Review: Good LAPD crime mystery
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 7, 2014
Nancy Roberts is the only female in the Homicide division of the LAPD. She's still on probation and hoping not to be returned to patrol, whoever her boss is making her professional life difficult. She's taking a much needed break walking in the woods when a strange figure runs by in a crimson robe. Blood is running down the person's leg. While debating what to do, she is brutally attacked.This is the story of a female cop's struggle to fit into the mostly male world of her department, Homicide. Her account is not believed and there is laughing behind her back. Her boss makes fun of her, one detective is interested in dating her, and she has only one friend.This is a short story that is compact and well plotted. It's perfect for a read on a lunch break, which is what I did. There are some red herrings, lots of questions, and a surprise twist at the end.Recommended for those who enjoy short mysteries.