Love is a many splendored thing. Songs have a way of making events very special, remembered. Sometimes it's just a line or phrase that triggers a happy memory. Memories are a wondrous part of being alive. In THE LAST TIME I SAW HER, Karen Robards has several crucial characters and in this story memory is a character of its own. Do you believe in ghosts or visions? If not then Karen Robards is going to make you a believer. I guarantee that. Having read all three of the previous Dr. Charlie Stone books I was prepared to be swept off my feet by one of the indisputably best crime novelists. Karen Robards has a legacy of awe-inspired mystery stories with just the right amount of romance to make you smile as you anticipate the next discovery or twist. THE LAST TIME I SAW HER is one that will stay with you long after you've closed the book.

Now here's the tricky part. The basic story revolves around Charlie's ongoing relationship with Michael Garland. Oh, did I mention Michael is a ghost? He was murdered in jail after being convicted of serial killings. Charlie is a psychiatrist who has been studying inmates, in particular serial murderers. But Charlie and Michael have developed a unique relationship. He claims he is innocent. All murderers do. But Charlie's gut and heart tells her that Michael is innocent. Doesn't seem to matter much considering he is now dead.

But the plot thickens in true Karen Robards style. People we never heard of are asking questions. At first Charlie is unsettled by this stranger who looks just like Michael and is practically stalking her. Just what is his purpose or motive in asking all these questions about cases Charlie has studied?

Charlie has one goal -- to clear Michael. Could this man have information that would help her -- or is he out to stop Charlie from uncovering what really happened?

Too easy, right? Well, not to worry. Robards is going to take us on quite a journey. Charlie is going to have to fight the proverbial devil to keep alive and she is once again going to have to rely on Michael. But how can a spirit fight flesh and blood murderers? In Robards imagination, that's how. And trust me when I say you will totally be along for the ride. Spookville will become part of your vocabulary.

Charlie sees ghosts. Karen Robards make sure you see them as well in THE LAST TIME I SAW HER. Ghost Whisperer fans are going to love this entire series. One of Robards best and that is saying something about a talented, prolific author who is the unabashed queen of drama and intrigue.