When someone drops dead right in front of her, Karina just can’t help jumping in with both feet to solve the mystery and get some answers. These FBI and police should just thank their lucky stars she’s so snoopy, because she really is helpful. I mean, she does land herself in some trouble along the way, and she makes me laugh. This was fast paced and I didnt want to put it down. Such a fun read. I really got lost in the story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Boltiadorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Boltiador2018-12-30 08:44:532018-12-30 15:31:32Fatal Legislation: A Novel: Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 2 by Ellen Butler – Review by Lisa Boltiador
Fatal Legislation by Ellen Butler is book two of the Karina Cardinal Mystery Series. This book is full of suspense, drama, and mystery. You are definitely on the edge of your seat the entire time.
Karina is independent, strong, and smart. Karina witnessed something she never expected to see. However, now that she’s considered “a person of interest”, she is determined to get to the bottom of it. There is a lot in Karina’s way but she’s determined not to let them get in the way. Karina has to maneuver politics and money.
I enjoyed this book even more than the first book I think. It has everything you could want out of a book and it’s very well written! Karina is such a strong character. She’s driven and determined. She’s definitely someone you could picture as yourself. I am glad I picked this book up!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angelina Frazzinihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngelina Frazzini2018-12-29 22:27:012020-04-13 11:57:04Fatal Legislation: A Novel: Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 2 by Ellen Butler – Review by Angelina Frazzini
Fatal Legislation A Novel Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 2 By Ellen Butler ☆☆☆☆☆ A full length novel filled with suspense and shenanigans.
Karina Cardinal is tossed right into trouble again. But this time she did not go looking for it. It just seems to follow her. This time she definitely was not looking for trouble. She was just looking for answers. In a friendly chat with the Senator. When all at once he collapses, falls just that fast. Her boyfriend works for the FBI, he is out of town when she tries to contact him. Mike Finnegan is suddenly sent on a new case. His person of interest, Karina Cardinal?
Ellen Butler has continued her fantastic mystery. Karina Cardinal is her main character, as she brings trouble a knocking. New characters means new adventures. This book does not disappoint. I had to even laugh, with all the trouble lurking, out pops the laughter. Totally unexpected! This story will get you boarding the political rollercoaster. I really enjoyed this story. I know you will as well. Please bring on another Ellen Butler! Review@Cinful
Fatal Legislation: A Novel: Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 2 By Ellen Butler
The author did an amazing job pulling me into this book of suspense, mystery, danger, and funny antics. I loved reading this story, once I started I couldn’t put it down till I found out what happened. This book really makes you think…could this really happen? Why can’t Karina seem to keep herself out of trouble? I love that her character is so inquisitive, but she also listens to advice most of the time anyway. This is definitely a book you won’t want to miss!! This book can be read as a standalone, but my suggestion is to read the first book because it is awesome, but also because there are some references to things that happened in the first book and you will have a better knowledge of some of the characters. I highly recommend this book, it is a great read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Candida Hopperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCandida Hopper2018-12-29 09:47:012018-12-29 14:50:31Fatal Legislation: A Novel: Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 2 by Ellen Butler – Review by Candida Hopper
It was a good book!! It’s an edge of the seat page turner. Your boyfriend has to investigate a murder that you’re the prime suspect. You will never want to pot this fast paced, well written book down. The authors passion for this mystery shows through with each sentence written in this book. Is there more cuz I wanna read more!! Definitely read this book you won’t be sorry.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Samantha Scannellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSamantha Scannell2018-12-29 08:38:242018-12-29 09:28:38Fatal Legislation: A Novel: Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 2 by Ellen Butler – Review by Samantha Scannell
Fatal Legislation is the second book in the Karina Cardinal series. Ellen Butler is an amazing writer who can keep me guessing throughout the story. Bulter investigates her topics to the point where I can honestly believe what is happening could be true. Karina is amazing at her job. She does on occasion seem to get in trouble. That is when the fun starts. With this story Karina is at the wrong place at the wrong time. Senator Harper just happens to die at her feet after a remark was said. Now Karina has become paranoid wondering if she is next. Mike Finnegan who is in a relationship with Karina has just had the news handed to him about Senator Harper. Next, he is about to find out that Karina may have had something to do with it. Will Karina find out what really happened to the Senator or will she be next to be eliminated? Make sure you are prepared to read in one sitting because it is a page turner.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Fishhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Fish2018-12-28 12:19:172018-12-28 13:15:09Fatal Legislations: A Novel: Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 2 by Ellen Butler – Review by Erica Fish
Fatal Legislation: A Novel: Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 2 by Ellen Butler was a fast pace, intriguing mystery, that had me hooked from start to finish.
