"Murder was generally depressingly simple. Person A hated Person B bad enough to want them off the planet. Motives were basic. Money, sex, drugs, revenge. But why did anyone kill a child?"
-Nick's musings from the novel
I have read several Tami Hoag novels and liked them all. She is an excellent storyteller and knows how to weave a plot that will have you turning pages quickly. This one will provide quite an exciting ride!
I have read plenty of murder mysteries but I think this is the first involving husband and wife detectives, namely Nick Fourcade and Annie Broussard. Nick is a "hot-headed, temperamental Frenchman" according to his former boss and "an arrogant, disrespectful ass" from the perspective of his current one, Sheriff Dutrow. One of the interesting things about Nick is that he often speaks using Cajun French. (The novel is set in Bayou Breaux, LA.) The author even provides a Cajun French glossary at the end. Annie is certainly a more patient, level-headed and compassionate character. Both characters were likeable.
When a young child is found murdered in chapter 2, there are many questions including why his mother escaped the same scene with injuries but still alive. Add to this horrific crime: folks with questionable pasts, workplace conflict, juvenile bullying, domestic abuse. It equals a page-turner for sure! I will rate it 5 for its entertainment value.
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