Linda S. (Linda) reviewed on 4/20/2016 + 770 more book reviews

This is the beginning of a new series by this author. The reader is introduced to Maggie Gardiner, a Forensic Investigator (think CSI) with the Cleveland Police Department.

When Maggie is called in to investigate evidence, or lack of same, in several recent murders, she is surprised to find clues that seem to point to one killer of all the victims. All of the deceased have been on the wrong side of the law for various reasons ... they were all rapists, child molesters, etc. And none of them were held responsible for their crimes.

Jack Renner is a killer. He doesn't kill because he particularly enjoys it .. he just wants them all to pay. He wants justice for the victims and closures for the families.

There is a twist to this story that you discover fairly close to the beginning of this novel. No spoilers ... so all I will say is that it was unexpected, but absolutely kept me glued to my chair to see what would happen next. The ending also came as a surprise ... it certainly wasn't what I had imagined.

I really enjoyed the characters. Maggie is extremely smart, and focused on her job to the exclusion of a private life. She's really good at what she does and she's calm under pressure. She makes a good serial character.

Jack isn't what I expected, either, but at heart I think he's a good guy. That's something you, as a reader, will have to determine for yourself.

The novel will have you thinking .... Is it better to do the right thing or the legal thing? How do you know it's the right thing if it's not legal?

I'm really looking forward to the next book in this series!

Many thanks to the author / Kensington Books/ NetGalley who provided a digital copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.

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