Damage Control
by Robert Dugoni
Published by Warner Books
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Reviewed by Jeff Foster
Robert Dugoni brings us a new cast of well-developed characters in his latest novel, Damage Control.
Dana Hill, a talented Seattle attorney, has it all: A wonderful job at a prestigious law firm, a big house in the suburbs, a beautiful little girl, and what she perceives as a solid marriage to her college sweetheart.
The perfect life begins to unravel with a routine breast exam that peeks her doctor's interest and reels in every woman's greatest fear. More poking and prodding, discussion of tests that end with "ectomy" and more long waits. The same day, her husband tosses his responsibility for picking up their daughter and seems oblivious to Dana's medical situation.
Dana's world spirals out of control when her twin brother is brutally murdered in his home the same evening that she has had to postpone a meeting to discuss a problem he has.
Feeling stranded in a life that she feels is rife with deception, Dana soon concludes that her husband is also unfaithful. Could it get worse? Yes. The two men Seattle Police Detective Michael Logan suspects as having killed her brother are found murdered in separate locations, in such a way as to suggest their killer is a ruthless professional.
When it appears all leads are lost, Dana finds an earring underneath her brother's bed. As she digs for the truth to her brother's murder, the earring becomes the catalyst in the investigation that will draw more death and destruction into its wake. Everything hinges on an inscription on the earring placed there by the designer, a long-retired artist who created one-of-a-kind pieces for very special clients.
Together with Det. Logan, Dana Hill pieces together a tale that gives her understanding to her own life, as well as that of earring's owner, a powerful person in their own right that is about to take steps that will lead them into the highest seats of power in the country.
Robert Dugoni has created yet another great tale of deception and intrigue, providing us with characters who have special problems that make them realistic and easy to love.
Armchair Interviews Says: A great second book from best-selling author. You will not be disappointed!
Author's Web site: http://www.robertdugoni.com