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Danger Returns in Pairs
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Homicide detective Shawn Danger just started a new job in his hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania. Although he's tried to put his troubled past behind him, it quickly collides with the present as he is called to his first crime scene, where he finds the body of a childhood friend.
The reclusive songwriter was brutally stabbed, leaving only four living members of the group that once bonded over unstable homes and violent fathers. Even more disturbing, Shawn finds a drawing suggesting the murderer came from within the group -- and that the killer's work isn't finished yet.
As he hunts down the elusive killer and searches for the next intended victim, Shawn looks for leads in unusual places, worries about his cat, and tries to find time to celebrate his girlfriend Sarah's birthday. But as distractions from his family, girlfriend, and even his captain get in the way of the investigation, can Shawn find the killer before he becomes the next victim?
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Homicide detective Shawn Danger just started a new job in his hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania. Although he's tried to put his troubled past behind him, it quickly collides with the present as he is called to his first crime scene, where he finds the body of a childhood friend.
The reclusive songwriter was brutally stabbed, leaving only four living members of the group that once bonded over unstable homes and violent fathers. Even more disturbing, Shawn finds a drawing suggesting the murderer came from within the group -- and that the killer's work isn't finished yet.
As he hunts down the elusive killer and searches for the next intended victim, Shawn looks for leads in unusual places, worries about his cat, and tries to find time to celebrate his girlfriend Sarah's birthday. But as distractions from his family, girlfriend, and even his captain get in the way of the investigation, can Shawn find the killer before he becomes the next victim?
All books in this series: Danger in Cat World: amazon.com/dp/B00BAPB3TQ Danger Returns in Pairs: Currently viewing
260 pages, Paperback
First published March 26, 2015
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Nina Post
13 books69 followersNina Post is the author of ten novels, including The Last Condo Board of the Apocalypse, One Ghost Per Serving, and The Zaanics Deceit.
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June 12, 2015
I'm a fan of all of Nina Post's work, and I was a fan of the first book in this series Danger in Cat World, so I expected to enjoy this one. I didn't expect Danger Returns in Pairs to be her most mature and serious work yet. That's not to say there aren't a lot of laughs (it wouldn't be Nina Post if there weren't a healthy dose of oddball humor), but she deals with a couple of heavy themes, and handles them, in my opinion, very well.
In Danger Returns in Pairs, Shawn Danger is investigating the murder of another recluse, but this time it turns out to be a good friend of his from grade school with whom he'd lost contact. After examining some of the details at the crime scene, Shawn learns that the murder may not have been isolated incidents, and that more of his old friends—and perhaps he himself—are in danger.
Though the details of the crimes kept me guessing, what drew me in were the character studies. In this book Post deals with PTSD, child abuse, and the complicated relationship adult survivors of child abuse have with their former abusers. It's incredibly well done. The characters and their histories and situations are handled delicately and deftly.
Despite the serious subject matter, the book reads quickly and beautifully. It was an absolute joy to read, and a fine continuation of the series. Also, despite the conspicuous lack of cats in the title, Shawn's cat Comet returns. He's a champ.
Overall, while this didn't knock my favorite Post book from its #1 spot, I think it may be Nina Post's finest book today. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in books.
[Note: In my opinion, you do not need to read [book: Danger in Cat World] first. While you'll know a few of the characters better if you do, the main plot of the story doesn't hinge on prior knowledge.]
In Danger Returns in Pairs, Shawn Danger is investigating the murder of another recluse, but this time it turns out to be a good friend of his from grade school with whom he'd lost contact. After examining some of the details at the crime scene, Shawn learns that the murder may not have been isolated incidents, and that more of his old friends—and perhaps he himself—are in danger.
Though the details of the crimes kept me guessing, what drew me in were the character studies. In this book Post deals with PTSD, child abuse, and the complicated relationship adult survivors of child abuse have with their former abusers. It's incredibly well done. The characters and their histories and situations are handled delicately and deftly.
Despite the serious subject matter, the book reads quickly and beautifully. It was an absolute joy to read, and a fine continuation of the series. Also, despite the conspicuous lack of cats in the title, Shawn's cat Comet returns. He's a champ.
Overall, while this didn't knock my favorite Post book from its #1 spot, I think it may be Nina Post's finest book today. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in books.
[Note: In my opinion, you do not need to read [book: Danger in Cat World] first. While you'll know a few of the characters better if you do, the main plot of the story doesn't hinge on prior knowledge.]
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