Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Liquid Shades of Blue by James Polkinghorn




This was an interesting mystery.   Jack Girard appears to be a carefree owner of a Key West bar and a member of the bar association which has nothing to do with alcohol.  Appearances are deceiving, Jack is nursing grief over his brother and his relationship with his mother.   The mystery comes to play when Jack’s mother allegedly commits suicide.

The Duke is Jack’s father and a prominent attorney in Miami.  The author depicts him as cold, calculating, and heartless.  This may be the way he was born or might be due to his military service.  That much is unclear.  His relationship with Jack is certainly different than the traditional family tie.

There is a minor bit of action but the novel is primarily about Jack and his relationships.  Jack does a lot of breast-beating and soul-searching.

The mystery holds enough complexity to maintain your interest. 

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