This book is the sequel to The Sand Bluff Murders. Since resigning as
Chief of Police in the quiet town of Sand Bluff, the main character, Jonas
McCleary, is now a private investigator.
I have not read the first in the series but that has not lessened my enjoyment
of this book.
His first case comes when an abortionist and his wife are murdered. The
doctor’s clinics are the target of protestors. But are these protestors not as peaceful
and caring of life as they claim or is the doctor’s daughter, Goldie, and her
husband guilty because of the inheritance they gain? Goldie hires Jonas to
prove her innocence. His investigation deepens when another body is found
murdered.
Jonas is not a gun toting, heavy handed PI driving fast cars. He is an
ordinary and very likeable man who uses his skills questioning the interesting
collection of characters and his contact with the local police to unravel the
clues and get the result.
He is also a family
man but separated from his beloved family because of the need to earn a living.
This warm story is cleverly intertwined with the mystery.
The story is told in the first person by Jonas giving the author the opportunity
to clearly express his character’s musings about the case.
Albrecht’s detailed descriptions of mannerisms and thoughts give clear
insight into the characters while his descriptions of scenes have the reader hearing
and smelling the surrounds. This descriptive prose does not weigh the storyline
down but provides the reader with clear images.
A well written book with a result I certainly didn’t pick.
My rating 4*
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