Perfectly Good Crime

indas Book Obsession Reviews “Perfectly Good Crime” by @Dete Meserve, Melrose Hill Publishing<br /><br />Wow! Wow! Wow! I absolutely loved everything about “Perfectly Good Crime” by Author Dete Meserve. The Genres for this wonderful novel are Fiction, Mystery, Suspense and Romance. This is the second novel in the Kate Bradley Mystery Series, but can be read on its own merits. I enjoy a thought-provoking novel, and “Perfectly Good Crime” left me thinking, and yet, I lost another night sleeping, because I just couldn’t put this book down. The author describes her colorful characters as complex, complicated and intelligent. The time-line for this story is mostly in the present and goes back to the past when it pertains to the characters or events in the story.<br /><br />Kate Bradley is a TV News Reporter in Los Angeles and finds herself in the middle of a demanding story, where billionaires, über wealthy people find themselves being robbed. The most sophisticated equipment is not able to keep the thieves away. Who could be capable of doing this? Why is this being done? As Kate continues to investigate, she finds that enough people want her stopped. A good friend is missing, and subtle threats are thrown her way.<br /><br />What makes Kate’s job more difficult, is that it is almost impossible to get information from the victims, or the police. Also, whoever is behind this is encouraging a special type of change than can make a huge difference.<br /><br />I highly recommend this intriguing, intense, captivating, riveting, and enthralling novel to readers who enjoy thought-provoking stories. Kudos to Dete Meserve, who always makes me realize that kindness is contagious.<br />

Take from the rich, give to the poor...<br /><br />We first met L.A. television news reporter Kate Bradley in Dete Meserve's first book GOOD SAM. I loved that book, with its message of hope and giving. This book will stand alone but I re-read GOOD SAM before reading this one and am glad that I did.<br /><br />Well, Meserve has done it again in this follow-up. This offering is much more intricately told, with Kate following a series of stories about some of the richest people in the world being robbed of millions in cash and high-priced goodies. That's intriguing enough but what follows is the Story of the Year.<br /><br />I loved reading this book and finding out all kinds of insider information on how the news business runs - both good and bad points.<br /><br />There is also Kate's continuing romance with Captain Eric Hayes of L.A. County Fire Department's Urban Search and Rescue Team. Great details of what that department does, too. The water scenes were beyond scary to me.<br /><br />Author Meserve has a real talent of bringing her characters to life. The dialogue is realistic and her word pictures brought the story to life.<br /><br />This is a book that will get you thinking and cause some healthy back-and-forth conversations. It would be a perfect book for a book club to read and definitely discuss.<br /><br />I am very glad that I received this book in exchange for my unbiased review.

From the best selling author of the thought provoking :"Good Sam" comes this "perfectly good" follow up, "A Perfectly Good Crime" is bound to keep readers tuning pages into the wee hours of the morning. The "stand-alone" sequel draws the reader into the intriguing, moral dilemma faced by tenacious, TV news reporter, Kate Bradley, as she investigates a sophisticated spree of high tech heists targeting a number of America's wealthiest families. Readers can't help but identify with Kate and ask themselves what they might do in Kate's place as she battles opposing views of right and wrong. A decision made all the more difficult by all the sudden rash of good things happening for those in need. Are these crimes against the rich being waged by a new world Robin Hood? This novel is filled with suspense, romance, as well as real life dilemmas. The author also provides readers with an insider's view of newsroom politics--backroom debates on story versus the value of ratings. When the high profile story catapults Kate into the spotlight, like many professionals in today's world, the intuitive, Kate Bradley, is torn between her personal and professional priories. To go forward in her professional life will she sacrifice the love of her life? Read "A Perfectly Good Crime" to find out.

Another great read by Dete Meserve. After loving Good Sam and reading it in one sitting, I immediately wanted to continue Kate's story, so I downloaded Perfectly Good Crime. I think I may have liked it even better! I grew up in newsrooms and television stations because of my dad's career, so that setting felt like home to me. I also loved that there's a character who drinks copious amounts of Dr Pepper and that the author knows that "Dr" does not have a period after it in this case. That's the Texas girl in me noticing that kind of detail.<br /><br />But truly - it was a great read, a surprising end, a thought-provoking premise. I hope there will be more.

