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Shock Point and other books by April Henry are available via the following vendors or your favorite local independent bookseller.
home > books > circles of confusion > reviewsPRAISE FOR CIRCLES OF CONFUSION
From Mystery News - April/May 1999—“Circles of Confusion—an artistic term—is a wonderful book! Amusing in voice, light and casual; it's an easy read. Henry spins an interesting plot.... Henry is adept at characterization.... This is a delightful book—I loved every minute of it! Henry humorously ends most passages with vanity license plate phrases, and in keeping with that vein, I have to say Circles of Confusion was GR8!”
From The Drood Review—“In her first novel, April Henry has created a cracker-jack plot that is intelligent, internally consistent and interesting. She has created an attractive protagonist and the tale is told in a strong voice that never drifts toward the cute. The art lore to which Claire is subjected in her search for the truth is thorough, fascinating and still doesn't interrupt the plot's pace and development.”
From the March 21 Eugene Register Guard—“April Henry, a 39-year-old Portland resident who works in corporate communications, is attracting attention as a new writer to watch with this fast-paced debut mystery.”
From The Mystery Reader—“...Ms. Henry has designed a worthy plot, then added some unusual twists and turns.... Circles of Confusion supplies abundant entertainment and tremendous potential for the continuing Claire Montrose mystery series.”
From The Oregonian - February 28, 1999—“A first time mystery novelist seldom strides onstage with more assuredness than April Henry. ... On the face of it, Henry's novel is of the popular mystery subgenre in which a spunky woman comes of age, realizing her personal potential by solving a crime. But Circles of Confusion is more than that—it's a deft and often witty story about art theft, historical guilt and the nature of memory and what is truly valuable in life. ... Such mysteries often settle for merely being cute. But Henry's artful writing elevates the story well above formula. Circles of Confusion is a galloping-fast read—smoothly written and bright with wit, but also tinged with somber reflections. There are good characters, a sense of consequences and a competence with shifting mood that's unusually skillful for a first novel. Henry's powers of description are formidable.”
From The Denver Post, February 14, 1999—“There are many plot twists, all neatly foreshadowed in earlier chapters of the book, and abundant clues unobtrusively planted throughout the narrative, as well as a splendid crash course in art history. But the most fun of all are the chapter endings, each one featuring a vanity license plate that needs to be deciphered....Want more? BYDBK
From Publishers Weekly, January 19, 1999—“An amateur sleuth with an unusual day job debuts in this lively, romantic mystery....An off-beat, vital first outing.”
Romantic Times Magazine, March 1999—“Circles of Confusion is tremendous fun. It's the most adventurous, humorous and romantic novel since Dame Agatha gave us The Man in the Brown Suit. You'll be spellbound by Claire's adventures and will also find yourself envying her romantic interludes. The superb ending will have you shaking your head and smiling at the same time. Brava, Ms. Henry, and thank you for some highly diverting entertainment.”
Phillip Margolin, author of "Wild Justice"—“Circles of Confusion is a thoroughly entertaining debut mystery. Claire Montrose is a heroine you can root for.
From The Poisoned Pen, January 1999—“Wonderful. This is a real cozy, and likely to score in the Agatha Awards/Macavity Awards. But more and beyond the clever hook, Henry shows a knack for characters, a wry view, and research smarts.”
From Tucson's Clues Unlimited catalogue—“An appealing, not-too-cute cozy with interesting art forgery lore.”
From the Salem, OR Statesman Journal, January 17, 1999—“...Circles of Confusion...[demonstrates] Henry's attention to detail and her ability to infuse both the mundane and the sensational with a feeling of reality...Virtually every reader will hope that a [Claire Montrose] series is, indeed, in the offing, because Henry seems like anything but a beginner. Her writing is assured and deft, the mystery well stated, the characters just real enough to capture the reader's attention without resorting to eccentricity.”
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