"Casey grabbed his radio then bolted from the car, not even bothering
to shut the door. He ran out of the garage onto Bush Street, then turned left
toward the bridge, hearing nothing but the whoosh of the cars below as they emerged
from the tunnel. Casey's mind raced, Everything he knew about the Strangler was
that he'd never strike out here in the open. The stair's he thought. Twin
staircases led from the end of the tunnel on both sides of Stockton Street on
up to Bush. The perfect place to assault someone. Or kill someone..... "
Books written by Carolyn Weston were the basis for the television show
"The Streets of San Francisco." This author has continued the
tradition with this book, "The Last Good Place." Based on Carolyn
Weston's characters, Sgt. Al Krug and his partner Casey Kellog. Since the
original series took place in the 70's this author chose to update the
characters and situations to make them more timely.
Kellog and Krug are investigating what's known as the Landmark Strangler.
Women being murdered and left near landmarks around the city. The latest victim,
Trudy, works for a congressman who is up for reelection. Could politics be
playing a role in the newest case or is this the work of the serial killer?
They hope not, involving politicians in a murder investigation could make or
break a police career.
When there is a violent incident at the scene of the latest victim they
feel they may be on the verge of wrapping up the case. Then again maybe everything
is not as it seems. Of course they are under pressure to come up with results
yesterday. They also need to find away to make their styles mesh as they are
both such different kind of detectives.
As they go about their business they find that more than one person has
been lying to them. Every time they
interview a witness they get a different story on their take on Trudy. Nothing
adds up, from the time Trudy left her house to whom she may be involved with.
Steady pace and good characters that feel familiar. Old cop, old ways up
against young cop and technological thinking. Together they make a great team ,
when they aren't running opposite of each other that is.
The twists were well written. Not what you'd
see coming. I always appreciate that in a writer. The ability to surprise me. Can Kellog and Krug wrap this up, find a killer, or maybe more than one
killer, and keep their jobs? You'll have to pick this one up and find out.
It was fun and interesting to see the new take on the characters from the
old television series. Something most
likely you'll remember if you're over a certain age. This book is not dated
though and even if you don't remember "The Streets of San Francisco"
you will still enjoy this police procedural story.
"She wanted that to be her final thought. The trees behind her house. "The
Last Good Place..."
Thank you to Netgalley and Brash Books for the ARC
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