The page-turning follow-up to acclaimed thriller Two Girls Down features the tenacious PI Alice Vega and her electric partnership with Max Caplan, as they follow a shocking murder investigation to it’s even more shocking conclusion. On the outskirts of San Diego, the bodies of two young women are discovered. They have no names, no IDs, but one of the Jane Does holds a note bearing the name, … holds a note bearing the name, “Alice Vega.” The police and FBI reach out to Vega, a private investigator known for finding the missing. Fearing the possibility of a human trafficking ring, Vega enlists the help of her one-time partner, former cop Max “Cap” Caplan.
Despite a case with so few leads, Alice Vega is a powerful woman whose determination is matched only by her intellect, and, along with her partner Cap, she will stop at nothing to find the Janes’ killers before it is too late.
Louisa Luna is writing new classics of crime fiction, and her partnership of Vega and Cap is rightfully joining the pantheon of the most memorable thrillers.
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“The Janes” by Louisa Luna is a distressing tale of human trafficking, crimes against children, violence, corruption, hospitals, and bolt cutters. It is, perhaps, not appropriate for all readers. In a first person narrative, readers meet “the girls”: underage, imprisoned, and desperate. The one hope is Alice; she saved someone before; she could liberate again.
California was its own planet, and Alice Vega had lived there her whole life. When bodies of two unidentified Latina girls, Jane 1 and Jane 2, show up in the El Centro, California morgue, and one has Vega’s name on a small slip of paper, she is called by local authorities for some casual, informal consultation.
Vega is an unconventional PI who specializes in finding mission persons. Former cop Max Caplan comes onboard as her assistant but has a very fluid job description because working with Vega is just plain dangerous. Vega knows how to get what she wants, and she knows there are other girls. Her methods are unconventional, controversial, and effective. She observes tiny details, things missed by most, details that make a difference. She has special skills and special sources.
Conversations are friendly, but pointed, focused, and probing. Vega seems to know the answers to questions before she asks them and is able to effortlessly pull every bit of information from people without them knowing how she does it. When the police investigation produces few results, Vega moves ahead on her own. She finds herself in the center of conspiracies, international conflicts, and unprecedented cover-ups. Events that seem to be unrelated are suddenly connected, and people are linked in unexpected ways. People are going to be fired; people are going to die.
“The Janes” is compelling and grows in intensity as it progresses. Vega is unconventional, yet anyone who does handstands to improve focus is a fascinating character. At times reality and common sense are suspended to advance the story, but this does not detract from the strength of the book. I received a review copy of “The Janes” from Louisa Luna, Doubleday, and Penguin Random House.
The Janes has everything — a plot ripped from the headlines and darkly twisted, explosive action, original characters, a dash of humor, and memorable settings. The story grabs the reader like a steel band of cold tension tightening with each new development. Investigators Alice Vega and Max Caplan deserve a long career with many more cases ahead.
I liked the first Alice Vega novel more, but this one was good too.
If there is one character that I really love it is Alice Vega. So it goes without saying that I was very excited for another book with her in it, and I ended up really enjoying The Janes!
I found it to be a pretty slow burn and since it was on the slower side it took me longer to read it, but it was so worth it. Vega is just such a badass and I loved watching her work her magic in this book. I also really enjoy Cap as a character, plus it helps that he adds some comedic relief! It took me a bit to get into it, but after I did I found it to be pretty captivating. The Janes really is crime fiction at its finest, and I love the way Luna writes her stories and her characters.
There is a serious theme of sex trafficking in the novel, but there aren’t any graphic scenes so that may help if this is a trigger for you. There were definitely some surprises in the book, and I especially loved the ending of this one. I would follow Vega and Cap anywhere they go, and I hope to see many more books about them to come. If you are a fan of crime fiction and characters you can love, I would for sure recommend this series to you. This duo is so smart, and Luna’s writing is always superb!
Thank you to the publisher for providing me with an advance review copy of this book via Bookish First and NetGalley. All opinions and thoughts are my own.
Louisa Luna introduced Alice Vega and Max “Cap” Caplan in Two Girls Down, the story of a struggling single mother who leaves her two young daughters alone in the car in a parking while she quickly runs into a store to make a last-minute purchase. When she returns to her vehicle, her daughters have vanished. Enter Vega, the mysterious bounty hunter hired by the mother’s parents to search for the girls when the local hapless local police prove inept. Vega’s past is murky and Cap, a former cop who left the force under a cloud of suspicion, now earns a living as a private investigator primarily chasing unfaithful spouses. Cap is a single parent, devoted to his teen-age daughter. Initially, their partnership is grudging — they tolerate each other solely because their singular efforts to find the missing girls are fortified by their combined resources and talent. However, their collaboration blossoms into a charming and touching relationship of trust with hints at romance.
