Trudy Nan Boyce has created a truly original female detective who is tough on the job, but extremely vulnerable – and a bit damaged – and totally likable.
Boyce, a veteran police officer herself, delves into all the juicy details of the crimes Salt is investigating during the first days after her promotion to detective in the homicide unit, and her description of the different neighborhoods and settings in and around Atlanta is stellar.
Just as Salt is getting settled in as a homicide detective, she’s put on a case that had been considered an accidental overdose by a blues singer. Now they have evidence that it may have been murder.
As Salt gets closer to the truth, she also learns that this crime could be tied to others. The supporting characters are just as interesting and well-drawn as Salt. You’ll love Rosie the receptionist, but I won’t say why. Sergeant – “Don’t call me ‘Sarge’”—Huff is quirky and funny. And Wonder, Salt’s dog, is so cute!
After you read “Out of the Blues,” I’m sure you’ll put Trudy Nan Boyce on your must-read list, too.
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