Redemption (A Joe Burgess Mystery, Book 3)
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"Great characters, interesting plot, action-galore and 'cop-speak' that is realistic enough to put you right in the thick of things, this is a police-procedural that is not to be missed." ~John E. Donovan, Verified Reviewer
Burgess's hopes for a calm Columbus Day picnic slam up against reality when two boys spot a dead body in the water.
It's Reggie the Can Man—a damaged, alcoholic veteran who Burgess has tried to patch back together since they returned from Vietnam. Now, Reggie's fight for redemption is over.
Then the ME questions Reggie's accidental drowning, giving Burgess one last chance.
As Burgess dives deep, he uncovers Reggie's ex-wife, his scofflaw son, industrial toxins, corrupt businessmen, and that Reggie isn't the only one in need of redemption.
"Redemption was right up there with those by my favorite mystery writers (Ian Rankin, Carolyn Rose, Felix and Dick Francis)."~David Edgar Cournoyer, Verified Reviewer
"Excellent, fast pace, intriguing story line. Well developed characters and storytelling. Loved the series, can't wait for next novel." ~Normy, Verified Reviewer
THE JOE BURGESS MYSTERIES
Playing God
The Angel of Knowlton Park
Redemption
And Grant You Peace
Led Astray
A Child Shall Lead Them
A World of Deceit
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In Flora's middling third Joe Burgess mystery (after 2008's The Angel of Knowlton Park), the Portland, Maine, homicide detective investigates the suspicious death of a troubled friend, Reginald Libby (aka Reggie the Can Man), whose body two young boys find near a wharf. Reggie, who was a former classmate of Burgess and a comrade in Vietnam, never fully recovered from the war. Survivors with possible clues to his fate include Reggie's bitter ex-wife, Claire; his spoiled and abusive son, Joey; and his addled lover, Maura O'Brien. Threatening letters from Reggie's weird cousin, Star Goodall, and hints of a part-time factory job Reggie was secretive about give Burgess more to ponder. Flora, besides belaboring the public's poor understanding and opinion of cops, adds much extraneous drama (e.g., an almost grown son the father is unaware of) that weakens an already angst-filled story.
Customer Reviews
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Having read the first two novels of this series, I was familiar with the main characters, and it was easy to slide in and puzzle through the mystery of Reggie’s murder. There are tidbits of info about the civilian lives of the detectives, although that was minimal, and I missed it the balance of the other novels. On the other hand, all of the novels have been about Burgess’ obsession with a case, and his colleagues, especially Terry Kyle and Stan Perry, seem to be not much different.
All in all, this is a well written series, with interesting characters, right down to the minor players. If you like grumpy detectives with soft hearts, Burgess is one to root for!
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