TRUE DETECTIVES is a spin off from the Alex Delaware series featuring two half brothers, one a cop and one a PI. I first read Kellerman way back with WHEN THE BOUGH BREAKS. While always a solid writer it’s been a while since he thrilled me. This time he has.
Aaron Fox, a half black/half white PI brother to LA Detective Moses Reed is asked to investigate a missing girl, the daughter of a wealthy and good client’s accountant. The LAPD has made little or no progress and Aaron jumps right in. The cop on the case is his brother Moses.
When Aaron was young, his Dad was a cop, partnered with Moses’ Dad. When the elder Fox was killed in the line of duty, officer Fox married his partner’s widow. The widow Fox was married a few more times, the last time around to a wealthy man who left her a wealthy widow, which allows her to follow her artistic whims. She tries to get the boys together but resentment from childhood stands in the way. It looks like the case may end up doing what Mom can’t as they realize they need to work together.
Kellerman has really done very well. The family dynamics are appealing and feel all too real. Having the mystery being worked by a PI and cop at the same time allows for some interesting elements. The book moves fast and the conclusion is wonderfully done.

I may no longer be the fan of the Delaware series that I once was, but I am definitely a fan of this new series.

Jon Jordan 0f Crimespree Magazine