As always, a Michael McConnelly book rips along, carrying me with it.  Just what I needed as a respite from busy, heavier stuff.  This one follows three cases at once, and kept me on my toes following all the threads, but Renee had it all in hand so I just kept reading.  

Renee Ballard is a good woman, a risk-taker, a quick thinker, a loyal boss and friend.  I'd like her on the job when something bad happened to me.  Complex and dealing with her issues, yes, but her "flaws" are not the main focus here; her growth in confidence, scope, responsibility and vision are the main focus.  And seeing her begin to mentor her "volunteers" is fun.