Lethal Assumptions: A C.o.P. on the Scene Mystery

Kassandra Lamb

Nov 2021 · The C.o.P. on the Scene Mysteries Book 1 · misterio press LLC

About this ebook

There's a new female cop on the scene!

Judith Anderson’s no-nonsense attitude and confidence served her well in her climb to homicide lieutenant in the Baltimore County PD, but that confidence is shaken when she finds herself one step behind a serial killer—just eight days into her new job as Chief of Police in a small Florida city.

The first victim, a female college student, may be a case of wrong place, wrong time. But the bodies keep coming, with a mishmash of MOs, and the murders may be linked to various cases in nearby Jacksonville.

While Judith assumed the CoP job would be challenging, she’s finding it harder than she imagined to establish her authority without alienating and be more hands-on without micro-managing. Plus, evidence is stacking up that there’s a leak in her department.

Who can she trust? If she makes the wrong assumption, the wrong decision, it may be her last. In a race to save lives, she’ll draw on every talent and instinct that made her a star in Baltimore.

But will it be enough this time?

Fans of JA Jance’s Sheriff Joanna Brady and JD Robb’s Eve Dallas will love Judith Anderson!

Ratings and reviews

* spoiler alert ** "He looked around, slowly shaking his head. 'A serial killer’s one hell of a welcome to Florida for you.' Ya think? Only 10 days into a new job as Chief of Police, Judith Anderson has literally stumbled on what looks like a long drawn out killing spree that obviously predates her coming on the job. But how could all these victims tie into one killer? And why is her squad so small? The killer, seems to be smart and able to stay under wraps until they get sloppy and Judith and her fellow officers. All this and she needs to unpack and get settled and learn everybody's name even. Can she trust her team? With a bit of help from old friends, the perpetrator will be found! Highly recommended 5/5 [ Disclaimer: I received this book from the author and voluntarily read and reviewed it]

About the author

In her youth, Kassandra Lamb had two great passions—psychology and writing. Advised that writers need day jobs—and being partial to eating—she studied psychology. Her career as a psychotherapist and college professor taught her much about the dark side of human nature, but also much about resilience, perseverance, and the healing power of laughter. Now retired, she spends most of her time in an alternate universe populated by her fictional characters. The portal to this universe (aka her computer) is located in North Central Florida where her husband and dog catch occasional glimpses of her.