Deadly Legacy

Rating:
Summary: Robin Burcell has done it again
Review: I enjoyed 'Every Move She Makes' and 'Fatal Truth' so much that I couldn't wait to read 'Deadly Legacy', but I wasn't certain that Burcell could maintain the same intensity in the plot and between the characters for this third outing. Happily, I was just as intrigued with the story and the relationships this time. Once I began reading I was unable to stop until the surprising conclusion.

This story begins with the murder/suicide of an unknown man and a young woman that San Francisco Homicide Inspector Kate Gillespie knew well once upon a time. As Kate and her new partner Rocky Markowsky investigate the deaths become more suspicious. Everyone has something to hide including Kate. Kate initially begs to be removed from this case to which she has so many unhappy associations. However, when she is asked to step aside she is unable to let go of her investigation despite the fact that someone is trying to make her stop permanently.

Burcell's characters are so well developed that you feel like you know them. They are also intelligent, dedicated, honest but flawed just enough that you really want to know them.

The on again off again relationship between Kate and Mike Torrance adds spice to the story, and I would like to see it progress further in the next installment. My only objection is that the book wasn't long enough.

Rating:
Summary: A *must* read
Review: If y'all have't read a Robin Burcell book, you are in for SUCH a treat! :D

All the characters ring true, and Kate Gillespie is the epitomy of a true heroine, the BEST of what we want cops to be. Plus she's way funny. <g> Read all her books ASAP!

Pat, BIG fan of this fabulous author!

Rating:
Summary: A *must* read
Review: If y'all have't read a Robin Burcell book, you are in for SUCH a treat! :D

All the characters ring true, and Kate Gillespie is the epitomy of a true heroine, the BEST of what we want cops to be. Plus she's way funny. Read all her books ASAP!

Pat, BIG fan of this fabulous author!

Rating:
Summary: exciting police procedural
Review: In San Francisco, Homicide Detectives Kate Gillespie and Rocky Markowski investigate what appears is a murder suicide with two corpse inside a car. When Kate sees the female victim, she realizes she was her estranged best friend Eve Tremayne. Kate cut off her relationship with Eve because the latter was into kinky S&M.

Kate and Rocky explores Eve's residence where they find a sex room including adult toys and an album containing pictures of the deceased's clients. Kate sees a picture of her dead father and absconds with it. On the other hand she leaves behind inside the album the picture of her ex-spouse. As Rocky takes over the lead with another cop, Kate is relegated to providing support. The SFPD digs into a violent underworld filled with treachery, duplicity and selfish cover-ups by individuals who will not lose a minute of sleep if three cops must die.

Fans of police procedurals will want to read DEADLY LEGACY, an exciting tale starring a strong cast of characters. Kate is an ethical lead protagonist whose conscience reminds her that she tampered with evidence when she removed the photo. Though everyone insists that Eve was a highly ethical person, Kate knows first hand otherwise. Rocky provides a steady balance and an internal affairs cop adds a romantic angle. The who-done-it is complex as the so-called loving relatives of the victims do everything to avoid exposure. As she did with Every Move She Makes and Fatal Truth, Robin Burcell provides the audience with a strong mystery.

Harriet Klausner

Rating:
Summary: exciting police procedural
Review: In San Francisco, Homicide Detectives Kate Gillespie and Rocky Markowski investigate what appears is a murder suicide with two corpse inside a car. When Kate sees the female victim, she realizes she was her estranged best friend Eve Tremayne. Kate cut off her relationship with Eve because the latter was into kinky S&M.

Kate and Rocky explores Eve's residence where they find a sex room including adult toys and an album containing pictures of the deceased's clients. Kate sees a picture of her dead father and absconds with it. On the other hand she leaves behind inside the album the picture of her ex-spouse. As Rocky takes over the lead with another cop, Kate is relegated to providing support. The SFPD digs into a violent underworld filled with treachery, duplicity and selfish cover-ups by individuals who will not lose a minute of sleep if three cops must die.

Fans of police procedurals will want to read DEADLY LEGACY, an exciting tale starring a strong cast of characters. Kate is an ethical lead protagonist whose conscience reminds her that she tampered with evidence when she removed the photo. Though everyone insists that Eve was a highly ethical person, Kate knows first hand otherwise. Rocky provides a steady balance and an internal affairs cop adds a romantic angle. The who-done-it is complex as the so-called loving relatives of the victims do everything to avoid exposure. As she did with Every Move She Makes and Fatal Truth, Robin Burcell provides the audience with a strong mystery.

Harriet Klausner

Rating:
Summary: Robin Does it Again!
Review: Robin Burcell has written another police procedural that is both interesting and even better, if that is possible, than her previous two bestsellers of Inspector Kate Gillispie. Kate and her new partner, Rocky, go on a chase for a double murder killer, and Kate discovers an old college friend was not the gody-two shoes she appeared to be. Kate is delightful as a woman who is guilty over some of the things she has to do as a police officer and a person. A thriller worthy of a good read at night. I recommend it highly.

Rating:
Summary: Robin Does it Again!
Review: Robin Burcell has written another police procedural that is both interesting and even better, if that is possible, than her previous two bestsellers of Inspector Kate Gillispie. Kate and her new partner, Rocky, go on a chase for a double murder killer, and Kate discovers an old college friend was not the gody-two shoes she appeared to be. Kate is delightful as a woman who is guilty over some of the things she has to do as a police officer and a person. A thriller worthy of a good read at night. I recommend it highly.