A review by jakewritesbooks
Under Color of Law by Aaron Philip Clark

4.0

Giving this one the first book bump. There’s a lot to like here with setting and intrigue. Plus the notion of a Black LAPD Detective navigating a tricky murder of a Black LAPD trainee is a demanding setup and I think Aaron Philip Clark does a great job with it. What a relief for a writer to allow their MC to be truly complex. The plotting stalled in spots, characterization wasn’t great, and the love angle and ending respectively left a lot to be desired. But huzzah for a writer who shows great confidence with their first book.