Alex and Milo are back in the 36th novel in the series where they are trying to solve a 30-year old murder with no clues. Most of the people they need to talk to are already dead, and it's interesting how they investigate the case and follow what they come up with.
James Cahill is the newest character in the Cahill series to be put into the spotlight. This is a well-written novel that has plenty of surprises and suspense. It can be read as a standalone novel if you haven't read the previous ones.
Anna is the target of Sophia Ivanov, the wife of a Russian mobster who was killed by Anna without Freddie's knowledge. Sophia tries her luck getting revenge, and Anna, Tanya, and Freddie are all in grave danger.
FBI agent Atlee Pine is back and while investigating a drug ring case, is also still trying to solve the mystery of her sister's kidnapping 30 years prior. Atlee messes up an arrest for John Puller in a drug case, and they team up and work together. Two excellent characters.
Sloan McPherson is a police diver and discovers a body while diving for artifacts for her college professor. She is considered a suspect, but investigates and opens a can of worms and gets involved in a drug cartel and some influential corrupt leaders.
Maeve and Derwent are back and trying to solve a murder where a young woman was murdered, cut into pieces, and thrown in the river. The murdered woman was a journalist who was working on a story regarding a men's club with rich men involved in nefarious activities.
Jeppe Kørner and Anette Werner are the detectives in charge of the brutal murder of Julie Stender in this debut novel of a new series set in Denmark. The characters are unique, and the setting is interesting.
V.I. Warshawski gets involved in a land use dispute due to crooked politicians and greed. Of course there is a murder, and Warshawski is investigating.
Elena Standish has been given a difficult mission as her first assignment with M-16. She is assigned to go to Italy to bring back her former lover and possible traitor, Aiden Strother, and she will be in grave danger.
