Review: Dance with the Devil
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 24, 2012
J. R. Tate's, "Dance with the Devil" provides an exhilarating read that keeps you turning page after page as you wait for the next twist and turn of the plot. The author captures the essence of heinous crime as young women are being found murdered and dumped in Baltimore's back alleys, abandoned like so much trash. Lead detective Lane O'Reily and his partner, Phillip Pierce, work hand in hand with the ME desperately trying to find not only the common thread that weaves through the murders but some minute oversight on the part of the perpetrator that will give them a jump on the killer who is meticulous in leaving few clues behind. This "red ball" case has many twisted circumstances and a devious murderer who has detectives scratching for anything that might prevent another killing. O'Reily and his partner scramble for leads as a witness plays mind games with them and the sanctity of one detective's marriage is  threatened.  The Lieutenant promises O'Reily  a black mark on a heretofore spotless service record if the case isn't quickly dispatched. "Dance with the Devil" is a whirl-wind ride through the city of Baltimore. You won't be disappointed in this offering from the author's Troubled Heroes Series. You will find it hard to put down. A good read for a cold, blustery day or a long flight to a warmer climate. You will be hooked from the very first page.