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Adam Kaminski #2
A Thin Veil
A grieving mother’s plea drives a Philadelphia detective to expose a murderer hiding among Washington, D.C.’s rich and powerful.
On detail to the Philadelphia Police Department's Dignitary Protection Unit, Detective Adam Kaminski’s latest assignment is to babysit the senior senator from Pennsylvania as she visits Philadelphia with the French Ambassador to the United States. When the senator’s aide is shot as the group prepares to leave DC, the FBI assumes the senator was the target. The aide’s parents aren’t so sure.
Sent to DC to find out what really happened, Adam finds himself facing down a powerful senator, a desperate architectural historian and a silver-tongued ambassador, all with an ambitious DCPD Officer who’s willing to do whatever it takes to get her man. Adam has to sift through the muck that is the dark side of DC politics to find the truth before the murderer slips safely back into the protective shelter of wealth and power.
On detail to the Philadelphia Police Department's Dignitary Protection Unit, Detective Adam Kaminski’s latest assignment is to babysit the senior senator from Pennsylvania as she visits Philadelphia with the French Ambassador to the United States. When the senator’s aide is shot as the group prepares to leave DC, the FBI assumes the senator was the target. The aide’s parents aren’t so sure.
Sent to DC to find out what really happened, Adam finds himself facing down a powerful senator, a desperate architectural historian and a silver-tongued ambassador, all with an ambitious DCPD Officer who’s willing to do whatever it takes to get her man. Adam has to sift through the muck that is the dark side of DC politics to find the truth before the murderer slips safely back into the protective shelter of wealth and power.
272 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 16, 2015
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About the author
Jane Gorman
11 books100 followersJane Gorman is the author of the Adam Kaminski mystery series and the Cape May Cozy Mysteries with a Twist. Formerly an anthropologist, a diplomat and a park ranger (not all at the same time!) Gorman draws on her life experiences in each of her books. Gorman is a member of the Sisters in Crime and a former president of the Delaware Valley Chapter. She loves writing almost as much as she loves reading, and is always interested in hearing about a good book!
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May 28, 2022
When his contact with VIPs visiting Philadelphia from DC gets shot the day their trips begins, Adam Kaminski finds himself headed to DC to offer insight to local officials. As they learn more about Jay Kapoor, Senator Lisa Marshall, and the French ambassador, Adam and local law enforcement seem to be looking for different answers. Diplomatic Security Agent Sam Burke and his liaison in the DCPD, Ramona Davis, however, her him search for unexpected clues. Will they uncover the truth or cause more trouble for those involved?
POSSIBLE SPOILERS: I found the detective’s focus compelling since his search for the truth of his case seemed to keep him from noticing clues about changing circumstances back home. A couple of chapters presented thoughts from the view an unidentified character or characters that didn’t really seem to add much to the story even at the denouement. The author did think out the story and weaves in a few extra connections to get clues to right detectives.
POSSIBLE SPOILERS: I found the detective’s focus compelling since his search for the truth of his case seemed to keep him from noticing clues about changing circumstances back home. A couple of chapters presented thoughts from the view an unidentified character or characters that didn’t really seem to add much to the story even at the denouement. The author did think out the story and weaves in a few extra connections to get clues to right detectives.
November 6, 2020
I finished this book ONLY because I never leave a book as DNF. Absolutely horrible plot. There is mystery in it but the way people go about solving it is absolutely pathetic. Also, apparently, grinning is one of author's favorite words. Everyone are grinning (about nothing at all) in this book. Way too much attention is given to other things that have no relation at all to the ongoing story. That is not world building at all. It's just as if author submitted the draft and was informed to somehow double or triple the word count and she put in superfluous thing in it to make it a longer story. The one star I give is solely due to the wonderful portrayal of a brother sister relationship. Nothing else in this book matters and I highly recommend no one reads it.
December 25, 2018
I know it is a novel, but there are to many things not fitting together. Like the FBI shares or tolerates other police in their investigation, the way it was investigated, the story itself with the ambassador inviting the philly detective and many more things. Also some flaws like in one sentence the detective is sitting at home and can hear his wife doing the dishes, but than his boss comes to his desk ? Needs some fine tuning ........
June 3, 2019
A good read
I enjoyed the character development and pace of this story. Jane Gorman's writing ability is definitely a cut above, making this book a good read. It flows smoothly, but I wish the ending had been more dramatic. In my opinion, it ended with a soft thud. Who killed the young assistant, and why? Was he the intended target or was the senator or her husband? And who was the killer? There were no clear indicator, meaning someone was going to have to dig deep.
