Murder behind bars! The Jail Crimes Division of the Sheriff’s Office in Mariposa County investigates crimes committed inside county jails. With a limited number of suspects who can’t escape, these are usually easy cases to solve—but not this one. As Detective Linda Caruso gets closer to the heart of the case, she discovers uncomfortable truths about her friends, her job, and herself. * Perfect for fans of crime and prison television, such as Law & Order, NCIS, Orange Is the New Black, American Crime Story, or Making a Murderer. * A new series from Rumble writer John Arcudi and Veil artist Toni Fejzula.
John Arcudi has made a name for himself by scripting comics that manage to combine long-running subplots with impeccable characterization and action sequences, making for some of the most exciting and consistently good comics out today.
I picked this up because I heard someone compare Linda, the main character, to Olivia Bensen. I don't know if I agree with that, but I did like this book.
As an issue #1, it's pretty slow to start. Linda is a detective who works in the Jail Crimes Division, a unit dedicated to investigating crimes that occur while behind bars. There has been a murder/suicide and Linda isn't buying the company line.
The story is okay, but based off of the cliff hanger at the end, I need to read the next issue. Of course I already special ordered #2 and #3 at my comic book shop, so I'm getting it either way. But I am intrigued enough to read those issues.
The art is gritty and dark and there is some very interesting line work with the shadows on people's faces.
This is a gritty and realistic book, it's not holding anything back. I'm definitely going to finish out the storyline and see where it goes.