Dangerous Allies

Rickie Blair has a fascinating read in Dangerous Allies. Her plot is refreshing in that it has a fresh idea for a mystery. I haven't read one like it before and since I've read 100's and 100's of mysteries over the years that is saying a lot.

I really liked the character of Ruby 'Danger' Delaney who has a bit of a drinking problem, loves her husband (in my mind he is a selfish, criminal) and is a bit naive. She is an actress but hasn't had a job in 2 years because of a major pill and booze problem after her sister died. She did go to rehab but still hangs on to the booze a bit. Her world comes crashing down around her when she finds out what her husband has been up to and his secret plans.

Ruby is on a cruise with her husband when she show more makes her discoveries and then is on the run from the Russian mob. Ruby turns to a stranger to help her escape the ship and life just goes downhill from there but she turns out to be one tough, strong-willed woman who wants to set some of her husband's wrongs to right while trying to stay alive too.

Dangerous Allies is a fast paced page turner and I couldn't put it down. I recommend it to all mystery lovers! This is one you won't forget.

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This was an exceptionally good mystery/thriller. I never got bored and even better I was totally surprised at most of the twists and turns in the plot, of which there were many. In my reviews I don't talk about details so don't expect to find any in this review, I try to express my reactions, how much I enjoyed reading a book as well as comment on grammar and punctuation so people will know why I liked or disliked or lived it.

Dangerous Allies is very well written so I was not distracted from the suspense, tension and the rare drop of humor. This is not my favorite genre usually but this is one of my favorite books now. I even held my breath during one high stress scene (you will know it as soon as you read it). One tiny spoiler, I show more really enjoyed finding out about behind the scenes on a cruise ship). As I was reading, I thought it was around 3 am, when I looked at the click I was shocked to see it was 6:35am. I feel that is the best indication of a truly good book when you lose yourself for a while. So put some excitement in your life, get this book. (If you want to, lol)

Disclaimer: I received my copy from the author through Librarything, which I love, in exchange for an honest review. show less

This was an exciting mystery to read. I had such a hard time putting it down, it was suspensful and intriguing. There were enough plot twists to keep one guessing and turning the pages. Can't wait to read the next in the series of Ruby Danger mysteries by Rickie Blair.

Thanx :-)