Of Blood and Sorrow

Valerie Wilson Wesley is one of my favorite authors and I just love her Tamara Hayle mysteries. Of Blood and Sorrow was such a juicy page turner that I finished it in 1 day. In Of Blood and Sorrow we meet up again with tall, dark and handsome men from the past, another blast from the past (from Jamaica) and so many new "characters". As the mystery unfolds you will be completely surprised at who gets knocked off and who the murderer is. A great read!

Ms. Wesley.....please keep the Tamara Hayle Mystery Books coming. I have enjoyed each and everyone of them.

Since I am a tremendous fan of the Tamara Hayle series, this much anticipated book seems to have taken much too long to write. As usual, Valerie Wilson Wesley interweaves personal and professional storylines in a seemingly effortless manner. A lady from the past brings Tamara's present into a custody battle, and in the process, endangers her almost grown son, Jamal. I felt Tamara's anguish at her son's choices which put him smack dab in the middle of her investigation. I felt her anger at her ex husband's seeming lack of understanding about the seriousness of Jamal's situation. And then there is Basil Dupre--always mysterious, but seemingly ready to give up living on the wrong side of the law to settle down with Tamara. Maybe. If you like the series, you'll enjoy this edition.

Before you pick up this latest episode, purchase the paperback of 'Where Evil Sleeps' to be completely 'caught up.' I won't give away too much, but a 'die-hard' fan was NOT disappointed. I finished the book in a day. Can't wait for Ms. Tamara to hit the big screen. Any takers?

Tamara Hayle's life couldn't be sweeter. She has a supportive mate and her son Jamal is doing well as a typical teenager. Tamara's professional life is on the upswing as well when the city's most powerful businessman wants to work with her. But Tamara's seeming quiet life is interrupted when an old acquaintance named Lila Love seeks her help in finding her missing child. To further confuse things, Tamara's ex-lover Basil Dupre comes back into town stirring up trouble and old feelings. But nothing disturbs Tamara more when Jamal witnesses a brutal murder and becomes the prime suspect. Tamara must now try to solve this murder and clear her son's name. Of Blood and Sorrow is an enthralling novel by Valerie Wilson Wesley. Wesley successfully pens a mystery novel that is full of non-stop drama. This story not only deals with Tamara getting to the bottom of a mystery, but it also deal with the relationship that she has with her son Jamal. You will see the various trials and tribulations that Tamara has to deal with in trying to raise Jamal the best way she knows how. There are also some favorite characters from Wesley's previous novels such as Basil Dupre and Tamara's best friend Wyvetta Green that adds just the right touch to this story. Of course no Tamara Hayle mystery would be complete without a mind-blowing twist. Of Blood and Sorrow is full of edge-of-your-seat drama and raw emotion that will delight Valerie Wilson Wesley's legion of fans. Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert for Urban Reviews