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A writer of psychologically astute literary fiction, Bloom (I’ll Be Right Here, 2025) ventures into crime fiction, reveling in and subverting classic tropes ... The plot thickens deliciously with lies, sex scandals, coercion, and further acts of unexpected violence. With mischievous finesse, Bloom brings every character to full and intriguing life.
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Dell is an appealing investigator in a somewhat unevenly paced story. Fans of mysteries in academic settings will enjoy.
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Novelist Bloom (I’ll Be Right Here) makes her mystery debut with a witty whodunit ... Some late-breaking plot contrivances take this down a few notches, but for the most part, it’s a blast. A sequel would be welcome.
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