Murder Undercover by Claire McNab

Murder Undercover by Claire McNab

The Naiad Press, 1999

Overview: Australian Security Intelligence Organization agent Denise Cleever’s undercover assignment as a bartender on an exclusive resort island is about to get interesting. There to investigate the Aylmer family, resort owners with possible ties to a seedy underworld, Denise is floored when Roanna Alymer, the family’s only daughter, begins to take an interest in her. Can Denise infiltrate the Alymer family without blowing her cover or losing her heart?

My Reaction: Murder Undercover is a perfectly entertaining, light, fluffy and fun book and I mean that in the best way possible. It’s short enough to read in an afternoon on the beach (or when you’re trying to catch a break from writing a lengthy research paper) and the kind of fast-paced, suspenseful story that’s hard to put down. Sexuality is never an issue; Denise is out on the first page and even Roanna’s rich family has no problems with their daughter pursuing women. Though Denise’s personal life remains a large focus of the narrative, McNab never lets the mystery fall too far below the surface. Though I can’t say I was completely surprised by the ending, I enjoyed the ride that got me there. If you are looking for an enjoyable, escapist read set in an Australian paradise and staring a sexy blond detective, I have some good news for you!  

Denise Cleever Thrillers:

Murder Undercover, 1999

Murder Understood, 2000

Out of Sight, 2001

Recognition Factor, 2003

Death by Death, 2003

Murder at Random, 2005