I generally this author, but this series can be frustrating. For all the action and angst that goes on, very little is resolved in this particular outing of Temple Barr and Midnight Louie. While there is a murder of an old enemy, most of the story is about Temple's love life. In essence, this is romance masquerading as mystery. Nothong wrong with romance. of course, but the mystery should be stronger.

This is the ninth in the series and understanding the story seems very dependent on reading the prior novels. Which, to me, is another weakness. I've read one earlier title and have one later one, which I'm starting today. To really enjoy this series, though, I think you would have to read all of it, in order.mystery1 Meg MimsAuthor 17 books117

This was as far as I could get with Douglas's Louie series. I just grew very tired of it all. The others were okay, fun but a bit long -- prefer Janet E's tighter style. And the Irene series by Douglas much better.mystery1 Erin1,863 1 follower

The more I read this series, the more i appreciate the depth of Carole Nelson Douglas's writing. Her characters are brilliant..she knows exactly what women want to read about and the layering of the storylines is impressive. 1 Faye341 18

Maybe this is a series you can't just jump into in the middle. This was my first "Midnight Louie" mystery. I'm sorry to say I didn't enjoy it - I felt an outsider, not knowing these people, who was who, what past events were being referred to. It just didn't make much sense to me. I'd read all Carole Nelson Douglas' "Irene Adler" books and LOVED them! So I was disappointed not to enjoy Midnight Louie's 9th installment. Joan217 6

Back in Las Vegas, Temple comes across another murder, the victim known to both boyfriend Max and friend and neighbor Matt. A female magician, Shangri La, and her familiar, Hyacinth, become important in the mystery, as Temple and Louie are kidnapped, and Louie again helps solve the mystery. Bill Balhorn26

Too weirddid-not- Michele1,902 36

Love Louie! Now, what does Temple do with Matt and Max? How long til Molina arrests Max? Hmm. Jeffery Swindell27

I thought this book was excellent. It brought a new twist to the story as well as giving more information into Max's background. Pat503 Read

Midnight Louie Carole213 10

This was was unnerving. Even though I knew it would all turn out okay in the end, it was enough to keep me at the edge of my seat. library-book Mandi12

This was yet another amazing book in the series. As soon as I finished I had to read the next one!!!!! Purrfect as usual! Pat1,823 7

Midnight Louis is the cat.
Can be difficult to follow, but good.
Temple Barr has an interesting life in Las Vegas and her boyfriend is a magician.
Pretty good.mystery Helen2,479

lots of action and character development, damn few solutions Melanie21

loved it! Margaret1,969 21

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