perri's review
4.0
Even though the publication of this book is 1996, it feels very apropos for today's political climate. Reacting to what they see as judicial injustice, a mob targets a black man. A white man is mistakenly identified as the ring leader, and is targeted to represent racial injustice in general. Politicians feed the frenzy and use every angle for ways to consolidate power and strengthen their own agenda. In the midst is Det. Gitsky struggling to follow correct police procedure to ensure a righteous arrest. That he is reeling from the recent death of his wife and make errors in judgment adds to his humanity.
ibeforem's review
4.0
This is either part of the Dismas Hardy series or part of a separate Abe Glitsky series, depending on your source. I really enjoyed this book. Hardy hardly appears in it at all, so you really get to know Abe Glitsky. The “fugitives” are also very likable characters.
I mostly had it figured out by the end (which I don’t mind), but I forgot that I already knew about one of the twists from later books.
I mostly had it figured out by the end (which I don’t mind), but I forgot that I already knew about one of the twists from later books.
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