FINDING SKY
A Nicki Valentine Mystery
by Susan O'Brien
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Pub Date Oct 07 2014 | Archive Date Sep 05 2014
Description
She’s a parent. She’s (almost) a P.I. No one gets on your case like mom.
Suburban widow and P.I. in training Nicki Valentine can barely keep track of her two kids, never mind anyone else. But when her best friend’s adoption plan is jeopardized by the young birth mother’s disappearance, Nicki is persuaded to help. Nearly everyone else believes the teenager ran away, but Nicki trusts her BFF’s judgment, and the feeling is mutual.
The case leads where few moms go (teen parties, gang shootings) and places they can’t avoid (preschool parties, OB-GYNs’ offices). Nicki has everything to lose and much to gain — including the attention of her unnervingly hot P.I. instructor. Thankfully, Nicki is armed with her pesky conscience, occasional babysitters, a fully stocked minivan, and nature’s best defense system: women’s intuition.
Part of the Henery Press Mystery Series Collection, if you like one, you'll probably like them all...
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Susan O’Brien has been passionate about reading and writing since childhood, when she started a neighborhood newspaper and escaped tween stress with mysteries. Since covering her first big story (the birth of gerbils next door) she has worked with USA TODAY, PI Magazine and others. Susan has an M.A. in forensic psychology and is a registered private investigator in Virginia. Among her diverse interests are photography, gardening, loud R&B music, healing prayer and reality TV. She lives with her husband and children in the D.C. suburbs and donates part of her earnings to missing children’s organizations.
A Note From the Publisher
** LIBRARIANS ** This title is also available in HARDCOVER and eBook (OverDrive and EBSCO)
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781940976303 |
| PRICE | $15.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Lyn F, Reviewer
A great first novel from Susan O'Brien who brings a unique perspective from real life to her book. I became totally invested in the characters from the first and enjoyed the perfect blend of humor, suspense, romance and serious social issues. A hard task, but she pulled it off! I highly recommend this book and look forward to the next one.
Lynn B, Reviewer
What a fun new voice in the mystery genre. Susan O'Brien is a very talented author. I could not put Finding Sky down last weekend. Nicki Valentine is a fun, decidedly different heroine and I loved her as the main character. This one kept me guessing until the very end. Perfect beach or summer read. I cannot wait until the next Nicki Valentine Mystery!!
Mary B, Reviewer
Finding Sky by Susan O’Brien is a great mystery that pulled me in from the very beginning and never let me go. It has mystery, friendship, a bit of romance and humor. The mystery aspect is great but what I thought made the book extra special are the characters.
Nicki is a single mom with two young children. She is a bit overprotective, which is something I can relate to, and will do anything to keep her children safe and happy. She is a private eye in- training, and has a crush on one of her instructors. Her best friend Kenna and her husband Andy are waiting to adopt a baby but the birth mother is missing. Kenna asks for Nicki’s help in finding her, and Nicki cannot say no.
Nicki is a person I would like to be friends with. She has a big heart, is very determined and also has a sense of humor. I found it refreshing that the main character was a little older and a mother, who was trying to do the best she could. She is more obsessed about her children’s welfare than finding a boyfriend (although she does have a crush on Dean, one of her instructors). She has insecurities like we all do, and doubts about her abilities. I felt like she was a real person and wanted her to succeed. I think this is a sign of a great author when they can make a character seem so real.
The other characters in the book are also very well rounded, well developed and three dimensional. The interactions between the characters are very realistic and humanistic. The writing style is very descriptive and it is easy to feel like I was right there with the characters, watching all the happenings first hand.
The writing style flows smoothly and this is an easy read. The book is a clean one, which I appreciate. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good mystery and to anyone who wants to read a feel-good book. I look forward to reading more about Nicki and her friends and family. Treat yourself and read Finding Sky.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a honest review. I would like to thank NetGalley and Henery Press Publishers for the opportunity to read this great book.
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