Wicked Slice [Mass Market Paperback]

Charlotte Elkins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 29, 1990

Lee Ofsted just makes the cut for the Pacific Western Woman's Pro-Am golf tournament. She's never hit the ball better -- but for some reason, her drives keep slicing. But this isn't the only mystery -- soon Lee discovers the body of the tour's star at the bottom of the course lake. Enter Lieutenant Graham Sheldon. He's charming, handsome, and determined to capture the killer -- as well as Lee's heart. But the murder has triggered buried anger and jealousy among the players, and with a diabolical killer on the loose, Lee finds that making par is the least of her problems

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Charlotte Elkins makes her mystery debut with her husband Aaron, 1988 Edgar winner for Old Bones and author of five additional top whodunits. Golf-pro Lee Ofstead nearly gives up when a "wicked slice" hurts her game during the women's tournament in Carmel, Calif. Admiring while envying Kate O'Brian, star of the golf pro circuit, Lee dreams of similar triumphs, but the scenario becomes a nightmare when somebody murders Kate. Detective Graham Sheldon questions Lee first among many suspects, since she found the body and is now replacing Kate as the well-paid endorser of Sawyer's Sports Equipment. Helping Graham with information on the esoteric world of exhibition golf, Lee wins his heart, and together they investigate others: Milt Sawyer of the sports firm, tournament director Nick Pittman and the competing players. After the requisite endangerment of the heroine, the engagingly humorous thriller turns into a Lee/Graham love story.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Lee Ofsted just makes the cut for the Pacific Western Woman's Pro-Am golf tournament. She's never hit the ball better -- but for some reason, her drives keep slicing. But this isn't the only mystery -- soon Lee discovers the body of the tour's star at the bottom of the course lake. Enter Lieutenant Graham Sheldon. He's charming, handsome, and determined to capture the killer -- as well as Lee's heart. But the murder has triggered buried anger and jealousy among the players, and with a diabolical killer on the loose, Lee finds that making par is the least of her problems

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback
• Publisher: Fawcett (October 29, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0449146863
• ISBN-13: 978-0449146866
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,074,854 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A WICKED SLICE has a nifty twist!, April 5, 2000

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This review is from: Wicked Slice (Mass Market Paperback)

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.

5.0 out of 5 stars Robot Reading of A Wicked Slice, January 5, 2011

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This review is from: A Wicked Slice (Lee Ofsted Mysteries) (Kindle Edition)

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.