The Missing Witness: A Quinn & Costa Novel

This is the one I’ve been waiting for for a long time. We finally get the story that brought Kara to the FBI and let me tell you this was a complicated puzzle that kept me guessing and on edge. This almost feels like the last book in this series and if it is that makes me sad. She had never needed anyone, until Matt. With Matt, she felt like she had someone standing for her: standing behind her in support, standing in front of her to protect, standing at her side to join her in the fight. I l

With the murder of a DA and an FBI agent, the MRT has their hands full trying to follow the clues and find out who is responsible for the city’s corruption and the murders. This was a breathtakingly complex book, introducing new and relatable characters. I really liked getting to know FBI agent Sloan as well as computer geek Violet. Both were expertly crafted to fit into the story well and to add depth to a propulsive thriller. All opinions expressed are my own.

The plight of the homeless and a gigantic Los Angeles city hall fraud combine to create a suspenseful and tense novel. There are multiple agencies involved in uncovering the extent of the fraud, all vying for total control. Within departments are bad cops and FBI agents and it is a matrix of connections that confounds everyone. A definite thriller! I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.