Not my first read by this author or in this series. We are again tossed into an unusual mystery were our MC is once again in the wrong place at the wrong or right time. Man she really know how to get herself in a pickle. Before I get to far into this review, this book, though can be read as a standalone, is part of a continuation series, and I highly suggest reading the first book, especially if you want more backgrounds on our MC and her sexy FBI lover.
Like the last book, the writing is on point, the pace is smooth and cohesive. The fast pacing gives the book a senise of paince, and really puts our MC in the hot seat. The murder plot is also a bit of a test for our power couple and, for me, I like that added element. But I do hope that, moving forward with this series, that Karina’s doesn’t always fall into these situations (Not so much the mysteries, but how she’s finder herself involved in them). Once it fine, twice.. okay.. but a third.. you can only do the same thing so many times. In all, that’s my only criticism with this book, and this series.
Overall this action packed thriller was a fun read, and I loved the complex multi layered plot. The ending was a shocker, but the clues are there, so pay attention. With that said, I’m going to leave you with my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Emily-Ann Walshhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEmily-Ann Walsh2018-12-26 03:49:442018-12-26 16:19:04Fatal Legislation: A Novel: Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 2 by Ellen Butler – Review Emily Walsh
Fatal Legislation: A Novel:Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 2 By Ellen Butler
4 Stars
I have to admit that this is sort of a new genre for me. I really am not into like political murder mysteries and so I was pleasantly surprised when I got sucked into this book. I really like the way that the author weaves the drama into the story and you find yourself at the edge of your seat. I really didn’t want to put this book down.
I found myself really gripping the edge of my seat as Karina’s character helped to unfold the mystery and drama and solve the case. I really was eager just to turn the next page to see just what would happen next. I have to admit that the undertone of the romance between Karina and Mike really just adds to the drama. I don’t normally like political dramas like this but I find that I really did enjoy this book and would like to read more from this author. I find that it is a good thing to try and broaden your reading .
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Caralee Loonathttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCaralee Loonat2018-12-26 02:44:102018-12-26 15:00:54Fatal Legislation: A Novel: Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 2 By Ellen Butler – Review By Caralee Loonat
I give Fatal Legislation: A Novel: Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 2 by Ellen Butler *This review may contain spoilers from book one.*
Karina is back and finding herself in the middle of it again. When one of the senators opposes a bill she is lobbying, she wants to know why. While talking to him outside, he literally dies right in front of her. The FBI thinks it was murder and that she could be a suspect. Apparently someone else thinks she may know something as her house is broken into. Not one to ignore her curiosity, Karina decides to find out more about the things that have been happening. Who is behind it? For what purpose? How far does it go?
This is a good political suspense/mystery book. Karina is the main character again, now with her current boyfriend, Mike. She is getting into trouble and needs the help of her friends. It is interesting to see the relationships evolve from book one. Quite a few of them play bigger roles in this book. The story itself involves the political end of things much more than the first one. I didn’t realize that and it took me a little bit to get into it. But the action really speaks for itself and the further you get, the more compelling it is. There are many things that happen that I didn’t see coming.
