Review: Enjoyable
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 29, 2012
I seem to favor the tough cop types.  DS Carr definitely fits the bill.  I also enjoyed the way the story developed.  His life seemed atypical for a copper with the possible exception of being in love with his partner, Jack.  Unfortunately, those feelings aren't reciprocated.  They're friends and lovers, but that seems to be the extent of what Jack is willing to give and Vince Carr seems okay with it.Their relationship starts to change after an op goes badly in which Vince gets hurt.  Doubts and questions as to Jack's lack of action causes awkwardness and eventually Jack's exit.Enter Rowan, a recovering drug addict/artist, who may have witnessed a murder.  It's Vince's job to convince this reluctant witness to testify.  As the story unfolds, you get to know both characters and the loneliness and inner struggles they both face.  You could argue that this is another story about two broken spirits who are drawn to each other because of that fact.  Also, thinking they are unworthy of anyone, they reject any possibility of being together.  Not only that, but despite the strong attraction, how can Vince overlook Rowan's past or his potential role as a witness in an ongoing investigation?Are they really beyond any hope of happiness or future relationships?  The parallel story of crime and romance are well done.  The only real downside I felt was that towards the end, Rowan didn't get the story time I wish he would have received.  I think the author owed him just a little more effort for Rowan's sweetness, addiction, rehab, and romance.  It's the type of writing that makes the reader wish the story could go on for just little bit longer.  Even though this was a copper's story, the writing was elegant and definitely enjoyable.