Special review: Deadly Safari from November 2008

In the first installment of the Jazz Jasper series by Karin McQuillen, Deadly Safari, she introduced us to Jazz Jasper, an American woman who escaped America and a painful divorce to start her own African safari as an indepedemt guide. She met Striker, a pilot, and started a relationship with him. She also made new friends there as well. But two ad reps, two wealthy businessmen and two models all gave her a headache. When two of them ended up killed mysteriously, she feared her first safari might be her last. She went on the case to solve the murders to track down a killer, may be it human or animal, and face this human predator once and for all.

This was a great introduction to the short-lived Jazz Jasper series. I loved the African location for the series, when we learn more about their customs and cultures. The scenery depicted was rich with descriptions of the landscape and animals. I did feel bad for Jazz to go through a painful divorce and needed to escape from the pain. I did think Striker was an interesting character for the pilot. I did worry about Jazz, when she was a newcomer to Africa. This was a pleasant and light read for those who needed to escape to other places. Great drama, nice storyline with a hint of romance and intrigue.

Ready to go on a safari? Hop aboard with your copy today!

Cheetah Chase

In the third and last installment of the Jazz Jasper series, Jazz Jasper learned the hard way about trusting friends in Cheetah Chase. When her friend was poisoned and died, she came across a mysterious scorpion. From there, she was caught up in an embroiled mystery of her own, when it dealt with the African land and the cheetah cubs. She came across some interesting people in her investigation and suspected the people closest to her she trusted with suspicion of her own. From African tribal herbal medicine to the foreign oil trade, there was a lot of suspense on the air and on land, when she came across a dangerous trek of her own. In the midst of things, things were tense between her and Striker's relationship. In the end, she didn't suspect whodunit and was shocked to the core on why. Nice scenery set in Africa's vast lands.

This was a wonderful conclusion to the Jazz Jasper series. I was sad to see it end. I loved the African background and the majestic cheetahs that were featured in this storyline. I hated to see Jazz and Strike split up to go their separate ways, when they want two different things. I loved how he flew his plane as a pilot. I hated for Jazz to lose Nick to a callous death. A heart-warming storyline, beautiful scenery, and a wonderful mystery with intrigue.

Ready to chase cheetahs? Give this one a go!