Disclosure: I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this from the Goodreads First Reads program.
Synopsis:A child is shot in a Toronto Tim Horton's car park during the first snow fall of the year. Most witness accounts and CCTV each reveal only parts of the events, and the one who may have seen it all is on the run.
Rotenberg's novel takes the reader on a journey that uncovers how the police, the Crown and defense attorneys map out and piece together events, broker deals and cope with the media to solve the murder of a four year old boy experiencing snow for the first time.
In short but very detailed chapters, the author is able to provide key player POVs while keeping the story moving at a quick pace without exposing too much too soon or decrease the level of suspense. Like the senior detective, I was confused by the chronology of part of the events and must admit that the twist was unexpected. It is minor is aspect, but significant in how the evidence is interpreted.
I quite like having books that have short chapters. They are perfect for those days those hectic days with the occasional brief pauses. When done right, as it is in Stray Bullets, means that unnecessary information is excluded and it keeps the reader focused on the mystery.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and relish reading the author's two prior works that I believe include many of the characters found in this one.
Publisher: Touchtone BooksPublication Date: 1 May 2012 Format: ARC of Hardcover
Review previously appeared on the now defunct Bookworm's Buffet Blog
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