LindaMickey - Book Reviews

"I love your dialogue...It's like people are talking...and that's a real gift."
- Steve King, WGN Radio

"Fun to read and fun to sell."
- Judy Duhl, owner, Scotland Yard Books, retired

You did a great job on describing the horse and SAR activities - clear and accurate. You kept the mystery right up to the end...
Sherri Gallagher, president, German Shepherd Search and Rescue - Illinois Chapter

Written with a clear first-person voice, Linda Mickey's GREASED WHEELS ...spins into a fascinating story of corporate greed in the midst of small-town mentality. Kyle Shannon makes an effective, albeit reluctant sleuth, torn between her desire to maintain distance (hence the temp work) and to help a loved local icon keep his livelihood.
All About Murder.com

As a general rule, I do not read iUniverse publications, but I was astonished with this wonderful novel. It is consistent, insightful, fun, logical, and well-written. For anyone else who tends to have a prejudice against the iUniverse publications, at least read DEFECTIVE GOODS. This was a fun escape novel into someone else's life.
ReviewingtheEvidence.com

A reviewer, May 5, 2003 - 5 stars A Good Start
I really want to see more from this author. Stumbled across the book at a library and read it in one setting. Kyle Shannon is a methodical detective and it's fun to experience the crime(s) from her perspective while she goes about the mundane task of trying to find a new place to live.

Even for a first novel [GREASED WHEELS], I thought this was a really good read. The storyline kept my interest, and I found the characters well developed and likable...I think this would make a great series, and I hope Mickey writes more of Kyle's escapades.
BookCrossing.com

Awesome first mystery novel [GREASED WHEELS]. Funny, thought-provoking, stylish, with a voice that's both refreshing and candid. Lively enough to give you that, "I can't put it down," feeling. If you love mysteries, then give this one a try. It's just plain fun.
AuthorsDen.com

From Librarians:

"HORSE POWER, the third installment in Linda Mickey’s Kyle Shannon mystery series, is a winner---and by much more than a nose. Linda’s gift for writing dialogue creates the mood and setting perfectly while giving dimension to her characters. Kyle Shannon is an intelligent, hard working, low-maintenance woman who’s extremely likeable. If you are a fan of traditional mysteries…this is a series for you. Hey Linda, put down that cinnamon roll from Penzler’s and write another one! Congratulations."
Nina Kenney, Adult Program Associate, Lake Villa District Library

"I ...just finished GREASED WHEELS. I loved it and think Kyle is a great protagonist...I admire efficient and proficient women and Kyle certainly has those qualities along with a sense of humor. Just started DEFECTIVE GOODS and will probably not get much else done until it's time to go to work later this afternoon."
Doris Ann Norris, retired director Karbisch Memorial Public Library, Fostoria OH and library liaison for Sisters in Crime

"Kyle Shannon is a real person. I can relate to her because she does things a real person would do. And I like the fact that your books are acceptable to our teen readers. They like her, she sets a good example and I don't have to worry about the material."
Gulli, Readers' Services, Ela Area Public Library District

"I love your point of view - that you take Kyle through a real day. No one else does that. She gets up, she goes to work, she comes home at the end of the day. And along the way, she tries to solve the murder. I thoroughly enjoy your books."
Sue, Youth Services, Oak Brook Public Library

From Fans:

I finished HORSE POWER. I had some time off from work and it was a treat to curl up and read about Foggy (my favorite).
Lenore

I just read your new book HORSE POWER and found it a quite entertaining summer diversion.
Cyrus

Just wanted to tell you I enjoyed reading GREASED WHEELS!! A temp--what a great idea. Kyle can find herself in all kinds of "situations" with future assignments. You probably have more ideas than you can do time at this point...Congratulations and continued success.
Deb

This is Mickey's second novel and she knows her territory. Filled with authentic police procedure and fascinating glimpses into corporate life where sexual intimidation, internal politics and greed become a deadly mix. DEFECTIVE GOODS is the ultimate "outsider-on-the-inside" novel.
Doug Cummings, author of best seller Deader by the Lake

Read book (GREASED WHEELS). Had several suspects. Only one correct. I honor you for making me guess.
Meta

Hey Linda: Just a quick note to let you know that Kathy loves GREASED WHEELS. She said to me that it is as good as any Sue Grafton she has read! Bravo. You received high marks from a very tough critic.
Bob

Hey I read DEFECTIVE GOODS while at my conference in Florida...could not put it down...read it straight through...really good!!
I caught the...clue that was in the very beginning and I could not stop reading until the book caught up to that part...haha...of course my sleuth abilities pretty much stopped there...anyway I told lots of people at the conference about it and told them to go to the library and request it
Bryna

Well I am almost done with GREASED WHEELS, hey I hang on every word and read when I get the chance. Has been really pulling me along now so I hate to put it down.
Dean

Hi, Linda! We met at Dark and Stormy, so I hope you remember me - that conference seems so long ago! Anyway, I just finished reading your book (GREASED WHEELS) and I really liked it! It's funny reading about your own neighborhood in a book. You made Penzler's seem real, and if it is real, tell me where it is because I want to get my hands on a dozen of Mary's cinnamon rolls!
Liama

I finished your book (DEFECTIVE GOODS). I really liked it! The only problem is, now I have to wait for the next one. I hope you keep Jake in the next story line!
Jean

I can't put it down. I love the way you are able to put visuals in the reader's mind. It is very cool.
Lori

Sorry I haven't been in touch for a while! I wanted to read your book first and I finally got it yesterday and finished it last night (in one sitting, by the way). I reviewed it for Amazon, too and gave it four stars.
Helen