The Janes opens with Vega visiting the County Medical Examiner’s office in San Diego where Mia Paiva, the stoutly eccentric coroner wearing a Deadpool T-shirt under her lab coat, shows her the bodies of two Latina girls. One is twelve to fourteen years of age and died as a result of multiple stab wounds. The other girl appears to have been a little older and also suffered stab wounds. Both girls bear other scars and commonalities. In her rigored fingers, the second girl clutches a note bearing Vega’s name. The girl was clutching it so tightly that even the killer probably didn’t notice it.
Vega is hired as a consultant for the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to work cooperatively and share findings with that agency and the San Diego Police Department. It is believed that the two girls were being trafficked for prostitution and used as mules. Approximately a hundred thousand dollars’ worth of methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana is brought into the United States from Mexico through tunnels at the border. Vega immediately calls Cap, and asks him to come to California and work the case with her. Her timing is perfect. Cap is on the verge of accepting a full-time job as an investigator with a law firm. It provides steady income, benefits, and the thought of committing to it fills Cap with dread. Fortunately, his daughter urges him to join Vega and work the California case.
Luna’s approach to Vega, the complex, nuanced, fascinating, and empathetic character she has created and further develops in The Janes, provides insight. She notes that Vega can throw a punch, fights crime, knows some martial arts, and can handle firearms. But to call her a “badass” is to sell her short because in “female characters, the qualities of being a badass may have become too rote. Simply being a woman who can hold her own in a fight isn’t enough anymore to surprise us as readers, or even make us cheer along for a bit of the old cathartic feminist violence.”
She posits that Vega is, rather, the kind of woman that men refer to as “difficult.” Indeed, she is relentless in her quest for answers, and quite ruthlessly devoted to the case. It’s personal — after all, she was brought into the case because a beautiful young woman was concealing a scrap of paper in her hand as she was murdered. Vega has an arsenal of tools at her disposal, including a pair of bolt cutters she puts to creative and efficient use, not to mention the keen intuition that causes her to question the motives of some of the members of law enforcement who are overseeing the investigation. Vega’s hunches are infallible, and she refuses to back down even when explicitly ordered to do so.
Cap is plainly enamored with Vega, as evidenced by his inner dialogue about her — “the elusive, the conundrum, the deviously lovely . . . ” Luna capitalizes on the romantic tension between her characters with a “will they or won’t they?” undercurrent to their good-natured, teasing banter. Cap respects Vega’s intellect and ingenuity, even though he often questions her methodology. The two have established a partnership of trust, confidence, and deep care for each other that carries them through the risky maneuvers Cap goes along with, and numerous close calls as they encounter a number of characters who will employ any means necessary to keep them from uncovering the truth.
The Janes is cleverly and thoroughly plotted, which becomes apparent as Luna details the investigative steps Vega and Cap take, painstakingly following leads and analyzing clues that lead them closer to the truth. The intricacies of the criminal enterprise Luna depicts are plausible and horrifyingly believable. Vega and Cap uncover a darkly complex operation of drug smuggling, human trafficking, sexual assault, kidnapping, and murder, at the center of which are a group of innocent teenage girls. Vega tenaciously puts her own life in danger, as well as Cap’s, to ensure they don’t meet the same fate as the two Janes.
The pace of The Janes never slackens and, in fact, accelerates as unexpected allies join Vega and Cap in their quest to see justice done for the Janes, the other girls, and their families. The ripped-from-the-headlines story is timely, engrossing, and made more entertaining because Vega and Cap are thoroughly likable and empathetic. Through judicious attention to plot, an eclectic cast of characters, and her characters’ relationships, Luna guarantees that readers will root for the success of their mission . . . and eagerly anticipate their next adventure.
Thanks to the author for a complimentary copy of the book.
Vega and Cap Take On a Very Disturbing and Emotional Case
The novel opens with a very depressing portrayal of a brothel offering teen and preteen trafficked girls from south of the border. The storyline shifts to Alice Vega visiting a Medical Examiner facility in San Diego where autopsies of two Jane Does were being conducted. Both were stabbed, and one was visibly tortured. Next very graphic evidence is provided as to why the pathologist believes that these 12 and 14 year old girls were prostitutes. Once past the first chapter and a half, the rest of the novel is still edgy but not to this extreme degree.