If you like political suspense/mystery books, I highly recommend this. I don’t think it’s absolutely necessary to read book one first, but you will understand this one better if you do.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erin Wolfhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErin Wolf2018-12-23 16:42:492018-12-23 18:26:18Fatal Legislation: A Novel by Ellen Butler – Review by Erin Wolf
Fatal Legislation was the second book in Ellen Butler’s Karina Cardinal Mystery series. I got hooked on KC, which is what she is fondly referred to in the books as, with the first in the series, Isabella’s Painting. You will want to read the that one prior to reading Fatal Legislation as this one is a continuation of sorts.
This was not my favorite of the two so far, but was still good. KC is a headstrong woman and she knows how to trust her gut and get the job done, but this was a bit thick with the political law thriller for me. I just get bored or tired with the details with these books and they are not usually the first type I will pick up. This would be my reasoning behind the four stars instead of five. Clearly a personal opinion and nothing to do with the quality of the writing that Ellen Butler displays once again in this one. Like I mentioned above KC gets herself caught up this time in a political mystery that will keep you on your toes trying to figure it out right along with her. I do hope that we will get some more of KC and her mystery solving quirky self in the near future. Thanks for the great read Ms. Butler.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Liz Vrchotahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLiz Vrchota2018-12-23 13:47:482018-12-23 14:42:18Fatal Legislation: A Novel: Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 2 by Ellen Butler ~ Review by Liz Vrchota
Fatal Legislation is the second book in Ellen Butler’s Karina Cardinal Mystery series. Yet again, Karina ends up being swept up in a mystery that her inquisitive mind won’t let her leave alone. I like the variety in the Karina Cardinal Mysteries. The first book, Isabella’s Painting, focused on art theft and this book focuses on political assassination. With Karina and other supporting characters to connect the stories, there is a sense of cohesion but the story has a very different feel to it. Fatal Legislation kept me on my toes. There was always something new coming up – another twist in the story. Whenever Karina starts to piece things together, something changes or comes up. It’s also interesting to see the strain it puts on Mike and Karina’s relationship as he struggles to balance his personal relationship with her and his responsibilities in the investigation. I wouldn’t normally go for political thrillers, but having met Karina in Isabella’s Painting I was eager to read this and found myself really enjoying it. It gives a fascinating insight into American politics and is suspenseful and enjoyable. For me, it’s a five star read. The story follows on from Isabella’s Painting, and I would recommend reading that book first (it’s also very good!). That said, Butler does a good job of setting the scene and reminding the reader of anything they need to know so if you’re only really after a political thriller you could come in at this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Francis O'Sullivanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFrancis O'Sullivan2018-12-21 05:34:192019-01-25 07:08:53Fatal Legislation: A Novel: Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 2 by Ellen Butler – Review by Francis O’Sullivan
Karina Cardinal has a knack for getting herself caught up in some serious situations! The second installment of Karina Cardinal finds our heroine is now a lobbyist in Washington, trying to take things to the next level with her FBI boyfriend, and getting caught up in a hot mess! Karina is smart, funny and not afraid to get to the bottom of things. I am enjoying this series so much. If you like a good suspense and like to try and figure out who did it, then you definitely need this series. The book is well written and the characters are great! I hope there are more!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Krista Beckhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKrista Beck2018-12-20 08:20:482018-12-20 08:38:58Fatal Legislation (Karina Cardinal Mystery Book #2) by Ellen Butler – Review by Krista Beck
Fatal Legislation was a thrilling 5 star read and the second book in the Karina Cardinal Mystery series. We continue with KC’s story, she is moving forward in a new relationship with her college friend Mike, who also happens to be an FBI agent.
While visiting with a Senator she finds herself doing CPR trying to save his life. After finding out that he passed away, she is in shock. When Mike shows up at her place he informs her that she is a “person of interest” in the investigation of the Senator’s death.
Why would she be considered a suspect? How can she clear her name? Will Mike be able to help her or will his job take precedence over their relationship?
