Fallen Star

Fallen Star

By

Lee  Goldberg

 A fifty-five-gallon drum washes up in the Malibu Lagoon stuffed with the corpse of Gene Dent, the key player in a bribery scandal that ensnared several local politicians. LASD detectives Eve Ronin and Duncan Pavone know the case—and all the likely suspects—well. Just as they begin their investigation, the sheriff publicly reveals evidence linking the crime to LA’s mayor.

But Eve and Duncan realize the bombshell allegation, true or not, arises from corruption within the sheriff’s own office…because they helped cover it up years ago. If the sheriff goes down, so will they.

Eve is agonizing over her moral dilemma when a helicopter crashes in the hillside below her Calabasas home. It’s not a coincidence. Eve soon discovers among the twisted wreckage and dead passengers shocking connections to her own past…and they lead straight to a fight for her life.

I’d never read any of the Eve Ronin books before, so I figured I’d give this one a shot. I really enjoyed the story—Eve finds herself investigating a murder while also dealing with the fallout from a helicopter crash. These events both add tension and complexity to the plot. The helicopter incident brings in Walker and Sharpe, who I believe have their own series, which was a nice crossover element.

Overall, it was a satisfying read. If I had one small complaint, it’s that some of the sentences felt a bit too long—I caught myself thinking breathe more than once. But that’s just my personal take.

Would I recommend the book? Definitely. I’d be keen to read more from the series.

I'd like to thank the publisher and Net Galley for an ARC of this book.