THE PATIENCE OF KARMA (A Madeline Dawkins Mystery #5) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Jennifer Gordon
The Patience of Karma by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
‘THE PATIENCE OF KARMA’, is book five in Cynthia Hamilton’s ‘Madeline Dawkins Mystery’ series and having read and thoroughly enjoyed the previous books I was really looking forward to this latest instalment and was definitely not disappointed. This story had me hooked from page one with its exciting storyline. Private Investigator Madeline Dawkins has three cases to solve at once in this novel. In a tragic case, Madeline must help find Daniel, a drifter and who has been estranged from his family presumed dead until recently, but who is his sisters last hope of survival if he has a compatible kidney he’s willing to donate. In another case a famous composer believes his young wife is having an affair but as Madeline seeks to prove she’s innocent the truth is even more dangerous. Meanwhile, Madeline’s husband Mike Delaney is having to deal with the possible consequences to his life from choices he made over a decade ago. As Madeline and Mike work together to solve the cases they dig deep into the past to uncover the truth amongst all the secrets, but end up putting themselves in danger. In the background Madeline also has the worry of the whereabouts of her ex husband. As her and Mike tackle three of the toughest cases they have ever faced, they will both be left changed in ways they could never have anticipated.
I was hooked from the first page and the storyline was fast paced and the narrative flowed well. The plot has plenty of drama and suspense and the mystery elements kept me guessing until the end. Madeline is a great main character and heroine of the stories and I felt like I was back with an old friend whilst reading this novel. I like how the author weaves the personal aspects of Madeline and Mike’s lives into the mystery crime story. This novel can be read as a standalone story, however the reader would understand more of Madeleine’s backstory if they have read the previous books in the series. I definitely recommend this enjoyable and engaging novel and I think that it is a five star read.