This was an edge of your seat thriller. I couldn’t wait to see what was coming next with all the twist and turns. All of the secondary characters were great, they added a good element to the story. If you’re looking for a good murder mystery with suspense, drama and so much more this is the book for you. Ellen Butler has done a great job of pulling you in with her writing. I look forward to reading more in this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Austinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Austin2018-12-19 09:32:402018-12-19 22:10:15Fatal Legislation: A Novel: Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 2 by Ellen Butler – Review by Michelle Austin
A great read about law. Karina Cardinal survived the events of the last novel and has a new job lobbying for health bills. When a prominent senator drops down dead in front of her, Karina’s world is turned upside down once again. With Mike on her heels from the FBI, she struggles to know who to trust. Trusting her instincts, she enters a world of cloak and dagger and secrets close to the chest as she tries to discover the truth behind the senators death. Can she find out the truth before its too late? A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns. Well developed characters like Karina standing up for herself and doing whats right under stress and more to Mike as he struggles with his feelings while on the job. Great cast of supporting characters like Latesha as a fun friend or Rodrigo sophisticated gentleman or even the kindly Senator Harper. I loved the visual detail throughout the novel like with the coffee shop with Latesha as something comforting and familiar or the lunch place busy and full of life and people. Or in particular, the funeral scenes `with the use of colour with deep blacks contrasting with the flowers perfectly. with the sense of a well loved man in the place full of people with the choir and the Tyger for an excellent use of sound and making his death even more emotive. or the combination of realism with the hotel lobby and bizarre crowns gold against the white and black beautifully written. Once again, the use of suspense was wonderfully written, drawn out to perfection to keep you reading to uncover the mystery. Fast paced action and high stakes make for a captivating read. Overall, a great read and I would give it five stars.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sarah Oakeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSarah Oakes2018-12-19 06:49:012018-12-19 09:47:50Fatal Legislation :A Novel (Karina Cardinal Mystery) by Ellen Butler – Review by Sarah Oakes
Fatal Legislation; a novel by Ellen Butler is the second book in the Karina Cardinal Mystery series. This book is a gripping tale with twists and turns that will leave your head reeling. When a debtor drops dead at her feet Karina quickly becomes a person of interest. In a bid to help herself she begins her own investigation. But can she work out who is responsible before she is blamed? This book is just as good as the first. It is well written and captivated you immediately. It is faced paced and will keep you on the edge of your seat. As much as o tries to guess who was responsible the author did such a good job at misdirection that I never could figure it out. A brilliant book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2018-12-19 03:24:382018-12-19 15:39:46Fatal Legislation: a novel (Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 2) by Ellen Butler – Review by Kerry Baker
Fatal Legislation: A Novel is the second book in the Karina Cardinal Mystery Series by Ellen Butler. This book can be read as a standalone, but I can’t think of one reason why you wouldn’t want to read the first book in this series. This political mystery thriller left me reading long past my bedtime to find out what would happen next. The twists and turns had me thinking, who did it throughout most of the book. This book follows Karina Cardinal as she plows through Washington DC politics to discover what really happened to and who killed Senator Harper. I’m really enjoying this series and hope to read more by Ellen Butler in the future. If you like a good murder mystery this is the right book for you.
