I loved this book.

The mystery was gripping and heartbreaking, I can not imagine how hard it must be to loose someone and never know the truth behind how and why. I also appreciated a look at how it can effect the LEO's, how some cases never let go.

I did find the subplot of the "ghosters" to be a bit of a stretch and annoying at times.
I know people really want to believe in things like this, but I find it hard to accept that they would be that blind and naive about it. But it was harmless and didn't take up to much of the story so it wasn't too bad.

Instead I would have liked to see more of the other subplot, the divorce case and how that all came about, and it's conclusion. That story had far more relevance and felt far more realistic but at least it brought us to Edna, as minimal as it was.

I hope in future books we see more of Edna I really, really enjoyed her character and want to find out more about her.

Also I am really enjoying the development of Chief Rudy Mellin and their friendship and professional relationship. He went from a character in the first book to a solid, believable person in the subsequent stories. ( )