Jane Larson, a litigator, decides to help out a friend of a friend who’s going through a divorce. Simple enough, you’d think. But Jane has no idea what she’s getting herself into and before she realises it, she’s caught up in a web of lies, deceit, drugs and murder.
This is the second book in the Jane Larson series but since I hadn’t read the first one myself, I feel confident in saying it can easily be read as a stand-alone as I never felt I had missed out on something important.
Now, when I think legal thriller, I immediately think of John Grisham. Maybe that’s a tad unfair as it raises the bar quite high. Weave a Murderous Web isn’t really up to that level, in my opinion, but it does make for an entertaining and enjoyable read. It’s fast-paced, with twists and turns and some red herrings along the way, although the ultimate twist was predictable to me.
There’s a lot going on in this story with a multitude of characters who all seem to have something to hide. It all became a little confusing at one point, trying to keep track of all the different relationships. However, Jane is a wonderful protagonist and I really liked her. She’s intelligent, witty and deliciously sarcastic. All in all, an enjoyable read.
My thanks to Kelsey at Book Publicity Services for my electronic copy of this book, which I chose to review honestly.
Weave a Murderous Web was published in March 2016.
Ooh, I never heard of this series, Dee. I love the sound of the protag! Very helpful critique!