The Janes by Louisa Luna: Review

I love a true crime cop fiction story. I have gravitated to these types of stories since I was 18 years old. I am so excited to be able to review this upcoming book that could seemingly come from the headlines of the newspaper today.

This is the first time I’ve read this author, and while this is part two in a series, it certainly didn’t hold me back. But I am definitely picking up book number one and others by her.

Read on for my complete review.

The Janes by Louisa Luna
Series: An Alice Vega Novel (Book 2)
Publisher: Doubleday (January 21, 2020)
ISBN-13: 978-0385545518

The electric follow-up to Louisa Luna’s acclaimed thriller Two Girls Down, featuring private investigators Alice Vega and Max Caplan.

On the outskirts of San Diego, the bodies of two young women are discovered. They have no names, no IDs, and no family looking for them. Fearing the possibility of a human trafficking ring, the police and FBI reach out to Alice Vega, a private investigator known for finding the missing, for help in finding out who the Janes were–and finding the others who are missing.

Alice Vega is a powerful woman whose determination is matched only by her intellect, and, along with her partner Cap, she will stop at nothing to find the Janes before it is too late.

Louisa Luna is writing new classics of crime fiction, and her partnership of Vega and Cap is rightfully joining the pantheon of the most memorable in crime fiction.

The Janes by Louisa Luna Review

Even though I have never read about Vega and Cap before, I can honestly say that I am addicted. So much so that I have already purchased the first book so I can get to know them from the beginning.

This is the first time I’ve read this author and I absolutely love the characters that she has created. Vega and Cap are two opposites that know how to work together and do their work a wee bit, okay, pretty far outside of legal parameters.

Finding lost children is Vega’s specialty and this story is one that you could expect to read in headline news today. It’s a sad yet startling look at sex trafficking and the fact you never know who can be involved.

The tale is intricately woven and Luna gives us a taste of Vega’s badassery. I think I’m a little in love with her, LOL. She certainly knows how to fight dirty, so be prepared for the blood and gore.

Cap holds his own with her and he is just a wee bit in love with her too. It should be interesting to see where that situation goes and how it develops in future stories.

Amazing detail with intense action and twists keep this story moving along at a quick pace. I love the fact that you really never knew what to expect, and while some details are gruesome and harsh, somehow I have no issue justifying it, given the story line.

As I mentioned before this is not the last book I’m reading by this author. I can’t wait to see what else she delivers in the future!

5 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.