copyright date: September 2012 primarily marketed for: young adults I love a good murder mystery. Confessions of a Murder Suspect by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro is just that. Although the writing will not amaze you with literary quality, the story is well structured and manages to wrap itself up satisfactorily while still leaving loose ends enough to leave readers yearning for the next in what is sure to become a series. Tandy, short for Tandoori, Angel is one of four children left behind after her parents, the wealthy and well-known Malcolm and Maud Angel, are murdered. There are no signs of forced entry and nobody heard any noise. The factual evidence leaves only Tandy, her three brothers, and her mother’s live-in assistant as suspects. The story is told in Tandy’s voice, including chapters titled ‘Confession’ that seem to let readers deeper into her story by revealing background. Throughout the book it is clear that althou
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