After leaving the Medical Examiner’s office, Vega meets with San Diego Police Commander Otero and two DEA agents. She is offered $10K to assist them with the investigation. She agrees once the offer is increased to $20K. She e-mails Max “Cap” Caplan with whom he recently worked and offers $10K for some work. He accepts.
Vega starts researching the source of the IUDs found in the victims that had very close serial numbers. From this start, the main storyline grabbed and kept my interest through the entire novel. There are many twists, turns and misdirections in this novel. The storyline really enveloped me and kept me thinking how the new and old characters fit in. Reading this novel was very easy and flowed quickly. Whenever I had to stop reading, I was disappointed as I want to continue to read. This is a major criterion for a high star rating.
The B-storyline in this the second novel in the series was more enjoyable for me compared to the first novel where for me the Vega character did not have much depth for a significant portion of the novel. In this novel, the Vega character as a person is very is much more developed. The Caplan character B-storyline also is very extensive with both Vega and Caplan’s daughter. I enjoyed the interpersonal interactions between them throughout the novel. There were other characters such as Mia, the pathologist, and McTierman, a detective, that added to my enjoyment in reading this novel. These B-storyline threads were weaved quite well into the main storyline.
There are some aspects that some readers may find objectionable. First, the novel does portray teen and preteen trafficking and what happens to them. After the first chapter, it is not quite as graphic but can be just as disturbing. There are not any sex scenes. There are some scenes of violence that is described as it happens that always is more edgy than being described after the fact. The language definitely can be described as adult. For these reasons, just be forewarned.
There were a few inconsistencies, such as the jurisdiction of the San Diego Police Department. Like this one all allowed for a less complex main storyline such as removing the complexity of multijurisdictional police coordination. As such, I noted the few but they did not detract from my reading enjoyment. Also, the ending was bittersweet for me, but I will let you to find out why.
Overall, I enjoyed reading this novel and am waiting to read the next novel in this series. I really like the Vega and Caplan characters. If you like the first novel, you this novel really should be on your to read list. If you have not read the first novel and the dark sides I described above are not a hindrance, I believe that you would enjoy it also. I rate this novel with five stars.
Alice Vega is the bomb! What a fantastic character. Vega is the main character in The Janes, written by Louisa Luna, which is the second book in the Alice Vega series. I did not read the first book, Two Girls Down, but I don’t feel that it detracted from enjoying The Janes. Ms. Luna does an excellent job of reintroducing her recurring characters. Saying that I do plan on reading Two Girls Down for the simple reason, I LOVE ALICE VEGA!
Vega and Cap have a history together, having previously worked together on a high-profile case. When Vega’s name was found on a crumpled piece of paper, in the fist of a dead girl, the San Diego PD, FBI, and DEA contacted and hired Vega and Cap to help them find the killer of the two dead girls, The Janes. I love the way Ms. Luna cleverly uses the term “Jane Doe” in her title. However, the plot is not as simple as two dead girls; it delves deep into the many horrific aspects of human trafficking, drug cartels, and much more.
From the first line, “Meet our girl…”, this book had me hooked, but we never really know who our girl is, until the end… Even though this book hooked me from the start, the book is a slow burn. Luna was very careful to dole out the action just enough to keep the reader interested, and then, bam, she delivers her slam dunk. I enjoyed her writing style, and her attention to detail is spot on. Not only are Luna’s main characters well thought out and engaging, but her supporting characters add an undeniable spark to the story, some good and some terrifying. My two favorites being McTiernan and “the Bastard.” McTiernan is an honest cop just trying to do the right thing. “The Bastard” is a totally unknown element, and I really didn’t know what to make of them, but no worries, we find out a bit about them in the end.
Ms. Luna was a bit stingy in giving us the inner workings of Vega’s mind; I just wanted more Vega. However, this does work because now my wish is to read more of this series so I can get my Vega fix. Alice Vega is intelligent, tenacious, tough as nails no-nonsense girl who is not afraid to use her gun or swing a bolt cutter. Cap was the perfect balance for Vega. He is a retired cop with a delightful teenage daughter and an estranged wife. He is not only an intelligent, seasoned cop, but he also has a sadistic hilarious side to him. One of my favorite parts is when Cap is tantalizingly eating different kinds of chips, M&M’s peanut butter cups. I was laughing so hard I had tears in my eyes. I don’t want to say more and ruin all the fun.
