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5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling Crime Fiction

Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2023

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"When Things Fall Apart," the inaugural novel in The Kit Hanover series by Alan Brenham, is a gripping work of crime drama, thriller, and police procedural genres, recommended for mature readers. Kit Hanover, a determined homicide detective, navigates challenges in her career, facing prejudices from a veteran partner. The plot intensifies as Kit investigates her first murder case, encountering unexpected twists. Brenham skillfully crafts a tale of high-stakes thrills, danger, and tension, with a compelling protagonist in Kit. The narrative's well-researched procedural details enhance the overall experience, offering readers a compelling journey through the complexities of crime fiction.

 J Armstrong

5.0 out of 5 stars Violent and gritty

Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2023

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Detective Kit is assigned her first homicide case with a murdered body washing up at Marine Creek. The only problem is that her assigned partner, Wade, is openly hostile and makes no secret of his disdain of her Native American heritage. The hostile work environment eventually leads to her reassignment. Kit is determined to solve the case anyway. This puts her in the crosshairs of the killer, and she will have to outsmart and out gun him to survive. This book did not shy away from the violent nature of the killer and the vitriol that hatred shows some of our community face on a day-to-day day. This can be hard to read for some, but I think it's important to remember that Wade's treatment of Kit isn't viewed as wrong by many in this country.