In the 1990s, the
Prophet, a vicious serial killer, terrorized San Francisco and gave
Caitlin Hendrix nightmares. Her father, the lead investigator, was
nearly driven mad and his career destroyed by the taunting cryptic
messages and lack of success in the catching the killer.
Now Caitlin is a
Narcotics detective. She’s a relatively inexperienced detective,
having only been at the job for six months, but when a new series of
killings reminiscent of the Prophet’s begin, she’s tapped to work
the case. Her father warns her against becoming involved, but Caitlin
feels drawn to catch the brutal murderer.
Caitlin fears what
working the case will do to her. She watched her father’s
disintegration, but she equally feels drawn to stop the killing.
Luckily she is supported by her boyfriend, Sean. He helps her keep a
grip on reality.
The story is based
on the Zodiac killing that terrorized San Francisco and the details
are realistic. Caitlin is a smart lady who tamps down her fears to
catch a killer. Sean is a good male character. He supports Caitlin
without trying to keep her from doing what she feels she must do.
I recommend this
book if you enjoy gritty, often gruesome, police procedurals. The
pace is fast, the mystery is complex, and the writing is good.
I received this book
from Dutton for this review.
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