Overall, The Janes is a top-notch piece of crime fiction, with action, twists and turns, and a massive surprise at the end. But what I loved most about this book was Vega and Cap. They kept this book real and relatable without being over the top.
I am looking forward to reading backward to the first book in this series and reading the third book in the future. I could defiantly see this series becoming one of my favorites. I recommend this book to anyone who loves crime fiction that features a strong female who has a fantastic sidekick that may just become more.
*** I kindly received this galley by way of NetGalley/publisher/author. I was not contacted, asked, or required to leave a review. I received no compensation, financial or otherwise. I have voluntarily read this book, and this review is my honest opinion. ***
4.25 STARS
In this second installment to author Louisa Luna’s Alice Vega series, “The Janes” reunites Cap and Vega in a murder investigation involving underage girls, sex trafficking, and corruption. The story unfolds slowly—a bit too slow for my personal liking—but eventually picks up speed, revealing a multi-layered story that ultimately pulled me in and kept me engaged right up until the very end.
As with the first book in this series, Alice Vega is a total badass, and her counterpart, Cap, is still the voice of reason. So, it came as no surprise to me that this quirky duo would ultimately prevail. I continued to enjoy the unique dynamic between these two and their oddly endearing relationship. Only now, I have hope that this isn’t the last we’ll see of Cap, as he is the perfect yin to Vega’s yang.
The Janes by Louisa Luna is a fantastic thriller that had me glued to the pages until the very end. It’s well-written, intriguing, chilling and so incredibly entertaining.
I didn’t read the first book so I’m pretty sure there are some backstory that I missed, but I don’t think it’s necessary to fully enjoy this book. Louisa Luna seems to have a way with words that draws you deep into her story and never lets you go. Her writing style is absolutely engaging and will captivate you from the start. The plot is dark… the story is after all about human trafficking, murder, and corruption, so if that’s not something you’d want to read about, then maybe you should skip this one. That being said, I thoroughly enjoyed the storyline, was on edge almost the entire time, and fell in love with the lead character, Alice Vega. She’s such an amazing heroine and I really enjoyed getting to know her. Max Caplan is a great character too and I liked him well enough. I enjoyed the dynamic between them so much that I have to read the first book. Overall, this is an awesome crime thriller with an intriguing plot and wonderfully well-developed characters.
I was highly entertaining with this book and would definitely recommend it to readers looking for an exciting and well-written thriller. Louisa Luna is a talented author and I can’t wait to read more from her.
Thank you Bookish First and Doubleday for sending me a free advance reader copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The Janes is a timely, gripping thriller with an ending that will leave you utterly satisfied but wanting more of Alice Vega. Get to know her now, because she and her partner, Max Caplan, will be around for the long haul.
Packed with thrills and heartache, The Janes kept me up way past my bedtime to see what rule-bending, jaw-breaking, no-fools-suffering P.I. Alice Vega would do next in her relentless pursuit of justice for the victims of a border sex trafficking ring. An absolutely rip-roaring read from a fantastic talent.
A superbly written book. Vega is given a new assignment and calls in Caplin to assist. As he is at a crossroads he jumps at the opportunity to work with her once again. The story has various twists and turns as it follows the path to truth. It is with lots of action and near misses as the two try to stay alive while solving the case. The story offers great insight into the author’s way of crafting a story that will keep the reader invested and turning the pages. The story is not all black and white but shows shades of grey that will impact the reader and make them think. It has great characters and a wonderful plot.
I received an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book from Bookish First in exchange for an honest review. Following are my independent thoughts on the book.
The Janes is a crime thriller novel written by Louisa Luna. Taking place in Southern California, it follows two protagonists, an independent and strong female private detective and a more level-headed retired ex-cop, as they unravel the circumstances surrounding the murder of two teenage girls. Replete with shadowy government agencies, crime cartels, underhanded associates and vigilante justice, the story unveils itself in a way that captivates its readers with unpredictability in seeming normal situations—doing so without reaching too far into the absurd. The Janes, which is second in a series, does very well at being a stand-alone book. It alludes to events that occurred in the first book, which is necessary to establish the connection and relationships between characters, but does not rely at all on the previous story to carry the book forward. It does, however, refer to the first book in a way that entices the reader to go back and read it if they have not already done so. A very balanced and refreshing mix in an age where we are inundated with series titles.
