Spin and Die (Jordan Lacey) Hardcover – February 1, 2002

Jordan is madly in love with James, her former police colleague, and her humorous but heartfelt yearning permeates the book. However, it's not annoying because she manages to have a life and friends outside of this, and in fact owns both a detective agency and secondhand goods/antique shop.She's asked to investigate a fake accident and lawsuit, but soon gets entangled in a murder and a theft ring. There's not a typical whodunit element, so technically it's more of a thriller, but the pace and tone are more like a cozy mystery.There are any number of typos and editing mistakes, which might irritate the picky. But overall, it's a quick, enjoyable read.

Stella Whitelaw has created a series about a woman who got kicked off a local police force. She becomes a PI and a junk shop owner. The books are full of quirky scenarios, and an often frustrating love angle. I love reading about places that I have visited in England. I've been to the South Downs, and Dorking. I can see these places in my mind's eye.

I had not read any of the previous Jordan Lacey books which was quite a drawback as there were frequent references to events that had happened before I felt this put me at a distinct disadvantage.Jordan is a private investigator. She is a believer in taking on jobs when you can get them which often results in her biting off more than she can chew. As Christmas approaches she agrees to investigate a suspected fraudulent claim for damages against the local upmarket department store. She ends up working in the store to investigate missing goods. When the owner's son, who originally asked her to investigate the claim is found dead on a fairground ride and her friend is badly beaten up Joran decides this not the season of good will.This was a fast moving story with some interesting characters. I really liked Jordan's self deprecating narrative. At times I found the story a bit far fetched and relied quite a bit on previous stories. It is not ideal as a stand alone but as part of a series it is an enjoyable read. I really wanted to give it 3.5 stars but rounded it up rather than down. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this.

Great read

Fabulous read looking forward to the next book..A real page turner.enjoyed the continuous interchange between Jordon ans DiJames .Hope they finally get together

These books are always a funny and enjoyable read,

Excellent.