Everybody Knows

After reading Deadly Switch by Karen Dodd, I looked forward to her new novel. She didn't disappoint. Her ability to juggle multiple characters but not lose or confuse the reader is remarkable. Every character, whether they're lowlife or highly stationed, is well-crafted and distinct. Her vividly described settings are as well, which means that anyone who loves travel will appreciate the journey Nicholas Moretti, the protagonist, takes in his quest to solve the mystery of who killed the woman he still loves.

The author deftly delves into this world of corruption, where those who try to expose the criminals and bring them to justice put their lives at risk. And behind this story is a little boy, Nichols Moretti's son, the one he didn't know existed. Where he is and who has him is another layer that kept me engaged in this fast-paced thriller.