There is usage of some colloquialisms that minimally detracted from the book and seemed slightly amateurish, as well as a few grammatical errors, but overall the writing was refreshing, well-paced and easy to read. Louisa Luna does a brilliant job of painting the landscape with broad brush strokes as opposed to getting caught up in the irrelevant minutiae, focusing on the story rather than the setting. The story also gives a bit of insight into the dark underworld of human trafficking, making it a relevant read of this day and age and appealing to those readers who seek to find justice for the oppressed. Another exciting quality of the book is that there is a dynamic partnership where teamwork brings about success and not a normal personal with superhero qualities.
I enjoyed this book immensely and would recommend it to anyone who is either looking for a casual read or is a lover of crime thrillers. I believe that Alice Vega and Louisa Luna will continue to provide a wonderful breadth of adventure in the years to come and I will be looking to decorate my bookshelf with their stories.
Wow! This book was one heck of a roller coaster ride! I was really excited to start reading this book after thoroughly enjoying the first book in the series, Two Girls Down. This book ended up being just as exciting as the first, if not more. It took me a bit to get into the story but once I did, I didn’t want to put the book down. This was a really wonderful read.
Alice Vega is a private investigator and is known for solving some hard cases. She is hired to help out with a case involving two unidentified victims that were killed in a very similar manner. She knows that she is going to need backup so she calls Max Caplan, a former officer, in to help. Because Vega and Cap aren’t the police they have a little more flexibility and are more than willing to step over a few lines if that is what it takes to solve a case. They are also very good at their job and will not stop until the case is solved.
I thought that this mystery was very well done. There are so many things at play that I was never quite sure where the story would go next. I don’t think I was able to figure anything out until the author wanted me to. I loved the way that Vega and Cap trusted each other and supported any hunches the other might have. There were plenty of twists in the story and I was satisfied by how the mystery was wrapped up.
This book was exciting! There are times that Alice almost seems like a superhero with Max as her sidekick. I mean that woman can do anything and with Max backing her up, she seemed invincible. I will say that some of the action was a bit unbelievable. That didn’t bother me though because it was a whole lot of fun. I liked how unpredictable Vega was. I never knew what she would come up with next because it would be in character for her to do just about anything.
I would recommend this book to others. This is the second book in the Alice Vega series but I think it would work as a stand-alone just fine. Although the first book is really good so you really don’t want to skip it. I was completely entertained by this exciting story and cannot wait to go along with Vega and Cap on further adventures!
I received a digital review copy of this book from Doubleday Books via NetGalley.
Wow Alice Vega is still one of the most BA heroines I’ve ever read. There is the legal way to do things and then there is the Alice Vega way to do things. Alice’s way gets more results.
I loved every minute of this book.. Alice’s take no prisoners alpha personality works perfect to her partners Max’s beta, lets think things through, but knows when to let Alice do her thing and have her back.
Still floating on a high after this book and hope there will be more..
I won an ARC through BookishFirst and it was sent from the publisher, Doubleday Books (a division of Penguin Random House). A positive review was not required or requested as a condition. All thoughts and words are my own.
This is the second “Alice Vega” novel by Louisa Luna. The first being “Two Girls Down”.
While the main characters from this novel were introduced in the first one, this can act as a standalone read. There are some references to the first novel – the “Brandt” girls – however, the first novel isn’t required to be read to enjoy this one. Though it would be interesting to see how the characters were in the first novel.
While I had points to redeem for this one, I was holding on to them to redeem for another novel. Luckily I won this from the website.
Outside romance, I do enjoy crime fiction books. And, this seemingly fit my interests according to the blurb.
This will have some “trigger” warnings for readers depending on their views and experiences:
* Human Trafficking
* Child murder
* Child prostitution
* Illegal Immigration
* Graphic and Gratuitous Violence
* Potential Political Undertones
The bodies of two young “Jane Does” are discovered in the outskirts of San Diego. But, no one has reported the two young girls as missing.
Thinking it might deal with human trafficking, the police and FBI hire bounty hunter Alice Vega to help find out what happened. In addition, she is also trying to find the other “Janes” after a birth control device links the two deceased victims, with some of the sequential devices “missing”.
She teams up with former disgraced cop, Max “Cap” Caplan from Philadelphia to find the other “Janes” and bring them home. And, Vega will stop at nothing to do her job.
