Putting Lipstick on a Pig

Michael Bowen
Poisoned Pen Press (2006)
ISBN 159058287X
Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (7/06)

“Putting Lipstick on a Pig” is a humorous, adventurous mystery that takes you for a fun ride along the unexpected twists in the plot. Husband and wife team Rep and Melissa Pennyworth are trying to find the connection between a disliked, dead attorney named Vance Hayes and an Asian-American court reporter named Sue Key.

Along the way, they discover that they cannot trust everyone that they thought they could. Both of their lives become endangered. Melissa realizes what levels she is willing to go to, to keep her husband alive and to stay alive herself.

The characters in this story are well developed. Many of them are likeable and have a lot of character. The ones that aren’t likeable, really aren’t likeable. This is a fun story with a lot of humor. The camaraderie between Rep and his associates is enjoyable. His relationship with his wife is one that you enjoy reading. They have a lot of fun together while solving this case.

This is the third book in a series about this couple. I have not read the other two yet, but I plan to. It is not necessary to have read the other ones first to understand what is going on, but this one was so enjoyable, I want to read more of the adventures with Rep and Melissa. This is a great book for all to read. It would be really fun to for a readers group to cover. It is an enjoyable escape!

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