I've been a fan of Joe Clifford's "Jay Porter" series, and 'Broken Ground' is a fresh reminder of why. Jay starts out in AA, having given up beer, and he's working the steps, but as I kept on through the story, through Jay's allowing himself to be dragged into a "case" that would bring all of his chickens home to roost, I realized that Jay doesn't need AA for his addiction to beer; he's addicted to being Jay Porter. The Fourth Step of AA is to make a searching and fearless inventory of ourselves, and in a big way, 'Broken Ground' is Jay's fast paced and exciting Fourth Step.

I LOVE this series so much! Book after book, I share Jay's frustration with his day to day life. His struggles with trying to do the right thing, and his obsession to find the truth at all costs leave you on the edge of your seat wanting to scream out loud on his behalf. The poor guy can't get a break, and no one believes in him. This is another excellent chapter in the saga, and of course, I'm already jonesing for the next book!