0 out of 5 stars excellent debut, January 5, 2006

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Donald Albertson (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Too Many Secrets (Paperback)

Very enjoyable story that kept me reading until it was (sadly) done. When is the next book?

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Curl up with a page turner, April 21, 2005

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Kerry K. Maltz - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Too Many Secrets (Paperback)

I had such fun reading this story. The characters are so real and full of life, instantly I found myself caring about them. Each time I thought I had solved the mystery something would prove me wrong. It is definitely a book you will not put down until you have finished and I suspect you like myself will be looking for the next installment.