This mystery series takes place in Berkeley, California and Jill Smith is a very likeable and realistic cop. Author is from the Bay Area and the depiction of Berkeley is totally realistic.
Dunlap's Jill Smith stories are good, solid police mysteries set in Berkley, California, dealing with the unique culture there.
Based in Berkeley, CA - which is fun to read about if you've ever lived, worked or visited there. It's a fairly low-keyed University town. Jill Smith's character gets herself into mischief because she just doesn't seem to be in-tune with her criminals. She eventually gets her "man" but has a hard time with it. It can be a fun read if you can get past wanted to help her out with the crimes.
