A Deadly Turn

February 15, 2019
In the third Hank Worth mystery, Booth explores a new side of the Branson, Missouri, sheriff. Less than an hour after Hank lets some joyriding kids off with a stern warning, their car goes off the road in a horrifying accident. All six kids are dead, and Hank blames himself. Even after he learns that at least one the six teenagers is not who he claimed to be, Hank can't keep himself from shouldering the blame for the kids' deaths. A murder that may be related to the teens complicates matter further. The most introspective of the Worth novels may also be its slowest-paced, although that's not a bad thing. Some readers may welcome the opportunity for a good, long look inside Hank's psyche, although others might prefer a little less reflection and a little more action. All in all, this is a thoughtful entry in an increasingly solid series, particularly for the added dimension it brings to the protagonist.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2019, American Library Association.)