When police officer Isabelle St. John's partner and childhood friend is killed, she dives head-first into finding his murderer. Ryan Marshall was already grieving the loss of his older brother, but now to lose his younger one too is a stunning blow. He's just as determined as Izzy to find Kevin's killer, but as the two dig into the case that has clear mob ties and possibly cops on the payroll, they discover it's possible that someone in Izzy's own family--a family of cops--has a connection to the killer.As I've come to expect from Lynette Eason, the story was non-stop action from beginning to end. It has a very complex plot, but it works. I especially liked that it's family-oriented (I've heard the story likened to Blue Bloods, and I'd say that's accurate, given my minimal experience with the show), with a lot of family connections in law enforcement and related service-oriented fields. I'm glad that the romance takes a back seat to the action, since the characters are dealing with a lot--grief, attempts on their life, suspicion of their own. It's there--just tastefully quiet and slowly growing.
I really liked that though Izzy and Ryan are chomping at the bit to catch his brother's killer, they do it by the book: they don't take an official and active part in the investigation, they don't touch evidence or interrogate witnesses, and they let their fellow officers do their jobs. Yes, they find ways to help and keep the plot rolling, but they play it smart so the criminals cannot walk on a technicality. I really appreciate that, when so many mystery novels are solved by characters who seem to exist outside the rules.
Anyone who enjoys a good cop show should pick up this book--it's a great example of the genre!
Thank you Revell and NetGalley for the free E-book. I was not required to write a positive review, and all opinions are my own.
Blue Justice
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