The second installment in Department 6 series has Roderick Guerrero, the best friend of the heroine in the first book, as the hero. The topic of this book is really in the now, illegal immigration. Brenda Novak apparently did a lot of homework. She painted a realistic picture of the problem with sympathetic presentation from both sides of the fence. I can't help but sometimes felt like I was reading a documentary. That is not typically a bad thing. I do love my reading meaty. But the pacing can need some work since I found the two books I've read of hers so far slowed to a craw in the middle.
Another minus is the mood. Eventhough we get most of the perspectives coming from the two leads who were both on the law enforcement side, I still felt like a strayed dog getting kicked over and over the whole time while they were being picked on left and right. By the end of the book I was practically depressed
With that being said, Brenda Novak is an author I wouldn't abandon. I admire that she's not afraid to touch difficult issues. Her books are gritty and definitely will leave you impression.
3.5/5
Read it for yourself.
