This book is vile, racist, anti-women, homophobic, violent, contains
foul language and characters of corruption and pure evil. It is also a ripping
good story. The main characters are
police women (and men) in 1974 Atlanta, Georgia. If you remember 1974, you will recognize the
casual racism and ethnic slurs that abounded in southern cities of that time.
You will also recognize some of the music and businesses from that era.
Kate is a newbie cop. She is also completely out of her
comfort zone. She is Jewish, widowed, rich privileged and educated. The women
and men she is thrown in with in “cop world” are working class, racist,
anti-Jew, hard-bitten, bullying and for the most part trying to do a decent job
under awful circumstances. The writing
is sharp, pointed and unflinching. The
plot unfolds fast enough to keep you turning the pages long after you should be
safely in bed.
You will find yourself sympathizing with macho cops who
operate just below the level of corruption. You will figure out the bad guy and
the plot twists long before Kate does, but that won’t diminish your enjoyment
of this thrilling thriller.
5 of 5 stars
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