Wild Kat (Kat Colorado Mysteries) [Paperback]

Karen Kijewski (Author)

Book Description

Series: Kat Colorado Mysteries | Publication Date: December 1, 1994

We met P.I. Kat Colorado in 1989's Best First Private Eye Novel of the Year; she's gone on to garner a Shamus, an Anthony, and a sheaf of rave reviews.  Here, she's back to bodyguard a crusading whistle-blower with a few nasty secrets of her own.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Injustice, greed and betrayal are rampant in PI Kat Colorado's fifth case, yet the death that sets the Southern California sleuth in motion is rooted elsewhere. Kat hires on to protect young Amanda Hudson, who has discovered that her employer, Louden Medical Supply, is continuing to manufacture a faulty heart valve that has been implicated in the deaths of many of its recipients. Louden has heretofore settled damage suits with money and hush clauses; whistle-blower Amanda is now being ostracized by fellow workers who fear losing their jobs--worse, she's systematically threatened at home to keep her mouth shut. When Amanda is electrocuted in her hot tub, the death is judged accidental, but Kat, who has been threatened herself (one note reads "Dead Kats tell no tales"), and Amanda's hotheaded husband suspect murder. Investigating various leads at Louden and uncovering some unsuspected secrets about Amanda keep Kat on the move, but too many recaps of the action, the danger and the accumulated evidence slow the reader's pace to a crawl. Undeterred by the spooky invasions of her privacy, Kat is likable, savvy and game. The plot, however, doesn't seem big enough for her ; her personal attachment to Amanda is inadequately developed and the often reiterated central dilemma of social responsibility vs. individual need is unconvincingly depicted. Previous titles include Copy Kat and the debut Katwalk. Author tour.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From Library Journal

The award-winning Kijewski offers another Kat Colorado adventure. After Kat pulls a hunky young man from a fiery car wreck, he hires her to find out who wants his plain-Jane wife dead. California cool and clever.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Bantam (December 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553568779
• ISBN-13: 978-0553568776
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,128,557 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Kijewski gets better with every book, December 4, 2000

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This review is from: Wild Kat (Kat Colorado Mysteries) (Paperback)

Ever try to do something you feel is the right thing to do, only to have the entire world jump up and grab for your throat in thanks? Amanda Hudson receives worse treatment after discovering her company has been producing a faulty medical device, thus resulting in deaths nationwide. Sacramento PI Kat Colorado becomes involved when Amanda's husband Jude hires her as protection.

The plan works, for a while anyway. Just when it seems the harrassment of the Hudsons is over with the arrests of a few hired goons caught trashing their house, Amanda is found dead. The death is ruled an accident, but Kat, having become close to the Hudsons and itching with suspicion, thinks differently, and embarks on her own investigation which uncovers more than just a late do-gooder's crusade for justice.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Kijewski does it again, May 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Wild Kat (Kat Colorado Mysteries) (Paperback)

Colorado is sharp, funny, and sensitive. She makes a great serial heroine. As the tough as nails PI she delivers time and time again.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Series improving with each book...., July 14, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Wild Kat (Kat Colorado Mysteries) (Paperback)

This series gets better with each book. I love how tough Kat is, and how she kicks some rear. So uncommon in many "women in jeopardy" books.