Mr. Monk Helps Himself
Hy Conrad
June 4, 2013
4 Stars
Thank goodness for the Monk books. I happen to adore Tony
Shalhoub who played Monk but I simply couldn’t get in to the series. After
delving into the books, I realized his multitude of phobias played out better
in the written word for me. I was a bit worried when I discovered there was a
new author for the books, but I can put that worry to rest. Mr. Conrad is every
bit as enjoyable to read as the previous author and in fact, added a touch of
humor that made me laugh out loud.
There is a lot going on in Mr. Monk Helps Himself. Natalie
is going for her P. I. license so she and Monk can start their own agency, Monk
mysteriously “has his ways” for getting around when Natalie is not available,
Natalie is investigating her own case while Monk has his hands both in her case
and one that is setting his phobias into overdrive.
Twists and turns in both cases keep the reader guessing on
not only whodunit but why and there is plenty of character growth for both Monk
and Natalie, which is always a treat. Characters should always be allowed to
grow. Suspenseful, high-risk danger is the icing on the delectable Monk cake.
Fiji water anyone?
I received this ARC from Netgalley in exchange for review.
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