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Reviewed by Melinda Hills for Readers' Favorite
Molly Marbles may have competition from a new restaurant next door – until she finds out that Virtual Vitals offers only a virtual food experience. Molly’s Bistro is the scene of the murder of VV’s owner the night they sponsor a joint culinary venture so Molly, an amateur detective, is in the perfect position to investigate along with the police. Sherlock Mars by Jackie Kingon follows Molly and her friends through the hectic days of catching a murderer, planning a wedding for her rock star daughter, and addressing the growing resistance to ‘enhanced humans’, all of which seem to swirl together, bringing everyone under suspicion. For every clue Molly and the chief detective Lamont uncover, more questions arise and, as if that is not enough to worry about, a cereal serial killer has escaped and may be trying to get to Molly!
Murder is the basis of this amazing story, but there is so much more! Jackie Kingon blends history, science, popular culture, and social issues with imagination and a large dose of humor as she leads her well defined characters through intriguing action throughout the new frontier of space. Sherlock Mars is a convoluted murder mystery that keeps you guessing right up to the end and is written with delightful insight and plenty of comedy. There are other aspects, though, that provide food for thought. The acceptance of ‘enhanced humans’ as a growing segment of the population and gender identification issues carry an important message through the story as the characters come into contact with subjects that are new to them. All in all, Sherlock Mars is a great book on a number of levels and is sure to please a wide variety of readers.