I enjoyed the character development and pace of this story. Jane Gorman's writing ability is definitely a cut above, making this book a good read. It flows smoothly, but I wish the ending had been more dramatic. In my opinion, it ended with a soft thud. Who killed the young assistant, and why? Was he the intended target or was the senator or her husband? And who was the killer? There were no clear indicator, meaning someone was going to have to dig deep.
November 29, 2018
A Modern Agatha Christie story
The writer is good, a story in a small enclosure where every one was suspect, having opportunities for killing. The dismay of the book is the usual political bashing FBI. Well, the two main characters, both cops, had sabotaged FBI investigation because their personal connection with the criminal.
The writer is good, a story in a small enclosure where every one was suspect, having opportunities for killing. The dismay of the book is the usual political bashing FBI. Well, the two main characters, both cops, had sabotaged FBI investigation because their personal connection with the criminal.
December 10, 2018
Good, solid writing. Adam Kaminski is a history teacher turned Philly cop on special duty to protect VIPs. When the senator's aide gets shot, everyone thinks the senator or the ambassador was the target. Adam represents the interests of the actual victim. Then he learns the victim wasn't so innocent.
February 9, 2019
Detective Adams is on a detail mission in Washington DC when a sniper kills the aide of the senator.Thinking it was senator that was the target. All is not what it seems as Adams goes deeper into what happened. He is close to his sister which helps ground him for the work he does. Interesting of how he digs into and finds the clues and the person.
August 23, 2019
Murder and power rolled into a plot.
The story had great hope and yet went awry as it developed. The hard nosed cop always in hot water, the powerful and famous in DC, and the struggling personal relationships added up to a storyline out of a TV detective show. Could have been better.
The story had great hope and yet went awry as it developed. The hard nosed cop always in hot water, the powerful and famous in DC, and the struggling personal relationships added up to a storyline out of a TV detective show. Could have been better.
January 17, 2022
I loved reading this book.
This is a mystery. It's part of a series. The main character is a police detective that I immediately liked. This book has great characters, story, and settings.
I like the style of this book. It's rich, full of people with complex lives and emotions.
It's a very satisfying book to read.
This is a mystery. It's part of a series. The main character is a police detective that I immediately liked. This book has great characters, story, and settings.
I like the style of this book. It's rich, full of people with complex lives and emotions.
It's a very satisfying book to read.
December 1, 2018
An interesting mystery
The plot will keep you guessing. The characters, while interesting never really made me feel for them. I wasn't invested in Adam Kaminski and won't read more books in this series.
The plot will keep you guessing. The characters, while interesting never really made me feel for them. I wasn't invested in Adam Kaminski and won't read more books in this series.
December 16, 2018
I enjoyed this book, with great insight into the workings in Washington DC. The description of the capital, the thinking of the characters and the dynamics between various departments in government made for a great read.
January 26, 2019
Great story, each page grabs you to keep reading
Kaminski a police detective from Philadelphia is directed to join an investigation in D.C. Upon arriving he is teamed up with a female DC police officer.
Kaminski a police detective from Philadelphia is directed to join an investigation in D.C. Upon arriving he is teamed up with a female DC police officer.
March 7, 2019
Very interesting story
The author has written a very suspenseful and entertaining mystery story of a crime involving important and political people. A story that will keep you entertained and guessing as to what will be the outcome.
The author has written a very suspenseful and entertaining mystery story of a crime involving important and political people. A story that will keep you entertained and guessing as to what will be the outcome.
January 30, 2020
A good mystery
This is a book that grabs your attention and it grows from there. There are many clues as you read along but the end is surprising. Looking forward to reading more of your books.
This is a book that grabs your attention and it grows from there. There are many clues as you read along but the end is surprising. Looking forward to reading more of your books.
July 28, 2020
The cops do their investigation taking a different line than the FBI. Multiple people with various crimes.
I wanted Adam to break up with Sylvia - she's an irritating character but fortunately not present most of the time.
Politics and more
I wanted Adam to break up with Sylvia - she's an irritating character but fortunately not present most of the time.
Politics and more
October 10, 2023
A policeman from Philly has to work in DC to help the FBI and the local police. Help is the wrong word. Adam is not wanted by either group. The locals relent quickly, but the FBI never until he solved the problem. Good read.
November 30, 2018
Very good mystery novel
Recommend to anyone who enjoys a good mystery. Adam Kaminski character to easy to listen to and he displays his part well.
Recommend to anyone who enjoys a good mystery. Adam Kaminski character to easy to listen to and he displays his part well.
