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	Jackie Fleming is a mother of two, grandmother of three. She works as a 'Public Service Specialist' for the county Coroner. Before that she was in the Air Force (Non-Destruction Inspection Specialist and Personnel Technician). She's held numerous part time jobs (she's currently at a funeral home, before that she worked at Block Buster. She's also been a mystery shopper, information operator, and worked fast food. "I know that's not your normal bio, but it is me," says Jackie.   Jackie is a member of the Romance Writers of American and the following RWA chapters: SFA RWA, SV RWA, FTHRW, and RomVet's. She can be reached at jackiesf@yahoo.com.

KILL A PAINTED PONY
Kelsy George
Double Dragon ePublishing, Inc., September 2005,
$5.99, 189 pages
ISBN: 1-55404-286-0
 
Annabelle Oakes, performing as Annabelle Oaklee, is billed as the star attraction for the Cheyenne Rodeo Association. Her horse acrobats, trick shooting, and death defying knife throwing brings many spectators into the arena. A perfectionist, she is never satisfied with the performances acceptable a month ago, even if they were crowd pleasers. She is constantly improving and changing her set.

In the midst of one of her performances, Kieran Hawes, her first love, steps into her life again. His appearance is not just a coincidence or a social call. He needs her help. Playing the part all too well, and with all of the benefits, he becomes her new lover while investigating the rodeo’s connection to a street drug responsible for several deaths. Annie begins to wonder if her motivation to help Kier is moral or physical. He pushes her buttons, and emotions once under control are now a live wire.  

But justice has a heavy price. One personal disaster after another strikes Annie. Her workshop and gallery in Wichita are set on fire, her inventory of restored carousel ponies is destroyed, and her best friend is killed. If it’s meant as a warning to back off, the message is lost. Annie’s had too much taken from her already and pushes her limits for answers.

Using the backdrop of a rodeo, Ms. George brings modern issues to the forefront. I imagine that if the Old West Annie Oakley were in the 21st century, she would be the author’s Annie. As fast paced and exciting as sitting through a live rodeo, Ms. George keeps your adrenaline running with this one. I really liked KILL A PAINTED PONY.
 
 Jackie Fleming

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