There were a few loose ends at the end of the last novel, particularly with Elvis's love life. These went round in a circle a bit in this novel too and I am still none the wiser where he is going with Lucy or Starkey!
However this novel does not seem to start like the other novels, all jokey and wise cracks. It is much darker and sombre. Elvis's father apparently comes on the scene, or a man purporting to be his father who he has never known. The man is murdered in an alley. It soon becomes apparent that Elvis is not the man's son but why was the man said to be looking for him?
As the case unfolds we find that it is another family history that Elvis investigates. However in some flashback series we do get to learn a bit more about Elvis's childhood. No doubt in future novels some more parts will be filled.
I enjoyed the novel as usual with this series by Robert Crais but it is not as enjoyable a some others. However with the loose ends still hanging out I will be on with the next one soon!
7/10 for me
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