This 6th installment in the Detective Natalie Ward series picks up several months after the traumatizing events in the previous book. Natalie is getting herself back together, has moved to a flat closer to Samford HQ, and decides that it's time for her to return to work. Almost immediately, she gets a call from Superintendent Dan Tasker -- there was an acid attack on a young woman who was heading for the library at Samford University. The victim is 19-year-old Gemma Barnes. There are no witnesses. Natalie and her team jump into the investigation, interviewing Gemma's housemates and everyone who knew her. Frustrated at the lack of forward movement, Natalie is stunned when yet another young coed is found dead. The only clue is a typewritten note found in Gemma's diary signed, "An Admirer." Are these cases connected? NO SPOILERS.
Fast-paced and easy to read in a single sitting. I'm familiar with all the characters and, watching all that they are constantly going through, it's a wonder any of them can have a personal life, be good parents, or have a relationship. They all pretty much work 24-7. Lots of changes for Natalie and she's still dealing with David and reeling from the tragedy. Although I haven't yet really warmed to Natalie as a person, I still like the stories and can attest that she is very single minded in her pursuit of justice. No comment on her budding romance and all the baggage there. Looking forward to the next book with yet even more adaptation required.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for this e-book ARC to read and review.
This is the 6th in a series. I suggest reading them in order.
Genre - crime thriller, police procedural
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