Created by Elisabeth Bowers "No matter how paranoid and cautious I am, I'm never quite paranoid or cautious enough." Vancouver, British Columbia's MEG LACEY was a refreshing addition to the growing ranks of female eyes in the late-eighties. She may not have been as tough or independent as Kinsey Millhone or V.I. Warshawski, but she … Continue reading Meg Lacey
Tag: Mom P.I.s
Kate Connolly & Vicente Domingo (Maternal Instincts Mysteries)
Created by Diana Orgain Cozy Alert! Well, it was bound to happen--with the glut of cozy series clogging up the pipes, and the burning question of why a caterer, a florist, a dog walker or a retired opera singer would continually be involved in homicide investigations, it was really only a matter of time before … Continue reading Kate Connolly & Vicente Domingo (Maternal Instincts Mysteries)
Sal Kilkenny
Created by Cath Staincliffe Don't be fooled by the domestic, "women's issues" nature of her cases -- this aint no cosy, this ain't no foolin' around. SAL KILKENNY is the real deal; one of the more appealing, post-boom female eyes, a British single mother and no-nonsense private eye working out of a rented basement in a … Continue reading Sal Kilkenny
Kelly Pruett
Created by Mary Keliikoa "Portland, Oregon has as many parts as the human anatomy. Like the  body, some are more attractive than others." Add Portland, Oregon's KELLY PRUETT to the small but ever-growing pool of Mom P.I.s. In a genre where so many protagonists are apparently incapable of reproduction, despite active (or even hyper-active) sex … Continue reading Kelly Pruett
Mom P.I.s & Other Family Values
Gumshoes With Children (Maternal Division) In a genre where so many protagonists are apparently incapable of reproduction, despite active (or even hyper-active) sex lives, it's kinda refreshing to see private eyes who are not only capable of reproduction, but also of parenting. Granted, I can't imagine Marlowe pushing a pram, or Warshawski running out to Rite-Aid … Continue reading Mom P.I.s & Other Family Values