Try And Catch The Wind

Casey Bannister is a retired NYPD detective, recently widowed and doesn’t want to admit he is bored. Trying to fit into a new suburban life, he really doesn’t want to get involved with the murder investigation of a politician’s niece. That is until old partner and ex-lover Shannon Danzinger is assigned the case by the Attorney General’s office. Only now it is Shannon that is married. Can they solve this case before it damages the political career of Shannon’s husband and his boss? And will they be able to fight the feelings being resurrected between them?

This reader loves a good mystery and TRY AND CATCH THE WIND is that, even though this reviewer had the murderer pegged before the half waypoint. That not withstanding, TRY AND CATCH THE WIND is a wonderful story and thinking you know who the murderer is doesn’t take anything away from the tale. Author Michael Murphy did a superb job penning characters with flaws that are well written, believable and highly likeable. Casey, even though he cheated briefly with Shannon, loved his wife very much and mourns her loss. He is a character that creates sympathy in the reader even if unwillingly. Shannon was harder for this reader to connect with. She is a bit cold and even came across as a bit snobby at first but before to long this reader was feeling more kindly to her.

This reader thought the storyline in TRY AND CATCH THE WIND is fairly unique and attention catching. The reader doesn’t get to attached to the victim and Mr. Murphy focuses on the main characters Shannon and Casey. This reviewer thought this a very well laid out plot. The story moves at a nice clip, keeping the action exciting and doesn’t leave the reader wishing the tale would end soon. Don’t miss out on this one. Mr. Murphy has given us a wonderful read that shouldn’t be missed by anyone who fancies this genre.

May 2007