Mom, He Did It: A Mother/Daughter Mystery Book

Ann Schlosser and Antoinette Taylor are not mega-authors, but for many people, their names on the front of a book mean an entertaining bit of mind candy. Mom, He Did It is that rare creation, a book with a title that's a perfect fit, not only for its subject matter, but also for the extraordinary skill with which these talented ladies unfold their tale. Ann and Antoinette successfully blend a modern voice with rigorous twists and turns throughout this murder mystery. Their sharp wit and strong sense of pacing keep the action moving swiftly toward the conclusion. Schlosser and Taylor have a wonderful ability to juggle multiple storylines, mysterious and otherwise, effectively ensuring that all the threads enrich the main plot without distracting from it. They pile on the details, keep a big cast of characters in constant motion, and wind the twists up tight. Overall, Mom, He Did It is a well-crafted murder mystery that will appeal to a broad audience based on the strength of the writing alone.