Official Apex Reviews - Rating: 5 Stars *****
"Taut, fast-paced and surprisingly witty"

When a beloved local artist is brutally murdered, intrepid ex-news reporter Lila Morrison leaps into action in order to help find the killer. Among her primary
motivations: the fact that her best friend is identified as the chief suspect in the
crime. As her personal quest unfolds, Lila repeatedly bumps heads with the
equally dreamy and stubborn Detective Garcia, who - for her own sake - would
rather she stay completely out of the picture...after all, there's a much greater
chance that the killer will find her long before she finds him...

Taut, fast-paced - and surprisingly witty - Sins Of The Border is a
thoroughly entertaining read. Superbly crafted by author Leslie Kohler, the
engaging suspense thriller takes readers on a vicarious journey through the quaintstylings of Scottsdale, Arizona - where brutal homicides fall quite far out of established norms. Through the exploits of her savvy heroine, Kohler introduces the reader to a host of interesting characters and intriguing plotlines, all intermingled in an engrossing tale of murder, mystery - and martinis. As such, Sins Of The Border has a unique cross-cultural appeal that fosters a deep appreciation on myriad different levels.

With a well-balanced mix of levity and drama, Sins Of The Border is a
riveting narrative guaranteed to hold readers at rapt attention. An impressive debut from a strong new literary voice. www.apexreviews.net

Reviewed By Josee Morgan
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"A Fast-Paced, Head-Snapping Chiller!"

Murder finds its way in Scottsdale, Arizona, better known as the world's lovely tourist attraction, where you daydream at the pool as you soak up the golden sun. Is Scottsdale a common ground for killers, and cheating spouses?

A beloved local artist, known to many for her efforts to aid Hispanic, illegal immigrants is brutally murdered. Lila Morrison, a former newspaper reporter, and suburban housewife finds out about the murder. Feeling an emptiness in her life, and distraught over the murder, Lila becomes determined to find the killer. Using her knowledge and skills as a former crime reporter, she sets out to follow the bloody, forensic trail, despite all the danger involved.

What advice do Lila's three friends give her, while sipping on flavored Martinis? The murder investigation begins to brew as Lila makes Detective Garcia's
blood boil, while snooping for evidence. Why is he discontent about Lila's persistent investigation, and is he hiding anything?

Fear doesn't stop Lila from attempting to crack the case as her courage becomes stronger, when her best friend becomes the number one suspect. Will the criminal be found and is the case connected to a violent, vigilante, border group? Will the reputation of the social echelons of Scottsdale change, after
discovering a murderer is walking the same streets? Does Lila find the killer, or does the killer find Lila? Can Lila find a conviction, or lead to the case, before her friend is locked up behind bars?

I highly recommend this novel to all mystery lovers and to all those who enjoy fast-paced thrillers, packed with action, and suspense. The plot is electrifying, and the characters come to life as the investigation explodes with chilling details, every step of the way as we find out who becomes the next victim. Will justice be served, and for who? "SINS OF THE BORDER" is as sensational as HIGH CRIMES, and as riveting as THE INSIDER, with Al Pacino. 

--Geraldine Ahearn, Author "Geri Ahearn"                                                        

Sins of the Border takes a long, dark look at the shadowy world of hate groups focused on stamping out illegal immigration by any means.

Simon Wood, author of We All Fall Down 

5 Stars: "A must read!"

Sins of the Border is one of the most entertaining murder mysteries I've read in a long time. I loved the the main character, Lila. She's a former crime reporter, now suburban housewife, who finds her life empty. When the murder of a Scottsdale, Arizona, artist invades her cushy world, Lila jumps on the chance to find the murderer. Lila is zany, but smart, and not afraid to follow the bloody forensic trail, even if it means she may be the next victim. I highly recommend Sins of the Border!

--Nicholas G. Laca "N G L"

"Grabs hold of you..."

In "Sins of the Border" by Leslie Kohler Lila Morrison is a former crime reporter who is trying to find out who killed artist Deanne Buffinton. The police think one of Lila's friends killed Deanne but Lila is set to prove a Detective Garcia wrong.

This book was slow to get off the ground however by the middle of the book it grabs hold of you and won't let you go until you read the last page. I do recommend this book to those that love murder/suspense.

 **** 4 Stars

Carol Langstroth

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