Book Overview
Detective L. A. Franco is back
For Frank, L.A.P.D. Homicide Lieutenant L. A. Franco and her homicide squad, it's business as usual--a multiple murder, ugly as it is, at least seems to have an easy explanation. Until it coincides with an untimely drive-by shooting. The drive-by victim is Placa Estrella, a rising young Chicana gang-banger. Placa was a toddler on the streets when Franco was just a rookie, and for her Placa's death is personal. The murder appears to be a routine gang hit, but as Frank tracks every lead to it's logical conclusion, it becomes apparent that this case is anything but routine. The investigation ultimately pulls Frank and her squad in conflicting directions while drawing Frank closer to the county's new Chief Coroner, Gail Lawless. Through a series of twists and turns, all of Frank's leads eventually bring her to the disquieting possibility that the killer she seeks might well be one of own brothers in blue.Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1931513147
ISBN13:9781931513142
Release Date:January 2003
Publisher:Bella Books
Length:292 Pages
Weight:0.45 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.7" x 8.7"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Good plot, not so great dialogue
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I agree with the earlier reviewer that there is too much "gang lingo" in this book. However, if you can get past it, the plot is rather well done. Not as good as her first book ("Bleeding Out"), but good. The underlying love story is very well done and kept me turning the pages, hoping Frank wouldn't let Gail get away.
Gritty, Hard Hitting
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Baxter Claire takes you to the mean streets of LA, but with a modern twist. The language is vibrant and real, the story compelling and in the end the street does rule, just as it often does in real life. Lt. Franco and her squad are imperfect and interesting. This is a powerful series.
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