Easy Innocence
By Libby Fischer Hellmann
- Release Date: 2008-04-09
- Genre: Hard-Boiled Mysteries
Description
"Hellmann brings to life the reality of bullying among teenage girls with enough twists and turns to keep you reading. Highly recommended."
--Library Journal (Starred Review)
" Just what's needed in a mystery... Depth of characterization sets this new entry by Hellmann (A Shot to Die For, 2005, etc.) apart from a crowded field." --Kirkus Reviews
" There's a new no-nonsense female private detective in town: Georgia Davis, a former cop who is tough and smart enough to give even the legendary V.I. Warshawski a run for her money. " --Chicago Tribune
"Hellmann's vast knowledge of the area and ability to dive deep into her characters give her the authority needed to create a suspenseful and gripping story." --CrimeSpree Magazine
"This was a book I could not put down, reading it cover to cover during the course of one day. The reader is drawn into the story immediately, and the wonderful writing makes the characters come alive." --Midwest Book Review
When pretty, smart Sara Long is found bludgeoned to death, it's easy to blame the man with the bat. But Georgia Davis -- former cop and newly-minted PI -- is hired to look into the incident at the behest of the accused's sister, and what she finds hints at a much different, much darker answer. It seems the privileged, preppy schoolgirls on Chicago's North Shore have learned just how much their innocence is worth to hot-under-the-collar businessmen. But while these girls can pay for Prada pricetags, they don't realize that their new business venture may end up costing them more than they can afford. EASY INNOCENCE is a welcome addition to the body of dark, gripping thrillers by such authors as Tess Gerritsen, Karin Slaughter, and Val McDermid.
Reviews
Easy Innocence
5By CoegeeThe momentum builds until it's nearly impossible to put it down. I love Georgia Davis. She is as tough as she has to be but she is all girl.An intriguing story
4By ejaygirlWhat an intriguing story and a classic detective/mystery. Georgia Davis is a complex personality, tough enough but with rounded edges and someone you can't help but to like. She's flawed, of course, but has a moral center that is her compass. Georgia was suspended from the police force and is working as a PI as she awaits reinstatement. Georgia accepts a case to try to clear her client who is accused of murdering a high school girl. As she works the case, she finds there's much more than that on the surface. The story moves at just the right pace and it's like peeling an onion, discovering more layers each time. There were surprises I hadn't anticipated but should have since the clues were present. What was even more compelling was distinguishing who was right and wrong wasn't easy or clear cut, even with the facts in front of you. I like this character and have already downloaded the next book in the series. This is a solid start to the series and a good story.Easy Innocence
5By Lynda.CusterGeorgia Davis, PI, is a suspended Chicago police officer. While investigating for the defense attorney of a wrongly accused man, Georgia's character and story is developed. There is an emotional connection made with the reader. I thoroughly enjoyed the Ellie Foreman series and the Georgia Davis series is equally interesting. I have received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.You Can't Put It Down.
5By catwoman1aEasy Innocence grabs you from the first page and doesn't let go. You keep wanting to know more and more. Can you spell "Cover-Up"? No one wants to know the truth. It's so easy to blame a mentally ill guy. What's the truth? Libby Fischer Hellmann takes you off the garden path of cover-up, to the truth through twists and turns. I like this new PI and can't wait to read more.Meet Georgia Davis
5By marjactYou're going to want to know who Georgia Davis is. This is the place to find out. When a popular teenager is murdered, a local autistic man who just happened to be nearby gets blamed. It's up to Georgia to find out the truth. Fans of Rizzoli and Isles will find this right up their alley, but almost any mystery fan who starts it is going to enjoy it. Libby is a terrific author and one of my faves.
