Disappearing Nightly (Esther Diamond Novel, Book 1)
by Laura Resnick
This is the just the type book I’ve long enjoyed – a paranormal
screwball comedy mystery.
From Robert Asprin’s Myth series to Douglas Adams to
Darynda Jones’ Charley Davidson series, I adore my books liberally lightened
with levity. It’s a particularly important element these days.
As someone who grew up with a deep love for theater,
this story also really appealed to me on that level.
“I’m not a heroine; I just play heroines. Also psychotics,
orphans, hookers, housewives, and—on one memorable occasion—a singing rutabaga.”
Esther is understudy to Golly Gee in an off-Broadway musical
when Golly Gee steps into the vanishing “crystal cage” and . . . actually
disappears. Where did she go? Is it foul play or did she just go on the run
from her creditors?
Esther is quite certain something bad happened to
Golly, but she doesn’t know exactly what. Then Esther begins receiving notes
from a mysterious stranger warning her not to step into Golly’s role or she may
face the same dire consequences.
There is a certain over the top comedy to this book. I
mean, who actually gibbers incoherently? But it’s perfect for this type of book
and theatrical people.
When Esther finally realizes Max’s magical abilities
are for real, Max says, “A certain agitation overwhelms most people upon being
exposed to the multidimensional truths of a complex cosmos.”
Esther’s response?
“I seized his throat and throttled him.”
I highly recommend you seize this book.
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