Street Dreams/Abridged

Rating:
Summary: Putting some spark back into it.
Review: With Stalker, Kellerman introduced Cindy as the next generation of detective in the Decker family. While that book did not reach its full potential, Street Dreams does a lot better. This is the first book in a while from this once fascinating series which does justice to both the characters and the writer.

Cindy is a lot less contrived and more interesting than she was in Stalker. Kellerman has let her be less driven and somehow more human. Koby is a really nice character addition and he gives the book a little extra sparkle. The story is interesting and the relationship between the character generations is well written.

Unfortunately, the story of the German murder which Rina investigates is a bit of an off note in an otherwise sharp book. While it had the potential to be interesting, it is never really developed and in the end serves only to distract from the main event.

Long time fans of the series should take heart and enjoy. Newcomers probably should not begin here-- the backstory is a little dense if you haven't met the characters already.