While I do read and enjoy mystery stories, I am not a huge
fan of police procedurals. Blackwater Falls by Ausma Zehanat Khan is a good
example of how they can be done right. The book does a good job of introducing
different characters that seem believable to have in any law enforcement team.
If you have seen any police procedurals on T.V. you can get an idea of the cast
that is in this book.
Inaya Rahman has made the move to Colorado from Chicago
and faces some of the same situations one would expect the new person to face.
On top of her work life, she must deal with her family. The author does a
really good job, in my opinion, of showing the readers what can typically go
through a family whose generational differences can cause conflicts, especially
when traditions and expectations differ between parent and child. As this is
the first book in the series, I can see Inaya growing more mature and surer of
herself when dealing with both her professional and personal live.
I am not sure if I will read anymore of this series as it is
not a genre I typically read, but I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys the
genre and wants a realistic portrayal of the types of issues minorities may
face. I give the book 3.5 out of 5 stars.
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