Reader reviews

'What a delicious tangle! Lots of twists - some I "got" beforehand, some I didn't - which I how I like it.
 
'I've only read one Stephanie Plum and I wasn't much impressed. Tara Sharp is much better!' - J. Clark, QLD

'Tara Sharp packs a punch. Literally.

'Private school girl turned sleuth, she flies into a Brisbane underworld to mind musican Slim Sledge, and find out the real reasons he needs minding. Hired by music promoter, Stuart, she is aided by a cast of bizarre personages  - such as Inigo (In I go and Indigo?)  -  a psychic who can "smell" danger, and the burly Bon Ames (good aim or good friend? - you can keep guessing), man of few words, whom she conscripts as a body guard after meeting him on the flight.

'Throw in Tara's mixed feelings about which man in her life to love, and there's mystery, adventure, thrills AND romance.

'Stage Fright works as a title because there [really] were moments which were frightening. These are more than countered by comedy - like interrupting a would-be arsonist on his mobile phone, and a memorable incident with a Peking Duck.

'Tara's ability to read auras and body language is a neat device to move the plot along in an original way: clues as to where Tara needs to head next.  While there are comparatively lots of characters to get to know, if this is your first "Tara Sharp",  you won't be "clue-less": periodic recaps, which Tara uses to analyze the situation, are also great for readers who - darn! -  had to put the book down to go back to work.

'The denouement occurs in Fortitude Valley where Tara gets to show her "fortitude", and maybe others need to "duck". If you want some escapist fun without having to don high heels and totter down to Brunswick Street,  then start with this book. It's fun and a bit frightening, all at the same time.

'And until Tara finds the time and place to solve the mystery of whom she really loves, we'll all be buying the next book.' - A. Deborde, QLD

'Another delightful, fast paced, action filled foray into the chaotic, colourful, investigative world of Tara Sharp; psychic detective. Delacourt writes this enjoyable romp into the world of psychic auroras  and  strange predictions, of career criminals, bikies, rock stars and music promoters  of "BrisVegas " with wit, humour and fun; a combination of elements that is bound to enthral  as you race through the pages to the totally unexpected conclusion that leaves the reader begging for more. Bring on the next adventure!' - C. Seeley, WA

'I loved this book. What a fantastic story, and being set in Australia, using Aussie terminology made it seem that much more real. Tara getting dragged through some of Australia's worst kind of underbelly experiences, makes for a fascinating and often amusing read.

'Tara's character is fun and quirky and relateable and I love the relationships she has with her "friends".  I love how she can see auras so she can also tell well people are being dishonest or hiding things and it really helps with her line of work.

'Tara is such a real down to earth character, everything she does is just like anyone else, complete with misfortune in love and all sorts of misshaps in her job.

'I love the different types of people involved in making this story work so well, Bon Ames the big scarey biker, Johnny Viaspa and even Smitty and Ed. I love them all.

'The story weaves a tangled web through the dark belly of Australian organised crime and the 6 degrees of gangs and mobsters, it is so believable for a story of fiction. I would definitely recommend the book to all my friends I loved it that much. I can't wait to read more from Tara Sharp.' - K. Jones, NSW

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