"Return of the Purple Sage gang"
Purple Sage is a small Texas town founded by nine religious
fundamentalist families and even today their influence can
be felt. Jolie Wyatt, a newcomer to the town and married
to native-born Matt, is hosting a party in honor of
retiring Dr. Bill Marchak and Beverly Kendall, who has
returned after a three year absence to take care of her
ailing father. The only problem is that most of Purple Sage is flooding
and the house where the reception is supposed to take place
is underwater. They are forced to hold the party at the
home of Beverly's ex-husband Tom who divorced her to marry
Leigh. A gracious Beverly insures no one feels
uncomfortable. Later that night, Dr. Bill's body is found
tightly wedged in a drawn wrenched ditch. Nobody knows the
cause of death but rumors abound. Shortly thereafter,
Leigh disappears. Julie finds the body believing that the
same person murdered both people. The protagonist, trying to achieve justice for the dead,
almost finds herself becoming the third victim of a
demented killer. Her bravery and unwavering quest for the
truth as well as her loyalty to friends and family are only
some of the reasons the heroine is easy to like. Sad to
say, the killer's identity is totally believable and raises
some interesting legal and social issues. After a two-year
absence, it is good to see them reunited again. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted July 15, 2002
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