by Dell Shannon
Part of Lieutenant Luis Mendoza, book 38
First published 1987
Lt. Luis Mendoza returns to the streets of Los Angeles with eight fresh investigations that test his detective skills. Each case presents different challenges, from routine patrol calls that turn deadly to complex puzzles requiring careful analysis of evidence and witness testimony. Mendoza applies his methodical approach to uncover motives, track down suspects, and piece together the truth behind each crime. The collection also features six additional mystery stories that explore different investigators and criminal scenarios, each offering its own unique puzzle to solve. These tales capture the daily reality of police work, where routine cases can suddenly become matters of life and death, and where patience and persistence often matter more than dramatic breakthroughs.
Genres: mystery, crime, detective, police
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigation, puzzle-solving
Setting: Los Angeles
Period: 20th-century
191 pages · Hardcover · William Morrow