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Since quitting the police department, Rushmore 'Mac' McKenzie spends his time helping friends with problems. The Governor's wife, Lindsay Barrett asks Mac for help. They went to high school together and Mac has very fond memories of Lindsay. She has received a threatening email from an anonymous sender which threatens to tell the world that Jack Barrett, the governor, killed a girl, Elizabeth Rogers when he was in high school. Mac agrees to help Lindsay by finding the email sender. Shortly after this meeting, he is accosted by a group of men, who plan on having Jack run for President. Mac is warned that they will not let anyone or anything stand in their way. Mac does not like being threatening. This situation makes him determined to solve Lindsay's problem regardless of the consequences. Mac traces the email back to Victoria, Minnesota. This is the town that Jack went to high school and was the scene of the crime. Mac decides that the only way to silence the person sending threatening emails is to discover who killed Elizabeth. In order to accomplish this, Mac must force the community to remember the past and secrets many would prefer to forget. The situation quickly turns deadly. Mac must find the truth before the killer strikes again or Barrett's supporters interfere. David Housewright is one of the bright new mystery writers to hit the market in the last couple of years. Starting with his debut, A HARD TICKET HOME, Housewright has shown an attention to detail, to plotting and to character development. This combination is a proven winner. In PRETTY GIRL GONE, Housewright follows the standards set by his previous novels. The plot is strong, the characters are developed and the story moves smoothly. Rushmore McKenzie is an appealing character. He has a strong sense of loyalty that makes him an ideal friend. He will stick to his guns to defend the innocent and find the truth. His sense of responsibility and of justice, result in his determination to finish an investigation regardless of the cost. Mac is familiar with the dark side of society but he can still see the chance of goodness in individuals. Mac does have his flaws and can be overly cynical; yet, he also has the occasional moment of child-like innocence. His complex character helps keep this series fresh and enjoyable. One cannot help but wonder what Mac will do next.
Reviewed by Sarah Dudley, June 2006
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