T.J. Mitchell

Judy Melinek

When an earthquake strikes San Francisco, forensics expert Jessie Teska faces her biggest threat yet in this explosive new mystery from the New York Times bestselling duo There’s a body crushed under a load of pipes on a San Francisco construction site, and medical examiner Dr. Jessie Teska is on call. So it’s her job to figure out who it is—and her headache when the autopsy reveals that the death is a homicide staged as an accident. Jessie is hot on the murderer’s trail, then an earthquake sends her and her whole city reeling. When the dust clears, her case has fallen apart and an innocent man is being framed. Jessie knows she’s the only one who can prove it, and she races to piece together the truth—before it gets buried and brings her down in the rubble. With Melinek and Mitchell’s trademark blend of propulsive prose, deft plotting and mordant humor, this rollicking new installment in the Jessie Teska Mystery series will shake you up and leave you rattled.

Aftershock

Totally Addicted to Reading

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Aftershock was my introduction to the writing duo of Judy Melinek and T.J. Mitchell. I accepted this book for two reasons:

It was a mystery

It featured a medical examiner.

This is the second book in Dr. Jesse Teska series. I did not read the first book, however I had zero issues with following this installment. The story began with the discovery of a body of a famous architect on a construction site. On the surface it appears it appears to be an accident, however the evidence tells a different and very complex story. In the middle of the investigation an earthquake struck, delaying the investigation. The story featured many suspects, and I spent most of the story trying to figure out the identity of the murderer and the motive for the murder. The As the story progressed, I had a feeling as to the villain’s identity, but what I wasn’t sure was why and how. I went into the story expecting a fast-paced read, instead I received a slow burn mystery. Despite this, I had a good time with the story. It had me eagerly turning the pages.

The narrative provided an inside look into the complex, and intricate procedures involved in undertaking an autopsy. The reader also had the chance to see how the contamination evidence can lead to an outcome that has the potential to destroy lives.

The story provided an inside look into Jesse’s personal life. Strong, determined and smart, her job played a major role in her life. She would risk life and limb for it to the dismay of her significant other. I was not a big fan of his. He made it seem as if his job was more important. His actions near the end wreaked of cowardliness and it revealed his dishonesty. Jesse was no saint, though. She too made her share of mistakes in the relationship.

Overall, an interesting story which fans of medical mysteries/thriller would enjoy.This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading

Aftershock

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