Stormy Weather

Charlotte Justice #2

by Paula L. Woods

Los Angeles is in the midst of rebuilding in the aftermath of the Rodney King riots when Detective Charlotte Justice of the LAPD's elite Robbery-Homicide division takes on a high-profile case. The victim is pioneering black film director Maynard Duncan, a show business contemporary of her father. Charlotte, fueled by a desire to see the job done right and out of respect for a great man's memory, plunges badge-deep into the murky relationships between the director, his family, caregivers, business associates, and an elusive young man who seems to hold the key to unlocking the crime. Even when storm clouds gather, Detective Justice won't give upputting her career, her personal relationships, even her own life on the line.

Genres: Mystery, African American

334 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 2001

About the author

Paula is a member of Mystery Writers of America, the International Association of Crime Writers, and Sisters in Crime. She has also served as an Edgar judge, on the Author Committee of the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books and speaker at the festival.

A native of Los Angeles, Paula's lifelong love of books has resulted in the growth of her personal library to over 1,000 volumes.

Series:
* Charlotte Justice Mystery

Reviews

[Mary · Rating 2 out of 5]

An average mystery, with the theme of classic black films.

[Yvette]

Even though I didn't read the first book in this series :) It was still a goodread. Loved it.

[Coffee&Books]

This book was a much better read than the first! Am hoping they keep getting better. Two to go to finish the series.

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

Audiobook. Black, female cop. Trying to survive in a man’s world.

[Kay Futrell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Following Charlotte along her road with the lapd and with her family was interesting and fun but not great!!

[Pamela · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty good although it left a couple of questions.