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No Witness: A Cal Claxton Mystery by Warren C. Easley
5.0
No Witness is the eighth installment of the Cal Claxton series. Although No Witness is book number eight, this reader had no problem with reading it as a standalone.
Cal Claxton is a retired L.A. prosecutor that has re-settled in Oregon with his one-man law practice. Cal is content with his existence even if at times his finances are a little strained. Being the sentimentalist that he is, Cal is drawn to hire a Dreamer and aspiring lawyer, Timoteo Fuentes as a clerk to help around the office. Timoteo turns out to be a very needed addition for research, filing and general office keeping. Little did Claxton know that he would eventually be plunged into a murder investigation of Timoteo’s sister, Olivia. And that the investigation into Olivia’s murder would be shrouded in secrecy, and silence among the undocumented witnesses.
Like the author’s other novels, No Witness is written in first person form and it bodes well with the author’s writing style. The characters contain the mainstays of Nando, the private investigator; and Gertie, his accountant. With each succeeding novel, new characters are added to the mix, which really builds the story.
The plot is a simple whodunnit, but it’s not as straightforward as one may think. The mix of characters and multiple storylines will keep the reader guessing until the end. No Witness is an immersive and engaging mystery that will surely please whodunnit fans. Five toothsome stars.
I received a digital ARC from Poisoned Pen Press through NetGalley. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
Cal Claxton is a retired L.A. prosecutor that has re-settled in Oregon with his one-man law practice. Cal is content with his existence even if at times his finances are a little strained. Being the sentimentalist that he is, Cal is drawn to hire a Dreamer and aspiring lawyer, Timoteo Fuentes as a clerk to help around the office. Timoteo turns out to be a very needed addition for research, filing and general office keeping. Little did Claxton know that he would eventually be plunged into a murder investigation of Timoteo’s sister, Olivia. And that the investigation into Olivia’s murder would be shrouded in secrecy, and silence among the undocumented witnesses.
Like the author’s other novels, No Witness is written in first person form and it bodes well with the author’s writing style. The characters contain the mainstays of Nando, the private investigator; and Gertie, his accountant. With each succeeding novel, new characters are added to the mix, which really builds the story.
The plot is a simple whodunnit, but it’s not as straightforward as one may think. The mix of characters and multiple storylines will keep the reader guessing until the end. No Witness is an immersive and engaging mystery that will surely please whodunnit fans. Five toothsome stars.
I received a digital ARC from Poisoned Pen Press through NetGalley. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.