When it comes to crime or cop fiction, count me in. I love a good cop story. This is the third novel in the Clay Edison series that I have been able to review by these authors. All of them are gripping and absorbing.
With this edition about to arrive, check out my thoughts below.
The Burning by Jonathan Kellerman; Jesse Kellerman
Series : Clay Edison
Publisher : Ballantine Books (September 21, 2021)
ISBN-13 : 978-0525620112
OVERVIEW:
A raging wildfire. A massive blackout. A wealthy man shot to death in his palatial hilltop home.
For Clay Edison, it’s all in a day’s work. As a deputy coroner, caring for the dead, he speaks for those who cannot speak for themselves. He prides himself on an unflinching commitment to the truth. Even when it gets him into trouble.
Then, while working the murder scene, Clay is horrified to discover a link to his brother, Luke. Horrified. But not surprised. Luke is fresh out of prison and struggling to stay on the straight and narrow.
And now he’s gone AWOL.
The race is on for Clay to find him before anyone else can. Confronted with Luke’s legacy of violence, Clay is forced to reckon with his own suspicions, resentments, and loyalties. Is his brother a killer? Or could he be the victim in all of this, too?
The Burning by Jonathan Kellerman; Jesse Kellerman Review
When your job and personal life collide it is tough to keep them separate. That is what Clay is faced with in this new suspense novel.
One thing that cracks me up, and I often see similar comments by reviewers of these stories, is that Clay sure does push the boundaries of his job. However, that is why we love to read these stories! After all, what would you do if your brother is implicated or involved in a possible crime and you have a badge?
The Kellerman’s explore these boundaries with this book and keep us in the front seat of the action as Clay rushes to find the truth. A tip here. A suspicious activity there. Trying not to involve others for their safety and preservation. Drips here and there; they know how to keep us on the edge.
The ramp-up to the truth is fast-paced and heart-pounding not only for Clay but for the reader as well. Is this going to be the last Clay Edison book? It seems like everything is left hanging in the wind but knowing the Kellerman’s writing, I think there is will be more to come.
With the boundaries pushed, The Burning is an exciting read with a crazy plot and ending that will capture your attention! Definitely read the prior book, Half Moon Bay, before diving into this one!
4 STARS!
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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