Book Review: The 4th MAN - A Detective D. D. Warren Story by Lisa Gardner

Something short for you...

About the Story 

FBI Profiler Pierce Quincy and Officer Rainie Conner return in a baffling cold case in this short story from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner. 

A young woman is found strangled in the stairwell of a college library, only her sneakers missing. With no physical evidence, no signs of sexual assault, and no witnesses, all the police have to go on are the three men who were in the library with her: her boyfriend and two campus security guards...all of whom have secrets, none of whom can be proven guilty. 

Five years later, ex-FBI profiler Pierce Quincy and his wife, former police officer Rainie Conner, agree to consult on the still-unsolved case, delving into deep background to comb for any clue that will lead to the woman's murderer. But with no leads and the case colder than the body, will they be able to build a case against one of the three suspects, or is there a fourth man out there? And if the killer has eluded the police this long, how far will he go to ensure justice is never served? 

Review 

I'm a fan of Gardner's books and this one, although it's short, didn't disappoint. The characters manage to sort through the secrets and relationships, focusing on the initial suspects. As the story unfolds, another possibility unfolds as does danger. This is well written and everything I've come to expect from Gardner, including a surprise now and then. If you're looking for a quick read that will keep you reading to the end, this one will do the trick. The story is part of a series and it may be helpful to have read some of the Detective DD Warren Mysteries. At the same time, the mystery itself is a stand alone.

FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book in the hopes that I would post an honest review. This has not affected the content of my review in any way.

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The Detective D. D. Warren Series