This is my first Jay Brandon novel, and after reading this well-crafted thriller, I am going to try and catch up on his other works. Brandons plot is as thick as thieves, and he masterfully winds the reader through the involved story. Young District Attorney Chris Sinclair finds himself drawn into his past as a young girls body found in a shallow grave turns out to be the daughter of his college sweetheart. Further problems ensue when he finds out that the girl has an older sister, Clarissa, who just might be his daughter. Sinclair digs deep to find the childs killer and rescue his supposedly kidnapped daughter. The killer is apprehended, but its up to Sinclair with very little evidence to bring the man to justice. There are several unexpected twists and turns and a tight, tense denouement. Theres lots of good legal writers out there, and I add Jay Brandon to the list!
The author gets a lot of his law right, but then wants us to believe that the DA does his own investigating, even doing a little bande on the side. Too much to buy.
Its always difficult to write a bad review when one realizes the weeks and months that must go into writing a novel. But this book is just a waste. The idea for the book is good and it begins well. A woman is been found dead and the hero recognizes the face of his old love when he sees a reconstruction of the face of the corpse. But from that point the author does not know where to go. The plot limps along with a lot of pointless conversations, little action, and badly described emotions. It is difficult to maintain interest in the characters. I wish I had not read this book and - if you buy it - youll be sorry too.
