A Killing in China Basin - Softcover

Russell, Kirk

3.85

269 ratings by Goodreads

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1847513581 ISBN 13: 9781847513588

Publisher: Severn House, 2012

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A new crime series set in San Francisco launches with a late night phone call. The body of a young woman lies in a trash-strewn room of a derelict building in China Basin. With that, veteran San Francisco homicide inspector, Ben Raveneau, and his hard-charging new partner, Elizabeth la Rosa, catch their first case together. But they can’t identify the victim and they don’t know why she was there. A false confession misleads and the apparent suicide but possible murder of an SF homicide inspector on medical leave may tie in. When Raveneau and la Rosa finally catch a break they are led into the past and a long ago case. A woman famous for her charitable works moves into focus and the inspectors adjust yet again. Now they’re close but are racing against someone intent on stopping them.

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About the Author:

Kirk Russell lives in Berkeley, California. He is married with two daughters and is the author of the highly-acclaimed John Marquez crime series and Ben Raveneau thrillers.

Review:

A plot that’s chock-a-block with red herrings and unexpected twists, an appealingly hard-bitten hero, and plenty of action make this solidly written police procedural a good choice for all fans of the genre. (Booklist)

With more twists and turns than Lombard Street, Russell’s complex plot makes for a pulse-pounding police thriller. Raveneau brings old-school knowledge to investigations and learns a few new tricks himself (Library Journal)

The plot is upstaged by the brooding characters, good and evil, the snappy rhythms of Russell’s sharply observed prose and the promise of Raveneau’s return. (Kirkus Review)

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