I just finished reading The Dirty South, John Connolly's latest mystery novel, featuring private detective Charlie Parker (named after the pen company, not the musician). Connolly's books usually mix the traditional mystery novel with the paranormal, but for the most part, this book is a more like a regular detective story. It is a reminiscence by Parker of the events that took place soon after his wife and child were murdered, while he was driving through the south looking for their killer. He arrives at a small town that was the location of two similar murders, and although he finds no connection to the deaths of his family, a third killing takes place while he is there, and the chief of police asks him to stay and assist with the investigation. This is a really well written, engrossing page-turner, and I heartily recommend it. Be sure to pick up a copy at your local library today.
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