Fatal Legislation is the second book in Ellen Butler’s Karina Cardinal Mystery series! She opened the series with a bang and set a bar so high that one had to ask oneself if she would be able to deliver again AND SHE DID! She gave us a smashing political mystery thriller that doesn’t leave anyone cold! The writer gives us danger, intrigue, suspense, action, FBI investigation … and also a dash of romance (oh yeah, go Mike Finnegan!!!). Karina becomes a ‘person of interest’ in the death of a senator she was arguing with when he dropped dead at her feet and off she goes … Karina cannot leave the investigation for the FBI (remember what happened the last time!!!) so off she goes in the midst of her budding relationship with the FBI agent Mike Finnegan playing politics and following the money trail … The writer has a way of pulling us into the story so that you cannot put the book down and she pulls from what is happening around us and what we struggle with/are unhappy with (Big Pharma and politics surrounding it). And as a present to all of us strong women, she has given us a one strong female heroine who doesn’t take any prisoners!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jana Teppihhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJana Teppih2018-12-18 18:51:322018-12-19 05:55:14Fatal Legislation: A Novel: Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 2 by Ellen Butler – Review by Jana Teppih
Fatal Legislation a Karina Cardinal Mystery is the second and brilliant book in the series by Ellen Butler. I enjoyed the first book but loved this one. Ellen has come up with a story that is full of danger and mystery, drama and suspense, intrigue and politics and has done a wonderful job of weaving it all together and making it into a gripping read. Throw in the FBI, an assassin, secret operatives and Karina Cardinal and you have a compelling murder mystery and an unpredictable story that you cannot put down. So much so I read it in one sitting. It has a fast pace read but it flows smoothly and is so, so, easy to read and get lost in. Karina Cardinal cracks me up. The situations she finds herself in sometimes boggles the mind. Her trusty side kick had me laughing out loud and I hope he continues in further stories. Karina is smart and hardworking, sassy and independent and once she is on to something she won’t let go and her boyfriend is determined she is going to give him a heart attack. Ellen is a great storyteller, leaving us hanging on every word and guessing the whole way through to the end. Trust me Ellen is one author that everyone should put on their read list. I cannot wait for the next Karina installment.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2018-12-18 03:39:352018-12-18 06:56:26Fatal Legislation: A Novel: Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 2 (Kindle Edition) by Ellen Butler – Review by Jenni Bishop
Fatal Legislation by Ellen Butler is book two in the Karina Cardinal Mystery series. It’s seems as though Karina is never in the right place at the right time. She always tends to find herself in the mist of some sort of crazy scene. Though a different twist than book one, this story is more political but just as interesting. A run in with the senator and uncovering a few murders, just a day in the life. I was nervous for Karina and her boyfriends relationship. Mikes character was very well put together and I enjoyed the two of them. I recommend this series, read in order as there are some tie ins from the first book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kristan Andersonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKristan Anderson2018-12-15 21:31:092018-12-16 08:18:03Fatal Legislation: A Novel: Karina Cardinal Mystery book 2 by Ellen Butler – Review by Kristan Anderson
Fatal Legislation: A Novel: Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 2 by Ellen Butler
5 Stars
This author has quickly become a favorite of mine. I Loved the first of this series and this one was no different. Karina is absolutely one of my favorite female leads, there’s no doubt…and her relationship and interaction with Mike is awesome.
I was on the edge of my seat the entire book, this author wastes no time getting started in her stories and I loved that some of the characters from the last book were still right in the thick of things, right down to Mrs. Thundermuffin LOL
I am totally addicted to this series and can not wait for more, Karina has me shaking my head more often than not in these stories but I just know I would love to be her friend and love to be right there with her in her quests to find the truth.
Highly recommend, but read these in order…This one could possibly be considered a stand alone..But dont, I promise, you need to read them both! 🙂
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Debi Kircherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDebi Kircher2018-12-15 18:09:402018-12-15 18:09:40Fatal Legislation: A Novel: Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 2 by Ellen Butler – Review by Debi Kircher
Fatal Legislation: A Novel: Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 2 By: Ellen Butler 5 out of 5 stars
