The Frieda Klein series stands out from the admittedly small number of mystery/detective stories I’ve read, and Friday on My Mind may be the one that’s had me most on the edge of my seat.

Because I don’t read book blurbs, I was completely shocked that the corpse of the day was Sandy’s. Like, fuuuuuuuuck. I mean, yes, she dumped him last book but not into the Thames! Frieda’s always been in danger in these books, but things are definitely spreading out from just being about her; she’s relying more on those around her (including Carlson, which is promising for ship). Also, she seems to be changing a lot. She doesn’t behave in the typical, put-together, unflappable, ever-clever Frieda Klein way.

I think one of the reasons this series really works for me is that these mysteries have been taking place over the course of many years. It’s not back to back drama and murder investigations in Frieda’s life. Between the books, she works as a psychiatrist and goes about her “normal” life as best she can.

I’m assuming there are two more of these to go, and I’m really excited to see if she gets with Carlson and for the final showdown with Dean Reeve.