Blue Smoke and Murder by Elizabeth Lowell

Age Level: Adult

Format: Book

 

Jill Breck was simply doing her job when she saved the life of Lane Faroe, the son of two very important people associated with St. Kilda’s Consulting.  When a string of malicious events - beginning with the suspicious fire that killed her great-aunt - culminates in a threat on her life, Jill reluctantly calls in the favor that Faroe promised her.  Enter Zach Balfour who works part-time as a consultant for St. Kilda.  He is an effective bodyguard that will race with Jill to uncover a murderer,

 

This is the third book in Lowell’s St. Kilda Consulting series.  It’s pretty much a standalone, however it wouldn’t hurt to read the first two (The Wrong Hostage and Innocent as Sin) simply to learn who the major players in St. Kilda are.  The main characters, Jill and Zach, are very strong and are simply the best part of the book.  

 

This isn’t my favorite book of Lowell’s.  Some parts, especially the end, seemed far to rushed to me.  However, it’s a great beach read and has just enough suspense to keep you hooked.  All in all, it was a pretty good read.

 

Reviewed by Sara.