The story Fatal Legislation: A Novel: Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 2 by Ellen Butler is a political thriller that I loved reading. It constantly had me on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next. I found myself glued to the pages trying to put together the clues. I loved reading about the character of Karina Cardinal. She is a Capitol Hill lobbyist. She is a woman who is intelligent, independent, and strong. She is someone that once she becomes curious about a situation is determined to get to the truth. In this story, what starts as the tragic death of a senator soon turns into an investigation that has her labeled a “person of interest.” Plowing ahead and following clues will Karina find out the truth behind the Senator’s death? She has to play politics and follow the money trail. When that trail leads to more murders the question arises, how much danger is Karina in? Read this book to find out what happens. This story is suspenseful and had me at times holding my breath. I didn’t want to put the book down until I had read the final page. Mike Finnegan is also a wonderful character to read about. He was introduced in the first book in the series and I like that he is now her boyfriend. There are many other characters that you read about. There are those who help Karina and then there are those who have their own agenda and will do anything necessary to make sure that their agenda succeeds. I enjoyed reading about the part that each one plays and also their interactions with Karina. This is the second book in a series and one that I would recommend reading.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2018-12-14 02:04:072018-12-14 05:56:33Fatal Legislation – Karina Cardinal Mystery By Ellen Butler – Review by Laura Furuta
Fatal Legislation is the second exciting instalment in the Karina Cardinal Mystery series by Ellen Butler. This is an excellent political mystery- with danger, intrigue, action, suspense, drama, FBI investigation, and some emotion. Ms. Butler has cleverly constructed her story adding gripping tension which makes the whole story quite an unpredictable and intense ‘ride’. Karina Cardinal is a lawyer turned lobbyist in Washington D.C. She’s smart, controlled, spirited, independent and hard-working. After the events of the last book, Karina is now in the beginning phase of a relationship with her old college friend, FBI Agent Mike Finnegan. In this book, Karina’s finds herself embroiled in a murder mystery when a Senator drops dead at her feet, and she becomes a ‘person of interest’ in the investigation. But knowing what happened the last time the FBI swooped into her life, Karina is determined to get a jump on things and do some digging of her own to try to uncover what’s going on- after all she has her reputation, her job, and perhaps even her life, on the line (not to mention that she is voraciously curious by nature). What will become of the budding relationship (with Mike) with the pressure of the investigation weighing on them both? Who/what is behind the death/s and why? Will they figure it all out? This is a fantastic story, that had me totally engrossed from beginning to end. It has a fast pace, a smooth flow and was really easy to read. The characters are really well crafted into fully realised individuals. Ms. Butler has once again proven herself to be a masterful storyteller- easily weaving a wonderfully rich, detailed and thoroughly polished mystery- packed full of surprises which kept me guessing the whole way through. I can’t wait for more!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2018-12-12 11:54:522018-12-12 08:17:44Fatal Legislation: A Novel (Karina Cardinal Mystery Series Book #2) by Ellen Butler – Review by Angela Hayes.
Wow! Butler does it again with this book. She creates another installment into a world filled with action and drama. The book kept me enthralled and engaged from beginning to end. The Karina Cardinal Series has turned into a must read for me, one that I will highly recommend to others. Wonderful!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2018-12-12 10:44:222018-12-12 08:16:24Fatal Legislation: A Novel: Karina Cardinals Series Book 2 by Ellen Butler – Review by Heather Lovelace
This book is action right from the beginning and continued until the end. This is a Karina Cardinal book and is my favorite yet. In this one she has gotten herself into something when the Senator drops dead at her feet. What will happen when she becomes a person of interest in the case? I love her character, she is determined, strong and a few times I wanted to yell at her “What are you doing?”. I highly recommend reading this book to see what she has gotten herself into this time.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2018-12-11 22:07:302018-12-11 22:07:32Fatal Legislation: A Novel: Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 2 by Ellen Butler – Review by Bobbi Wagner
Fatal Legislation Book two in the Karina Cardinal Mystery Series written by Ellen Butler. Karina is at it again with this newest mystery aimed at her. After having a heated debate with the senator he suddenly dies, which would make people assume a heart attack, except she’s the main person of interest. How is she supposed to prove her Innocence while still maintaining her relationship with Mike when he’s the working the case. This story is full of anticipation, mystery and it will keep you wanting more the whole time. Review by Krystalgaston
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Krystal gastonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKrystal gaston2018-12-11 21:55:332018-12-12 05:57:49Fatal Legislation by Ellen Butler – Review by Krystal Gaston
If any day calls for a soothing glass of wine, it’s today.
One moment, Capitol Hill lobbyist Karina Cardinal is having a heated discussion with Senator Harper, who just torpedoed her latest health care legislation initiative. The next, after a cryptic remark, the senator is dead at her feet. Hours later, she’s still so rattled she wakes to a freezing apartment because she forgot to close her back door. Or did she?
