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Reviewed by Lucinda E Clarke for Readers' Favorite
In The Juror’s Secret by Jimmy Ray Conner, the shining star in the story is elderly widow Grace Tilley, who works at the Bay Savings Bank in Cow Hollow. While this upmarket suburb of San Francisco is a lively and thriving area, there are problems. Mayor Harlan Scott is on trial for stabbing his mistress, and the Sicilian mafia has moved into town, dealing drugs and running a protection racket on the local businesses. As if this were not serious enough, there is a milk thief on the loose. With ties to the Italian gangs, the mob is determined that the mayor will go free. To accomplish this, one of the jurors, Teresa Bradford, is instructed to find the accused not guilty, and to ensure that she does, her daughter is kidnapped. Grace is an active part of the community, with sharp deductive skills, and invites help from Detective Holly Webb. It will take the combined efforts of Grace, Holly, and Gypsy the cat to solve the crimes, but will they find the culprits?
The year 1964 in Cow Hollow is the setting for The Juror’s Secret by Jimmy Ray Conner that stars both Grace Tilley and her niece, Holly Webb. There are several parallel problems to solve and lots of interesting characters to meet. The pace is consistent and keeps the reader engaged. There are appealing descriptions of this suburb of San Francisco and fascinating information about the history of the area. The trial scenes are realistic yet written simply without legal jargon. An open and shut case against the mayor is not what it seems, and keeps you guessing. I loved the clever twist at the end, which added to the intrigue. A comfortable read that should appeal to a large audience.
