The Nurse Murders: A Gene Hammons Novel by Jon TaltonMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Thank you to Booklist for the ARC and the opportunity to review another Gene Hammons novel!
There’s another murderer on the loose in Phoenix, and former police officer Gene Hammons is on the case. The Angel of Death is killing red-haired nurses and taunting Gene with middle-of-the-night phone calls, prompting Gene’s former captain to ask for his help. Gene teams up with fellow PI Pamela Bradbury, and together, they scour the city for clues. Meanwhile, a wealthy family requests Gene’s help with a blackmailer, and J. Edgar Hoover covertly asks Gene about joining the newly established FBI. With so much crime ravaging Phoenix, can Gene continue to keep his city safe without a badge? Talton’s (City of Dark Corners, 2021) skillful weaving of cultural references, such as rumblings of a second world war, Reg Manning’s cartoons, and FDR’s campaign for a second term, along with his succinct writing style, lift this historical mystery to the next level. Gene and Pamela’s dynamic is endearing and cleverly offsets the gritty, dark atmosphere behind the murders. Another great addition to the genre! Recommended for all enthusiasts of noir and detective fiction, especially series fans.
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