Shadow Watcher

Another murder mystery for the ever surfing detective of the Marin County Sheriff's Department.
"This installment continues the themes of the series, embracing the culture and geography of the San Francisco Bay Area while delving into its seedier elements and graphically describing the actions of "evil doers." (Kirkus Reviews)
Just returned from a lengthy "leave"Detective Pat Nolan is called to a bizarre crime scene in West Marin. Nolan, the unflappable plodder, soon realizes the clues aren't necessarily leading to the killer. To find the truth he'll have to pay more attention to who and what is lurking in the shadows.