Struck Dead
Forensic Instincts, #10
by
Andrea Kane
Thrilling and complex! A riveting murder mystery!
Struck Dead is the tenth book in author Andrea Kane’s thrilling Forensic Instincts series, and all I can say is, “How have I missed reading this fabulous series before?” This story hit the ground running, and I was firmly in its grip from the very start!
Forensic Instincts is a high-tech investigative firm with a skilled team of professionals who have built an impressive resume of successes. Founder and president Casey Woods becomes the target of a police investigation of the murder of a wealthy, high-profile businessman and of whomever is behind it. She and her coworkers scramble to solve the murder and a previous hit-and-run accident the murder victim was suspected of causing to clear her name. The urgency of the situation and the tension are clear from the outset, and there are few clues on which to springboard into their investigation. From the first twist, Casey’s name scrawled the dead man’s own blood, the story kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat, and there were more to follow.
The investigation to exonerate Casey is a team effort, including help from outside experts, so there were many people to keep straight. Thankfully, the author has a talent for developing well-defined, interesting, easily differentiated characters. Between the twists and turns in the plot, I enjoyed reading about these characters’ roles in the investigation and how they used their skills. Very early on, I was amused by Emma Stirling’s enthusiasm and playfulness (“Student bests master, Bam.”) but was alarmed later by the situation she put herself in with Brighton, as were the more experienced team members. They really are a family.
With its tense storyline and likable characters, I recommend STRUCK DEAD to thriller and mystery readers and fans of the previous books in the FORENSIC INSTINCTS series.
I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advance Review Copy from the author through Partners in Crime Virtual Book Tours.