Missing Justice: A Samantha Kincaid Mystery: 2 (Samantha Kincaid Mysteries 2)

In the second entry in Alafair Burkes sharp new crime series the search for a missing judge leads Samantha Kincaid into Portland politics and a labyrinth of crime corruption and cover-ups -(Publishers Weekly). Deputy District Attorney Samantha Kincaid is back at work after an attempt on her life and a promotion into the Major Crimes Unit. When the husband of Portland Oregon city judge Clarissa Easterbrook reports her missing and Samantha is called out on the case she assumes her only job is to make the district attorney look good until the judge turns up. When the police discover evidence of foul play however Samantha finds herself unearthing secrets that Clarissa had wanted to stay hidden the lingering personal tolls of a crime that occurred decades ago. And when those secrets lead to the discovery of corruption at the highest levels of the citys power structure Samantha realizes that her quest for justice could cost her not only her job but her life.. In the skillfully plotted highly suspenseful follow-up to her acclaimed debut Judgment Calls Alafair Burke once again demonstrates that shes got what it takes (Michael Connelly). With its irreverent heroine and seamless blend of squad rooms street scenes and courtroom drama Missing Justice confirms Burkes place among the genres most talented and exciting newcomers.