Every Missing Girl by Leanne Kale Sparks
2/7/23; 272 pages
Crooked
Lane Books
Kendall Beck #2
Every Missing Girl by Leanne Kale Sparks is a very highly recommended procedural and the second novel in the series featuring FBI Special Agent Kendall Beck set in Denver.
FBI Special Agent Kendall Beck and Denver Homicide Detective Adam Taylor team up to investigate the kidnapping of Taylor's niece, Frankie, at a local hockey rink. This closely follows the shooting at a minimart where two people are shot and a child is taken form the scene by a good Samaritan. Kendall is sure that the child is the victim of child trafficking. After Frankie has disappeared, Adam’s brother, Mark, and sister-in-law, Poppy, have no information to share, but Kendall is suspicious that something more is going on.
The details of the investigation and discovery of clues in Every Missing Girl is fantastic and the suspense is palpable as Kendall and Adam race time trying to find Frankie while uncovering everyone involved in the trafficking ring, along with other things. Following the compelling investigation kept me glued to the pages. The plot and the investigation are equally enthralling. I really enjoyed this procedural and will have to check out Sparks previous novel featuring Agent Beck, The Wrong Woman. I found that Every Missing Girl worked fine as a stand alone novel for everyone who loves a great procedural.
The character development was great and the characters were all
portrayed as realistic, credible individuals with their own
beliefs and reactions. Both Kendall and Adam are portrayed as
intelligent, sympathetic, tough, and proficient. The dialogue between characters is great. They are likable (when they want to be),
extremely competent, and you will be hoping that they find the
clues they need to solve their investigations.
With a fast moving plot that includes twists and surprises revealed within the investigation, the final denouement is extraordinary and perfect. All the investigative threads are followed to a satisfying conclusion. This is a wonderful novel and reminds me of how much I enjoy a well-written procedural.
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