A review by shai3d
Cop Town by Karin Slaughter

3.0

If you have ever wondered what it was like to be a female cop back in the 70s then I suggest reading COP TOWN. It's set back in the days of the old guard when women and blacks were not accepted. Back in the days when being a cop was to engender respect and the ability to take the law into your own hands. It's dark, gritty and after reading COP TOWN, I have nothing but respect for the women that blazed the way.

The book jumps between the two women, Maggie and Kate. Maggie has been a cop for over four years though she gets nothing but insults from her family for her choice of a profession. Kate, who is from money and recovering from her husband's death, is a total rookie and is assigned to be Maggie's partner. I enjoyed watching the by-play between the two women and some of it was rather humorous.

I have really enjoyed Ms. Slaughter's books in the past but I do have to say that COP TOWN is not one of my favorites. She did a fantastic job with the atmosphere, and the pacing was spot on. My issue was that I didn't relate to either of the main characters, didn't really care what happened to them and I really need to be rooting for a character for any sense of suspense to develop. I felt as though there was a glass wall between myself, and both Kate and Maggie.

Still all and all, I found reading COP TOWN to be an enjoyable way to spend a Sunday afternoon. If you get a chance to pick up a copy, please do and let me know what you think about Kate and Maggie.

*** I received this book at no charge from NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions expressed within are my own.