And here we are the final book, after way too long to get here, my fault, and it’s mixed emotions to be finishing this. I hope you give this series a try.
Author Amazon page: Raymond Benson amazon page
About, From the Black Stiletto Website
All secrets will be revealed! All questions will be answered! The thrilling finale of the Black Stiletto saga is here! It’s 1962 and Judy Cooper, the Black Stiletto, is devastated at the betrayal by her nemesis and former lover, Leo Kelly. Additionally, Leo and his psychotically dangerous sister, Christina, have set out to ruin the Stiletto’s reputation in LA with a series of crimes that are made to appear as if the crime fighter is responsible. The very pregnant Judy must fight back with her wits and cunning—until disaster strikes and she is forced to flee to Texas for the final showdown with destiny. Meanwhile, in the present, the Alzheimer’s that afflicts elderly Judy is in its last stage, but her son and granddaughter, Martin and Gina, must continue to protect her from the past’s last remaining assault, culminating in a cathartic and explosive conclusion.
My Review:
40% left of the last book and I don’t want this tale to end. I mentioned in another review how every story starts having already taken place, and we know this is true with the Black Stiletto, her story is done, but it’s a sad feeling knowing there are no more adventures with her.
I don’t know how the whole thing will wrap up. I’m thinking there might be something of the next generation or maybe a moment of awareness yet to appear. I don’t know which I want to see.
I do know that at this point in my reading, Barry better stay a good guy.
(above written Jan 30 2024)
(Writing now as of October 2, 2024…life does get in the way of reading)
Dangit, I want to do some shouting right now, but that will give too much away, it’s another reason it has taken me so long to get back to writing this review, I don’t want the book to end. I’ve promised myself the review will be finished this week.
Leo really does have a one track mind, but then again it’s so selfish no wonder. Cruel. YES!!
Although, reading my favourite parts…Judy’s Diary…I want to rush through and get back to the current time. I don’t know how true the fighting, martial arts, moves are; these do hold that much interest to me. I know they are vital to Judy. They’re something she’s very proud of, so I’m going with Mr. Benson’s honesty to research.
Can we trust Skipper? Maybe I’m just a bit edge-sitting waiting for the next drop to happen?
Dangit, I know, Reader, you can’t tell how long or how many screens I’ve read, but I’ve had to have jumped at least a dozen times from 75% read to the current 90%. The ending is coming and I have no clue how this will wrap up or if maybe there is a 6th book?
Did we learn of this bit earlier? Could it be…
Okay, could, one last…too obvious? Kinda like the idea, will see soon enough.
And let the tears flow. My wild idea didn’t come true and it’s better that way. The story is done. The simple aspects of the telling reached the ending that was part “out there” maybe, and mostly the inevitable.
I don’t know if I’m sad for the ending or sad that there’s no more story to tell. It was a journey.
What is in our parents, our grandparents, past that we have no idea about? Who were they before our parents/grandparents? What exactly do our children and possible grandchildren see when they look at us?
Maybe I’m reading too much into what is a normal human super hero story. What I do know is the best stories always leave you feeling how I am now.
Thank you Mr. Benson.