Synopsis
Jade Thyme celebrates successfully defending Jules Cranbury on a murder charge. Her celebration is short-lived when she finds Jules murdered. Jade investigates and uncovers a secret justice society whose members hide behind white tabs and black robes while delivering their own vigilante justice. Jade locates a once prominent and respected lawyer, now known as Noxzema Man, homeless and panhandling in Fan Tan Alley. He warns Jade. Judges, lawyers and police make up the Society. Trust no one. The MotoCityDolls, her sister's all-female motorcycle gang, save Jade from a Society assassin. Forced to take a leave of absence, Jade packs up her office, but not before coming face-to-face with another assassin--Jules's murderer.
What I liked about this book
- This is an action packed and compelling story from start to finish.
- The Unravelling is well written, with perfectly set scenes and expertly crafted suspense.
- Jade is a strong character who faces her fears head on and steps up to all of the challenge she faces.
- The use of legal terms and current laws (Canada) add a layer of authenticity.
- The Unravelling has a diverse and inclusive character set.
- There were a few spelling mistakes and minor inconsistencies which did not affect the main story.
Joanna Vander Vlugt is an author and illustrator. Under the pseudonym J.C. Szasz, her short mysteries Egyptian Queen and The Parrot and Wild Mushroom Stuffing were published in a Canadian mystery anthology. Her personal essay, No Beatles Reunion was published in the Dropped Threads 3: Beyond the Small Circle anthology. She originally wrote The Unravelling in 1999. Twenty years later in 2019, she dusted off the manuscript and updated it. The Unravelling was published in June 2019 and was a Canadian Book Club Awards finalist. Joanna has been commissioned to create motorcycle and car illustrations. Her art is collected by private collectors world-wide.
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