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A Wicked Slice

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Lee Ofsted is just beginning to make a name for herself in the competitive world of professional women's golf, and this tournament may well be the one that will be her springboard to stardom--or so she hopes. But the sudden, bloody death of the top-ranking player coupled with the equally sudden appearance of a screamer of a slice in Lee's usually impeccable swing kills all her hopes. Who wanted to kill the star? And what is causing Lee's incredible run of bad luck? A WICKED SLICE takes the thread of these questions through a maze of fascinating minor characters as Lee tracks the mystery to its surprising ending.

I am not a golfer, but I found the sport, with its professional players as well as the well-heeled amateurs to be a vivid, fascinating background to the story. Lee Ofsted's character is engaging, intriguing and believable. Charlotte and Aaron Elkins have created a cast of interesting characters and a plot with some truly nifty turns. I recommend the book very highly.

The first in the series featuring a professional woman golfer and the police officer she quickly comes to love, this is an appealing light mystery with the beginning of a love affair that will continue. As reading material, I think it will please most people who are seeking good escape entertainment.

Out of necessity, most of my entertainment reading is done by ear. Amazon's robot could stand some improvement but nevertheless it is satisfactory for one who is accustomed to that type of medium. Not what one would expect from the usually excellent actors chosen to perform that task in the average audio-book, but far cheaper. I am used to the sound patterns and found the book as read adequate to my needs.