When Katya Lincoln discovers a body at the Fort Washington lighthouse, you sense that this is not the only crime event she will face. As the Blue Kingfisher unfolds we are shown to be correct. Katya - or is it Kat or Kitty or Kathleen- encounters drug smuggling, personal physical assaults, police harassment, break-ins, death threats, and murders. Compounding the current issues are past problems that are unresolved, Why did she resign from the NYPD? Why is she in “hiding”? Why does she use aliases?
Luckily, Kathleen Stone (real name) has friends and allies who provide assistance to see her through her perilous time. We are left with the hint that there is more to come in a future novel.
Blue Kingfisher is a story of crime and the effects of crime. While it is well developed and hangs together, I would recommend reading the prior books to gain a better understanding of Kathleen’s past and how it influences her current situation.
I received an advance copy of this book from Netgalley. My review of this book was unbiased.
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Ms. Wright's character, Kathleen Stone (or whoever she may be at the time), stumbles across a body in a very unlikely location... and she recognizes the individual. Soon, she becomes involved in solving his death, as well as staying ahead of those on her trail. The ending will have the reader's heart racing... all the way through the final sentence.

What I thought I would be reading: a novel about a female NY private investigator with lots of Manhattan ambiance. What I actually got: a novel that was challenging to even get into with a dull, convoluted plot and too many characters, most of them unlikable. Despite a promising description, I didn’t enjoy it at all.

Thanks to the publisher and net galley for allowing me to read and review this book.
I liked this classic mystery and the spunky main character.
The novel was fast paced and I loved the setting

Unfortunately, I had a bit of trouble getting into this book. Not sure I would recommend it for that reason. I was not familiar with the author but thought it was worth an attempt.

A fairly intriguing page turner with a fresh angle, and unexpected plot twists. I chose this book to read, for the brief yet thrilling description.

The protagonist is an interesting character I will consider following. The storyline was a little difficult for me to follow in the beginning

The Blue Kingfisher is a classic who-done-it style mystery. It is full of many vibrant characters, underground dealing, undercover work, betrayal, and a lovely shark. I think the locations and number of characters in this book left me wanting the story to hone in on a few specific people, rather than try to give so much life to so many. The question of "why would Tambo do this/who would do this to Tambo?" does eventually get answered, but not for a long while.