Derailed is author Mary Keliikoa’s debut novel.
Kelly Pruitt, a woman in her early thirties, has taken over her late father’s private detective agency. She’s never lost the “baby fat” she gained when pregnant with her daughter eight years ago and is physically out-of-shape. Yet, she’s a strong female protagonist who’s also a recent divorcée juggling a deaf daughter, a controlling ex-spouse, an interfering ex-mother-in-law, and a blossoming romance with a sexy cop as well as learning the ropes of handling big-time cases. Her dog steals the show as he becomes a character himself. Ms. Pruitt is hired by a grieving mother to investigate the death of her daughter, which the police department has declared accidental. As the new PI delves into the victim’s life, Ms. Pruitt is plunged into a steamy underworld, some of which she has only the skimpiest knowledge. As she delves deeper, her personal and professional lives begin a collision course that she never anticipates. The red herrings are cleverly planted, and the ending is a surprise. An enjoyable quick read.
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