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Reviewed by Divine Zape for Readers' Favorite
Double Take by Barbara Siebeneick opens with a seemingly ordinary day in the life of Monterey Homicide Detective Brad Evans, who is enjoying a day off to attend his twin sister Bea's acting debut at the historic First Theater. The festive atmosphere quickly turns tragic when, during intermission, actress Donna Brown, playing the lead role of Clara, is found murdered in a nearby storage shed. Her identical twin, Dorothy, seeks answers while running from a violent, abusive ex-husband. As the body count rises in the theater troupe, Detective Brad Evans uncovers a web of secrets. Dorothy feels comfortable with Bea and is also attracted to Brad while enduring grief and a new life. Can she risk falling in love, and can the murder of her twin sister be solved?
Barbara Siebeneick delivers deft plotting and expert characterization in Double Take. The characters are genuinely flawed, and readers will quickly connect to Dorothy, whose grief is rendered with impeccable clarity and skill. The emotional and psychological implications of the murder of a twin sister are masterfully explored in this intriguing murder mystery. The setting is described with meticulous detail, from the beautifully renovated First Theater, steeped in Monterey's rich history, to the nuanced descriptions of the town and murder scenes. Several well-crafted backstories enrich the narrative, offering intriguing insights into the characters and the conflict. The atmospheric writing and ingeniously crafted dialogues augment the entertainment value of this mystery novel, making Double Take a real page-turner.
