Suspect - Scott Turow

 Suspect - Scott Turow

Release Date: September 20, 2022

He and She read.

When last I read Scott Turow, legal favorite Sandy Stern was facing his last trial, looking back on his life as he contemplated the ravages of aging. In this novel,  Turow takes readers back to Kindle County and the adventures of Sandy’s granddaughter, Pinky, a unique individual who works as a PI for a local attorney.  The police chief of Highland Isle has been accused of soliciting sex from some of her subordinates in exchange for promotions and Pinky’s boss is defending her.  The investigation into this case unravels a web of corruption involving a former police officer now turned real estate mogul. As a parallel, or maybe related interest, Pinky is obsessed with her mysterious new neighbor and vows to find out his secrets as well. 

As always, Turow is at his best in depicting courtroom and investigative scenes.  They are fast paced and engrossing.  I thought Pinky’s contemplations about her love and social relationships a bit slow and repetitive.  I found myself skimming a bit, something I typically have not done in past Turow novels.   

The plot is interesting, the characters, many of whom are unlikable, richly drawn.  I’m looking forward to more stories featuring Pinky. She is much more capable than the initial introduction to her makes her seem. I started out not liking her very much, but by the end she had endeared herself to me. 

Although this is part of a loose series (The Kindle County Books), it is not at all necessary to have read any of the prior ones.  Although readers who have may enjoy the brief cameo appearances by Sandy Stern.  

Thanks to @netgalley and #grandcentralpublishing for the ARC

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