Detective Mark Waters has visited THE DEPOT before, a few times, usually for a noonday meal at his favorite corner table. Today death draws him to the popular eatery. No, not the death of one of the many spirits rumored to haunt the place since the 1800’s -- but the apparent suicide of one of its wealthy patrons. Evidence points to Devin Burke throwing himself in front of a train out back, but cop’s intuition has Waters digging deeper. Investigating the final moments of the man’s life caught on a now “missing” surveillance tape. Listening as the man’s parents cry foul.

Waters has questions aplenty. Why would a man like Burke, who seemingly has everything, end his life in such a gruesome manner? Why does the tape turn up in the hands of beautiful Ashlyn Allan, the night bartender? What exactly is on the tape? 

Has Detective Mark Waters stumbled onto a murder disguised as suicide -- or simply a chance at love? 

Though well-paced and cleverly written, I’m giving THE DEPOT four stars because, IMHO, it seemed incomplete. I was left wanting and felt the author might have fleshed the story out a bit more. Of course, maybe that is Carmen DeSousa’s intention as THE DEPOT is a prequel to THE LIBRARY where Detective Waters’ journey continues in a longer version. That THE DEPOT is simply the hors d'oeuvre meant to whet the appetite.  

What can I say but “Color me there.”

I would recommend THE DEPOT to any reader who loves a tantalizing mystery series.



Carmen DeSousa's novels brim with romance, suspense and tragedy. Her sensual and gripping mysteries have earned bestseller status on three continents. Some of her other titles are: She Belongs to Me, Land of the Noonday Sun and Split Decisions. Learn more about this talented author at http://www.carmendesousa.com/