Review: And Grant You Peace by Kate Flora

A Mysterious Review of And Grant You Peace by Kate Flora. A Joe Burgess Mystery.

Review summary: This is a superior police procedural, a complex puzzle that requires the vigilance and patience of one dedicated police detective to solve. It is a thrill to tag along with him as his investigation unfolds. With a solid plot and a strong cast of characters, this is an exceptional entry in this series. (Click here for text of full review.)

Our rating:

And Grant You Peace
Kate Flora
A Joe Burgess Mystery
Five Star (November 2014)

Publisher synopsis: Most people run from fires; firemen and cops run toward them, especially when someone inside is screaming. It began when a boy banged on Burgess's car window. He got a gasped, "Fire at the mosque and someone's in there," and a frantic gesture toward the old commercial building that served as a mosque for Portland's Somali community.

His dash into the building leads to a very young mother and tiny baby in a locked closet, and to his worst nightmare — investigating the death of another child. He must deal with suspicious, uncooperative refugees, members of a motorcycle gang, businessmen engaged in illegal activity, and threats to his family before identifying the mute and terrified young mother and getting justice for a helpless child who never had a chance.