the case was an interesting one and i liked kevin and jessica together (also refreshing that a vet cop actually likes and supports his new partner!), but some of the writing was too heavy handed (so many cheesy metaphors). kinda [a:Jeffrey Deaver|13967759|Jeffrey Deaver|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] like. good enough i'd read more but in no rush.