This is a good one for the times you would rather read your movie night away.
When Nobody Talks...The Stones Cry Out.
During a rally in the searing heat of a Virginia summer, two men plummet from a building into the crowd below. The victims are a white police officer and a young black man with a troubled past. And though hundreds of people stood at the scene, nobody saw what happened. Or are they just not talking.
FBI agent Raleigh Harmon, one of Richmond’s own, has to solve the case–fast. The Bureau wants a quick verdict, with or without the truth. But with tight-lipped witnesses, Raleigh must rely on her instincts and her training in forensic geology to uncover the facts. Working her connections with the city’s powerful families and its seedy underbelly, Raleigh is determined to see justice prevail. Will she solve the case before the growing racial unrest rages out of control? Or will her choices ultimately bring down everyone involved—including Raleigh herself?
During a rally in the searing heat of a Virginia summer, two men plummet from a building into the crowd below. The victims are a white police officer and a young black man with a troubled past. And though hundreds of people stood at the scene, nobody saw what happened. Or are they just not talking.FBI agent Raleigh Harmon, one of Richmond’s own, has to solve the case–fast. The Bureau wants a quick verdict, with or without the truth. But with tight-lipped witnesses, Raleigh must rely on her instincts and her training in forensic geology to uncover the facts. Working her connections with the city’s powerful families and its seedy underbelly, Raleigh is determined to see justice prevail. Will she solve the case before the growing racial unrest rages out of control? Or will her choices ultimately bring down everyone involved—including Raleigh herself?
Debut author Sibella Giorello plots a clever, atmospheric murder mystery that is sure to stump even the more seasoned mystery buffs. Giorello’s knowledge of criminal investigation and forensic geology had me on several occasions reading the author’s bio to see if she was a former investigator. Giorella’s sometimes grisly, mostly scenic portrayal of Richmond, Virginia made me appreciate a city steeped in American history.
By the time I found out who-done-it and why-they-did-it, Raleigh Harmon’s flawed but endearing character whittled a space in my heart making me hopeful for a sequel. Secondary characters were developed just enough to carry the plot to a satisfying ending, while still leaving me curious to find out more.
This book’s a keeper!
2 Your say:
I'm going to have to look for this one!
I won the second book in this series from Relz, and the third book comes out March of next year, so I guess I better get my lead out and read this one first. So many books...*g*
Thanks for adding my button to your blog, CeeCee. I *love* the orange too - it's my favorite color!
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