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River of Lies: Volume 2
River of Lies: Volume 2 | James L'Etoile
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Detective Emily Hunter must be the voice for the voiceless The homeless camps spread throughout the city of Sacramento are a topic of heated debate among residents. They're considered undesirable--a nuisance--an eyesore. But when the camps fall victim to a string of devastating arson attacks, Detective Emily Hunter and her partner, Javier Medina, dive into the investigation and become acquainted with the real people whose lives have been destroyed. The attacks only begin to draw attention when two of the victims are identified as the city's former anti-homeless mayor and a camp social worker--but rather than strengthening the push for justice, the movement to completely abolish the camps intensifies. The investigation becomes politically charged when Emily discovers who stands to gain from burning the homeless out of their shelters. She struggles to balance the high-stakes investigation with caring for her Alzheimer's-stricken mother, whose condition is rapidly deteriorating. The investigation uncovers an unlikely suspect and a reluctant witness standing between Emily and the shocking truth. Can Emily overcome resistance and her personal obstacles to halt the attacks? Perfect for fans of Michael Connelly and Karin Slaughter While the novels in the Emily Hunter Mystery Series stand on their own and can be read in any order, the publication sequence is: Face of Greed River of Lies
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River of Lies: Volume 2 | James L'Etoile
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“A Detective Emily Hunter Mystery

Detective Emily Hunter must be the voice for the voiceless.”

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River of Lies: Volume 2 | James L'Etoile
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𝔾𝕦𝕖𝕤𝕥 𝔸𝕦𝕥𝕙𝕠𝕣

𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐋'𝐄𝐭𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐞 is again my guest at 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘂𝗺, introducing readers to the characters in 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐞𝐬, the 2nd volume in his Detective Emily Hunter series set in Sacramento, a town familiar with violent crime & a significant unhoused population. Camps along the rivers are being targeted. Why? Who is the perpetrator? Meet the investigators & a city power-broker who may have his own motives!

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River of Lies: Volume 2 | James L'Etoile
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A river of lies is what this detective duo were trying to unravel as bodies piled up and the web of conspiracy grew more complicated. Sometimes characters were used more for a rant then to advance the plot. It was interesting and engaging when it wasn‘t frustrating. Thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for an advance copy.

JHSiess Didn't see any “rant“ in the book. Just different perspectives on a very real American crisis that is impacting Sacramento & many other cities. I know Sacramento well. I live 35 miles south in Lodi and worked in the Capitol city for the State of California for 21 years. Perhaps that contributes to my differing perspective on the author's approach and intent. 3w
Nebklvr @JHSiess I felt the author was leading me from point to point instead of a more seamless form of storytelling. It could have been more subtly done. Didn‘t notice much in the way of differing perspectives. 3w
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