Dr. Kristin Alberghetti is called to a cactus farm
outside Aurora, California to examine several bodies that
are found during some excavation of the property. Detective
Malloy Cavanaugh is also on the case since he
is with the Cold Case Division. Why is this being
considered a cold case? Kristin identifies the bodies as
having been buried at least twenty years ago. Kristin
isn't happy to be working with Malloy, his reputation
precedes him. Malloy is known as a playboy: love 'em,
leave 'em and move on to the next conquest. But for now,
she is stuck with him and keeps her defenses up to
protect herself.
With not much to go on, Malloy and Kristin plunge into
the case and pool resources and knowledge to find the
serial killer. Kristin identifies the twelve bodies as
being eleven females and one male. She finds that one of
them has a prosthetic hip, which leads them to a name and
the first break in this case. As they work together to
solve this case, Malloy works to break down Kristin
defenses and get to her heart. Can he solve both of these
cases with good results?
Marie Ferrarella gives us another delightful "Cavanaugh"
story in CAVANAUGH COLD CASE. This installment doesn't
explain all the myriad family connections, but is still a
good stand-alone cozy police mystery. Kristin and Malloy
are strong, believable characters whose banter back and
forth with their dialogue throws in an amusing twist. The
plot is fairly predictable but has a surprising end.
Having read several books in this Cavanaugh Justice
series, I was disappointed that we don't get to attend
one of the famous Andrew Cavanaugh gatherings in this
story or catch up with other members of the family. But
CAVANAUGH COLD CASE will make a charming, quick summer
read if you enjoy this genre.
The crime-fighting Cavanaugh clan returns in USA TODAY
bestselling author Marie Ferrarella's thrilling new novel!
Working in a morgue, medical examiner Kristin Alberghetti
hardly expects a living, breathing man to walk through the
door and make her heart pound. So she's floored when
gorgeous playboy Malloy Cavanaugh is her partner on a new
case. The cold-case detective has a rep for charming the
clothes off every woman…except her. And it's tough to keep
her eyes on the prize as the two investigate recently
excavated, long-buried bodies at a cacti nursery.
Malloy has no plans to change his bachelor lifestyle, until
reclusive Kristin catches his eye. Something about this
case—and his beautiful colleague—touches his heart. But can
a flowering romance survive the rigors of a brutal case and
its infinite dangers?
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