Genre: Novel
Grade: B+
Notable People: Jon Talton
Title: The Night Detectives
Review: Talton has been writing this Phoenix based detective series since the early 90s- featuring David Mapstone- a PhD. historian who becomes the “cold case” expert as a detective foe the Maricopa County Sheriffs’ department…..and then a private detective with his former boss. Mike Peralta- who has been un-elected as the longtime sheriff of the county. Definitely a film noir quality to the books and the stories are engaging. Talton’s’ extreme love fest with all things Phoenix is quite endearing- probably more info than you ever dreamed of about the old western city that became a sun drenched haven from the snow and cold. This book has a bit of far-fetchedness in it, but who’s judging……decent writer, not great. I may try a couple more of the series, but not hooked.