Journalist Jack McEvoy is questioned by detectives following a murder. Jack met the victim a year ago but hasn’t seen her since. The details of the case picque Jack’s interest - she was killed by an unusual method and she had also recently been researching her family after sending her DNA away for analysis. After further research Jack finds similar cases and he and his colleagues at FairWarning realise that the killer is identifying these women from their DNA samples.

A fantastic read from start to finish - couldn’t put it down.

Thanks to Netgalley, Orion and Michael Connelly for the ARC of this book in return for an honest review.

Jack Mcevoy’s back and he doesn’t disappoint. An interesting and thought-provoking topic of nefarious uses of seemingly innocuous genetic heritage testing. Mmm, maybe that makes it sound boring, but it’s not, honestly! Fast paced, brilliantly researched and a great quick read. I look forward to more Mcevoy and Walling investigations.

This is the third of the Jack McEvoy series and although I have read a few of the Harry Bosch this is the first one this series I have read. Easily read as a standalone.
Jack is an investigative reporter for an online investigative news organisation, Fair Warning.
Jack becomes a person of interest when a woman he had a one night stand with is found murdered. The cause of death is an unusual one and he sets out to discover how many more people have also died with the same cause of death.
This all leads to a web of intrigue. DNA, once used as a positive ID of someone is now used by millions of people around the world to trace their ancestors. Scary to think that the security of this is not as we would be led to believe.
Michael Connelly keeps up the pace without too much gore, despite several murders and attempted murders.
I've not been disappointed by one of his books yet.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for my ARC in return for an honest review.

A very complex murder mystery,involving the intricacies of DNA and what it can be used for. Long winded at times and very factual.

I love books by this author so it was a real treat to catch up with Jack again. Picking up after his previous forays into catching serial killers he’s at it again. By chance he’s drawn into the web created by the latest killer and once again its a race to save lives. Yet once again the author has gifted us an amazing thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat all the way through. Fabulously additive i read it in one day as i could not get enough of the words that pulled at my mind. In short its a book that will leave you wanting more of the same, yes the same . A great plot, a believable main character and twisted minds to unravel.

Thank you to Orion Publishing and Netgalley for this ARC of the latest Michael Connelly featuring Jack McEvoy. Another excellent story from the brilliant Michael Connelly. I found this story to be fast paced and an excellent page turner. Got it read in 3 sessions, couldn't put it down.
His ability to set the scenes through his descriptions are second to none, It makes me want to visit LA.
I have no hesitation in recommending this book or any of his books.

I had read The Poet recently so I was looking forward to reading more McEvoy and I found myself hooked immediately. Really interesting premise and plenty going on. Devious antagonist, great characters as always and a cracking plot. Brilliant as always!

Oh my word, the master is back! What an enveloping and engrossing read. I believe I have read everything Michael Connelly has written and this is up there with the best of them.

Clever, twisty and highly topical in terms of cyber stalking, DNA, gnealogy sites, INCELS and the dark web.

It's also good to see the return of Jack McEvoy (the hero of the Poet), he may be a good investigative journalist but his social and emotional skill aren't great. Yet again he manages to ruin his love life, antagonise the local cops and his co-workers.

Currently we are in Corona lock-down and this was a book that totally involved me. Hurrah and thank you

Thank you Netgalley and Orion for letting me have an ARC of this book.
It is a little gem. Not overlong, not padded out with extra detail just to get the word count up. It is a perfect book to devour in a couple of sessions and thoroughly enjoy.
I have read previous novels featuring Jack McEvoy so I had some background knowledge of the character but I liked the way this novel showed how up and down the fortunes of a writer can be.
I was fascinated by the plotline. Being able to identify someone via their DNA is supposed to be a good thing, a problem solver that helps put the bad guys behind bars. It is not supposed to cause a new set of problems where the innocent have to worry about their safety.
Michael Connelly Has written a story that might be closer to the truth for any of us to feel comfortable about.

#FairWarning #NetGalley
I've no words to explain its perfection.
Jack McEvoy is a reporter with a track record in finding killers. But he's never been accused of being one himself.
Jack went on one date with Tina Portrero. The next thing he knows, the police are at his house telling Jack he's a suspect in her murder.Maybe it's because he doesn't like being accused of a crime he didn't commit. Or maybe it's because the method of her murder is so chilling that he can't get it out of his head.
Thanks to NetGalley and Orion Publishing Group for giving me an advance copy.