Live Bait (Fearless FBI)
Grade 9 Up–In this second entry in the series, Gaia is dismissed for not following procedures, but is then given a second chance by her supervisor: to solve the murder of a local woman. Gaia interrupted the crime and caught a glimpse of the killer, but she doesnt remember much and has to learn the ropes of investigation with her partner, Catherine. The rookie has also been flirting with another student, Will, whom she is attracted to but he feels threatened by her. Their competition has made it difficult for them to talk to one another. As the partners investigate the case, Gaia struggles with her own flaws. The intrigue intensifies when Catherine disappears and the FBI believes her to be dead. Modern phrases and references will soon date the story, and the contrived conversations detract from the action. The book leaves a lot of loose ends, thus setting the stage for the next installment.–Karen Hoth, Marathon Middle/High School, FLCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.