Blindman’s Bluff by Faye Kellerman

This is a Book Week book review for Wednesday’s Holiday Reading theme.

I love Faye Kellerman’s books. They’re classic police procedurals, but with some added depth. One element of the added depth is that the main characters are traditional Jews and I love getting a glimpse into the rituals and traditions of another culture or religion. But, if that doesn’t appeal to you, I don’t think this in any way detracts from the detective story itself.

Blindman’s Bluff works well as a standalone mystery, so you don’t need to have read the rest of Faye Kellerman’s books to enjoy it (though I would certainly recommend starting from the beginning and going through them all, to get the in-depth view Decker, Rina and their family).

The centre of this mystery is the brutal murder of business tycoon, Guy Kaffey and his wife, and attempted murder of one of his sons. The investigation brings Decker into the world of big business empires, needing to gain insights into the familial in-fighting that comes with large amounts of money. He and his team also have to dig into one of the deadliest gangs of LA, who seem to be involved in the murder. And a chance encounter brings Rina into the thick of the investigation, too.

It’s a fairly classic police procedural, with twists and turns. A good read.