I’ve enjoyed reading about retired FBI agent, Brigid Quinn’s exploits over the years so was interested to dig in to her latest adventure. In this book she encounters an old mentee, Nicole Gleason who was convicted of murdering her abusive husband, despite Brigid’s best efforts at her trial. Nicole is now living in a group home after a spell in prison for the crime and trying to get her life in order so she can be reunited with her young daughter. When a neighbour who is advocating to shut down the home is subsequently murdered, Brigid sets out to prove Nicole’s innocence. This was definitely a return to the Brigid Quinn of old although I don’t think the book held my attention quite as much as the earlier books. Brigid is still her wise cracking self but the solving of the case is more cerebral than action packed. The heat of the desert location plays a major role in the story and as the book progresses the author describes this more and more. Brigid’s relationship with her husband, Carlo, is also examined as he has to come to terms with her past life and how he can reconcile it with his former life as a priest. Can he live with someone who is capable of doing what she does, even if it is for the good? All in all this was a worthwhile addition to the series even though it was not quite as action packed as the earlier books. I still liked Brigid and enjoyed reading about her and her internal struggle to adjust to life as a retired agent. Gemma -Kate, her psychopathic niece was also interesting character and her relationship with Brigid was a central part of the story. If you liked the earlier books you will definitely like this one and if you haven’t read them I suggest you do as you will be in for a treat. Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for my advance copy.