Milwaukee Summers Can Be Deadly    by Kathleen Anne Barrett Order:  USA  Can Worldwide Mystery, 2001 (1997) Hardcover, Paperback     Reviewed by Mary Ann Smyth This is Kathleen Anne Barrett's second novel featuring ex-attorney turned legal researcher Beth Hartley. When a local CPA is murdered, the man's son begs Hartley to find the murderer. The ensuing search takes the reader on a wonderful tour of Milwaukee, a city the author obviously loves. The mystery abounds with suspects, which at times are hard to keep straight, as the murdered man was a womanizer. But the author has the ability to recap events and characters without confusing the issue or giving a feeling of repetition. The story moves at a good clip and action is packed succinctly into the pages. I found it easy to identify with the character of Beth Hartley. Though I couldn't seem to get a handle on her appearance, I liked her and her manner of moving with purpose and alacrity. Milwaukee Summers Can Be Deadly is a real page-turner as was the author's first novel, Milwaukee Autumns Can Be Lethal. I hope Barrett continues through more seasons in Milwaukee. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Mystery books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews