"Susan Crane was
something different though. Chris Aponte's murder had been marked by a stunning
lack of evidence. There had been nothing to go on, little physical evidence, no
suspects, and no obvious motive. With Susan Crane there seemed to be any number
of suspects and plenty of motives, and he knew there had to have been
tremendous amounts of evidence in that trunk, It was all being brushed under
the braided rug. Why?......"
The story starts with Jake
working on a ferry boat and returning home, waiting on his partner Sam to return from
abroad. Taking place in Seattle, I like how the background is set up first.
Describing Jake's job and his home with Sam. Their friends and the area they
live in makes you feel like you may know them and the area. It always appeals
to me when an author does a thorough and descriptive set up.
Turns out that a bad day
for Jake and his co-workers is about to get worse, as a well known tabloid
reporter is found dead. Locked in the trunk of her car on the ferry and shot in
the head. Susan Crane's death is ruled a suicide, even though it's obvious it
is not. What is going on here?
Memories of an unsolved
past murder of a friend haunt Jake. Jake can't let it go even though Sam wishes
he would. Together, with friends, they may figure out the real story. Their
mutual friend Alex is keeping some things to himself as well. A nagging feeling
is getting the best of Jake and he's determined to know more.
The problem with
investigating Susan's life is inviting the interest of someone that might not
like it. Danger lurks for all involved. Someone is following Jake and Sam. Can
Jake solve this crime himself, with the
help of the people he knows he can trust? A steady paced story, interesting
characters will keep you turning the pages.
A great mystery. I really
enjoyed this story. Characters were well written. There was a fine balance of
humor, mystery, friendships and relationships.
Thank you Netgalley and
Bold Stroke Books
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