We do get some scenes from the killer's perspective though clues as to their identity were well concealed and kept me guessing. While not great literature this was an engaging read, which proved a page turner that I read in a couple of days as I was rather keen to discover whodunit. As I hate to read a series out of order I sought out the first. In this case I had bought a copy of her latest crime novel 'The 9th Girl' in an Audible summer sale and then discovered that it was #4 in a series. I always find I enjoy Tami Hoag's novels when I chance across them. Their roles here are as supporting characters but I would expect they'll take leading roles in later books. This series is named for detectives Sam Kovac and Nikki Liska, who are part of the homicide team investigating the murders. Kate and Quinn share a history yet have to put that aside to work together. agent Kate Conlan, now working as a victim/witness advocate, is brought in to reassure the girl and work with her to establish a description. Yet she is deeply traumatised by her experience and is refusing to talk.

The third victim is believed to be the wayward daughter of a powerful and wealthy local businessman, which leads to accusations that it is only because of her social status that the police are taking the case more seriously.Ī homeless teenager found near the scene of the latest body dump claims to have witnessed the murderer as he burned the body. who send their top profiler, John Quinn, to assist them.

With his third victim he is officially designated as a serial killer and local law enforcement calls in the F.B.I.

In Minneapolis a killer nicknamed 'The Cremator' has killed two prostitutes, dumped their bodies in public parks and then set them on fire. Book 161: Ashes to Ashes (Kovac/Liska #1).

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