When her boyfriend, FBI cybercrimes expert Mike Finnegan, is suddenly reassigned to work a new case, he’s got bad news and worse news. The bad: the senator’s death was no heart attack—it was assassination by a hacker disabling his pacemaker. Worse: Karina’s a “person of interest.”
Certain that status could change to “suspect” at any moment, Karina begins her own back-channel investigation into who could have wanted the senator dead. Of course, in Washington, that means playing politics and following the money trail. A trail that leads to more murders…and possibly leaving the door open for a killer to change her status to “dead.”
Ellen Butler is a bestselling author writing critically acclaimed suspense and award-winning historical fiction. Her experiences working at a medical association in Washington, D.C. inspired the Karina Cardinal series. She is a member of Sister’s in Crime, International Thriller Writers, and the Office of Strategic Services Society.
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Isabella’s Painting was a great 5 star read and the first book in the Karina Cardinal Mystery series.
Karina is a lawyer who discovers something mysterious when she is attending a party with her boyfriend at his parents home. Of course her curiosity peaks and she does some investigating, could she have seen a piece of artwork that was part of a historical unsolved robbery?
I’d gotten it into my head that I would crack a case that neither the FBI, nor highly skilled art detectives, nor investigative reporters had done in the past twenty-eight years. How silly of me
Will Karina’s curiosity bring danger to her doorstep? Will she be able to solve the mystery?
We meet several great secondary characters that added a great element to the story, my favorite was Molly. I really liked Karina, she had me LOL so many times, she was very smart and independent. I really like a book that has me guessing throughout the story, I was thrown off when it twisted in a completely different direction on me. This is my first read from Ellen and I was pulled right in by her writing. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Austinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Austin2018-12-03 21:44:032018-12-04 06:45:03Isabella’s Painting by Ellen Butler – Review by Michelle Austin
I must admit I like a good mystery book once in a while. This was a great find as this is my first book by this author. The book has just the right amount of drama and really grabs the reader from page one. I was at the edge of my seat awaiting to find out what would happen next.
I found that Karina’s character was very realistic. I found myself being transported into the book as she delves into the museum heist mystery. The drama between her and Patrick just adds to the drama in the book. The whole way that things unfold along with the darknet auction to the mob connections I just couldn’t put this book down. I found my adrenaline running as I am sure Karina’s would be as she followed each lead to the heist. I look forward to reading more not only from this series but also this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Caralee Loonathttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCaralee Loonat2018-12-03 16:24:312018-12-03 16:53:11Isabella’s Painting: A Notorious Art Heist Mystery (Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 1) by Ellen Butler – Review by Caralee Loonat
Isabella’s Painting is the opening act of Ellen Butler’s Karina Cardinal Mystery series. It is my first encounter with the writer and I am sure it will not be last. She will be one of the writers I will go back to when I need my next fix of straight up mystery. Isabella’s Painting is the story of Karina Cardinal, lawyer turned lobbyist who happens to stumble upon a mystery and being the person she is, she cannot let it go and start investigating putting her own life and also of the other’s in danger. Luckily for her, she has an FBI connection so off she goes into danger, intrigue, action, drama, mafia, humour and some romance sprinkled in! The story is fast paced and as you get pulled in from page one, at times it feels like it goes too fast (but that is only because I would have loved to linger more) but that is ok as there will be another mystery so we will get more of the gorgeousness of Karina and co! And for you, the detailed orientated mystery buffs? Isabella’s Painting should be just down your alley!
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5 Star Isabella’s Painting: A Notorious Art Heist Mystery ( Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 1) By Ellen Butler is a book filled with suspense, mystery and some Romance and one that will hook you in the beginning till the very end.There are a few twists and turns that had me on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what happens next. This story is about Karina and how she overheard a conversation that wasn’t meant for hers.Find out what happens next. I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2018-12-03 07:12:222018-12-03 09:55:02Isabella’s Painting: A Notorious Art Heist Mystery (Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 1) By Ellen Butler – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
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