Luna sets the story against illegal immigration, trafficking, and border tensions in this fast-pace, high-action thriller, complete with police corruption.
The language is questionable with the “f” word used throughout and in different forms. This is a warning to those who might want a “cleaner” read.
The Alice Vega character, though admirable in her quest to help find the “Janes”, seemingly takes the law into her own hands in vigilante style – complete with breaking and entering, felony assault, and interfering in a police investigation.
As this is the second novel the character appears in, it is difficult to ascertain as to why she is the way she is. Perhaps this was addressed in “Two Girls Down”.
The “divorced” Cap is more or less along for the ride. Despite being a former cop, he is less violent than Vega. He has his own problems with his daughter, but she isn’t as bad as most teens. For that he is grateful, and he seemingly confides in her about the case.
Once I got past the “our girl” narrations, and not clearly finding out “who” is narrating those parts (which would’ve been interesting as to who and why) – the writing fell into the standard “third person” voice.
In an effort to clarify the narrator, I had to re-read the last chapter and slightly have an idea who “narrated” the beginning, but not sure how it was related. I know who was narrating the end – and it would have been interesting to see how this character related to everything. Perhaps that was also explained in the first novel.
Rather than bouncing between the good guys and bad guys, the story is told solely from the Vega/Cap point of views, in as I said before, in third person.
The action picked up around chapter 18. And, the ending was a complete surprise. I didn’t see it coming – nor could I have possibly have guessed who really killed “The Janes”.
It is a gritty crime/suspense/thriller. The plot seemed a bit overwhelming at times. It isn’t an easy read by any means.
I would recommend, though it isn’t required, for those interested in “The Janes” to also read “Two Girls Down” to get the complete picture. I found the first novel available at my county (7 copies; 5 available) and city (2 copies; both available) libraries. Availability was as of the writing of this review.
If you’re on the fence, wait until both books are available through the library.
I was a little nervous to read this because I didn’t realize it was part of a series but this author did a great job with the writing where you don’t have to read the first one. I’m definitely going to be if it’s just as good as this one. This book is why I love thrillers. So suspenseful and exciting. Great book but may not he for everyone.
Thank you Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review
Even though I have never read about Vega and Cap before, I can honestly say that I am addicted. So much so that I have already purchased the first book so I can get to know them from the beginning.
This is the first time I’ve read this author and I absolutely love the characters that she has created. Vega and Cap are two opposites that know how to work together and do their work a wee bit, okay, pretty far outside of legal parameters.
Finding lost children is Vega’s specialty and this story is one that you could expect to read in headline news today. It’s a sad yet startling look at sex trafficking and the fact you never know who can be involved.
The tale is intricately woven and Luna gives us a taste of Vega’s badassery. I think I’m a little in love with her, LOL. She certainly knows how to fight dirty, so be prepared for the blood and gore.
Cap holds his own with her and he is just a wee bit in love with her too. It should be interesting to see where that situation goes and how it develops in future stories.
Amazing detail with intense action and twists keep this story moving along at a quick pace. I love the fact that you really never knew what to expect, and while some details are gruesome and harsh, somehow I have no issue justifying it, given the story line.
As I mentioned before this is not the last book I’m reading by this author. I can’t wait to see what else she delivers in the future!
This second book picks up a few months after book one in the Alice Vega series. Vega and Max/Cap haven’t seen each other since the last case, it Vega is quick to call on him for her new case out in California. .. and it is a good thing because this case is messed up from start to finish.
Vega and Max find corrupt law enforcement, sex trafficking, cartel politics, and more in this non stop case. They both are hurt badly, but their trust and desire to back the other one up is more prevalent then ever. Vega does not take names, she just kicks a** and demonstrates that amply in this story by jumping fences, knocking people out with tools, shooting people in the legs, running a car into a house when the gun can’t break the bulletproof seal, etc. Cap is more fierce in book two and I am here. For how he finds the perfect stance between emotions in each situation.
Vega and Max both demonstrate more of their emotions in this book, to each other and in general. The janes story is heartbreaking and the ending is shocking. Missy is an all star and she and Darlena are stand outs from the story. My favorite though is the ending when we meet the Bastard! With Nell’s recommendation for her dad and the way Vega and Max left the ok, I do have to wonder what is in store for book three!
Thank you for the chance to read this book and share my opinions!
An incredible follow up to the first Alice Vega book. I hope to see more of her!