Tuesday, July 07, 2009

The Missing Ink

The Missing Ink
By Karen E. Olson
Publisher: Obsidian
Published: July 7, 2009 (ARC)
ISBN-13: 9780451227461
320 pages

Read the first chapter






Synopsis from the back-cover: Brett Kavanaugh is a tattoo artist and owner of The Painted Lady, catering to high-profile clients in Las Vegas. But in her free time, she does a little investigating too - because murder really gets under her skin. . . .

When a girl makes an appointment to get devotion ink with the name of her fiancé embedded in a heart, Brett takes the job, but the girl never shows. The next thing Brett knows, the police are looking for her mysterious client and the name she wanted on the tattoo isn't the name of her fiancé.

An alliance with an unlikely partner leads Brett to a dead body, a suave Englishman, and an Elvis karaoke bar. And who is the tattooed stranger stalking her? Brett draws lines between the clues, unwittingly putting herself in danger. But she intends to see justice done, since death, like a tattoo, is permanent. . . .

First sentence: I've made grown men cry.

I have always dreamed of having a tattoo somewhere on my body because I think they are so pretty. I do know that it is painful getting inked, but the daredevil in me says it is OK. But of course I never did get my tat because of religious reason. As a Christian, I am forbidden from getting one. I guess this will always remain a distant dream... Oh well, let's get back to the book review (which is also the reason why The Missing Ink appeals to me).

Brett Kavanaugh is a female tattooist who owns her own tattoo shop, The Painted Lady, and I like her right from the start. She is a fun person surrounded by good friends who are also her shop employees. She is different from Annie Seymour (Annie Seymour Mysteries series), so intrigued am I by her that I took the opportunity to know more about her in my interview with Karen.

I also like a particular part in the story when she have to ink four women on their shoulders who met each other at a book club, and want the same image of a book to commemorate their friendship. That is sweet. It made me think what I would like Brett to tattoo on my body too.

The Missing Ink is a great start to this new series! It has all the ingredients of a good story: A great cast of characters, lots of humor, a plot full of twists and an engrossing mystery. You would just want to keep turning the pages to find out what will happen next!

I would like to thank the author for the engaging interview and for sending me a copy of her book, The Missing Ink, for review.

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17 commented:

  1. I guess I am the opposite -- I never really liked them and wondered if the people with them would someday regret it. But I can take the discreet small ones on an ankle or shoulder better than the ones that cover a large area. But I don't know why a Christian couldn't have one, though.
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  2. Hi Barbara, thanks for your comment. I'm referring to Leviticus 19:28, but then again, it has to be seen in its context and that is pagan religious rituals of the people living around the Israelites.

    Perhaps this article can shed better light into Christians getting tattoos: http://christianity.about.com/od/faqhelpdesk/f/tattoochristian.htm.

    In getting a tattoo, as the article suggests, a Christian should look at the motive for wanting to have one.
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  3. In this day and age, it's very tempting to get one. It's like telling, a youngster not to surf after 10pm or chatting on the net is banned.
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  4. Dear Anon, people should try reverse psychoing and see what happens...
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  5. Sounds good! Glad you enjoyed it. I should also point out that your blog has been loading faster for me lately. When I actually visit... All I seem to do is 'mark all as read' lately... I can't keep up!
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  6. Thanks, Kailana! I've done something to my blog, actually. I'm glad it's working fine and better now. I've "invested" in dedicated IP address so that my photos can load faster since my blog has lots of those. I really want a good browsing/reading experience for my readers and friends. :D
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  7. This sounds quite good. I've always wanted a tattoo as well but apparently with the type of arthritis I have it isn't a good idea. Oh well, I've made it this long without one. lol.
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  8. I'm intrigued with tattoos, though I don't think I've the courage to do it. No, make it that I'm fickle-minded and I'm afraid I might change my mind about the design, haha.

    This sounds like another exciting series I can't wait to read! :)
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  9. Sounds like a great series! I've never been strongly tempted to get a tattoo because I've seen so few that really appeal to me, but I have to admit, this sounds like a fun series. Thanks for recommending
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  10. Love the first line :) I'm buying this book next time I'm in the bookstore, that is if I manage to find it :)

    I didn't know Christians don't do Tattoos, thanks for that info.
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  11. Hi Dar, you don't need a tattoo! I don't think I need one too. We've all got our books and that's mighty fine already. LOL!

    Hi Melody, I know what you mean. Haha! You must catch this series, OK? Promise me. LOL!

    Hi Kim! I hope you'll read the series. It's really fun. Brett Kavanaugh is an interesting character.

    Hi Violet! I sure hope you'll manage to find this book at your bookstore. :)
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  12. I am glad you enjoyed the book, Alice. I did too. :-)
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  13. I'm glad you did, Wendy! I'm also glad we both get to host Karen in our blogs. :D
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  14. This sounds a lot of fun! I have a few tattoos myself and the photo of you with yours is very cool (you should get it done for real!).
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  15. You have tattoos?!?! That's super cool!

    I'm so so tempted to do one...
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  16. Hi Alice

    If you're into the idea of tattoos and reading, then you might just love Sarah Hall's "The Electric Michelangelo" - he's a tattoo artist.
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  17. Hi Barry, thanks for the recommendation! I'll definitely look into this one. :D
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