December 1, 2018
Riveting.
I enjoyed this book. DC setting was interesting. The characters were enjoyable. The murderer was a,surprise to me. A fast read.
I enjoyed this book. DC setting was interesting. The characters were enjoyable. The murderer was a,surprise to me. A fast read.
December 2, 2018
Good Book
I really enjoyed this book.It's fast paced enough to keep the story line from getting boring.I like the characters as well.
I really enjoyed this book.It's fast paced enough to keep the story line from getting boring.I like the characters as well.
December 9, 2018
A good story
I liked the characters. The story was political not my favorite. Bad guys caught. Story seemed a little drawn out to me.
I liked the characters. The story was political not my favorite. Bad guys caught. Story seemed a little drawn out to me.
December 9, 2018
Wow
Talk about twist and turns.. This story I couldn't put down. Characters were so real. If you like suspense, mysteries this is a book to hold your attention.
Talk about twist and turns.. This story I couldn't put down. Characters were so real. If you like suspense, mysteries this is a book to hold your attention.
December 16, 2018
It was an interesting read but seemed too drawn out by adding subplots that didn't help to resolve the crime .
December 17, 2018
Really enjoyed this book.
This was a great read. Good story and plot. Would recommend this as well worth reading. Can't wait to read the next one!
This was a great read. Good story and plot. Would recommend this as well worth reading. Can't wait to read the next one!
January 2, 2019
Ok
This was a good mystery but it moved so slow and had so many characters to keep up with, I lost interest. I finally managed to finish it.
This was a good mystery but it moved so slow and had so many characters to keep up with, I lost interest. I finally managed to finish it.
April 23, 2019
Routine. It was a cheapie Nook purchase. Not especially inclined to read more if the series. This in #2.
December 14, 2019
Avery good read
This book was very Entertainig. There were multiple plot ones running and they all came together in the end. I will read more from this author.
This book was very Entertainig. There were multiple plot ones running and they all came together in the end. I will read more from this author.
April 28, 2020
Good mystery
I really liked this book. Good characters. I hope to read the next one. I like unpredictability. Xxxxx xxxx xxxx
I really liked this book. Good characters. I hope to read the next one. I like unpredictability. Xxxxx xxxx xxxx
August 6, 2018
In this mystery with a thread of political scandal, the red herrings are as intriguing as the path to right solution. The explorations of the minds and lives of Washington D.C. residents—public personalities, behind-the-scenes influencers, low-level staff, and people in neighborhoods the power-players and tourists seldom see—give the book much of its strength. Jane Gorman does her research in depth yet never comes across as having to display her efforts. D.C. comes to life in all its dimensions as vividly and naturally as her Polish settings did in A Blind Eye.
Some of the new characters introduced in this book are worthy of their own series, should the author ever be so inclined: Ramona Davis of the D.C. police, her family, and her mentor Sam Burke, now in Diplomatic Security.
I’m a little concerned about Adam’s personal life. (Yes, I’ve become one of those reviewers who write as if the characters were real people.) That’s half of why we follow series, though, isn’t it? We like the plots and the way the mysteries unfold, and we also get attached to the characters.
Some of the new characters introduced in this book are worthy of their own series, should the author ever be so inclined: Ramona Davis of the D.C. police, her family, and her mentor Sam Burke, now in Diplomatic Security.
I’m a little concerned about Adam’s personal life. (Yes, I’ve become one of those reviewers who write as if the characters were real people.) That’s half of why we follow series, though, isn’t it? We like the plots and the way the mysteries unfold, and we also get attached to the characters.
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July 25, 2016Overall, it is a solid read. I liked it. The killer was obvious from the jump, but once you start reading these stories that happens all time so it's not a big deal. I felt the pacing was good, solid story telling. Overall, a good read.
Why 4 stars instead of 5?
Actually, it was the relationship the main character had. He was a warm and caring guy and his girlfriend was like a super sociopath. How did Mr I-Feel end up with her?! Never really could get behind their relationship. It actually started to distract me from the story, so 4 stars.
I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Why 4 stars instead of 5?
Actually, it was the relationship the main character had. He was a warm and caring guy and his girlfriend was like a super sociopath. How did Mr I-Feel end up with her?! Never really could get behind their relationship. It actually started to distract me from the story, so 4 stars.
I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
January 22, 2016
I think comparisons with the Alex Cross series are inevitable, so if you love those Gorman a try. The Washington DC setting reminded me if my years there, its perils and pleasures. A good airplane read, with a love interest you will love to hate.
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