Review: Flawed cop, good "bad guy", combined to make a good mystery
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 20, 2013
The detective was flawed and didn't seem to be able to see the consequences of his actions which made him seem ineffective and wimpy. The bad guy was biding his time to break away from the brutal and sadistic crime boss, the girlfriend was high-maintenance and didn't seem all that lovable. Mix them all together and what do you get? Characters with room for improvement--and improve they did in the process of solving a kidnapping/murder.  Of course, a few murders along the way and a little ducking out of responsibility, etc., don't make these characters all that heroic.The language is harsh in places (a negative)but not unexpected nor gratuitous. The sex was implied but not described (a plus).Would I read another by this author? Yes. If these characters continue, I would like the story pick up where this one left off..consequences need to be meted out to this bunch before they get embroiled in another mystery.