Books like Hancock Park by Katherine V. Forrest
In the seventh book of the Kate Delafield mystery series, LAPD detective Kate Delafield is paired with a new, determined female lieutenant who could become a vital ally as they tackle a dangerous case. The investigation centers on the brutal murder of a reclusive old man at the La Brea Tar Pits. Its strange circumstances hint at a puzzle that spans humanity’s ancient past while exposing ongoing corruption and violence. As Kate delves deeper, she must contend with a range of suspects—including an intriguing scientist with a hidden agenda and a cunning CIA officer—before she can piece together the truth and survive the remorseless killer’s threats.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Katherine V. Forrest
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