Death of an Orchid Lover (Joe Portugal Mystery)
by Nathan Walpow
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Author: Nathan WalpowEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-04-11
ISBN: 0440234921
Number of pages: 320
Publisher: Dell
Book Reviews of Death of an Orchid Lover (Joe Portugal Mystery)
Book Review: Even better that the first one
Summary: 5 Stars
I was happy to renew my acquaintance with Joe Portugal, cactus maven and amateur sleuth. This time he gets involved with killings among orchid enthusiasts. It's an off-beat mix of actors, plant smugglers, old loves, and one very nasty murderer. Joe's sense of humor had me chuckling throughout, despite the dangerous situations he keeps landing himself in. The main character comes across as a damaged person trying hard to be a decent human being. Joe just keeps getting more appealing and his lovelife couldn't be more complicated. Even if you're not a plant enthusiast yourself, you'll find it hard not to get interested. (Didja know that the term "orchid" comes from the Greek word for testicle?) Fascinating characters, tight plot, genuine humor--another quick read from Walpow.
Summary of Death of an Orchid Lover (Joe Portugal Mystery)
Nature. Nurture. Murder.L.A. actor Joe Portugal just wants to keep the mealybugs off his cacti, give a little boost to his love life, and maybe make a few commercials along the way. And with a small acting role nailed down, Joe has every reason to mind his own business. But he doesn't. That's because a man who loved orchids has been found dead. And so has a woman who asked for Joe's help.
Never one to walk away from a challenge, Joe is plunging into a world unlike any he's seen before--the frenetic, highly competitive world of the orchid enthusiast. And suddenly Joe Portugal--actor, cactus lover, reluctant sleuth--is discovering that solving murder cases among the flora, fauna, and fanatics who thrive in L.A. isn't just a hobby, it's his true calling...especially since a killer has already come calling on him....
Includes The Joe Portugal Guide to Orchids.
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