Brianna Winston Beaufort, Bree to her friends and family,
makes the move to Savannah, Georgia, after inheriting her
uncle's law practice. Unable to move into her uncle's
offices, which were damaged in the fire that killed him,
she finds the perfect location for her temporary office.
The rent is reasonable, perhaps because the old house is
located in the middle of an all-murders' cemetery, but Bree
is charmed by the house and by her landlady -- and intrigued
by the location. Something sinister is at work, however,
and on her first day in residence, Bree rescues an abused
dog. After getting the dog she's named Sasha much-needed
medical attention, Bree finds she's unable to abandon him,
instead taking him home with her. There's more to Sasha
than meets the eye and the animal becomes her protector.
And with her first case, Bree discovers she needs a
protector -- and more.
Benjamin Skinner has contacted Bree on her brand-new cell
phone, a gift from her law professor, and demands she call
him to work on a case. It turns out the case is Skinner's
own murder, and the call came through after he was killed.
However, all witnesses and the local medical examiner have
stated the man suffered a heart attack and drowned.
Skinner's business partner hires Bree to find Skinner's
killer, so he will stop haunting her. Despite the unusual
aspects, Bree is eager to get started on the case, aided by
her two new office workers, Ron and Petru, her landlady
Lavinia, the mysterious PI Gabe Striker, the faithful Sasha
and local cop Sam Hunter. But someone, or something,
doesn't want the case investigated, and it will take all
Bree has, and perhaps some divine intervention, to get to
the bottom of this otherworldly mystery.
DEFENDING ANGELS, the first in the Beaufort & Company
mystery series by Mary Stanton, is packed with
Southern charm and spooky foreshadowing that will delight
readers. With many surreal moments peppered throughout, the
premise of this story is unique and intriguing, keeping the
reader on edge as the mystery unfolds in surprising
directions. Bree is the picture of Southern gentility with
a backbone of pure steel. She accepts the unacceptable and
believes the unbelievable with a charming unflappability.
Her support system of family and coworkers is intriguing
and humorous, lending much to the story. I really enjoyed
the twists and turns of DEFENDING ANGELS and look forward
to the next Beaufort & Company mystery with eager
anticipation.
With a long list of ethereal clients who need her help,
Savannah lawyer Brianna Winston Beaufort’s career choice
is beginning to haunt her…
An already dead
businessman needs Bree’s help to find his murderer and
prove his innocence against the charge of greed, which
comes from the mightiest hand of the law, the Celestial
Court. And the verdict in this case could put Bree’s life
on the line—as well as her client’s afterlife.
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