Movieland - Lee Goldberg
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Publication Date: June 21, 2022
This is the fourth in the Detective Eve Ronin series; it is the third that I have read.
Eve is a minor celebrity, as some of her actions in the past were caught on video, went viral, and, much to the consternation of some in the LA County Sheriff Department, led to her early promotion to detective. While she has some supporters within the department, there are still others out to get her. Eve is relentless in her pursuit of criminals, while somehow maintaining a sense of humor and resonance with the reader. Her quick thinking and ability to read clues indicate she is well deserved of her promotion….although she still has a lot to learn. She is helped in the learning process by her soon to retire partner, Duncan “Donuts” Pavone, an very enjoyable character.
Eve’s case in Movieland involves a shooting in Malibu Creek State Park, which was once the location of many films (hence, the title!). It seems there is a history of shootings here that have been covered up. Is a serial killer loose?
This book, as were the prior ones I have read, was well written and fast moving with good character development and touches of humor. I read a lot of mysteries/police procedurals; this series seems to be a cut above many others. This reads well as a standalone, but it should encourage readers to seek out the prior ones in the series.
*****
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