Description
Night Work by Laurie R. King is the fourth instalment in the Kate Martinelli series, following San Francisco homicide detective Kate Martinelli as she confronts a series of meticulously executed murders. After seeking a period of routine police work and personal stability with her partner Lee, Kate is drawn back into a web of violence when a well-muscled airport baggage handler is found strangled and handcuffed, a faint stun gun mark on his chest and candy tucked into his pocket. With no clear motive or connection between victims, Kate and her partner Al Hawkin must unravel the mystery as another body emerges under similar circumstances. The investigation expands to include a suspected murder of a young Indian bride, propelled by the convictions of Kate’s friend, feminist minister Roz Hall, forcing Kate to navigate the tension between her personal loyalties and professional duties. Set in contemporary San Francisco, the novel explores themes of justice, abuse, and the complexity of human behaviour, blending procedural investigation with psychological suspense.
Designed for adult readers who appreciate intricately plotted crime fiction, Night Work combines elements of classic detective work, character-driven storytelling, and intense suspense, continuing Laurie R. King’s acclaimed exploration of moral ambiguity and the demands of modern homicide investigation.
