Nikki Serafino is a detective in Naples, Italy. She is the first woman to work in Phoenix Seven, a group meant to liaise and assist in investigations between local law enforcement and the US military whenever the paths cross. Nikki is proud and strong. She is resilient and hardheaded. Nikki is as strong of a female protagonist that I have ever read about, especially in hand-to-hand combat situations. Nikki loves her job and has the uncanny ability to take emotions out of the current situation, notice her surroundings and the ability to see a crime scene through multiple lenses.
The author brings Naples, Italy straight to the reader. The grit and seediness of what is happening in that city was so vibrant. There are several subplots going, but that just sets the story up for so much more! The story begins with Nikki and her best friend Valerio on their boat. Just as they were about to pull up anchor, a violent scene erupts, and a woman nearly drowns. As they are coming in off the water the body of a high-ranking naval officer is discovered. (If you read any crime fiction, you know – you never believe in coincidence.)
Heider incorporated the challenges of coordinating an investigation across international agencies into the storyline including how presence of organized crime in Naples complicates everything. Heider is a pro at building tension between characters and then letting you catch your breath before she starts again. There are characters to love and to hate. There are some that you want to know more about just to uncover the truth. May the Wolf Die is filled with layers of secrets and nefarious characters. The stage has been set for several more books in what will be an unforgettable series.
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