Light brings back intrepid reporter Karen Glick, feature writer for Profit
magazine, for a second outing (following Too Rich to Die
) with largely satisfying results. The three Reiner sisters, Linda, Ginny and Flo, have created a computer program called Goldring that accurately predicts the stock market, and have used it to make themselves incredibly wealthy. But the digital goose that lays the golden eggs proves deadly: when Flo is murdered and the only copy of Goldring is stolen, Glick works alongside oldest sister Linda to track down the murderer and the missing program. It isn't long before their own lives are in danger, as they're pursued by several powerful and nefarious factions. Light is skillful setting the multiple and complicated plots spinning, and despite the body count he manages to keep the tone light and quick; however, the story—nicely tied up though it is—relies heavily on coincidence and overly talky characters, and much of the supporting cast feel stock. That said, Glick remains a strong, witty heroine; her latest adventure should please fans of Wall Street thrillers. (Nov.)
