First, Susan Fleet gave us a story about a serial killer with her book Absolution, then a stalker with the second book in the series, Diva. In the third book of the Detective Renzi series, once again his dedicated cop persona entertains us.

In book three of the series, Natalie’s Revenge, the reader learns more about Renzi’s compassionate side as we delve deeper into his personal matters while he’s working to solve the crime.

Detective Renzi loses his objectivity while on the case, but only for a moment, as he deals with his own emotional struggle. He maneuvers the complex politics of being a detective in New Orleans, along with his equally complex personal life. It’s not hard to imagine, his character is authentic. Cops have cases they remember for various reasons, maybe even have nightmares over, and Frank Renzi will never forget the murders involving Natalie. Neither will the reader.

My favorite part of  this story is the villain herself. Natalie is a tough cookie, never giving up her dream to solve her own mystery and avenge her mother’s death. In many ways, Natalie is the victim.

Natalie’s Revenge is an inventive plot with two memorable characters, each with their own story thread, weaving throughout the story. It’s packed with action, great locations, and a story within a story. Susan Fleet brings us to the streets of New Orleans with a vivid picture of the mayhem, especially during a hurricane.

I strongly recommend reading this book, with its glimpse into the personal motivations of people—the human drive—and how our psyche can go astray if we’re not careful. Read all the Detective Frank Renzi cases, you won’t regret it if you enjoy hard-boiled crime thrillers.

About The Reviewer

Elisabeth Zguta is an advocate for Independent authors and publishers and encourages all writers to learn the skills needed for today’s book markets and to keep in touch with the new technologies.

She is curious and always wants to know more about everything, and her attention goes to many places and topics. She considers herself a life learner, not only because of the courses she takes but also from the knowledge gained through life experiences. Nothing brings her more satisfaction than reading something new that sparks her imagination or connecting with other people regarding a topic. She is an Indie Author of supernatural, thriller suspense novels and writes blog posts.

Learn more about Elisabeth and her work at http://ezindiepublishing.com/