Book Review: How Not to Commit Murder by Robin Storey

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Synopsis: Career conman Reuben Littlejohn is determined to go straight this time after his release from prison, with the help of his new wife and her wealthy family.

But he hadn't counted on stumbling across a plot to kill his parole officer Lucy, with whom he is madly in lust.  The instigator, nefarious criminal Frank Cornell, blackmails Reuben into becoming his accomplice. The only way he can save Lucy is to pretend to go along with Frank's Operation Luce End, while making sure it doesn't succeed.  Never have his skills in lying and cheating been so vital!

But if Reuben's plan fails, it's his life at stake as well as Lucy's. Add to the mix a wife who’s trying to mould him into a pillar of respectability and in-laws who think he’s a lost cause, and Reuben soon discovers that going straight can be murder.

Review: At first I just couldn't seem to get into the book, but I stayed with it and was rewarded with an enjoyable romp that puts a good twist on your typical mysteries. There is strong language, sexually graphic scenes (aka page 1!), but they are appropriate for the character and his situation(s)- think of it as a reality based novel. The author lays in some surprises that will keep you reading to find out what happens at the end.If you're looking for something different, then check this one out.

About the Author: Robin Storey is a freelance and creative writer from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. She’s published a number of short stories and comedy crime How Not To Commit Murder is her first novel. Her comedy romance novel Perfect Sex will be published on Amazon in August 2013.

Robin enjoys bushwalking and relaxing at the beach and would love to have the time to do more of both. She also loves travelling and is planning her next big adventure – doing the Camino Frances pilgrimage across Spain. She’s also an avid reader (of course) and her favourite authors include Colin Bateman, Christopher Brookmyre, Nick Earls and Nick Hornby. Check her out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RobinStoreywriter, Twitter https://twitter.com/RobinStorey1,
Google+ https://plus.google.com/u/0/112965761114777383158/ and
on her  Website:   www.storey-lines.com

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