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Verses for the Dead by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child
4.5
adventurous mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I hadn't read a Pendergast story in a long time and I'd forgotten how much I enjoyed them.  Pendergast is assigned a partner this time, against his will, to investigate a serial killer in Florida. As usual, Pendergast stays calm, composed and focused in all situations, including a swim through alligator infested waters. Also as usual you can't trick Pendergast; he quickly figures out the real reason he's been assigned a partner. 

The story moves quickly and includes a bit of a surprise ending.  It's very similar to other books in the Pendergast series, that is, a police procedural with southern charm so if you like the other books in the series you'll like this one.