Thank you Minotaur Books, #partner, for the advanced copy of Long Gone in exchange for my honest review.
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Published: August 9, 2022
Summary:
Long Gone, the next installment of Joanna Schaffhausen’s critically acclaimed Detective Annalisa Vega series.
Chicago detective Annalisa Vega shattered her life, personally and professionally, when she turned in her ex-cop father for his role in a murder. Her family can’t forgive her. Her fellow officers no longer trust her. So when detective Leo Hammond turns up dead in a bizarre murder, Annalisa thinks she has nothing to lose by investigating whatever secrets he hid behind the thin blue line.
Annalisa quickly zeroes in on someone who had good reason to want Hammond dead: a wealthy, fast-talking car salesman who’d gotten away with murder once and wasn’t about to let Hammond take a second shot. Moe Bocks remains the number one suspect in his girlfriend’s brutal unsolved death, and now he’s got a new woman in his sights—Annalisa’s best friend.
Annalisa is desperate to protect her friend and force Bocks to pay, either for Hammond’s death or his earlier crime. But when no one else believes the connection, she takes increasingly risky chances to reveal the truth. Because both Hammond and Bocks had secrets to die for, and if she doesn’t untangle them soon, Annalisa will be next.
My thoughts:
This is the second book in Joanna Schaffhausen’s Detective Annalisa Vega series and I was so excited to get this book. I first became a fan of this author when I discovered her Elle Hathaway series and I have to say I am loving this new series just as much!
I love police procedurals and this one is such a well-written one. I will say, I strongly encourage you to read the first book, Gone for Good, before picking this one up. It really will give you a better feel for the character dynamics that are in play, not only concerning Annalisa, but also a few other characters.
This particular installment really keeps you engaged and, on your toes, the entire way through. It’s a fast-paced read and I loved all the twists that are thrown our way. It’s a case where there are plenty of suspects and you aren’t sure who to trust.
Once again, Annalisa proves to be one kick-a** character – she’s tough and feisty and doesn’t take too kindly to the word “no.” I loved that her partner is her ex-husband. The banter between them is golden and I’m curious to see where this goes in the next book…I do hope there is more to this series! I am not ready to say goodbye to Annalisa just yet!
I definitely recommend this book, and this series, to all fans of police procedurals and those who enjoy a good mystery!
Books in this series:
- Gone for Good
- Long Gone
