Gentle Angel: A medical examiner mystery

This set of books is a spinoff from the Zachary Goldman Mysteries, and Kenzie Kirsch is the girlfriend of Zachary Goldman, and a consistent character in the books from that series. In Gentle Angel, Kenzie works as the Assistant Medical Examiner. Not the most glorious job, but it’s the one she chose and she loves it. She hopes to be able to become a Medical Examiner someday but for now, she’s content to sit at her desk typing reports and making sure her boss has everything he needs to do the job he needs to do, that is- take care of those who have taken their last breath and make sure their families know why they died. Occasionally, she is allowed to take part in autopsies or offer her opinion when assisting in a difficult case, but she’s happy at her job and works for a boss who values her. Who could ask for more? Until a case comes in that doesn’t seem to fit in all the right boxes. Kenzie and Chief M.E. Wiltshire get a body from the Geriatric Dept. at the local hospital. For all intents and purposes, it appears to be just another elderly person passing on. But as they look closer, something makes them take a second glance. Something that makes them take it seriously enough to call in the FBI. Things are getting serious quickly, then Kenzie gets a threatening etter. Now whoever murdered the senior is coming after her. Can she solve this case before something bad happens to her or Zachary? I love the way this author draws you into the book by offering a problem, then giving you likeable characters that you can easily relate to, and just enough information to want to help solve the case. It’s never the obvious or easy solve though, and that’s what makes these books so fun to read! Great characters, a small town backdrop, and a plot that thickens like a great soup, leaving you wanting just a taste more before setting down your spoon! This one is a winner!