Dreams of the Dead / Perri O'Shaughnessy / 340 pages

I'm a long time reader of the Nina Reilly books. Like her character and the complex relationship with her long time friend, sometimes lover Paul van Wagoner. Like reading about the mountains and Lake Tahoe. Love her Washoe Indian secretary Sandy Whitefeather. This story continues the story of the messed up Strong family. Nina Reilly ends up representing the patriarch in the sale of his debt-ridden resort which is held up by an affidavit from the presumed-dead son & murderer, Jim Strong, claiming his share. We get a look at how guilt festers and impacts your life, how sicko people can be, and how good happy feelings come from family. For some reason I just couldn't connect with this book. The dialogue seemed false and the plot contrived. Let's just say that Nina's obsession with expensive designer shoes may be the best twist in the book.