Book Review: ‘Quarter To Midnight: A Novel’ By Karen Rose

15 years after Katrina and a young boy witnessing a woman being murdered next door, a cop is killed (and framed like it was a suicide) and his son Gabe wants to learn the truth. He goes to former cop turned P.I. Burke Broussard and hires him and his team to investigate. Gabe insists on helping to investigate and is paired with Molly, one of Burke’s employees. It leads to a string of murders, attempted murders and corruption in law enforcement. It also leads to an attraction between Gabe and Molly that could complicate the case. As the bodies pyle up and lives are in danger, Molly must do what she can to bring down the corrupt players in New Orleans, while also keeping herself, her family and clients alive. The story it really well-written, with characters you root for and twists all along the way. The book is also almost 600 pages and way too long. If you’re a fan of long thrillers, this is right up your alley.

You can pick up QUarter To Midnight in stores on Tuesday, August 2nd from Berkley.