4 stars

It's been a while since I read the last series and I really enjoyed coming back to them.

Both guys are struggling in the aftermath of the previous book. Hazard is struggling the most and I liked how his depression was handled. It was very subtle at times and he couldn't see that's what it was. John Henry's reactions here were also very well done. From his need and desire to help to utter frustration when he is being rebuffed. With Emery no longer a police detective and the guys no longer working together they are both finding the transition difficult. 

I liked both of their reactions to Grey. He tried hard but he can't seem to win them over.

The case had the usual twists and turns, keeping the pace up and making the book a page turner. I can't wait to see how Emery faces off against this new adversary. He may have taken the end of this case hard and is doubting himself but I'm sure he will come out swinging.