I like Sara Rosett’s “High Society Lady Detective” series but this is the first one of her “On the Run” series and I thought it was overly complicated and just too many twists and turns.

When the police arrive and tell Zoe that they’ve found her ex-husband’s car flooded under an overpass and believe he’s drowned, she doesn’t believe it. She starts snooping (obviously the start of a P.I. career) and learns that his business partner has been murdered. Lots of strange stuff going on and she’s the prime suspect and her snooping leads her to Las Vegas and the Bellagio Hotel and it’s on and on. Not in a hurry to continue in this series (although the cover of London on number 2 has some interest). ( )

3.5*
Above average for a freebie; decent writing and plenty of suspense. The plot was not very original (shades of Robert Ludlum and Helen McInnes) but still enjoyable. ( )

I have always wanted to travel to Italy and the cover was the perfect invitation for armchair travel and for this mystery lover the intrigue of the captivating one-word title and series name was irresistible.

I can't imagine sharing a house with an ex-husband but for Zoe Hunter and her ex-Jack Andrews, it seemed to suit both of their needs. At least it did until 2 officers from the Texas Highway Patrol showed up on her doorstep one evening to tell her that her husband is missing after his car was abandoned, clothes and a dress shoe were found in the creek where water was moving swiftly, and a witness saw a man struggling in the water downstream. The late-night visit from officers without hope in their eyes, voices, or expressions begins the tale of suspense, mystery, travel from Dallas to Las Vegas to Italy, and more questions than answers of the ex Zoe thought she knew.

I loved it! After taking a peek at the author's website as this novel was my 1st introduction to her writing, I learned that she writes all of my favorite types of mysteries: cozy, travel, and historical. I can't wait to explore all of her books but I know I'll continue reading this series as how can I resist the title of Book 2, "Secretive."

After reading the novel, I'd also recommend following Sara Rosett on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/srosett/elusive-on-the-run-1/ to delight in the pictures that inspired her as well as some photos from her travel to Naples and Venice. ( )

DNF - did not complete

Above average for a freebie; decent writing and plenty of suspense. The plot was not very original (shades of Robert Ludlum and Helen McInnes) but still enjoyable. ( )