Isleib has done a remarkable job of describing a truly sympathetic figure in the person of Rebecca Butterman, and provides the reader with plenty of suspense in the process.

Dr. Rebecca Butterman is a delightful new sleuth, a character wonderfully fleshed out by the author, herself a clinical psychologist. Deadly Advice has great secondary characters, including Rebecca's "Sunday friends" and the quirky residents of her condo neighborhood. Detective Meigs is a departure from the stupid, stubborn or too-hunky-to-be-believed cops that populate many mysteries featuring female amateur sleuths.

Rebecca Butterman, a supporting character from Isleib's Cassie Burdette golfing mysteries, shines on her own. The mystery is carefully plotted and there are plenty of suspects and motives to keep readers guessing. Fans of the Cassie Burdette series will be pleased to hear how well things are going for Cassie when she makes a cameo. Roberta Isleib's series is off to a strong start. An enjoyable heroine and an interesting plot will keep readers engaged while they forget about some of their own problems and see what advice Dr. Aster will dish up today.

I enjoy Isleib's golf mysteries, but I love Dr. Rebecca Butterman. The characters are rich and complex, the plot is current and the twists will keep you turning the pages.

Dr. Butterman ­ Rebecca ­ is a wonderful, sympathetic character who is able to admit her own culpabilities while helping others. She has a great support cast of friends and coworkers, as well as her new cat Spencer.

Isleib's new heroine is both engagingly unassuming and daringly determined, a combination that adds vitality and spirit to her suspenseful and well written plot.

Deadly Advice is a fast-paced mystery, with red herrings around every corner, and plenty of twists and turns.

I can't wait for the next one! I highly recommend this book.