Five Star First Edition Mystery: The Last Matryoshka : A Jo Epstein Mystery (Hardcover)

from Davros-10

Let me start my review by advising that I won this book through the Early Reviewer's giveaway at LibraryThing in March, but that for various reasons have only finished reading it now. My rating of 4 out of 5 may therefore be slightly exaggerated due to guilt, with a more realistic rating being 3 ...

from kellerdean

I overall really enjoyed reading this book. The first few chapters I found a bit hard to get into, however after that I found that I really wanted to read on. I thought Jo Epstein was a relatable and likeable character, but I was not as invested in the other characters. I thought that the most in...

from 66usma

First of all let me say I am far from a literary critic. However, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I was attracted to this work, because of the Russian theme, having studied the Russian language while at West Point. The story provided an interesting and informative insight into historical and curr...

from Romonko

This is the third book in the Jo Epstein series, but my first. I was given the e-book to review by the publisher. This book is fast-paced and we go from New York City to Russia and back again as Jo works to help her somewhat less than appreciative stepfather beat a murder rap. Someone is murdered...

from shruthits

A Private Detective with a penchant for writing poems and who works part time as a bouncer may seem unreal. But Jo Epstein is convincing enough as she tracks down the "Theives" all the way to Russia and back. Jo is this quintessential detective, smart enough to get her sources and brave enough to...