In the Spirit of Murder: A Claudia Hershey Mystery - Book #1 (The Claudia Hershey Mysteries)

Laura Belgrave has introduced a character who will more for Florida than the 'Seminoles','Gators' and 'Caines'and without all the head butting. Claudia Hershey is a compelling character whose sense of justice reaches far beyond the streets of Cleveland and into a small Florida town, supposedly free of all those big city troubles. Laura Belgrave spins the kind of story that mystery enthusiasts crave while sitting up and reading by a nightlight, listening to the quiet calm of night and hoping the story doesn't end. It is a smashing debut of both author and character! More Claudia Hershey mysteries have to be on the immediate horizon and I can hardly wait!

This book was so good I read it in one sitting. A fast-paced story and one heckuva lady cop. Claudia Hershey gets my vote for best new character on the mystery scene. I liked seeing Florida through her eyes and watching her nail the bad guy. A brave, smart, and very real character. Highly recommended.

Claudia Hershey is a top new character for me. I enjoyed every minute of this cannot put down police proceedural set in the dark side of Florida. Forget Mickey Mouse, he doesn't live in this part of town.

Offers a superb weaving of a superior plot line with an intriguing cast of characters. The authenticity of the suspects leaves you guessing to the last minute about whodunit! The characters are well developed and you truly get to know the inner workings of the main character, Claudia Hershey. She's the kind of person you want to follow through additional ingenious plots in what will hopefully be a series of sequels. Write on!

Laura Belgrave's "In The Spirit of Murder" introduces one tough cop, Claudia Hershey, in a fast moving who-done-it that I could barely put down. She's rough and tough, but also very human. I hope that Ms. Belgave writes more about Clauda. I, for one, am certainly looking for more.