4 stars out of 5
This is the twelfth in the Kindle County Legal series, and while this isn't the first book I've read by this talented author, it's my series first. For the record, I had no trouble following the story, so it stands alone well (and I definitely plan to read more). Ever her own person, self-described bisexual Pinky lives alone and prefers the formally unattached life as she works for attorney Rik Dudek as a licensed private investigator. They just got a new case defending Highland Isle Police Chief Lucia Gomez, who's been accused of demanding sex from her staff in exchange for promotions.
Meanwhile, Pinky is curious, to say the least, about her next-door neighbor - a mysterious and (to her) weird guy she dubs TWO. He comes and goes at strange hours wearing strange clothing; when he's home, no sounds can be heard inside his apartment save the occasional sneeze. As the trial for Chief Gomez begins, Pinky begins to follow her building mate to see what he's up to. Finally, she reaches a conclusion as to what he's doing, but the question now is why and on behalf of whom. Since he's not the most sociable of guys, she's got her work cut out for her; but then, she never been known as a shrinking violet.
As details of the charges against the chief come to light, it appears a maniacal former police colleague and now wealthy real estate mogul may be trying to settle a score. And could it be there's a connection to what Pinky's building mate is up to? Whatever that is, it can't be good for Pinky's mental or physical health. In the end, it's a fast-paced romp that's strong on relationships and kept me turning the pages all the way to the end. Many thanks to the publisher, via NetGalley, for providing me with a pre-release copy to read and review. Recommended!
Suspect by Scott Turow (Grand Central Publishing, September 2022); 449 pp.
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