BENEATH THE SURFACE
by Mike Martin
Baico Publishing Inc.
Reviewed by Mary Jane Maffini
In the company of Sgt. Winston Wildflower of the R.C.M.P., Beneath the Surface makes for a nicely plotted mystery and an excellent trip to Newfoundland.
Wildflower is a long way from his home in Northern Alberta and from his Cree roots and yet he is fitting in very well. He has to sort out his own values with some practices in the force and he will. Although the Newfoundland expressions, pace and the local food add an extra element of pleasure to the reading, it is Wildflower who makes it such an engaging read. He is kind, honest and usually very hungry. He’s also a gentle man who can stand his ground and respect his own principles, even if it costs him. I loved this aspect.
The plot works well and, as a young girl has been murdered, the stakes are high and the twists are twisty.
I’m looking forward to more in this series.