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Title: A great balance
Review: I noticed it in the last book and I'll say it again - the detective is only pseudo-nameless. They do, in fact, refer to him as `Bill' several times in the novel. That aside, it was a good detective story. It teeters on the edge of hard-boiled, but it's soft enough not to offend anyone's sensibilities. I think this is a great series for those who don't want the true cozies, but also don't want too graphic descriptions or really, really nasty plot lines. It won't give you nightmares, but it will make you think.I particularly like the very diverse group of characters portrayed, both in the agency and as bit players. The dialogue and interaction ring true, the storyline flows wonderfully, and there's just enough of an `Oh!' factor at the end. You kind of see the ending coming, but not soon enough to spoil the surprise. Honestly, I think it would appeal to both cozy and hard-bitten crime buffs, and I'll almost certainly end up reading more.
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