Driftnet (edition 2003)

Driftnet by Lin Anderson is a good solid start to a mystery series featuring forensic scientist Dr. Rhona Macleod. Dr. Macleod assists the Glasgow police and this latest call out involves her in a murder case along with a hunt for a pedophile ring. Everyone notes that this latest victim looks a lot like her, and she, having given up a male baby seventeen years ago, fears the worst.

It took me awhile to warm up to the main character, Rhona, but as the book slowly revealed more of her personality and background, I grew more attached to her. I was however, very intrigued by some of the other supporting characters, and I hope to see them in future books.

Although I found the book to be slightly disjoined and a bit bumpy in places, it was overall a very readable story with an exciting, though at times rather grim plot. I am looking forward to reading more of this series and seeing how it develops. ( )

All of her books have been excellent. A forensic scientist with a musician boyfriend ( )