Review by Library Journal Review
In her third outing (after the acclaimed The Burning and The Reckoning) Maeve Kerrigan, a detective constable in London's Metropolitan Police, is again partnered with the offensive Detective Inspector Derwent. The two are investigating the brutal murder of the wife and one of the twin daughters of a well-known London defense attorney. When questioned, it becomes clear that the surviving family members are keeping secrets that complicate the case. At the same time, Kerrigan is getting some unexplained mail that threatens her already shaky romantic relationship. All of this occurs during a London heat wave that has everyone on edge, including Superintendent Godley, who is acting very out of character. VERDICT The third time is the charm with this exciting thriller, and Casey's growing fan base will snatch up the latest entry in what has turned out to be a can't-wait-for-the-next-one series.-Lisa O'Hara, Univ. of Manitoba Libs., WinnIpeg (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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