Showing posts with label Janice Cantore. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Janice Cantore. Show all posts

Monday, July 25, 2022

Code of Courage by Janice Cantore

432 pages / 9 hrs, 7 mins

"Detective Danni Grace has never met a police officer who wants to face a scenario where pulling the trigger on another person is the only option. When the worst does occur and there's a police-involved shooting, it leads to riots and calls to disband the entire police force in La Rosa, Danni's hometown.

"After fifteen years on the force, Danni has had enough. Injured in the line of duty when a protester throws a chunk of concrete at her and shaken by the vitriol being shown to the police, Danni realizes for the first time that she's lost her passion for the job.

"While she's on a leave of absence, though, a community activist in La Rosa is shot and a fellow officer is blamed for his murder. Taking on this case means stepping back into a job Danni's not sure she can do anymore . . . and working closely with her ex-husband, Gabriel Fox, an investigator for the city prosecutor's office. Danni will need to tap into her code of courage to uncover the truth, prevent another injustice, and uphold her oath to serve and protect."  --from the publisher

Pretty good! I thought the writing was above average, and the theme is certainly current. The characters were believable and relatable. I give it three out of five stars.
 

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Accused by Janice Cantore

Accused by Janice Cantore
(Pacific Coast Justice #1)
416 pages

"Detective Carly Edwards hates working in juvenile--where the brass put her after an officer-involved shooting--and longs to be back on patrol. So when a troubled youth, Londy Atkins, is arrested for the murder of the mayor and Carly is summoned to the crime scene, she's eager for some action. Carly presses Londy for a confession but he swears his innocence, and despite her better judgment, Carly is inclined to believe him. Yet homicide is convinced of his guilt and is determined to convict him...As the investigation progresses, Carly suspects a cover-up and strikes out on her own, uncertain whom she can trust. But when danger mounts, she begins to wonder if she made the right choice."  --from the publisher

This Christian fiction author has a style similar to Terri Blackstock.  Cantore is a retired police officer so the setting and dialogue are realistic.  I thought it was pretty good, and will definitely read the next in the series.