The crime scene is distressing as Detective D. D. Warren is investigating the massacre of a family, two adults and two children. However, another child is missing and the team isn’t certain if she’s at risk or the perpetrator. And, Flora Dane is back, shadowing the case as she’s created and leading her own support group for survivors like her, teaching them to go beyond just coping. She’s got a special interest in finding Roxy Baez, the missing daughter, and D. D. isn’t sure whether she’s helping or a nuisance.
This was a challenging story but one that was excellent in how it illustrated the effects on children placed in the foster care system when the wrong caretakers aren’t properly supervised and monitored. The device Gardner used to give us that insight was extremely effective and compelling without having to devote a lot of time to backstories. Peeling back the chapters of this family’s lives and circumstances was at times complicated as it often went in surprising directions. It was also great to see Flora again and watch her evolution.
I liked the story but near the end I tired of the mystery and just wanted it solved. Listening to these stories is always an added benefit as Kirsten Potter wears the characters with ease and is a natural. There’s a change in D. D.’s household that provided lots of levity to a really tragic and weighty story. While it’s not my favorite, it was insightful and relevant.
Book Info
- Release Date: February 6, 2018
- Series: Detective D. D. Warren #9
- Narrator: Kirsten Potter
- Audio Length: 11 hours, 3 minutes
- Publisher: Brilliance Audio
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Fab review Jo 😀
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Thanks, Nicki💜
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I enjoyed this one but felt a little like you towards the end.
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Cathy, it just seemed to go on and on near the end, getting too convoluted to follow all the myriad of angles. I got weary and just wanted to know the answer. That’s a rarity for me.
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Yes, sometimes less is more.
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Wonderful review, I really need to read more in this series because I enjoyed the ones I read. It sounds like a good series to listen to as well!
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Thanks, Inge💜 I’m pretty hooked on it!
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I read this but don’t remember it at all but I am really tired tonight.
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Get some rest, Anne!
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Fab review! Good to hear you still enjoyed it despite it not being your favorite of the series. xx
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Thanks, Yvo💜 It’s always a good read despite any issues.
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A series I need to read. (like so many others) Glad you mostly enjoyed this one, Jonetta!
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Thank you, Marialyce💜 I’m really enjoying it after having put it off for years.
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