Fox

"Fox" is labeled as A Jessica james Mystery number 3. After reading this; anxious to pick up "Wolf" and "Coyote" the previous Jessica James installments. Interest catching start finds Jessica freezing and left for dead beside a dumpster in Chicago. Plot revolves around Grad Medical students and exploration of reproductive technology and genetic engineering. Kelly Oliver reveals her talent with the development of vivid, spellbinding, and fresh characters traveling for survival and sleuthing solutions. Minor question unresolved at the end concerning fate of Jessica's best friend Jack. Action packed pages filled with a bit of romance, funny happening, kick-ass females, and plenty of who did it. This work stands alone nicely. ARC supplied by JKS Communications and author via Netgalley. Review given is my own opinion.

Kelly Oliver’s new novel, Fox, is a promising debut. She tackles important subjects including the victimization of women, mail order brides, women’s health issues, IVF (in vitro fertilization) and the controversy inherent in genetic manipulation (designer babies).

Jessica James is a PhD student in philosophy. When she wakes up naked behind a dumpster after a drink with a hot medical intern, she believes she has been raped. After leaving the hospital, she returns to the scene with her friend Lolita and the two discover a body. Someone is preying on young, intelligent women. Someone who is willing to resort to murder to hide their tracks.

A couple of things didn’t sit well. 1) Jessica is too ready to believe in the innocence of the intern she had drinks with before 2) Jessica has “super” genes, “golden blood” 3) She only quotes Nietzche. Making Jessica so special genetically takes away from the impact of the story. I did like how well developed the supporting characters were, and how well the subplots were integrated. I applaud Oliver for her choice of subject. The novel is not without flaws, but on the whole it is admirable.

(3.5 rounded up) 4 / 5

I received a copy of Fox from the publisher and Netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review.

--Crittermom

Fox is a fun and entertaining read but one that I would also consider as dynamic as it tackles some interesting topics that aren't seen in a lot of novels. Also filled with promising characters and a whole lot of action, this book is sure to become a hit with many readers.

This is a great book; this is the third book in the Jessica James Mystery series written by Kelly Oliver. This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. This book will keep you reading long into the night. If you are looking for a great book, then you need to read this book. I am looking forward to reading the next book by this great author. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader’s copy of this book. The free book held no determination on my personal review.

This is the first book I have read by this author. I like the way she develops her characters and the interaction between them all. The story is something you can actually understand happening, but hope it never does. I liked this story very much. I received a copy of this book from Net Galley. The review is entirely my own opinion and done voluntarily.