A well written, author autographed, free Goodreads giveaway. Kate is an excellent newscaster who is always busy covering breaking news. Her biggest stories are about robberies on several billionaire estates. There are unusual results that surface afterward. Kate and firefighter/rescuer, Eric find they have difficult decisions to make so their love affair continues.<br />This was interesting and well done. It makes you think about some moral ambiguities regarding robberies. It was a twist on a mystery from a reporter's viewpoint.

Although I did not read GOOD SAM, the first book in this series, I felt like I got a good overview of the characters and overall feel for the series. There is something for everyone...mystery, intrigue and romance. It was easy to keep turning pages because the characters were very realistic and the real life issues were some that got me thinking. 4 stars

Once again our heroine Kate Bradley is back! The sequel to Good Sam continues Kate’s story of finding the good within a mystery. The story begins with Newscaster Kate covering a robbery at one of Los Angeles’ most expensive mansions. The mystery of how the robbers got in past the high tech security system, stole only specific items, and got out in under 15 minutes has everyone baffled. Then, another robbery occurs under the same circumstances, and then another and then another. Everyone being robbed is worth billions. While trying to figure out the robberies, Kate stumbles across a very poor area of Los Angeles that is all of a sudden getting much needed assistance for the poor and homeless. Are the two events connected? Kate seems to think so. The robbers have been dubbed “Robin Hood”. Steal from the rich and give to the poor. <br /><br />Meanwhile, Kate’s personal life is going through a lot of turmoil. Her father, a US Senator, wants her off the Robin Hood Story, she is offered a job in NY with a large news agency, her relationship with Eric becomes complicated. With so many decisions to make where will Kate’s personal life lead?<br /><br />Dete Meserve is an exceptional writer of stories shrouded in mystery but also includes the true goodness in people. Perfectly Good Crime is extremely well written and an excellent read. <br /><br />If you are looking for a book that will have you smiling and feeling good after reading, this book is definitely for you! I loved the story and the writing is amazing. This is a definite MUST read!<br /><br />Thank you #netgalley and #LakeUnionPublishing for allowing me to read this book for a fair and honest review!

I'll start by saying that I had not read the first Kate Bradley Mystery and that was fine - I didn't feel like I was at a disadvantage and was easily able to follow the story line. I really enjoyed the plot of the book - stealing from the ultra wealthy to give to the poor. For me, I felt like the book was a bit slow in places (but again, this could just be me) and I also would have liked a bit more focus on Kate's personal life, especially since her romantic relationship was a big factor in a large decision that she had to make later in the book. <br /><br />Thank you to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for providing a copy for review.

Perfectly Good Crime is another wonderful story from Dete Meserve! I loved the people I first met in the book #1 of this series, Good Sam, and I enjoyed spending time with them again.<br /><br />I love the character of Kate. She is an honest, hard working reporter who always seems to land a story that becomes big news. As she sets to find out who is robbing the richest men in the area, she also discovers that someone is giving riches to the poor.<br /><br />At the same time that Kate is researching and reporting on this compelling story, one of the biggest television networks is trying to lure her away from her current job and life. Will she be able to make the right decision? And will she be able to have the life she wants and deserves?<br /><br />Dete continues to write great 'feel good' stories that show that not all news is bad. There is just the right amount of mystery and romance to keep all of her readers satisfied and I look forward to reading more of this exciting, interesting series!

Robin Hood! That's what Kate concludes when high tech billionaires are robbed and then benefits appear for those with considerably less. She's a reporter on a mission, despite her politician father's demand that she stop because she's annoying his campaign contributors. Meserve has written an entertaining novel of the haves and have nots combined with a newsroom (wonderful scenes there!). There's also a nice romance between Kate and her first responder love Eric, which is, as these things must be, up in the air when she gets a career opportunity. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. This is a fast, entertaining read that doesn't require you to have read the first one (and now I'm looking forward to another!)