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Friday, July 21, 2006

Fiction Review

Once Is Never Enough
by Margie Gosa Shivers
ISBN-10: 0974406627
Review by Heather Froeschl


Sometimes when we make our plans for life, fate steps in and changes everything. This can be a good thing though, resulting in more positive circumstances than we would have imagined. In Margie Gosa Shivers' novel, "Once is Never Enough," readers experience the results of fate's influence.

Homicide Detective Lester Miller has put his all into his work for 14 years. He's yearned to be a father but can't quite get down the husband role, having divorced twice. 40 seems to be the year for changes though and he's decided to leave Chicago for a gig with the FBI. First though, he has resolved to help out an old friend, owner of a once-highly successful private investigations company. Taking a few cases on pro-bono is nothing he wouldn't do, but when those cases turn out to involve people he knows, things get interesting. Investigating the supposed suicide death of the friend of his ex-lover leads to more connections than Lester feels comfortable with. The plot thickens. Will Lester uncover the truth? Will he reconnect with the love of his life? Will he ever have children?

"Once is Never Enough" is a great fast read. The plot flows nicely with chapters head hopping between main characters. Thus the story is told through various points of view, leading the reader to follow exactly what is going on...most of the time. At times it can be a little confusing. In the end though, it all becomes clear. The characters are well developed and plot very well planned. The story touches on crime, mystery, and romance, and makes for a nice combination. A good read indeed.

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