R E K. (bigstone) - , reviewed on + 1458 more book reviews
When I can find a book where the story is situated in the Southwest, particularly, New Mexico, I put it on my TBR list. A family member lived in Albuquerque for several years and we fell in love with the area. Love the people, the culture, the food and the landscapes. This novel describes the scenery of the area with such good detail that the reader can visualize where the action is taking place.
Kevin Kerney is an experienced detective who is looking forward to retirement when someone commits a series of murders in a short period. Kerney believes that the murder spree was meant to cover the death of one man, a judge who was shot twice with a gun with a silencer in the middle of a campground. The other murders were more remote and the killer used only one bullet per victim.
The case becomes more and more complex as information unfolds about the people involved. The focus appears to be on one family. Kerney realizes that two earlier deaths in the family may be related to the murder spree. As the investigation progresses it appears that a son with alcohol and drug problems may be the killer. However, Kerney is uncertain, particularly when the son commits suicide leaving a video recording of his death and proclaiming his innocence.
There are interesting personal sidelines, too. Kerney discovers he has a son and grandchildren. And, we meet his wife, who has a military career that she intends to continue after his retirement. All this adds up to a very good read. I need to find more novels by this author as I so like this character.
Kevin Kerney is an experienced detective who is looking forward to retirement when someone commits a series of murders in a short period. Kerney believes that the murder spree was meant to cover the death of one man, a judge who was shot twice with a gun with a silencer in the middle of a campground. The other murders were more remote and the killer used only one bullet per victim.
The case becomes more and more complex as information unfolds about the people involved. The focus appears to be on one family. Kerney realizes that two earlier deaths in the family may be related to the murder spree. As the investigation progresses it appears that a son with alcohol and drug problems may be the killer. However, Kerney is uncertain, particularly when the son commits suicide leaving a video recording of his death and proclaiming his innocence.
There are interesting personal sidelines, too. Kerney discovers he has a son and grandchildren. And, we meet his wife, who has a military career that she intends to continue after his retirement. All this adds up to a very good read. I need to find more novels by this author as I so like this character.
