Once again we have a novel written by a committee of folks dedicated to continuing the legacy of thoughts and plots by Janet Dailey. Her husband and daughter spearhead this committee. In ONE IN A MILLION, we are looking at a group of possible suspects in a crime drama with a huge cast of characters. Here lies the problem. Too many suspects, crowded into a story, not one really catches your attention.
My forte is in character studying. Janet Dailey prided herself on developing a few stars in the cast of her scripts. In ONE IN A MILLION every page reminds us that there are just too many folks crowded into the same space. No one stands out and candidly no one enters your heart. The characters each have defined roles in this crime drama. At some point, I wanted to get some clarity.
The plot of ONE IN A MILLION revolves around a family that has lost its way. Each member decidedly with different goals. And no one with any noticeably admirable traits. When the head of the group is murdered the family coalesces around the mother who easily becomes the least likable character. But does that make her a murderer?
I have read and reviewed several books published by this group of folks determined to continue the legacy of Janet Dailey. As a fan of hers, I keep reading their stories and enjoy seeing bits and pieces of an author I enjoyed. The title ONE IN A MILLION translates into something that is above par which is symbolic of the prized stallion, who is the star of the show. If you are in the market for an enjoyable crime tale this one will keep you turning pages.
Yellowstone meets Dallas against the backdrop of Texas horse country, as the death of a patriarch leaves his rich and powerful ranching family dynasty at odds, a high-stakes reining competition in the balance, and forbidden attractions in the mix.
Fans of Linda Lael Miller, Danielle Steel, and Diana Palmer will devour this soapy saga filled to the brim with Texas-style drama, corruption, money, and sizzling affairs.
Frank Culhane may be the wealthy patriarch of one of Texas’ most prestigious families, but his party girl daughter, Jasmine, is only interested in the money the ranch brings in—and the cowboys. Until the day she heads to the stables in search of their hot horse trainer and instead discovers her daddy’s body in their prize stallion’s box stall.
Roper’s rodeo career was cut short by an injury. Now, he’s hungry to compete in reining events, like the prized forthcoming Run for a Million. In the meantime, until his family can afford their own breeding business, he’s got to work for the rich ranchers who snub them—including the Culhanes. But when an autopsy reveals Frank was murdered, Roper lands on the list of possible suspects.
A city outsider, Detective Sam Rafferty’s investigation propels him into a tangle of simmering rivalries. For the ranch is now in the hands of an explosive partnership: Frank’s young, glamourous second wife, Lila, and his scorned first wife, Madeline. Lila has a genuine passion for ranching. Madeline is determined to destroy her.
Through Sam’s interviews, more tensions surface—there are Madeline’s grown children who’ve been bypassed for control of the ranch, the socially dismissed McKennas, and the breeders, politicians, and gangsters ready to profit from Frank’s death. But tricky alliances are also brewing. While Lila and Roper clash, they discover a fire beneath their sparring. And with a killer still at large, the heat between Jasmine and Sam could put the case, and all their futures, on the line . . .
© 2003-2024 off-the-edge.net
all rights reserved Privacy Policy