Hawkman has met a worthy opponent in DIRTY DIAMONDS. Long-time fans will recognize Richard, the deaf lead character from THE SILENT SCREAM, and of course the falcon Pretty Girl, Hawkman's namesake, and various other citizens of Medford. Reading DIRTY DIAMONDS feels like catching up on the news from home.

As with other of Ms. LaPierre's Hawkman novels, the book is filled with nonstop action. Jamey and her shenanigans will keep you guessing. And there's a nice twist at the end.

~Kate Ayers

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In this, the fourth Hawkman book of the series, Ms. La Pierre has written a smooth flowing suspense story in which Hawkman meets his cleverest adversary. And to make matters worse for Hawkman's ego it is a woman who seems to be outsmarting everyone. This does not set well with him, but he does hang in there to the end.

This is one of the best thought-out, cleverly-executed plots this reviewer has had the pleasure of reading in a long time. The writing flows perfectly, and the characters are alive and moving. One does associate with them. Ms. La Pierre's talent of coming up with superb plotting is one not to be rivaled. You will miss an excellent suspense story if you pass this one up.

~ Shirley Truax

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Diamonds! Picture it . . . bright, sparkling, beautiful diamonds. In Betty Sullivan LaPierre's new book, Dirty Diamonds, the gems are stolen, hot, and just possibly lethal. Jamey Gray is a beautiful young woman. She's also calculating, cold and determined. After her part in a diamond robbery in Oklahoma, Jamey drives to the safety of a cottage in Oregon. Along the way, she sheds her boyfriend (now the sole robbery suspect), changes her name, and begins a new life, complete with a fortune in stolen diamonds.

As always, Betty Sullivan LaPierre quickly draws you into the story. We are well acquainted with Jamey and her trickery long before she plaintively tells Hawkman her story. We silently encourage him to keep digging and keep following so that he can catch up to us. And of course he does. The straight-as-an-arrow, kind-hearted Hawkman is a great contrast to the devious, manipulative Jamey. Their verbal fencing adds another dimension to an already strong and engrossing story. This is a great series. It has an interesting, realistic cast of characters (who are by now old friends), and the plots never disappoint. They have become even more complex and satisfying as the series goes on.

~Elaine Broome, Myshelf.com

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