Ruth B. (spartacusaby) -
Helpful Score: 3
I'm truly surprised that the author, Thomas Lakeman, is not more well-known and widely read. I've recently read "Shadow Catchers," his debut novel, and "Chillwater Cove," the second in the series, and loved them both. The characters, both law enforcement and villains, are three-dimensional and well-drawn; they are complex and flawed human beings, not superheroes or monsters. The plots abound with unexpected twists and turns, the swift pacing keeps you turning pages, and the characters continue to occupy your mind after you've finished the books. I'll be watching for the third entry to appear in paperback!
