Eulogy for a Brown Angel: A Mystery Novel Book

There is so much that's good about this novel, though it doesn't quite gel for me as a mystery. I like the characters, the California settings, the Chicano historical aspect, and the author's poetic style. Most of the characters are so interesting that I wished the book were longer so I could get to know them even better. Sadly, one very likable character dies way too soon. Despite these pluses, the mystery is weak. I guessed the killer early on. That's never good in a mystery. Still, I want to read the next books in this mystery series.