Blue Star

<p><strong>Fans of the fourth season of True Detective starring Jodie Foster and Kali Reis will appreciate the moody ambience and subject matter; those left wanting more can explore the second volume of the Alex Desocarras series Red Paint (2020).</strong> - <em>Kirkus Reviews</em></p><p><strong>Blue Star</strong><strong> </strong>a gripping series opener introduces Detective Sergeant Alex Desocarras an Indigenous RCMP officer stationed in the town of 100 Mile House in British Columbia's beautiful and rugged South Cariboo.</p><p>Alex Desocarras has been a police officer for fifteen years. Smart and savvy his solve rate is the envy of many. But his latest case has his gut in a knot.</p><p>Carey Bolton a Gits'ilaasü girl was kidnapped one night after soccer practice. An anonymous tip that she was taken to an address in Vancouver BC -1200 kilometres from home proved to be a dead end when the VPD reported the house empty.<br><br>When the kidnapping of Anishinaabe filmmaker Morgan O'Meara lands in Desocarras' jurisdiction Sergeant Jeri Fernice VPD Missing Persons reaches out with evidence that links the O'Meara and Bolton kidnappings.</p><p>Following his first real lead gleaned from a tweet meant for O'Meara Desocarras is forced undercover when he identifies yet another victim and a high-ranking RCMP officer becomes his main suspect.</p><p>Praise for Blue Star (Previously published as End of Innocence)<br>Thoroughly brilliant book. Amazon reviewer<br>I loved the characters. Amazon reviewer<br>I loved the strong female lead she persevered in tough times to come out stronger. Goodreads reviewer<br>... beautiful and dark Amazon reviewer<br>... a West Coast Canadian mystery that kept me on the edge of my seat. Amazon reviewer</p><p><em>Formerly published as End of Innocence</em></p>