This is quite a pacy thriller. Two murders, and trying to solve them are two parties: one, a pair of detectives, the other, a fledgling reporter (Cari) who wants a career-building scoop. It's a nail-biting race as each party investigates if a college athlete's tragic collapse on track and the brutal murder of his nutritionist are linked. (See About the Book below.)
I enjoyed it, despite a few niggles: the ending was all wrapped up in a 'tell' and virtually no 'show' rush, and the dialogue was a little stiff and unnatural. Our reporter, Cari, addresses her grandmother as 'Grandmother'. No one this side of the nineteenth century calls their grandmum 'Grandmother'. Take your pick from Grandma, Nan, Nanny, Nonna, Abuela or any other moniker handed down through generations by tradition or made up by family members.
However, I do think this author is on her way to becoming a very good one, but is still a bit 'green'. That said, this is compelling and very readable, and kicks off the series very competently.
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