Killer Storm

I was born and raised in Duluth and Killer Storm brought back wonderful memories of my hometown. The book is accurately descriptive, an excellent read, and i am looking forward to her future books.

I love this book!! I could not put it down. The mystery grabbed me and held me to the very end. Each character was fully developed, and I felt I knew and could visualize most of them. Relating to the emotions and deep introspection regarding the romance, was easy. The interaction between the characters in law enforcement was truly amazing. There was obviously great experience and/or research into the workings of law enforcement. Such a beautiful description of the Northland community. It made me want to go there and see it all for myself. Recommendations have been given to everyone I know. I can not wait for the next Jo Spence series novel.

Jen Wright is part of the ever-growing artistic community (who also have other careers) of people who live along the breathtaking north shore of Lake Superior in Clover Valley located east of Duluth, Minnesota. Jen's nine-to-five career consists of currently working as a Court and Field Supervisor for a local corrections agency, meaning she is a fount of information about the increasing problem of juvenile delinquency and gang activity in the Duluth area. Jen is a dog person and lives with her partner and enjoys a tight circle of friends. Jo Spence lives such an efficient life that even the number of pants that get to occupy her closet are numbered. She is the Juvenile Probation Supervisor in Duluth and loves her job until a family is murdered, probably by the newest and "baddest" gang in town. Jo's home is invaded, forcing her to bunk with friends, who set her up on her first date since her partner left in a huff. As the tale unfolds, it is evident that someone close to Jo is working to undermine her efforts to put the murderer behind bars and to close down the newest threat to Duluth: "Nate quickly ran to the door with his weapon drawn. He put his back to the door and peeked his head around with his weapon out in front of him pointing to the ceiling. He took one hand from the weapon and gestured for us to stay. He whispered into his head unit, 'Armed suspect has a hostage.' There were still FBI agents posted throughout the building. Nate continued talking quietly, 'Suspect has two in-custody subjects. Suspect has a gun, and Nichols is with him. They are edging their way toward the back north stairwell. Hostage is a federal agent. Transportation officer is down an in need of assistance. Please call an ambulance.'" Jen Wright does a nice job of weaving her own personal knowledge into a whodunit that is smart and contemporary. She relieves the tension of dealing with homicidal teenagers with a sweet emerging love story for Jo Spence, who is also sorting out in her own mind what it takes to create a lasting relationship. Wright also throws in a bit of betrayal to sweeten the mix of an already compelling story. KILLER STORM is an entertaining whodunit from a new generation of talented writers, and Jen Wright has much to offer as an author. Well done! Shelley Glodowski Senior Reviewer

I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good mystery. Jen's book is suspenseful and sultry. Being a Duluth native, I really enjoyed being able to connect with and relate to the mention of the local places.

Killer Storm was a great read. Wright's lesbian characters come alive and her descriptions of the north shore of Lake Superior and its surrounds bring you right there to feel the rawness and also the peace and beauty. Jo Spence has a little of all of us in her and Wright does a great job of letting us see her complexities and simple humaness. The sex scenes in this book are super! Can't wait for another book by Wright.