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Reviewed by Lisa McCombs for Readers' Favorite
Quinn Jones had it all: a successful law career, a loyal dog, a perfect apartment, and a doting husband. There was nothing lacking in her New York lifestyle. But, as with most things wonderful, things are not always as they seem. When Detective Backus interrupts her otherwise typical work day at the office, Quinn is forced to realize that her perfect life might have been the ultimate ruse. The official report is suicide, but Quinn knows better. Jordan would never jeopardize his ancestral heritage by committing the biggest sin of all. This act of shameless disregard for ritual customs was just unacceptable, and Quinn is determined to solve the growing mystery surrounding her husband’s death. The further she digs, the stranger the circumstances that evolve. Quinn finds herself at the mercy of the undercover dictators of Chinatown and fears for her life, making her purpose survival. When she discovers that Jordan left behind a young daughter, the equation becomes survival times two. With the help of a newly acquired team of unlikely friends, Quinn Jones fights against all odds to bring her husband’s death to a satisfactory resolution.
The Rage of Plum Blossoms by Christine M. Whitehead is a fun, mainstream mystery that includes entertaining dialogue and vivid scene descriptions. The characters are realistic with their diverse attitudes and unique personal qualities. There is just enough uncertainty intertwined into the main players of the story to encourage the reader’s desire to read to the conclusion. This is a very satisfying book. The Rage of Plum Blossoms is recommended.
