Kate Myles Private Detective Series: Book 2
Publication Date: November 12, 2024
Told in alternating timelines, this gripping mystery about a PI and her quest for answers is full of twists and turns, perfect for fans of Allison Brennan and Gytha Lodge.
Struggling private investigator Kate Myles is shattered to learn her late father isn’t her biological dad. She’s still reeling when she discovers that an unknown distant relative is the prime suspect in a decades-old murder investigation. Trying to convince her to take on the case for free, an old colleague recommends her as an investigator for a recent arson murder in the same small town.
After giving up on a failed acting career, Abby Coburn is starting over as a promising social work student. With her life on the right track, she’s determined to help her brother, Jacob, whose meth addiction triggered a psychotic break and descent into crime. But when Abby dies in a fire that kills two other people and destroys part of the town, the police immediately suspect Jacob.
As the Coburn family grapples with the tragedy, Kate begins unraveling the cold case but finds herself caught in the middle of an emotional minefield. Pretty soon, she discovers that this town is full of dark secrets, and as she comes closer and closer to figuring out the truth, Kate must solve both murders before she becomes the next victim.
A deadly fire investigation runs parallel to a decades-old murder case in a fascinating mystery by Alex Kenna.
Burn This Night features Kate Myles as a broken protagonist trying to get her life together after an addiction to painkillers. A DNA test serves as the catalyst for her involvement in the cold case.
In addition, as a former cop turned private investigator, she also examines the evidence pointing to the troubled son of a prominent family as being the culprit behind a deadly fire that claimed the life of his sister.
The two storylines evolve using a past/present approach, which can be confusing for some readers. However, the arson murder case packs plenty of twists that entice readers to keep turning the page. The author does an amazing job building the suspense tied to a community full of secrets.
Burn This Night follows a determined PI as she uncovers clues that put her in the line of danger.
Alex Kenna is a mystery writer, prosecutor, and amateur painter. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, son, and giant schnauzer. Alex‘s first novel, WHAT MEETS THE EYE, was a 2023 Shamus Award Finalist for best first P.I. novel. Her second novel, BURN THIS NIGHT, is coming November 12, 2024.
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Nice review. Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait to read this for myself!