And Grant You Peace by Kate Flora
Summary: Most
people run from fires; firemen and cops run toward them‚ especially when
someone inside is screaming. It began when a boy banged on Burgess's car
window. He got a gasped‚ "Fire at the mosque and someone's in there‚"
and a frantic gesture toward the old commercial building that served as a
mosque for Portland's Somali community.
His dash into the building leads to a very young mother and tiny baby in a
locked closet‚ and to his worst nightmare -- investigating the death of another
child. He must deal with suspicious‚ uncooperative refugees‚ members of a
motorcycle gang‚ businessmen engaged in illegal activity‚ and threats to his
family before identifying the mute and terrified young mother and getting
justice for a helpless child who never had a chance.
Angie's Comments: An interesting book that is ultimately about
greed and, fortunately, love among families. I found myself getting frustrated
when no one was cooperating with the police, so author Kate Flora is great at
creating atmosphere. And unlike in many mysteries that I have read, I felt that
Joe Burgess’s personal life complimented the case he investigates in this book
and really adds to the plot.
I recommend this book to readers of
mystery and police fiction.
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