Not an author I've read a lot of, but this was given to me and sounded interesting.  I didn't feel I needed to have read previous Amos Decker books to read this one, but now, with what I know happens/has happened, it may be harder to go back and read older ones.

The novel opens with Decker receiving devastating news about a friend, then he's whisked away to Florida with a new partner to solve the high profile murder of a judge and her security guard.  Decker is off his game and it takes him a while to realise that things may not be all that they seem.

He gets closer to the teenage son of the victim, which leads to reflection on his relationship with his own daughter, and in turn he finds common ground with his new partner.  But still he feels he's not at his best.

As the body count rises, Decker finds himself at odds with his partner as he continues to investigate his theory, however far-fetched.

I must admit I found the conclusion somewhat wild, the leaps in investigation that were made to solve the "secondary" murders came totally out of left field, but for all that this was an enjoyable read with flawed main characters which I enjoy.

I will look for more by this author